Chapter 1217, Why Would He Help Him? Whose Consciousnesses and Souls Are Hidden Inside Their Bodies?

Translator: Fate

Translation Checker: Silavin

 

Jing Xiang shuddered in fear. As he listened to the conversation between Gu Changge and the black-robed old man who claimed to be the Early Ancestor of the Jing Family, his limbs turned cold. He was not foolish, so he could tell that the black-robed old man was not the real Early Ancestor of the Jing Family. Instead, his body had been occupied by a different consciousness. The being that had been sealed within the tower was probably this strange consciousness.

 

Could he even depend on such an Early Ancestor to help resolve his curse?

 

Also, Gu Changge was probably the Master who had created that consciousness.

 

The existence of such a being was inconceivable in itself. How did he even achieve that? Was there truly such a power in the world?

 

When Jing Xiang recalled that he had been calling Gu Changge ‘Senior Brother Gu’ and that Jing Xiao was besotted with him, he was terrified. He felt a crawling sensation on his scalp.

 

Beneath this man’s good-looking appearance was a monster. Unfortunately for Jing Xiang, there was no use crying over spilt milk.

 

Jing Tianyuan looked at Jing Xiang, wondering how the latter even arrived at this place.

 

Anyway, he recognised Jing Xiang, the chess piece he had been using to go against the Jing Family. He left behind a wisp of darkness in his body when the latter was born.

 

“I did not expect that you could really find this place. Do you want me to help resolve your curse? You always surprise me.” He put on a smile, but it looked like a scar widening on his wrinkled face, which was a horrifying sight.

 

Jing Xiang was pale, fearful, and despondent. He felt the aura of death engulfing him.

 

He did not think that this guy who had occupied the body of the Early Ancestor would let him off. After all, he had just found out about the black-robed old man’s secret.

 

“Resolve the curse in his body and let him go.” Gu Changge spoke just then. His voice was not tinged with any emotion, nor did he turn his head.

 

Jing Tianyuan was startled. He did not know the relationship between Jing Xiang and Gu Changge.

 

“Yes, Master.” Since Gu Changge had given the order, he naturally would not dare to disobey him. His widened mouth was shut, which made him look oddly amiable.

 

“Why are you so afraid of me, boy? It’s thanks to your help that I’m able to break free this time. Since I’ve promised to help resolve your curse, I won’t go back on my word. Don’t worry. From now on, you can start cultivating just like any other cultivator.”

 

He flashed a smile and approached Jing Xiang before extending his hand into the void.

 

The next moment, a wisp of dark mist that looked like a snake screamed and struggled out of Jing Xiang’s abdomen. It was unwilling to be taken away from his body.

 

Jing Tianyuan snorted and easily destroyed the wisp of black mist.

 

Jing Xiang was rooted to the spot as he watched everything. He still could not come to his senses. Then, he looked dazedly at Gu Changge whose back was against him, wondering why the latter decided to save him.

 

“Take me to see the Spirit of Eternity,” Gu Changge said casually. He ignored the dazed Jing Xiang and moved past him to leave this place.

 

“Yes, Master.” The black-robed old man, Jing Tianyuan, was thrilled to finally be able to leave the tower as he followed Gu Changge.

 

Jing Xiang was still rooted to the spot when he watched the two of them moving past him as though he was invisible. They were not worried that he would expose what he had seen that day to anyone.

 

Then, he suddenly fell silent with a conflicted gaze.

 

Now, he finally understood something. Given his power, he could never reach the top floor and see the Early Ancestor if he was on his own, let alone ask the Early Ancestor to help resolve his curse.

 

It was because Gu Changge had lent him a hand, but why would he do that?

 

Before this, he hated Gu Changge because his Younger Sister started neglecting him for that man. Even Ling Yuxian paid a lot of attention to Gu Changge.

 

No one could ever see through the mind of this mysterious, inscrutable, and horrifying man.

 

Suddenly, a deafening sound was heard as Jing Xiang came to his senses. He hurriedly rose to his feet and attempted to flee through the route he had taken to come to this place.

 

This place was about to fall apart. The entire tower was going to break into pieces.

 

The gloomy sky was full of cracks which made it look like a spider web. The cracks kept widening as though the entire world was about to disintegrate.

 

The broken pieces started falling as their edges were aflame. They looked like meteors which were coming to destroy this world.

 

Outside the Demon Sealing Tower, members of the Jing Family were still madly launching attacks to destroy the tower.

 

The attacks were so powerful that they could destroy the world. Their efforts were finally yielding results. The Demon Sealing Tower started shaking. It was about to come apart.

 

The Runes around the tower were shattered, and the Great Dao contorted. Chaos Energy shot into the sky. Tremendous energy exploded as though several great worlds clashed with each other.

 

Amid the Boundless Light, the Demon Sealing Tower was finally blown up.

 

As the broken pieces fell, people were heard laughing with elation and excitement.

 

At the same time, many ancient beings who were covered in dust hurtled out of the place. When they finally left the tower, they looked up at the sky and guffawed.

 

All the members of the Jing Family watched everything in shock.

 

Those who had gone mad started calming down. The darkness went out of their eyes as they fell into a dazed state. They did not know what had just happened.

 

[It’s finally open! Hopefully, it’s not too late. You have to be safe, Xiang’er.] Jing Xiang’s parents started fixedly at the ruined tower with anxiety.

 

Jing Xiao clenched her fists while feeling worried. She did not want to lose her Brother.

 

Finally, among the people who were either rushing out of the tower or sent flying away by the explosion, they saw a familiar figure who was covered in dust. He was fleeing while still reeling from the shock.

 

The three of them exclaimed at the same time as they agitatedly bolted forward.

 

Jing Xiang felt dizzy because of the immense energy. He almost felt he would die there.

 

Still, he did not know if he was lucky or if Gu Changge had saved him again. He managed to survive.

 

“Father, Mother, Sister, I’m sorry for making you worried. I’m fine now.” He forced a smile when he saw how caring and worried his parents and Sister were.

 

Although he did not spend a long time in the Demon Sealing Tower, his experience there felt like he had gone through a long life.

 

“We’re glad that you’re safe.” Jing Xiao and her Mother cried tears of joy.

 

Earlier, they had been worried that they could not see Jing Xiang again.

 

Jing Xiang felt guilty and started blaming himself. At that time, he did not know where he got the courage to rush into the Demon Sealing Tower along with Gu Changge.

 

However, this matter was over. Since his curse had been resolved, he could now become a cultivator just like everyone else. This was already the best outcome.

 

When he looked at the ruined Demon Sealing Tower, his gaze was conflicted.

 

[Are those people who had escaped from the tower truly the Ancestors of the Jing Family? Whose consciousnesses are hidden inside their bodies?]