Chapter 1280, The Conclusion; A Piece of Astonishing News

Translator: Fate

Translation Checker: Silavin

 

The Primary Hope Saintess knew that she looked dishevelled and uncomfortable now. She usually paid great attention to how she looked and the way she carried herself. It was her first time experiencing something like this.

 

Her hair was dishevelled. Blood stains were left on the corner of her mouth and parts of her dress. She also had some dust on her. It was as though she had fallen into the mortal world and suffered greatly.

 

This made her uncomfortable as she was usually clean and graceful.

 

Unfortunately, she had been restricted by the Dragon Sealing Chains. Other than healing her injury, she could not do anything else.

 

“I’m kind enough to visit you. Why are you blaming everything on me all of a sudden?” Gu Changge smiled and approached her.

 

When the Primary Hope Saintess saw him coming over, she was startled for a moment. Recalling that she was restricted by the Dragon Sealing Chains and could not move, she got flustered.

 

Although she had some means she could use at the most critical moment to protect her modesty, Gu Changge was not Chu Gucheng. What she could do would be useless against him.

 

“What are you doing?” She sounded anxious while trying to get up. However, the Dragon Sealing Pillars around her trembled as the Dragon Sealing Chains tightened, making sure that she could not even move a muscle, let alone get to her feet.

 

“Don’t move.” Gu Changge shook his head and handed a clean handkerchief to her.

 

When the Primary Hope Saintess saw the handkerchief, she was startled for a moment before coming to her senses. She felt that she had overreacted.

 

Although Gu Changge had threatened her when he visited her previously, nothing happened in the end. At the thought of this, she subconsciously tried to take the handkerchief.

 

But at this moment, both her arms were tied up. She could not even move, let alone take the handkerchief.

 

“I’ve forgotten that you can’t move.” Gu Changge seemed to have just noticed that her arms were restrained. He sounded apologetic and extended his hand towards the Primary Hope Saintess’ ear before taking off her bloody veil for her. Then, he used the handkerchief to wipe the blood off the corner of her mouth.

 

The Primary Hope Saintess was petrified as she watched everything in disbelief.

 

She could feel the warmth of Gu Changge’s hand even though it did not come into contact with her face.

 

When the silky handkerchief whisked across the corner of her mouth, she could feel the touch of his hand.

 

After Gu Changge was done with that, he used his Qi to dispel the blood stain from her veil and put it on again for her.

 

The entire process only took a short time. Gu Changge was not gentle. It could even be said that he was not the slightest bit careful.

 

However, the Primary Hope Saintess was rooted to the spot. She looked dazedly at Gu Changge without a word, nor did she stop him.

 

At this moment, an indescribable sense of warmth rose within her.

 

She had found out that Gu Changge was her future nemesis through the Mirror of Reincarnation. He was the enemy of the Primary Hope Holy Church and Primary Hope Civilisation. But at this instant, the nemesis showed up and wiped the blood from the corner of her mouth, making her look less battered.

 

“It’s a shame that I didn’t bring a comb with me.” Gu Changge smiled and moved away from the Primary Hope Saintess, keeping a distance between them.

 

For some reason, the Primary Hope Saintess was flustered upon hearing that. She looked away and said with frustration, “What’s wrong? Do you want to comb my hair?”

 

Only cultivation partners or spouses would be so intimate. She did not forget that Gu Changge was suppose to be her nemesis.

 

“I won’t comb your hair even if you want me to. You just look much better without the blood stains.” Gu Changge smiled, refusing to dwell on this topic.

 

The Primary Hope Saintess was displeased upon hearing his response. Was it because she looked terrible that he decided to wipe the blood from her mouth out of kindness?

 

She let out a snort that only she could hear. Then, she said icily, “If you had brought some clothes with you, would you want to help me get changed as well?”

 

Gu Changge took a look at her bloody clothes and smiled. “Well, despite my unwillingness, I can do it for you if you want me to.”

 

“There’s no need for that.” The Primary Hope Saintess glowered at him. “I don’t need your help with this matter, Young Master Gu.”

 

She did not even know why she had asked that question. In the past, she could seduce Gu Changge to pry some information out of him in those simulation using the Mirror of Reincarnation. But now, she could not bring herself to do that.

 

“Are you here just to mock me, Young Master Gu? Just like what you said, the King of the Land of Celestial Suffering, Chu Gucheng, is a despicable person. He collaborated with the Dharma Sage, Elder Jin, Chu Xinyue, and that blind old woman from Ardent Ruins Cave to scheme against me.” The Primary Hope Saintess soon calmed down and changed the topic.

 

“I’m not here to mock you. I decided to have a look when I realised you were in danger.” Gu Changge shook his head with a smile. “Chu Gucheng is ambitious as he’s seized the chance to get more benefits for himself and rule over the Primary Hope Civilisation. The Primary Hope Holy Church is the obstacle to his path, so he would surely deal with you.”

 

The Primary Hope Saintess did not believe he was so kind-hearted. Was he worried about her, which was why he came over to have a look when he realised she was in danger?

 

“I’m not in danger for the time being. Chu Gucheng doesn’t dare to harm me. He’d only trap me for some time. The Array here can only confine me for several years at most,” she said.

 

“But, after Chu Xinyue consumed the mysterious Pill given to her by the blind old woman from Ardent Ruins Cave, she transformed into me. She’ll replace me and show up in front of everyone. Chu Gucheng will surely do something with her help.”

 

Naturally, Gu Changge was aware of what the Primary Hope Saintess had said. However, presently, this matter would not harm him in any way.

 

Instead, Chu Gucheng was digging his own grave. the Land of Celestial Suffering would fall apart and his friends and Family members would betray him.

 

“Well, it seems that Chu Gucheng is more audacious than I thought. Not only has he captured the real Saintess, but he also intends to let his Daughter disguise herself as you.” He seemed surprised while looking at the Primary Hope Saintess. “The fact that you’re in Chu Gucheng’s hands will be a hindrance to what I’m about to do next.”

 

“Are you saying that you’ll help me break free?” The Primary Hope Saintess looked expectantly at him. Chu Gucheng and the others had left behind several ten thousand Restrictions in this void prison.

 

Nevertheless, Gu Changge could sneak into this place without anyone knowing it. Perhaps he could help her secretly break free.

 

“I can’t do that right now.” Gu Changge shook his head, ignoring the expectation behind her gaze. “It’s not the right time to set you free yet.”

 

The Primary Hope Saintess’ face froze when she heard that. She did not expect Gu Changge to directly turn her down.

 

She was initially expectant, feeling that Gu Changge was here to save her.

 

Also, what did he mean when he said it was not the right time to set her free yet? It showed that he could help her, but he refused to do that now.

 

Had he intended to seal her somewhere, just like what Chu Gucheng had done?

 

“I don’t need your help. I can break free on my own.” The Primary Hope Saintess said defiantly while feeling frustrated.

 

She did not even know why she would expect Gu Changge to help her.

 

“I’m sorry that you’ll have to stay here for some time. When the right time comes, I’ll help you break free.” Gu Changge smiled, ignoring the displeasure written all over her face. Then, he fell silent.

 

The tunnel which penetrated the void appeared again. He soon disappeared like smoke.

 

After he was gone, the Primary Hope Saintess felt even more fidgety. Following some meditation, she finally calmed herself down.

 

It had to be said that what Gu Changge had done that night successfully made her emotions undulate.

 

“Why is his behaviour so different from what I’d seen in the Mirror of Reincarnation? Should I believe everything I’ve seen in the Mirror of Reincarnation? Or, should I believe the person I’ve personally come into contact with?” She muttered under her breath.

 

…

 

The next morning, a piece of shocking news spread from the capital of the Land of Celestial Suffering, astounding the guests who had not left.

 

the Land of Celestial Suffering and the Primary Hope Holy Church had decided to join forces to establish the Primary Hope Alliance in an attempt to deal with the upcoming calamity.

 

The guests from different Forces were astonished upon learning the news.

 

Other than the Primary Hope Alliance, there also seemed to be a marriage plan between the Land of Celestial Suffering and the Primary Hope Holy Church.

 

Chu Gucheng and the Primary Hope Saintess seemed close when they showed up in front of the guests.

 

The Primary Hope Saintess also stopped being indifferent to Chu Gucheng. She was all smiles whenever she spoke to him.

 

The guests were shocked upon seeing that, wondering if they were mistaken.

 

People from Forces like the Tathagata Buddha Realm, Bright Light Temple, Towering Divine Cave, and Imperial Celestial Palace found it inconceivable.

 

However, the Primary Hope Saintess had shown up and explained the situation. She said that she had thought it over after a discussion with people like Elder Jin and the Dharma Sage.

 

She felt that the crisis facing Primary Hope Civilisation was unimaginable. It would be destructive to all Forces in Primary Hope Civilisation. No single Force could deal with it. As such, she found it necessary that all of them should join forces to have a chance of surviving.

 

This was the signal she had acquired from the Mirror of Reincarnation. The black fog had returned. Presently, the Immortal Spirit Civilisation had been covered in the black fog. That particular Civilisation had become the headquarters of the remnants of the Black Disaster.

 

Those from Purple Sky Mountain had brazenly collaborated with the remnants of the Black Disaster. Even the Beast Court had been contaminated by the remnants of the Black Disaster.

 

The King of the Land of Celestial Suffering, Chu Gucheng, was the Fated One. He also carried the Human Emperor Sigil. He was destined to deal with this crisis. Only when all of them pinned their hope on him could they get through this crisis.

 

The Primary Hope Saintess’ response this time contained a lot of information. All the guests were flabbergasted upon learning that.

 

Didn’t the Primary Hope Saintess say at the party that the Immortal Spirit Civilisation had nothing to do with the remnants of the Black Disaster? Also, whether Purple Sky Mountain had collaborated with the remnants of the Black Disaster required an investigation. Why did she come to this conclusion all of a sudden? What happened in the past few days?

 

Although the guests were bewildered, they did not dare to doubt the Primary Hope Saintess’ statement.

 

Many doubts formed in their minds. Anyone could feel that things had taken a drastic and surprising turn.

 

Why did the Primary Hope Saintess change her stance all of a sudden?

 

Also, since the Land of Celestial Suffering and the Primary Hope Holy Church had decided to collaborate and form the Primary Hope Alliance, why did they bring up the marriage plan?

 

Although Chu Gucheng never talked about the marriage in detail, many speculated that he and the Primary Hope Saintess were getting married.

 

The Primary Hope Saintess was the leader of the Primary Hope Holy Church as well as a transcendent being of the Primary Hope Civilisation. Her identity and status were unrivalled.

 

To think she and Chu Gucheng were suddenly getting married.

 

Regardless of whether it was true, everyone found it shocking and inconceivable.

 

Also, this was bad news to the different Forces. That was because the Primary Hope Holy Church had always been impartial. They would never interfere in the rise and fall of different Forces.

 

Now that they had interfered in the Land of Celestial Suffering’s affairs, it meant that Forces like Imperial Celestial Palace, Towering Divine Cave, Tathagata Buddha Realm, and Bright Light Temple would have no choice but to regard Chu Gucheng as the leader and obey his orders.

 

That would shatter the stable situation in the Primary Hope Civilisation.

 

Many felt that the Primary Hope Saintess might have been forced to say such things after she was blackmailed or fooled by Chu Gucheng.

 

True Buddha Ku Ji from Tathagata Buddha Realm and Elders from Bright Light Temple and Towering Divine Cave visited the Primary Hope Saintess to find out the truth.

 

In the palace, people like Chu Gucheng, the Dharma Sage, and Elder Jin had expected the guests to come.

 

The Primary Hope Saintess they wanted to see was right there. She was still as transcendent as ever. Nothing was off about her.

 

“The Immortal Spirit Civilisation has been invaded by a black fog, so it’s become the headquarters of the remnants of the Black Disaster. The Heavenslayers Alliance Leader also has something to do with the remnants of the Black Disaster. I didn’t expose him at the party because I was wary of his power. At the same time, I had to make sure he wouldn’t flare up. After the party, I discussed the matter with Elder Jin and the others and made a decision.”

 

The Primary Hope Saintess was covered in a face veil as a celestial mist surrounded her slender figure. She was calm and graceful while narrating the story.

 

“The Primary Hope Saintess’ Master, Xi Nu, and I are old friends. There’s no way I’d fall out with the Saintess in front of the guests over a small matter. We’d only done that to fool the man surnamed Gu.” Elder Jin explained the matter to them with a smile.

 

“All of you here are trustworthy, so I’ll just cut to the chase. The remnants of the Black Disaster are secretly invading the Primary Hope Civilisation. Those from Purple Sky Mountain have become the lackeys of the remnants of the Black Disaster. If we don’t stop them now, they’ll grow stronger and occupy a large part of the Primary Hope Civilisation. By then, no one will be able to stop them, and Primary Hope Civilisation will descend into turmoil.” Chu Gucheng swept a glance over the guests with a solemn expression.

 

People from Forces like Towering Divine Cave, Bright Light Temple, and Tathagata Buddha Realm as well as Dao Realm experts from other parts of the Boundless Expanse were worried.

 

Although they were anxious upon hearing the explanations of the Primary Hope Saintess and Elder Jin, they did not doubt them.

 

After all, what those from Purple Sky Mountain had been doing and the fact that they had sent a black coffin to this place surely had something to do with the remnants of the Black Disaster.

 

No one dared to be careless when dealing with this matter.

 

“King Chu, Elder Jin, and the Primary Hope Saintess, since you’ve said so, I’ll definitely believe you. However, even people like you are wary of Young Master Gu behind the Heavenslayers Alliance. How are you planning to deal with him?” Asked an old expert with a thin figure. He was a hidden cultivator who came from a Mysterious Realm in the Boundless Expanse. Although he was not an Ancestral Dao Realm expert, he should not be underestimated.

 

There were many ancient hidden cultivators like him in this place. Other than that, there were also Dao Realm experts from different True Worlds and Civilisations. If these people collaborated, it would be a force to be reckoned with.

 

“All of you, please rest assured. Since the Primary Hope Saintess and I dare to spread such news, we surely have a way to deal with that man surnamed Gu. By then, all of you have to lend me a hand.” Chu Gucheng said solemnly.

 

Although he appeared calm, he was uneasy deep within. That was because the people he had sent to kill the Champion General’s trusted aide the day before were missing. This meant that another powerful Force in the capital was going against him to protect the Champion General’s trusted aide.

 

Chu Gucheng had no idea who had done that, but he reckoned this matter might have something to do with Gu Changge.

 

…

 

Meanwhile, in the depths of the palace, ancient portals suddenly appeared as Divine Lights beamed and the celestial mist permeated the place.

 

Many powerful cultivators stepped out of the portals. They were wearing armour of different colours while holding weapons like sabres, halberds, and spears. Upon their arrival, they headed to the area where those from the Imperial Celestial Palace stayed.