Chapter 1239, Those Who Are Morally Corrupt Will Have Few Supporters; The Origins of the Entanglement Immortal Might

Translator: Fate

Translation Checker: Silavin

 

For Zi Wanhe, the Land of Celestial Suffering could not be considered a dangerous enemy to him. Nevertheless, there was no denying that the Land of Celestial Suffering was a huge concern hanging over his head. If he had the chance, he would definitely choose to completely annihilate the Land of Celestial Suffering and erase Chu Gucheng from existence.

 

Be that as it may, it was impossible for such a feat to be achieved so easily. If that was the reason for Gu Changge’s arrival, he might consider the suggestion seriously.

 

“Are you planning to attack the Land of Celestial Suffering, Young Master Gu?” After a brief moment of consideration, Zi Wanhe eventually asked.

 

The high-ranking officials of the Purple Sky Mountain in the hall had extremely solemn looks. That was because the matter was of grave importance. If news were to spread regarding this discussion, it would likely lead to a war between the Land of Celestial Suffering and Purple Sky Mountain. After all, it was equivalent to planning an attack on the Land of Celestial Suffering.

 

It was not that the Purple Sky Mountain feared the power of the Land of Celestial Suffering. It was just that the timing was not right. Moreover, Chu Gucheng’s birthday banquet was occurring. Distinguished parties from various Forces would inevitably be gathered to celebrate his birthday.

 

If they attacked, wouldn’t Purple Sky Mountain incur the public’s ire?

 

They had subconsciously assumed that Gu Changge’s statement meant that he planned to attack the Land of Celestial Suffering.

 

How was crushing a Force like the Land of Celestial Suffering easy? Yet his tone seemed incomparably calm and confident. It was almost as though he could crush any Force with a mere flick of his finger, just like crushing an ant.

 

The atmosphere in the hall remained extremely solemn and heavy. Even if Zi Wanhe had broken the silence, the others maintained their silence.

 

A seed of fear sprouted in Zi Susu, who was standing beside her Elders. Coming from the mysterious Young Master Gu, the mighty Land of Celestial Suffering with enough power to rival Purple Sky Mountain had sounded like nothing more than an insignificant Force in the world that was not even worthy of his attention.

 

She secretly snuck a glance at Ye Suyi.

 

In truth, she was reluctant to simply accept the situation. After all, she would never have another chance to strike at Ye Suyi in the future.

 

Now that Ye Suyi knew the truth about her and harboured resentment towards her, it was only a matter of time before Ye Suyi began to retaliate against her. Even Ancestor Zi Wanhe no longer dared to raise a finger against Ye Suyi, and as a mere Junior, how could she dare to have any other ideas?

 

“You seem to have misunderstood my meaning, Sect Master Zi. Those who are morally upright will have many supporters while those who are morally corrupt will have few supporters. It is the law of nature, and retribution will always come. The Land of Celestial Suffering is destined to face such a disaster. It is a predestined event and not something that I can decide upon.” Gu Changge gently toyed with the wine glass in his hand. Then, he slowly placed the wine glass on the table before he answered Zi Wanhe’s question.

 

[Those who are morally upright will have many supporters while those who are morally corrupt will have few supporters?] Zi Wanhe was taken aback by the answer. It felt as though Gu Changge was secretly hinting at something else.

 

[Could it be that the calamity looming over the Primary Hope Civilisation was actually meant for the Land of Celestial Suffering? Would the Land of Celestial Suffering really be destroyed by the coming calamity?] The very notion was difficult for him to believe. If that were true, then what kind of calamity was coming? Would Purple Sky Mountain really remain unaffected by the effects of the calamity?

 

“The power of Heaven is a sweeping torrent. Anybody who stands in the way will be mercilessly crushed to pieces. The Land of Celestial Suffering has gone against the will of Heaven. Naturally, it will not be able to escape their coming disaster.” Gu Changge smiled faintly.

 

Although the banquet continued into the night, the guests in the hall no longer had any interest in the celebration. Not only did Gu Changge come from mysterious origins, but he was also accompanied by the Jing Family’s Early Ancestor. It was only natural that nobody dared to dismiss his words.

 

Various thoughts were racing through Zi Wanhe’s mind at this moment. He originally thought that the so-called disaster looming over the Primary Hope Civilisation was just a false statement without any basis. Even the ancient beings who were extremely proficient in divination and deduction had trouble verifying the truth.

 

Not to mention, the Primary Hope Civilisation would be safe even if a calamity were to strike. Was there really a need to worry about the coming calamity?

 

It was only now that he abruptly realised something. The coming calamity was by no means a natural one, but a calamity brought about by Human calculations. Therefore, there were no warning signs indicating its arrival. It might be that the calamity had already arrived and enveloped the entire Primary Hope Civilisation without a sound, but they were oblivious to the fact.

 

After the banquet, Gu Changge did not leave the meeting hall. He remained in place and asked Zi Wanhe to stay behind alone, claiming that he had something to discuss with the other party.

 

The others immediately expressed their intentions to stay behind when they heard the request, fearing that something unexpected might happen to Zi Wanhe.

 

However, Zi Wanhe was very calm. With a wave of his hand, he gestured for the rest to leave. Even the Ancestral Dao Realm experts who were hiding in the shadows without showing themselves departed from the hall.

 

“What else did you want to discuss with me, Young Master Gu?” Zi Wanhe was blunt and direct, without bothering to beat around the bush.

 

Gu Changge’s actual reason for visiting Purple Sky Mountain was unrelated to the matter of the Land of Celestial Suffering. Not wishing to waste more time, he straightforwardly explained Ye Suyi’s situation.

 

Upon hearing Gu Changge’s explanation, Zi Wanhe was slightly taken aback. He could not contain his astonishment. After all, he had not expected Gu Changge to mention Ye Suyi’s name out of nowhere.

 

As an Ancestor of the Zi Family, he did not have the leisure to remember every member of their younger generation. It was only because of Zi Susu that he knew a little about Ye Suyi.

 

Not long ago, Zi Susu had approached him and informed him about the matter out of concern that Ye Suyi would expose her secret. He had not paid much attention to the matter at the time. Even if the Forbidden Technique was revealed to the world, Zi Susu would be the one to take the blame. The incident would not affect him in any way.

 

In any case, he assumed that Gu Changge was here to support and seek justice for Ye Suyi. He was just about to explain the situation when Gu Changge’s next sentence left him frozen in fear. His pupils immediately contracted sharply, revealing his horror and disbelief.

 

“Where did your Family learn the Entanglement Immortal Might?”

 

Gu Changge had been facing away from Zi Wanhe. It was not until he spoke that he slowly turned around to face the other party. His gaze was deep. His eyes seemed to contain a boundless universe that surged violently for a moment before returning to complete silence.

 

At this moment, Zi Wanhe’s heart clenched abruptly. It was as though he was being crushed by an invisible and intangible hand. His destiny was caught in Gu Changge’s grasp. Similarly, his life and death were dependent on Gu Changge’s whim.

 

[How is this possible!?]

 

He was so horrified that his scalp seemed about to explode from fear. Facing Gu Changge at this moment felt as though he was facing his Master in the genuine sense.

 

The other party wielded absolute power over his life. This was the first time he had ever encountered such an experience despite countless years of cultivation.

 

Moreover, there was no time for him to even react or consider why Gu Changge knew the name ‘Entanglement Immortal Might’. It had to be said that nobody else in the Purple Sky Mountain knew the name of the Forbidden Technique, apart from him.

 

“Just who are you!?” Zi Wanhe’s voice trembled uncontrollably. It was shocking to think that he would feel such fear and terror at his cultivation level.

 

During the banquet, he discovered that Gu Changge was not a simple man. The other party might even be more terrifying than the Jing Family Early Ancestor. Nevertheless, they were currently within the territory of Purple Sky Mountain. No matter how powerful Gu Changge was, it should have been impossible for Gu Changge to threaten him.

 

That was why he had the confidence to dismiss the rest and face Gu Changge alone.

 

Unfortunately for him, he now came to regret his actions greatly. His eyes were filled with unconcealable fear.

 

“Who I am is not important. Sect Master Zi, it’s best if you answer my question honestly.” Gu Changge glanced at Zi Wanhe calmly. His expression was impassive, and his tone was poised.

 

Zi Wanhe forcefully suppressed his fear and replied, “The Entanglement Immortal Might was passed down by the Ancestors of the Zi Family. During my Father’s generation, it was listed as a Forbidden Technique. So, descendants of the Zi Family are not allowed to cultivate this technique. I secretly cultivated the technique behind my Father’s back, so I did not dare to tell anybody.”

 

He quickly explained everything he knew about the origins of the Entanglement Immortal Might without hiding anything. It was true that the Entanglement Immortal Might was listed as a Forbidden Technique, but those who cultivated the technique generally did not have good ends.

 

The reason he taught the Entanglement Immortal Might to Zi Susu was to experiment on her, search for a method to escape its influence.

 

He had secretly cultivated the technique without telling his Father. In the beginning, he did not understand why the Entanglement Immortal Might was listed as a Forbidden Technique. It was not until he began to cultivate the technique that he gradually discovered its dreadful nature, which was enough to drive any cultivator insane and intoxicated.

 

Unfortunately, the consequences were not only terrible but also difficult to escape.

 

The previous generations of the Zi Family had similarly discovered the dreadful nature of the Entanglement Immortal Might. That was the reason why they listed the technique as a Forbidden Technique and strictly prohibited their descendants from cultivating the technique.

 

As the Founder of the Entanglement Immortal Might, Gu Changge naturally knew about the details of the technique. It did not belong to any Celestial Arts. At the same time, it could not be considered a secret manual for cultivation either. It was simply a cultivation method that was similar to how the Heavenly Dao functioned, which took from one’s surplus of a certain aspect to supplement one’s deficiencies in another aspect.

 

In other words, they could greatly increase their cultivation by consuming certain aspects such as their own lifespan, Talent, Fortuity, and etc. The results would inevitably lead to a situation where the cultivators mistakenly assumed that the Entanglement Immortal Might was an extremely impressive cultivation technique.

 

Thinking that the speed of their cultivation had surpassed any known limits throughout history, they believed that their achievements were unprecedented and subsequently became obsessed with the cultivation technique. In truth, they were simply consuming their hidden potential and future.

 

After reaching a certain point, even Zi Wanhe could perceive these horrifying consequences. It was only natural for him to search for a method to escape these consequences.

 

“Where did your Ancestor obtain the Entanglement Immortal Might?” Gu Changge calmly inquired.

 

Zi Wanhe hurriedly shook his head and said, “I don’t know either. It has always been an unresolved secret of my Zi Family. According to my vague understanding of the situation, it seems to be related to the River of Destruction of the Five Rivers of Heaven. The Zi Family Founder most likely found the technique among the traces where the River of Destruction flowed.”

 

Gu Changge’s eyes showed brief contemplation at those words.

 

The Five Rivers of Heaven were known as the River of Fortuity, the River of Destiny, the River of Destruction, the River of Tribulations, and the River of Finality respectively.