Chapter 1304, The Fortuity of Various Civilisations Are Showing Signs of Decline; He Cannot Be Killed

Translator: Fate

Translation Checker: Silavin

 

“*Hmph!* Who knows what’s the connection between the Heavenslayers Alliance and the Heaven’s Proxy Group that once wreaked havoc throughout the Boundless Expanse?” The person who spoke earlier was one of the many leaders. He stared directly at Gu Changge and sneered coldly, his eyes seeming to surge with Chaos Qi that dissipated into the surroundings.

 

The ancient existences who knew about the Heaven’s Proxy Group generally had some understanding of the Black Disaster Era that took place in the past, so they also knew that the root of everything came from the original Heaven’s Proxy Group. Even after the Black Disaster Era, the remnants of the Black Disaster had persistently preserved the organisation so that the next Master of Heaven’s Proxy Group could re-establish the Heaven’s Proxy Group with the aim of abolishing the authority of the Heavenly Dao and ruling on behalf of the Heavenly Dao.

 

Similarly, Gu Changge had established the Heavenslayers Alliance in the present day. Although he was acting under the banner of justice to support Humanity, he was essentially no different from the Heaven’s Proxy Group. He was firmly trying to grasp the authority of the Heavenly Dao in his hands.

 

In the eyes of these ancient beings, there was a huge difference in the way the Heavenslayers Alliance was developed and promoted compared to the Heaven’s Proxy Group that once made a fortune.

 

The cultivators and living creatures in the land might not truly understand the origins of the Heaven’s Proxy Group, but they understood the horror of the Heaven’s Proxy Group. More importantly, they knew that the Black Disaster Era was born from the Heaven’s Proxy Group. Horrific events that still terrified the later generations, such as the Black Disaster Era and the Boundless Expanse Upheaval, were closely related to the organisation. That was equally true for the remnants of the Black Disaster, who were feared throughout the Boundless Expanse. They were said to be the backbone of the organisation.

 

Many cultivators previously suspected that Gu Changge was related to the remnants of the Heaven’s Proxy Group. They believed that he was actually trying to revive the Heaven’s Proxy Group, but nobody dared to voice their opinions. For that reason, they shivered in fear when the leader bluntly questioned Gu Changge in front of everybody.

 

The whole situation was instantly thrown into turmoil. Everybody stared closely at Gu Changge, trying to catch any subtle changes in his expression.

 

“The Heaven’s Proxy Group is the Heaven’s Proxy Group, and the Heavenslayers Alliance is the Heavenslayers Alliance. How can they be confused with each other?

 

“The Heavenslayers Alliance supports Humanity and sets lofty aspirations for the people. We wish for the people from various Forces and worlds in the Boundless Expanse to live in peace and harmony, away from the pain and suffering of war and disputes. Why does that make me an invincible evil being to you?” Gu Changge smiled slightly.

 

“How ridiculous. Since when could a cancerous tumour proclaim itself as the saviour of the world? It’s hilarious.”

 

“Even if the people are ignorant, do you think they are blind to your purpose?”

 

Several leaders sneered coldly. Their chilly gazes contained traces of Chaotic Lights that surged with a destructive aura.

 

“How presumptuous! How dare you question the Alliance Leader!?”

 

“You have repeatedly slandered and provoked us today. Did you think we wouldn’t dare to retaliate?”

 

Upon hearing those words, several figures from the Heavenslayers Alliance immediately stepped forward. Their expressions were equally as cold and displeased. Moreover, a terrifying aura emanated from them as they confronted the leaders.

 

“Stand down. Since I am a guest today, I should respect their rules.” Gu Changge gently waved his hand and swept his gaze over the leaders. Then, he glanced towards the depths of the Imperial Celestial Palace and chuckled softly. “Lady Yuling, as the host, don’t you think it’s a little rude for you to watch from the side when your guests are waiting for you?”

 

*Whoosh!* Following Gu Changge’s statement, a burst of Divine Light flew out from his finger and headed towards the area. The mist steamed and Chaos Qi lingered in the area as though there was a primitive Land of Creation located in the depths of the Imperial Celestial Palace.

 

All of a sudden, a pure white divine glow emerged. Strand after strand, they condensed together to become an ocean that divided the blurry horizon. A transcendent and graceful figure emerged from the light.

 

Ling Yuling stood on a cliff at the top of a towering mountain, looking extremely beautiful and slender. The Dao Energy of the Celestial Mist surged around the clean and flawless snow-white dress that she wore. Her hair fluttered in the wind, covering half of her gorgeous face. She looked as though she could ride the wind to the Moon Palace at any time.

 

All the guests in attendance were stunned by the sight. There was no doubt that she was an extremely beautiful woman. Her temperament was as gentle as water, and her eyes shone brightly as though reflecting the shimmering surface of water. In addition, her gaze was as clear as a pool of water under the night sky.

 

She was different from her Younger Sister, Ling Yuxian, whose beauty was sharp and intimidating. Her beauty gave her an approachable air, so much so that people naturally wanted to get closer to her.

 

Compared to the Imperial Celestial Palace Founder, the Primary Hope Saintess standing nearby exuded a completely different aesthetic. Her beauty was cold and detached. In fact, she was so captivating that she seemed almost unreal. Her appearance made others wonder whether she truly existed. At the same time, she gave off the feeling that she could only be admired from afar lest she was desecrated.

 

“Greetings, Founder.” The Elders and the Disciples of the Imperial Celestial Palace were stunned for a moment. Then, they immediately turned to look in that direction.

 

On the other hand, the guests finally saw the true appearance of the mysterious Imperial Celestial Palace Founder. Many of them were shocked by her beauty. It was hard for them to believe that such a stunning woman had fought against the Great Sage of the Black Disaster.

 

Meanwhile, the ancient beings were taken aback by how Gu Changge had addressed the Imperial Celestial Palace Founder. [Lady Yuling? Did he just call the extremely ancient Founder, ‘Lady’!?]

 

Be that as it may, nobody knew much about Gu Changge’s origins. There was no saying whether he was even older than the Imperial Celestial Palace Founder. After all, his abilities and strength could only be described as unfathomable and frightening even though he looked very young.

 

When the leaders confronting Gu Changge saw that Ling Yuling had stepped forward, they did not say anything else to Gu Changge. They simply snorted coldly and restrained their auras.

 

They often boasted that their cultivation was immeasurable, especially when they worked together with each other. It was said that their strength would not lose to any existence, but Gu Changge’s strength still intimidated them.

 

“Greetings, Young Master Gu. I was refining an Artifact and just came out of seclusion. What happened just now was indeed rather rude. Please forgive me, Young Master Gu.”

 

Ling Yuling knew that with Gu Changge’s strength, he would surely be able to notice that she was watching from the side. Therefore, she did not bother to hide her presence and simply walked out from the cliff. Her pale legs peeked out from under her skirt. Dawn light blazed brightly and enveloped her True Body, allowing her to travel quickly. She had a warm smile on her face as she nodded slightly in greeting.

 

“Greetings, Senior.”

 

When the distinguished guests saw her approaching slowly, they hurriedly bowed to show their respect. The Primary Hope Saintess and Xi Yin were no exception, bowing in greeting as Juniors. After all, Ling Yuling was a true living fossil. Even their Master, Xi Nu, would only hold the same seniority as Ling Yuling

 

The people of the Heavenslayers Alliance, such as the Beast Overlord Di Kun and Champion General Chu Heng, cupped their fists. As long as Gu Changge did not give them the signal, they would not display familiarity with the other party.

 

“Older Sister.” Ling Yuxian transformed into a Divine Rainbow and landed beside Ling Yuling. Similarly, the Elders and the Disciples of the Imperial Celestial Palace followed suit and descended behind Ling Yuling. Palace Master Ling Qiuchang was among them too.

 

“It’s just a trivial matter. Why should I take offense? On the contrary, it is rare for you to show yourself in such a grand manner, Lady Yuling. There must be an important matter that you want to discuss with me,” Gu Changge replied with a faint smile.

 

Those words stunned many people. Even the leaders of various Forces frowned in confusion. It sounded as though Gu Changge was acquainted with the Imperial Celestial Palace Founder.

 

Thinking about it, it was not that surprising. Gu Changge had resided in the Imperial Celestial Palace for some time, so he must have gotten closer to the Imperial Celestial Palace Founder during that period.

 

The speculation simultaneously made them uneasy. Could it be that the Imperial Celestial Palace Founder planned to side with Gu Changge? Was she planning to announce to the world that she would support the Heavenslayers Alliance?

 

“You are an intelligent man, Young Master Gu. Nothing can escape you,” Ling Yuling said with a smile.

 

If one were to look down from the vast sky above, it could be seen that the people gathered here were split into three different groups. These groups were namely the people of the Heavenslayers Alliance headed by Gu Changge, the leaders of various Forces who came to discuss countermeasures, and the people of the Imperial Celestial Palace. It could be said that they were clearly divided into their various groups.

 

“Please be at ease, everybody. The reason why we invited you to gather at the Imperial Celestial Palace was to discuss important matters regarding the Primary Hope Covenant.

 

“I’m sure you have seen the current situation in the Primary Hope Civilisation. If we do not intervene now, then the Fortuity of the Primary Hope Civilisation will weaken in a few years. The Radiant Yang True World and the Ephemeral Yin True World will be the first to fall, never to recover again…”

 

Afterwards, Ling Yuling slowly swept her gaze over the people before she took the lead and guided them towards the grand hall. Her voice was gentle and calm, seeming to contain a strange magic that made the others silent. They followed behind her and entered the grand hall of the Imperial Celestial Palace without a sound.

 

Even the gaze of an existence like Dao Monarch Chang Ming couldn’t help wavering when he heard her words. He was wondering about her intentions.

 

There were many reasons behind the existence of the Primary Hope Covenant. It might be as the others had guessed previously, and she was trying to curb the Heavenslayers Alliance. Could it be that the Imperial Celestial Palace Founder was not siding with the Heavenslayers Alliance?

 

Gu Changge leisurely followed at the back, leading the people from the Heavenslayers Alliance without much thought about the formation process.

 

On the other hand, the Primary Hope Saintess walked before him. Her hands were covered by her wide sleeves, and her veil concealed her beautiful face. Her black hair was partially tied behind her head, revealing her snow-white neck. The rest of her hair hung down to her waist, fluttering gently with every step she took. Her appearance was cold yet holy.

 

Numerous young cultivators would constantly sneak glances at her in secret, unable to hide their amazement and admiration. It was rare for them to be able to look at her from such a close distance. Her beauty was honestly beyond belief, seeming almost like a flawless masterpiece of the Heavens.

 

The interior of the grand hall was unnaturally spacious. It was as though they had stepped into the deep space of a boundless universe where the stars were scattered everywhere and the Astral River flowed freely.

 

The scenery was amazing. Blazing comets shot across the sky as various worlds rumbled violently. Overflowing with Chaos Qi, these worlds repeatedly regenerated in a never-ending loop.

 

After Ling Yuling arrived, she waved her sleeves gently. A hazy layer of light emerged as though the Astral Rivers in the world had manifested before her. The light reflected scenes of the current situation from various areas in the Primary Hope Civilisation. Among them, a turbulent yet magnificent river ran through the galaxy Spacetime and gradually formed into countless branches downstream.

 

The steaming and surging Power of Fortuity resembled a torrent that flowed with a deafening roar, leaving one’s heart trembling in awe.

 

“This is the Primary Hope Civilisation’s River of Fortuity. Although the river is flowing as strongly as before and penetrating the destiny of Spacetime without issues, the momentum of the evaporation is not as great as before. Over time, I’m afraid the River of Fortuity will eventually turn into a source of chaos.”

 

A look of surprise entered the eyes of the Ancestral Dao Realm experts. Then, they carefully observed the magnificent river that had manifested before them.

 

The Primary Hope Civilisation’s River of Fortuity was originally an intangible object that ordinary cultivators could not touch. Only existences on the level of the Ancestral Dao Realm could capture traces of the River of Fortuity.

 

It was only because Ling Yuling had used a technique to make the River of Fortuity appear that the others could also see the changes that were happening in the Primary Hope Civilisation.

 

Furthermore, a substance like Fortuity was not something that could be explained or described clearly. It was incomparably vague and inconsistent, but it could influence many things in the world. For example, the rise and fall of a country, the fate of a cultivator, the succession of civilisations, and the destruction of a universe…

 

As long as there were traceable objects or existences, they could not escape the influence and impact of the Fortuity.

 

Even the powerful Primary Hope Civilisation was no exception. An abundant and vigorous Fortuity meant that the Primary Hope Civilisation would grow increasingly powerful and majestic. Inversely, a deteriorating Fortuity would mean that the Primary Hope Civilisation was growing weaker and heading down the path of decline. Such an occurrence was absolutely unacceptable for the cultivators living in the Primary Hope Civilisation.

 

After seeing the signs of decline emerging in the River of Fortuity, many people fell silent.

 

The cultivators who condensed their Dao Fruit with the help of the Primary Hope Civilisation’s Fortuity would be affected the most by the weakening River of Fortuity. After all, their achievements were often closely connected to the Primary Hope Civilisation. If they failed to suppress the Primary Hope Civilisation’s Fortuity and allowed the River of Fortuity to collapse, their cultivation would also collapse accordingly.

 

“It’s impossible for the thriving River of Fortuity to decline without a reason. The appearance of the Heavenslayers Alliance must have thrown the Primary Hope Civilisation into turmoil and shaken the foundation of the Primary Hope Civilisation.”

 

The man, who spoke earlier, opened his mouth again and broke the silence. There was a Black-Gold Dao Crown above his head. Wearing black and purple Daoist Robes, he had a stern and dignified face. His eyes were deep and profound. When he turned to look at Gu Changge, a horrifying Divine Chain intertwined between his fingers.

 

“The Fortuity of the Primary Hope Civilisation has been in decline since a thousand years ago. This phenomenon is affecting not just the Primary Hope Civilisation. Many other Worlds and Civilisations in the Boundless Expanse are in the same situation…

 

“It is because the black fog has descended once more…”

 

“The Rising Dawn Civilisation first noticed the malicious intentions a long time ago. Unfortunately, the arrival of the ancient prophecy means that the darkness is coming back. Moreover, Master once said that he… cannot be killed.”

 

The Primary Hope Saintess explained softly. When she said those words, she involuntarily glanced towards Gu Changge as though trying to search for any reaction in his expression.