Chapter 1300, They Are Like an Alien Invader; Powerful Cultivators Gathering in the Imperial Celestial Palace

Translator: Fate

Translation Checker: Silavin

 

Many rays of light flew past the Heavenly Universe as the cultivators of different Forces arrived.

 

A lot of people traversed across the cold universe, stirring up the waves of Spacetime. Their horrifying auras could be felt from a long distance.

 

The Imperial Celestial Palace had ordered the Elders and Disciples to wait for and receive the guests from various Forces in their ancient territories.

 

A beautiful middle-aged woman from Xian Yun Practice Grounds was greeting the guests along with her Disciples.

 

“We haven’t met for ages, Elder Xian Yun. You’re still as beautiful as ever, and your power has become inscrutable.”

 

They could hear a laugh coming from a distance.

 

A towering middle-aged man wearing a purple robe and a crown approached them along with many young Disciples and Elders.

 

Elder Xian Yun looked at him and smiled. “It’s been a long time since we last met, Sect Master of Sun Covering Mountain. I didn’t expect you to come with so many people. We last met millions of years ago, didn’t we?”

 

She seemed reminiscent as she spoke. It was apparent that she was familiar with the man before her eyes.

 

Sun Covering Mountain was a Hidden Sect in the Primary Hope Civilisation. Although it was not comparable to those Immortal Forces like the Imperial Celestial Palace, they were a force to be reckoned with.

 

They had many old Dao Realm experts in overseeing it. It was said that they also had an ancient being who was about to ascend to the Ancestral Dao Realm.

 

“We’re shocked that the Founder of the Imperial Celestial Palace is about to make an appearance. If not for the fact that our Great Ancestor is wandering in some Spacetime, he would’ve returned and visited the Great Sage,” the towering middle-aged man said and laughed.

 

Elder Xian Yun nodded. “I’ve heard that the Great Ancestor of Sun Covering Mountain is about to ascend to the Ancestral Dao Realm. I suppose he’s ventured into some Spacetime to look for an opportunity. Perhaps he’ll have become an Ancestral Dao Realm expert when we see him again, and the might of Sun Covering Mountain will reach another level.”

 

“Thanks for the kind words, Elder Xian Yun.” The middle-aged man laughed.

 

Then, they reminisced about the past while heading to the depths of the Imperial Celestial Palace.

 

On their way to their destination, the middle-aged man seemed to be in a dilemma at the mention of the Founder of the Imperial Celestial Palace .

 

“We’re old friends, Elder Xian Yun. Although I know it’s awkward to ask this question now, I’d like to know why your Founder has decided to make an appearance at this point. Does it have anything to do with the Heavenslayers Alliance?” asked the middle-aged man in a small voice.

 

Upon hearing the question, Elder Xian Yun appeared hesitant. Then, she shook her head and replied, “Even Elders like us don’t know what the matter is. I suppose the Founder is about to make an appearance to discuss something important with the various Forces.”

 

She had seen the development of the Heavenslayers Alliance, and she found it inconceivable.

 

Back then, Gu Changge had disguised himself as the Eldest Senior Brother of Xian Yun Practice Grounds and came to the Imperial Celestial Palace. Although Gu Changge ignored her later, Elder Xian Yun had seen everything during that period.

 

The middle-aged man sighed. “Elder Xian Yun, you’re also aware that Sun Covering Mountain is near the Land of Celestial Suffering. The Heavenslayers Alliance has occupied the entirety of the Land of Celestial Suffering’s previous territories. Given their speed of expansion, I’m afraid they’ll come to Sun Covering Mountain soon. I’m worried that the Heavenslayers Alliance might have some unknown methods that enable them to make powerful Forces such as Purple Sky Mountain and Beast Court willingly submit to them. Now, many Heavenslayers Temples have been erected in our territory. We dare not even chase them away, worried that we’ll invite trouble. But, if we don’t curb their expansion, I’m worried my Sect will be devoured by them, just like what happened to the other Forces,” he said anxiously.

 

He was the Sect Master of Sun Covering Mountain. The reason he had brought the Elders and Disciples to the Imperial Celestial Palace was to seek some help and find a solution.

 

Elder Xian Yun sighed gently upon hearing that.

 

She had noticed that the Elders and Disciples of Sun Covering Mountain were dejected. Although they were anxious, they still forced a smile when facing her.

 

The guests she had received in the past few days were facing similar troubles.

 

The Heavenslayers Alliance was like an alien invader. They were absorbing the nutrients in the Primary Hope Civilisation to grow stronger. The territories that belonged to different Forces in the Primary Hope Civilisation were occupied and their resources were snatched.

 

This made many Forces wary. They were worried that the Heavenslayers Alliance might be evil. Although they claimed to support Humanity and protect the people, these Forces did not regard them as righteous.

 

“Don’t worry about it. There’ll be a solution this time.” Elder Xian Yun placated them.

 

The people of Sun Covering Mountain were slightly relieved upon hearing that, though they could hardly conceal their anxiety.

 

Just then, Buddhist Lights seemed to be surging from the northwest.

 

The illusory figures of Buddhas and Bodhisattvas appeared. They were heard reciting some sutra. Some Buddhas were smiling while holding flowers. Some Bodhisattvas were seated on clouds as they approached.

 

Elder Xian Yun and the others saw many monks from the Tathagata Buddha Realm coming with the Elders of the Imperial Celestial Palace who were leading the way for them.

 

In a different direction, dawn lights flickered and the fluctuations spread. Another Force was coming.

 

Forces like Towering Divine Cave, Bright Light Temple, and the Lake of Eternity had already arrived.

 

Starlights flickered and all sorts of Dao Abilities shone. Different kinds of flying boats and ancient ships broke through the universe and arrived. They were the most authoritative figures of the Primary Hope Civilisation.

 

In the depths of the Imperial Celestial Palace, guests who had arrived were heading to the mountains and islands which were surrounded by Celestial Mists with the Elders and Disciples of Force leading the way for them.

 

Celestial Dao Runes were everywhere. The palaces and bridges were connected to different Star Territories. The stars and galaxies were magnificent.

 

The Imperial Celestial Palace was one of the oldest Forces in the Primary Hope Civilisation. Their territories were vast, and the guests were shocked by how many Great Universes they controlled.

 

Stars engulfed in Chaos Energy were continuously running, and there were countless palaces on them.

 

The silver galaxies seemed to be falling from Heaven. The sounds of those galaxies reverberated across the entire universe.

 

The guests greeted each other. Some of them were ancient beings whose clothes seemed to have been around for eternity. Their auras were intimidating.

 

These beings seemed to have just walked out of their tombs as they carried an earthy scent. It was a wonder how long they had been asleep.

 

As they looked around, universes seemed to be clashing behind their eyes. The auras exuding from them could make the blood of ordinary Dao Realm experts burn. They almost sprayed out a mouthful of blood.

 

Other than these ancient beings, some ordinary-looking people could easily draw others’ attention as well.

 

There was an ordinary-looking man with an average build who was wearing some grey clothes. Even some ancient beings were surprised when they saw him.

 

“Isn’t he Dao Monarch Chang Ming? It’s said that he passed away when trying to get through his Eighth Decay Tribulation. I didn’t expect to see him again after several hundred epochs…” Whispered a Dao Realm expert. When he recognised the man in grey clothes, he was full of admiration.

 

“Dao Monarch Chang Ming is a role model among cultivators like us. He would always pay a huge price whenever he tried to get through a Decay Tribulation. It’s said that a being even older than Dao Monarch Chang Ming once declared that he’d never reach the Dao Realm. However, he’s managed to become who he is today after overcoming many challenges.”

 

“It seems that he’s probably gotten through his Eighth Decay Tribulation.”

 

Other than Dao Monarch Chang Ming, there were also some ancient cultivators who came from incredible backgrounds. They had never been spotted for several hundred epochs.

 

Even the Forces behind them were not aware that they were still alive and that they would show up in this event.

 

The news that the Founder of the Imperial Celestial Palace was about to make an appearance shocked everyone, including those powerful beings. That was why they hurriedly returned from the depths of Spacetime.

 

Apart from the ancient beings of the Immortal Dao Civilisation, some deities of the Divine Dao Civilisation had also arrived. Their faces were blurred, their gazes were dispassionate, and their auras were holy. Prayers could be faintly heard.

 

“I didn’t expect the deities of the Divine Dao Civilisation to come as well. It’s a wonder if those are their True Bodies or just mere projections…”

 

“The Divine Dao Civilisation has been hidden for countless years. They’re rarely spotted in the Boundless Expanse.”

 

Many cultivators whispered among themselves while feeling surprised.

 

…

 

“Well, it’s so bustling today. I thought the Primary Hope Civilisation wasn’t as powerful as we’d imagined. It seems that they must not be underestimated. More than seven Ancestral Dao Realm experts have shown up, and there are some hidden old farts.”

 

“I told you we should stay put and watch everything from the sidelines. If we had taken action on a whim, we would’ve suffered massive losses.”

 

“Those from the Heaven Legion are aware that the Mirror of Reincarnation is in the Primary Hope Civilisation, but they’ve never taken action. They know that it’s a tough nut to crack.”

 

“Well, it’s better this way. We can easily blend into the crowd. It wouldn’t be so easy in the past as we might be exposed.”

 

Two figures appeared on a barren star and stood atop a hill to look at the depths of the Imperial Celestial Palace.

 

They were the Old Daoist Priest and Old Man Sai Ya, respectively from the Decay Legion and the Rare Yin Legion.

 

Then, they turned into two rays of light and flew towards a white flying boat which was surrounded by Celestial Mist.

 

“Who’s behind us?”

 

Under the moonlight, a transcendent woman, who was seated at the bow of the white flying boat, opened her eyes and frowned. She waved her hand as the moonlight turned into an ancient-looking mirror, which reflected the two figures behind the flying boat.

 

“I cannot see through their cultivation. They must have used a secret treasure for concealment. Some incredible people have gathered in the Imperial Celestial Palace today,” said a beautiful woman with surprise when she saw the mirror.

 

These people in the flying boat were cultivators from the Primary Hope Holy Church. They did not expect to be tailed in the territory of the Imperial Celestial Palace.

 

“It’s apparent that they’re up to no good.” The Primary Hope Saintess pocketed her gaze and waved her hand, after which the mirror disappeared.

 

Following that, she pointed behind her as several light sleeves appeared from the void and penetrated Spacetime with a whoosh.

 

“Well? We’re sorry, Fellow Cultivators. We have no ill intentions. We just want to tag along since we can’t find the right route.”

 

The Old Daoist Priest behind the flying boat was surprised, not expecting to see such a being among those people.

 

That move was incredible. Even an average Ancestral Dao Realm expert could not fend off against it.

 

As he spoke, he waved his loose sleeve and revealed countless starlights, which evolved into a universe. The Great Dao turned into a blade and slashed at those sleeves, cutting them into broken pieces.

 

Old Man Sai Ya had wanted to make a move, but he was stopped by the Old Daoist Priest. He could only snort with displeasure.

 

“Even an average Ancestral Dao Realm expert is not a match for them. Since when are there so many beings who transcend the Ancestral Dao Realm in the Primary Hope Civilisation?”

 

The Primary Hope Saintess was surprised. She had only wanted to find out their true powers without the intention of getting into a battle in the territory of the Imperial Celestial Palace. As such, she never made another move.

 

“Perhaps they’re from a different Civilisation.” Xi Yin formed some speculation.

 

“I suppose you’re the famous The Primary Hope Saintess. I’m envious that you already have an inscrutable power when you’re only so young.”

 

Soon, the Old Daoist Priest and Old Man Sai Ya were invited to board the flying boat.

 

They sized up the veiled The Primary Hope Saintess and instantly recognised her.

 

In the Primary Hope Civilisation, there would not be another woman who was as transcendent and powerful.

 

“Where are the two of you from, Seniors?” The Primary Hope Saintess nodded and studied them.

 

She wasn’t so bothered by Old Man Sai Ya, who exuded an icy aura.

 

However, she frowned at the Old Daoist Priest who stank terribly and showed the Signs of the Five Immortal Decays. His hair had withered, his clothes were dirty, his body stank, his armpits reeked of sweat, and he looked unhappy.

 

This was the sign of an imminent Decay Tribulation.

 

However, it didn’t seem like the Old Daoist Priest was about to evoke the Decay Tribulation, nor did his cultivation dissipate. He did not have eyes as blood streamed out of his eye sockets, which made him look terrifying.