Chapter 1247, Strange Living Beings, Atrophies and Shadows; The Legendary Atrophy Empress

Translator: Fate

Translation Checker: Silavin

 

This floating land was like a paradise where there were magnificent mountains and beautiful lakes.

 

In the distance, there were villages where smoke was rising from the kitchens. The residents were living ordinary yet content lives.

 

When these rays of light arrived from a distance, they did not immediately leave the coverage of the light barrier. Instead, they hovered among the peaks and cautiously scanned their surroundings.

 

Layers of spacetime turbulence which carried a horrifying force struck the barrier like waves.

 

The outside world was chaotic. Unless one stood in the Spacetime Sea, he could hardly see anything clearly.

 

Ling Yuling frowned when she saw that those living beings were whispering among themselves. They would look out the barrier from time to time.

 

Their language did not belong to any era she was familiar with, but their fluctuations of divine senses showed that they came over because of the noise from the outside.

 

[Why are these people so vigilant against me?] Ling Yuling was puzzled by what was going on as she didn’t expect it.

 

Anxiety rose within her for some reason, but she did not think these people had any ill intentions. She speculated that some terrifying beings would show up from the Spacetime Sea and harass the natives in this paradise from time to time, which was why these people were so cautious against any fluctuations from the outside.

 

[It seems that I have to go over.] Ling Yuling shook her head and hesitated for a bit before she showed up from the Spacetime Sea and flew towards the floating land.

 

A golden path appeared before her eyes and extended forward as the originally undulating Spacetime Sea calmed. She was surrounded by Divine Light, which made her look sacred.

 

She made sure her aura was calm to prevent the natives from misunderstanding something and causing unnecessary trouble.

 

“Someone was hiding there. I knew the Holy Ancestor’s relic would not accidentally show up.” The moment Ling Yuling showed up, those living beings from the floating land stared fixedly at her.

 

The eyes of one old person dilated as he spoke to the people by his side using an ancient language that was difficult to understand.

 

When the other living beings heard his words, they were shocked and tensed up as well. They were anxious. Some even held the ancient weapons hidden in their sleeves while keeping their guards up.

 

“Don’t worry. The barrier left behind by the Holy Ancestor can ensure our safety as long as we don’t leave this area. Remember, regardless of what happens, don’t leave the coverage of the barrier. There are all sorts of dangers in the Spacetime Sea. No one can return safely after they leave.”

 

It was apparent that this old person was an authoritative figure from the floating land. When he saw how anxious the people around him were, he had no choice but to placate them.

 

“Elder Zhu, do you think that person is a Shadow or…” asked a middle-aged man who was clad in clothes embroidered with ancient patterns while looking at Ling Yuling.

 

“I have no idea. However, she’s surely powerful since she’s able to come here and make the Holy Ancestor’s relic awaken. Regardless of whether she’s an Atrophy or a Shadow, it won’t be easy to deal with her. We have to be careful,” said Elder Zhu solemnly.

 

The living beings by his side turned solemn and gaped at Ling Yuling who was approaching them.

 

The Principles was broken in the chaotic Spacetime Sea and all the order was shattered.

 

A fair-skinned woman who radiated a sacred glow was approaching them as her hair swayed with the wind. She looked so graceful and alluring that it was as though she had stepped out of a painting.

 

The sight was strange however one looked at it. Those people from the floating land held their breaths and confronted Ling Yuling as both parties were separated by the light barrier. They did not dare to move a muscle.

 

Ling Yuling frowned upon seeing that. Although she was obstructed by the light barrier, she could feel the fluctuations of their divine senses.

 

She did not understand their language, but it was not difficult for her to figure out what they were talking about, considering her power.

 

[Are they speculating whether I’m an Atrophy or a Shadow? What are they talking about? They’ve also mentioned the Holy Ancestor’s relic.]

 

“You don’t have to be afraid of me because I have no ill intentions. I’ve come all the way here to see an old friend as I’ve received a response from her.”

 

After giving it some thought, Ling Yuling decided to explain her purpose for visiting the place in a gentle voice.

 

She spoke in their language, so they would definitely understand.

 

However, she was surprised that after she finished speaking, the expressions of these people did not change. It was as though they had expected her to say so.

 

Elder Zhu appeared even more serious as he said in a small voice, “An average Atrophy does not have much intelligence. It’s like a living dead being whose Soul has been contaminated. However, Great Atrophies whose intelligence is comparable to that of cultivators are more terrifying. Not only are they powerful, but they are also leaders who can give instructions.

 

“As for Atrophy Emperors and Empresses, they’re even more bizarre. It’s said that there is only one Atrophy Emperor or Empress among billions of Atrophies. The Atrophy Empress can no longer be considered an Atrophy because she’s the true body of strangeness. She’s just like any other living being. Even if she reveals all her aura, no one will realise she’s the Atrophy Empress.”

 

Certainly, the Atrophy Empress had many strange moves. She could detect the fluctuations of their divine senses and figure out what was on their minds, so they would not believe whatever she said.

 

Elder Zhu had seen countless strange living beings, but he had never come across the Atrophy Empress.

 

In his opinion, Ling Yuling was likely the rare legendary Atrophy Empress. Although she was alluring, she was probably a powerful strange living being no one could see through, which was terrifying.

 

“If she’s really the Atrophy Empress, we’re not sure if the barrier left behind by the Holy Ancestor can stop her. Xiao Wang, go back and tell those from the Elder Council to send more people to this place,” Elder Zhu told the middle-aged man with a solemn expression.

 

The middle-aged man nodded seriously and turned into a ray of light so that he could go back and inform the others about it without any delay.

 

If the Atrophy Empress had truly arrived, there would be many of her subordinates coming over.

 

Many epochs had passed. These people initially thought that they would be safe by hiding in this place. They felt they could get rid of their enemies.

 

Much to their surprise, an enemy discovered this place and even came here.

 

Their conversation could not be hidden from Ling Yuling. She furrowed her brows, feeling that these natives misunderstood something.

 

However, what were the Atrophies and Shadows that they had mentioned? She had never heard of them before. Had those strange living beings only appeared in recent epochs?

 

Nevertheless, there were no records of those strange living beings in Primary Hope Civilisation. As one of the mightiest forces in Primary Hope Civilisation, those from the Imperial Celestial Palace were not aware of it either.

 

“Is there a misunderstanding? I’m not an Atrophy which you’ve mentioned, and I don’t know what Atrophies are. I’ve come to this place only to see an old friend,” Ling Yuling explained gently while feeling helpless.

 

Regardless of what she said, the people behind the light barrier did not respond to her. They did not believe her at all.

 

Ling Yuling did not have a better way. It was not like she would really destroy the light barrier.

 

Nan Zun came from the same era as her, and she believed Nan Zun probably lived in this place. It would be inappropriate if she made a move against them.

 

Nevertheless, when she brought up Nan Zun, these people still did not respond to her as though they did not even know that person.

 

“We’re just some survivors of a calamity and we don’t know the old friend you’re talking about. We don’t welcome you. Regardless of your background, please go back. Otherwise, you’ll bear all the consequences,” Elder Zhu said seriously. He decided to directly deal with Ling Yuling.

 

He did not know if this Atrophy Empress was stalling for time so that her subordinates could come.

 

When he was speaking, more and more rays of light were coming from the mountains. They were clad in clothes with ancient patterns.

 

Some of them were fairly powerful as the Great Dao surrounded them.

 

Ling Yuling’s brows were knitted together when she saw that. She finally had a chance to see an old friend from the same era, but this was what she got. If she returned now, her trip this time would be wasted. She did not know if she could even come again.

 

Moreover, she wasn’t there just to reminisce about the past with that old friend.

 

An invisible calamity was sweeping through the entire Primary Hope Civilisation. She suspected that it had something to do with the epic battle back then. As such, she needed to discuss the matter with her old friend to come up with a solution.

 

“Grandpa.” On the other side of the light screen, a handsome young man arrived from afar.

 

He was holding a massive Legendary Beast that looked like a tiger, which exuded a ferocious and terrifying aura.

 

“Why are you here, Zhu Xuan? This place is dangerous. You’re not supposed to be here.” When Elder Zhu saw the young man, he scowled and chastised him.

 

It was apparent that the other living beings knew the young man as well, so they greeted him.

 

The young man named Zhu Xuan was tall and graceful.