Chapter 1197, It Seems That My Tribulation Has Arrived

Translator: Fate

Translation Checker: Silavin

 

“The fire of karma is burning, and the sky is full of sin. It’s a sign of an upcoming calamity. In the past, it would’ve meant a jinx was born to disrupt the order of the world. The attacks of the Beast Court show no signs of subsiding, and the border is covered with a killing intent. The King’s birthday party will probably be impacted by then.”

 

On a tower in Land of Celestial Suffering, a white-haired old man was clad in a robe embroidered with starry patterns while holding a compass to observe the celestial phenomena. He sighed.

 

Below them, many figures stood in their respective locations, which corresponded to a certain celestial formation. A glow seemed to be flowing around them, forming an intangible river, like the River of Destiny.

 

Upon hearing the white-haired old man’s words, one of these figures could not help but ask, “What do you see, Star King?”

 

The white-haired old man was none other than Star King Bai Mei of the Land of Celestial Suffering, who was a respectable existence.

 

He made it to the Dao Realm a long time ago, and his might was unfathomable. Even Chu Gucheng was respectful of him.

 

[It seems that my Tribulation has arrived.] Star King Bai Mei shook his head and sighed upon hearing that.

 

Then, he looked at these people and asked, “I asked you to find out more about the mysterious man in white clothes. Do you have any news?”

 

One of these people replied respectfully, “We apolgise, Star King. We don’t have any news. That man disappeared after he was spotted in Southbarren Ancient Territory. It seems that he has an Ancestral Dao Realm Master to conceal his Heavenly Secrets for him.”

 

Star King Bai Mei was not surprised. Even he could not find out anything regardless of how many deductions he made.

 

Anyway, the attitude of Purple Sky Mountain and Towering Divine Cave towards the mysterious man in white clothes was suspicious.

 

There were all sorts of rumours and speculation, saying that he was from a Forbidden Strange Land. As for why he showed up in the world, there was no evidence or traces.

 

The death of Chu Gucheng’s Son also seemed to have a karmic connection with him.

 

All of these matters were too coincidental.

 

During this period, Star King Bai Mei had been trying to make deductions and find out about the man’s identity.

 

It would be easier to deal with the matter if it was truly related to a Forbidden Strange Land.

 

However, he was worried that things were more complicated than he thought. That was because he had a feeling that his Tribulation was coming soon and his days were numbered. Moreover, he vaguely felt that his Tribulation had something to do with Chu Xiao’s death.

 

Soon, he summoned a dull-looking Disciple and passed him a letter, telling him to go to a particular place.

 

It was the Disciple’s first time hearing the name. Nevertheless, Star King Bai Mei did not explain anything. He only said, “After leaving the Primary Hope Civilisation, you should head straight to the darkest place in the world. You’ll understand everything when you arrive. I’m destined to experience this upcoming Tribulation, and this letter is my only hope.”

 

“Yes, Master.” The dull-looking man instantly turned solemn. He took the letter and turned around to leave the tower.

 

After the man was gone, Star King Bai Mei let out a long sigh.

 

Chu Gucheng was the Fated One who carried with him the Fortuity of Primary Hope Civilisation. Because Star King Bai Mei owed him a favour back then, he started working for him. Around 100 epochs had passed, but the Human Emperor Sigil had not been realised by Chu Gucheng.

 

“Is what my Master said wrong?”

 

Chu Gucheng had the protection of Heaven, and he had gone through a lot to become who he was. Although he had experienced a lot of obstacles and calamities, he eventually overcame them.

 

Star King Bai Mei speculated that other than the fact that Chu Gucheng was extremely lucky, it also had something to do with his hidden fate.

 

The Sect behind him prioritised verifying the Heavenly Dao and the pursuit of nature. One should always focus on improving his Dao abilities and follow his heart.

 

He decided to work for Chu Gucheng mainly because he wanted to verify the Human Emperor Sigil.

 

If Chu Gucheng could condense the Human Emperor Dao Fruit, then the Human Emperor Sigil should manifest, and he would become one step closer to the Last Stage.

 

But now, the Human Emperor Sigil had never awakened. Instead, the Land of Celestial Suffering that Chu Gucheng had built was burning in the fires of karma and was in great danger. If there was outside interference, its Fortuity would be drained.

 

Star King Bai Mei suspected that someone was secretly harming the Land of Celestial Suffering. Although the person had not shown themself, such horrible means meant this person must be even more terrifying that they could imagine.

 

…

 

Meanwhile, in the Jing Kingdom of West State in Magnificent Sun Ancient Territory, Jing Xiang left the Jing Family the next day and headed to the library in the royal palace.

 

Jing Xiao was curious, so she decided to follow him. She wondered why such a secret of the Jing Family was even recorded in any book.

 

Nevertheless, Gu Changge stopped her and told her not to follow him. He asked with a smile, “Your Older Brother must have a reason for saying that he found the information in the books. Don’t you even trust him, Junior Sister Jing Xiao?”

 

Upon hearing that, Jing Xiao felt it was sensible. Her Older Brother must have a reason for saying so.

 

On the other hand, Ling Yuxian shot him a meaningful look.

 

It was not until the afternoon that Jing Xiang returned from the royal palace. He did not disappoint them as he cheerfully informed them that he had found a way to enter the Land of the Jing Family.