Chapter 1308, The Current Hidden Power of the Eight Legions; The Mountain of Wonders

Translator: Fate

Translation Checker: Silavin

 

“Young Master Gu…” Old Man Sai Ya and the Old Daoist Priest stood in front of the Heavenslayers Temple with reverence. They did not dare to disturb Gu Changge.

 

The rest of the people from the Heavenslayers Alliance had left this area as per Gu Changge’s order. They had returned to the headquarters in the Primary Hope Civilisation.

 

After a long time of silence, Gu Changge opened his eyes and asked casually, “What do you wish to tell me?”

 

He knew that Old Man Sai Ya and the Old Daoist Priest might have realised his identity, which was why they immediately showed their loyalty in the Imperial Celestial Palace back then.

 

“Young Master… Master… have you really made a comeback?”

 

Old Man Sai Ya’s eyes were full of fervour and his voice was shaky.

 

Beside him, the Old Daoist Priest held his breath. He could hear his heart pounding in his chest. He did not expect Old Man Sai Ya to directly ask this question, but it was the answer he so eagerly wanted to know.

 

“Does the answer to the question even matter?” Gu Changge’s back was still against them. There was no emotion in his voice.

 

“It doesn’t matter… It’s just that we’ve been waiting for this day to come for far, far too long… All of us have been waiting for your return to take control of darkness again.” Old Man Sai Ya trembled with excitement.

 

Gu Changge smiled faintly. Then, he turned around and looked at him, saying impassively, “Oh? But I’ve no interest in taking control of the darkness now.”

 

“Master, regardless of what you intend to do, we’ll forever be your most fervent followers. We’re willing to sacrifice everything for you.” Old Man Sai Ya said eagerly.

 

“Master, we cannot live without you, just like how the Boundless Expanse cannot be without a Master. All of us from the Eight Legions are willing to do anything for you.” The Old Daoist Priest said with reverence. He seemed so pious that it reached the realm of insanity.

 

Then, the two of them fell to their knees without hesitation. If anyone else were there, he would have been too stunned to speak.

 

Ancestral Dao Realm experts were the most powerful people in the Boundless Expanse. They were inconceivably strong, and they could easily determine the life or death of countless universes and Spacetimes with their words. No one could humiliate them. Even if their lives were at risk, they would not kneel.

 

Old Man Sai Ya and the Old Daoist Priest were more powerful than an average Ancestral Dao Realm expert, but now, they knelt on their knees with respect. This was inconceivable.

 

The presence of Gu Changge had a massive impact on the two of them. It was like a deity they had only heard in legends had shown up.

 

The deity described in the ancient books was right before their eyes.

 

Both the Heaven Legion and the Eight Legions had the same faith. Presently, the man who created the faith was right in front of them and even speaking to them. It was only natural that they were thrilled. If not for the fact that they were mentally strong, they would not have been able to utter a word.

 

“The Eight Legions? Have the Eight Commandments evolved into the Eight Legions?”

 

Gu Changge ignored their fervour as he realised something upon hearing the Old Daoist Priest’s words. He furrowed his brows.

 

He did not think the Heavens’s Proxy Group he had built would disintegrate so easily.

 

Even if he never left behind anything to protect them, the Heaven’s Proxy Group would not be easily destroyed after so many epochs, considering that it used to be the most powerful Force in the Boundless Expanse.

 

“Master, after the Heaven’s Proxy Group came apart, the ancient Eight Commandments ceased to exist. The Eight Legions have evolved from the Eight Commandments, but we’re not comparable to them.

 

“Also, those from the Heaven Legion who have acquired most of Heaven’s Proxy Group’s true strength and they have regarded themselves as the legitimate ones over the epochs. They’re determined to destroy the Eight Legions.

 

“They’ve also acquired the Civilisation Supreme Treasure, the World Burying Coffin. With the Supreme Treasure’s help, they’ve been recklessly stirring up storms in different places. Old members of the Heaven’s Proxy Group like us can only go into hiding, not daring to show up in public…”

 

They did not doubt Gu Changge’s identity, so they explained to him what had happened.

 

The Old Daoist Priest appeared aggrieved as he told Gu Changge about the current situation of the Eight Legions. If not for the fact that they had learned of the news and intended to look for the Gate of Eternity, they would not have shown up together in this place and joined forces.

 

Usually, those from the Eight Legions were not aware of the whereabouts of each other. Only the most authoritative ancient beings of the Eight Legions had a way to contact one another.

 

The current Eight Legions were not comparable to the Eight Commandments, which used to intimidate in whole Boundless Expanse.

 

Each Legion was well hidden and they would not show up easily. This made it impossible for them to know how many people were left in each Legion and who those people were.

 

“You’ve been reduced to a bunch of useless people. What do I need you for?” Upon hearing the Old Daoist Priest’s explanation, Gu Changge turned around as his gaze darkened. He looked at the statue in the temple and fell into his thoughts.

 

He initially thought that he could use the help of Old Man Sai Ya and the Old Daoist Priest. But now, it seemed that those from the Eight Legions had become stinky rats which could only go into hiding. Not only did they have to worry about their enemies coming for them, but they might be annihilated by those from the Heaven Legion at any moment.

 

He did not build the Heavenslayers Alliance to serve as a shelter for these useless people.

 

“Please stand up for us, Master.”

 

Old Man Sai Ya and the Old Daoist Priest appeared aggrieved. They knew that the current Eight Legions was a disgrace compared to the Eight Commandments.

 

However, it was not like they had a choice. After Heaven’s Proxy Group fell apart, it lacked a leader. No one could rule over the Eight Commandments.

 

When the Master of Heaven’s Proxy Group was still around, he could intimidate everyone on his own. No one in Heaven’s Proxy Group dared to disobey his orders.

 

But this was the reason that once the Master of Heaven’s Proxy Group disappeared, the peace that had relied on his suppression had disintegrated.

 

It was the same case for both the Eight Commandments and the Heaven Legion. Other than the Master of Heaven’s Proxy Group, no one else had the power to lead this Force.

 

“How much strength is left in the Rare Yin and Decay Legions?”

 

After a moment of silence, Gu Changge did not chastise them any further. Regardless of how Heaven’s Proxy Group ended up, it would not affect him in any way. Moreover, he had already expected the Heaven’s Proxy Group to fall apart. To be precise, it was the preordained outcome of the Heaven’s Proxy Group.

 

It came as a surprise to him that the Eight Legions and the so-called Heaven Legion had survived. Naturally, he would not ask for more.

 

As for what the predecessor of the Eight Legions was, it would not affect the Heavenslayers Alliance.

 

“Master, we from the Decay Legion now reside in the Decay Realm, which is without any form or boundary. No one else can locate it. We have countless residents in the Decay Realm and control many Kingdoms. Although our strength is not comparable to those of Supreme True Worlds, we’re as powerful as any Immortal Force.” The Old Daoist Priest said with reverence.

 

Old Man Sai Ya also said respectfully, “We from the Rare Yin Legion live in the Land of Rare Yin. A radius of billions of kilometres around us is empty. Without the Constant Yang Energy leading the way, even the most powerful cultivators will be lost.”

 

Regardless, the Decay and Rare Yin Legions had evolved from the intimidating Eight Commandments. Although they had weakened, they were still stronger than an average Immortal Force.

 

Gu Changge nodded. If the other six Legions had the same power as the Decay and Rare Yin Legions, they would be fairly powerful if they joined forces.

 

Nevertheless, countless years had passed, and he was not certain if those from the Eight Legions were still loyal to him.

 

Although the Forces behind Old Man Sai Ya and the Old Daoist Priest were not comparable to the Eight Commandments, Gu Changge could still use their strength.

 

At the very least, it would be difficult for the Forces in the Primary Hope Civilisation to come together and go against the Eight Legions.

 

Naturally, there were still some hidden experts in the Primary Hope Civilisation which had not been revealed. Some truly powerful cultivators that had not shown up.

 

From the looks of it, the Founder of the Primary Hope Holy Church, Xi Nu, and the beings behind Forces such as Bright Light Temple and Tathagata Buddha Realm were still observing everything in secret. They did not have any intention of appearing.

 

Gu Changge had intended to use Ling Yuling as bait, but he had underestimated the patience of those big fish. They still had not shown up until now.

 

Ling Yuling had the clues that would help him locate the Six Directions Heavenly Abyss. Since she was still useful to Gu Changge, he would not harm her for the time being.

 

Ling Yuling had taken a gamble by trying to establish the Primary Hope Covenant, and it was the outcome Gu Changge wanted.

 

He intended to seize this chance to lure out the truly powerful cultivators in the Primary Hope Civilisation.

 

Old Man Sai Ya and the Old Daoist Priest felt uneasy when they saw that Gu Changge remained silent. They had been worried that Gu Changge would be disappointed in the current Eight Legions and decide to discard them.

 

In this situation, even the more ancient beings in their Forces would be anxious as well, let alone them.

 

In their opinion, Gu Changge had built the Heavenslayers Alliance to replace the Heaven’s Proxy Group.

 

If old members of the Heaven’s Proxy Group like them were not useful to him, they would be mercilessly discarded as well.

 

The ruthlessness of the Master of the Heaven’s Proxy Group had been carved on the Jade Heavenly Book and Bronze Statues of the Eight Legions.

 

“I don’t care how you’ve come to the Primary Hope Civilisation, nor do I want to hear any one of you from the Eight Legions talking about me. If you get in my way, I’ll kill you even though you’re old members of the Heaven’s Proxy Group.” Gu Changge’s emotionless voice sounded, which made Old Man Sai Ya and the Old Daoist Priest snap back to reality.

 

Their expressions changed drastically as they pressed their heads against the floor, feeling fearful.

 

Only the old members of the Eight Commandments understood how horrifying the Master of the Heaven’s Proxy Group was. The others had only indirectly felt the horror.

 

…

 

Meanwhile, in the Boundless Expanse outside the Primary Hope Civilisation, a chasm silently appeared in a Realm that was full of the Aura of Darkness.

 

Then, a massive head emerged from the chasm. It had withered and only slightly resembled a Human’s head. There wasn’t much hair on it, and the eye sockets were hollow and did not radiate much light.

 

On the massive head sat a slender figure. She was wearing a bamboo hat, so her face could not be seen clearly. Her eyes looked impassive.

 

“Ah Li, it’s been a long time since we last left that horrible place. I can finally take in some Life Force.”

 

The massive head looked in the Primary Hope Civilisation’s direction and laughed, which sounded like the murmur of a Demon. Anyone would be frightened upon hearing that.

 

The slender figure above its head replied impassively, “Yeah, I haven’t breathed in some fresh air for such a long time.”

 

“The First-Generation Civilisation Supreme Treasures that the priests have been looking for so long are finally about to show up.

 

“As long as all the Supreme Treasures are collected, the seal will be broken, and the mighty Master of the Black Disaster will return. The Boundless Expanse will be ruled by darkness once again.”

 

There was a fissure below the nose of this massive head. It seemed that the head was laughing.

 

“Shut up. This has nothing to do with us or the task we have to complete this time.” The slender figure with a bamboo hat patted the head and a mist appeared.

 

The hideous head was instantly covered in the mist before turning into a living being with a long, white figure.

 

The slender person with a bamboo hat patted the living being below her and said emotionlessly, “You look much better now. Let’s go.”

 

The living being was used to all this. It turned into a Divine Light and tore apart the Spacetime before disappearing.

 

…

 

Time went by quickly. Several months later, in a place named the Mountain of Wonders in the Primary Hope Civilisation, Divine Lights and people traversed across galaxies and arrived from their respective Great Universes. This place was bustling with noise.

 

In the sky, there were all sorts of flying boats, celestial beasts, flying swords, buildings, and jade ships. It was a magnificent sight.

 

The leaders of various Forces had brought the core members of their Force to this place to sign the Primary Hope Covenant.

 

After several months of discussions and amendments, the Founder of the Imperial Celestial Palace , Ling Yuling, and many ancient beings finally agreed on the details of the Primary Hope Covenant.

 

The Mountain of Wonders was where the Primary Hope Covenant would be signed. All the Forces, regardless of their sizes, immediately sent some people to this place to leave their marks on the Primary Hope Covenant.

 

The Mountain of Wonders was a special Realm in the Primary Hope Civilisation. Its name used to be the Land of Wonders.

 

It was said that in ancient times, a peerless expert had figured out the wonders of Heaven and Earth here. Upon hearing the calling of the Great Dao, he created the Gate of Wonders.

 

The secrets and Principles of the world were heard coming from it. Countless benefited massively from it. They comprehended the secrets of the world and became significantly stronger.

 

Later, many cultivators would come to this place to comprehend the secrets. Some achieved enlightenment and transformed into different people. They had acquired a lot of benefits there.

 

The Mountain of Wonders became the sacred place for many beings. Even some Dao Realm experts would come here and catch the traces of ancient times, hoping to achieve enlightenment.

 

The magnificent mountain range looked like a True Dragon. The enormous mountains extended into the clouds and radiated a Divine Light. All sorts of Principles fell from the top like a waterfall.

 

From afar, the place looked like it was engulfed in a Divine Light of seven colours. All sorts of beasts would come into contact with the auspicious aura, and even the most ordinary beasts became holy and amiable.

 

The depths of the mountain were filled with the Mist of Chaos. All sorts of gigantic ancient trees had been around for many epochs.

 

Some divine trees which had been around for an even longer time were full of Life Force. Every leaf could cover the sky and they carried countless stars. When wind breezed through them, clashes were heard and Chaos Energy splattered. It was as though universes had exploded.

 

In front of these divine trees, cultivators were as insignificant as ants. Without Dao Realm experts leading the way, they did not even have a right to step into this place.

 

Many were surprised that the Primary Hope Covenant would be signed in a place like this, but they realised it was a sensible decision after giving it some thought.

 

The World Principles in the Land of Wonders were different from those of other places. Affected by all sorts of substances, some divine trees were even more powerful than Dao Realm experts.

 

Regardless of which person made a move here, he would be suppressed and even chased away by the divine trees.

 

The Elders and Disciples of the Imperial Celestial Palace had already arrived in the Mountain of Wonders to wait for the others.

 

The Mountain of Wonders was located in the central area of the Primary Hope Civilisation. It would take some Forces some time to come. Since the signing of the covenant would affect everyone, they could only hurry up.

 

People from nearby Forces had already arrived. Now, they had come together to talk about the Primary Hope Covenant.