Chapter 1337, Food and Sex Are Two Basic Needs of Humans; The Black Haze Makes a Comeback

Translator: Fate

Translation Checker: Silavin

 

Xi Yin was in the centre of the valley. She seemed to be arguing with Gu Changge as her expressions alternated between furious and displeased. She had clenched her fists, so it was apparent that she was incensed.

 

On the other hand, Gu Changge was still calm and collected. There was no emotion behind his gaze.

 

Ling Yuling carried with her a pleasant fragrance as her dress swayed with the wind. Her arrival instantly caught Xi Yin’s attention. She was surprised, but she soon regained her composure and greeted Ling Yuling.

 

“Greetings, Senior Yuling.”

 

Many cultivators believed that Ling Yuling was still trapped in the dark prison by Gu Changge.

 

That was the reason Xi Yin was surprised. She did not expect that Ling Yuling had already regained her freedom. What was more, she did not look different from her usual self.

 

Ling Yuling nodded and came over. She appeared calm while trying to act like her usual self. However, the way she walked was slightly awkward.

 

Xi Yin did not think deeply about it, though. She picked up where she had left off and argued with Gu Changge again.

 

“I’ve disguised myself as my Junior Sister as per your demand and let the Primary Hope Holy Church join the Heavenslayers Alliance. But, many Forces have started doubting us. During this period, some cultivators even came to the Primary Hope Holy Church and tried to find out if the Mirror of Reincarnation was still around. If this goes on, I’m worried my identity will be exposed. They’ll also find out the Mirror of Reincarnation isn’t in the Primary Hope Holy Church and my Junior Sister is still missing.”

 

Although they no longer cared about their reputation, the consequences would be dreadful if the various Forces discovered that the Primary Hope Saintess was missing and that the Mirror of Reincarnation was not present.

 

“Moreover, without the Mirror of Reincarnation, the Primary Hope Holy Church will be coveted by the Major Forces.”

 

Previously, to ensure the safety of all of them from the Primary Hope Holy Church, Xi Yin agreed to Gu Changge’s demand and disguised herself as the injured Primary Hope Saintess who had returned. Then, she led the Primary Hope Holy Church to submit to the Heavenslayers Alliance.

 

The incident was obviously fishy. At that time, many Forces doubted the authenticity of the Primary Hope Saintess’ identity.

 

However, they were afraid of the Heavenslayers Alliance and would not dare to verify it.

 

Xi Yin thought the matter would be over, and the Primary Hope Civilisation would enjoy a period of peace.

 

Nevertheless, a First-Generation Civilisation Supreme Treasure like the Mirror of Reincarnation was attractive to many Civilisations and True Worlds. They took a huge risk to send their experts to the Primary Hope Civilisation, and those people started wandering around the Primary Hope Holy Church to gather information.

 

It was for this reason that Xi Yin came over and spoke to Gu Changge.

 

Nevertheless, Gu Changge was nonchalant. He did not care about the consequences of her impersionation getting exposed.

 

This made Xi Yin feel vexed and helpless.

 

“Considering the power of the current Primary Hope Holy Church, it’s indeed difficult for you to fend off the various Forces without the Mirror of Reincarnation.” When Ling Yuling came over and heard Xi Yin’s words, she instantly understood her worries. She was sharp, after all.

 

She smiled and placated her by saying, “But, don’t forget that the Heavenslayers Alliance is in charge of the entire Primary Hope Civilisation now. So, what if the other Forces of the Boundless Expanse discover that the Mirror of Reincarnation isn’t in the Primary Hope Holy Church? They wouldn’t dare to act recklessly. They wouldn’t even dare to show that they covet it. The only thing you have to worry about is that they might find out the whereabouts of the Primary Hope Saintess.”

 

Xi Yin was startled, not expecting Ling Yuling to say such a thing to her. It was unlike the Great Sage who was so hostile against the Heavenslayers Alliance previously.

 

What had happened to Ling Yuling that made her change her mind? Was she brainwashed by the Heavenslayers Alliance?

 

Gu Changge took a look at Ling Yuling before pocketing his gaze.

 

In the past, Ling Yuling would never say such a thing to compliment the Heavenslayers Alliance. Anyway, what she had said was true.

 

Gu Changge had told Xi Yin to disguise herself as the Primary Hope Saintess to stabilise the situation in the Primary Hope Civilisation and save him some trouble. Now that the situation had stabilised, it did not matter even if the incident got exposed. It would not affect him and the Heavenslayers Alliance at all.

 

Those who coveted the Mirror of Reincarnation would not dare to challenge the Heavenslayers Alliance. They should count their blessings that Gu Changge had no intention of invading them yet.

 

Still, Xi Yin was worried. She could not help but say, “However, the situation might descend into chaos again when it has finally stabilised.”

 

Although the reputation of the Primary Hope Holy Church had been tarnished, it was still an inviolable and irreplaceable establishment in the hearts of those of the Primary Hope Civilisation.

 

If they found out that even those from the Primary Hope Holy Church had lied to them, their faith would come crashing down like it was doomsday.

 

“That’s what you should consider. As for what the consequences will be for you and the Primary Hope Holy Church after your identity gets exposed, it has nothing to do with me. Since you had agreed to it, you should know what the consequences would be after your lies got exposed.” Gu Changge’s tone was nonchalant and cruel.

 

Apart from him, rarely anyone knew that Xi Yin had disguised herself as the Primary Hope Saintess. Even the Elders and ancient beings of the Primary Hope Holy Church were not aware of it.

 

Therefore, it was only natural that she was so anxious.

 

“I’m doomed…” Xi Yin’s face was pale.

 

She thought she was collaborating with Gu Changge, but it was not until now that she realised she was merely a piece that could be discarded at any moment.

 

Presently, she would not even dare to come into contact with the Elders and ancient beings of the Primary Hope Holy Church. She was always wearing a veil and recuperating in the depths of the palace, refusing to meet anyone with the excuse of having to recuperate.

 

The Elders and ancient beings were displeased that the Primary Hope Saintess eventually submitted to Gu Changge, and joined hands with the Heavenslayers Alliance. They felt furious and humiliated, thinking that the authority of the Holy Church was gone and the principles they adhered to were destroyed.

 

Xi Yin felt guilty and self-doubt, but she couldn’t tell anyone about it.

 

Fortunately, she was close to the Primary Hope Saintess, so she was familiar with her habits and lifestyle. It was not that difficult to disguise herself as the Primary Hope Saintess. What was more, she had Gu Changge’s help.

 

She would not have to worry about getting exposed for the time being. However, she could not keep lying forever. Her disguise would be exposed sooner or later.

 

“Rather than worrying about all these, you should focus on finding the Primary Hope Saintess. Anyway, since she could become the Primary Hope Saintess, you could also take her position. You’re her Senior Sister, after all. There’s no point in sticking to the rules and being anxious all the time. Anyone can become the Primary Hope Saintess. If you’re worried you’re not strong enough, I’ll ask someone to lend you a hand. He’ll be more than happy to do ut.” Gu Changge smiled.

 

“There’s no need for that.” Xi Yin shook her head as her face turned a shade paler. She knew the person Gu Changge was talking about. Who else could it be other than Dao Monarch Chang Ming?

 

Although Dao Monarch Chang Ming had gone through his Eighth Decay Tribulation, there was a feud between them. He might actually schemed against her instead.

 

When they were trapped by Gu Changge previously, Dao Monarch Chang Ming was one of the first people who were willing to submit to Gu Changge.

 

Even though he appeared to be righteous, he was actually crafty. A person like him could never be trusted.

 

Xi Yin left as hurriedly as she had come. After she was gone, Ling Yuling, who had fallen silent upon finishing her words, couldn’t help but sigh. “Humans are indeed complicated creatures…”

 

She could tell that Xi Yin was startled when Gu Changge said that anyone could be the Primary Hope Saintess. It was apparent that she was tempted. This showed that she had thought about it before.

 

The two of them were Disciples from the same Sect, but they might fall out at any moment when one had a chance to replace the other.

 

“It’s not that complicated. She’s just unresigned.” Gu Changge smiled faintly.

 

Ling Yuling nodded in agreement. Then, she thought of her Younger Sister, Ling Yuxian. If Ling Yuxian found out about what happened between Gu Changge and her the day before, it was a wonder what she would make of it.

 

Ling Yuling sighed and suppressed her conflicted feelings. She did not want to keep thinking about it.

 

“I’m sorry for what happened last night. I didn’t expect such a thing to happen after I was drunk.”

 

Then, Ling Yuling glanced at Gu Changge, looking graceful and ethereal. After her cultivation was restored, she carried herself elegantly. She was surrounded in a Celestial Mist. “You were awake at that time. Why didn’t you stop me?”

 

“Why would I? Food and sex are two basic needs of us Humans, and I’m no exception.” Gu Changge smiled nonchalantly. “Moreover, there wasn’t a reason for me to turn you down when you were so proactive.”

 

Ling Yuling blushed slightly and fell silent. She was still calm and collected after everything that had happened.

 

It was the same case for Gu Changge. It was as though the incident was insignificant to him.

 

However, she felt somewhat hollow deep within because of his nonchalance.

 

…

 

Mu Yan finally returned when it was evening. She had gotten many great items from her trip with Luo Xiangjun. She even chose a decent Protective Amulet and gave it to Yao Yao.

 

The price she had to pay was that Luo Xiangjun had taken some of her blood.

 

She was not a pure-blooded member of the Divine Eternal Clan, so she had no idea how her blood could help Luo Xiangjun.

 

Still, the other party, fists tightly clenched, gave her many great items for Gu Changge’s sake. Naturally, Mu Yan was over the Moon when she saw the ‘gifts’.

 

However, Gu Changge frowned when he noticed a mark on Mu Yan, which she was oblivious to.

 

The mark was like a Spacetime Coordinate. Wherever Mu Yan was, the other party could detect her whereabouts.

 

Gu Changge did not inform her about it. Instead, he covered it with his own mark.

 

This way, when the other party tried to locate Mu Yan, they would only find the location of the mark he had left behind.

 

This came as a natural bait. He did not have to do anything else. He just had to wait for the fish to take the bait.

 

On the third day after Xi Yin left, a person showed up outside. Ling Yuling never expected the person to come.

 

Ling Yuxian was clad in a dress and her hair was tied up with a red band. She stood on a mound outside the valley. The breeze lifted the hem of her dress, showing her slender calves. Her alluring face was glowing as she looked in the valley’s direction.

 

The area was covered in a fog, and the Mist of Chaos was brimming from the edge. Even Dao Realm experts would not be able to perceive what was inside.

 

Beside her was a high-ranking official of the Heavenslayers Alliance, who had led her to this place. He knew that she was on good terms with Gu Changge.

 

“The Alliance Leader usually stays here. We wouldn’t dare to disturb him unless there’s a major incident. Lady Yuxian, if you would like to see the Alliance Leader, just wait outside the valley. Someone will lead the way for you.”

 

The official from the Heavenslayers Alliance left after he took Ling Yuxian to this place. He did not dare to stay for long.

 

Even the high-ranking officials of the Heavenslayers Alliance felt that this beautiful valley was a Forbidden Area which was full of danger.

 

“Many thanks.” Ling Yuxian nodded and watched the official leave. Then, she was considering how she could enter the valley when a familiar figure suddenly emerged from the fog.

 

“Sister?” She was surprised.

 

“Yuxian.” Ling Yuling was pleasantly surprised as well. She smiled at her and took her into the valley while inquiring about her reason for coming to this place.

 

“I’m here to see Senior Brother Gu. I thought you’ve been trapped in the dark prison and suffering miserably during this period…”

 

When Ling Yuxian saw that her Older Sister had been freed and that her cultivation had been restored, she was happy. She quickly asked her what had happened during this period.

 

Ling Yuling told her about her experiences in the valley. Although she was confined to this place by Gu Changge, it was comfortable for her. It was like she had returned to the days when they cultivated in Xiantai Mountain.

 

Ling Yuxian was finally relieved upon hearing her Older Sister’s words.

 

Anyway, she never forgot about the reason she came to see Gu Changge. After all, this matter had something to do with her Older Sister.

 

She had no idea why Ling Yuling had been hiding it from her.

 

…

 

Meanwhile, in the depths of the Imperial Celestial Palace, massive clouds came together like tides. The Spacetimes were compressed like they were bubbles. They repeatedly expanded and blew up.

 

The rules and order there were like an ocean. Even the Great Dao had been contorted and turned into countless fragments.

 

It was the boundless Chaotic Spacetime Sea. The Fragments of Spacetime from different universes came together and clashed. The place was full of Chaos.

 

At the same time, wisps of black haze passed through the Spacetime Rifts and spread across the fragments of universes.

 

The already icy Chaotic Spacetime Sea was engulfed in a terrifying Aura of Darkness.

 

The wisps of black haze seemed to have Souls, lives of their own, as they contorted. The pieces of broken flesh transformed into bizarre and evil creatures.

 

This kind of suffocating terror streamed towards them from a distance. The ancient beings from the Chaotic Spacetime Sea screamed and ran for their lives, worried that the aura would come into contact with them.

 

“Darkness is coming. The darkness is coming back…”

 

These ancient beings communicated with one another using their divine senses. They ran towards different Spacetime Rifts and fragments of universes in an attempt to flee from the Chaotic Spacetime Sea.

 

“The Holy Ancestor’s relic is reacting violently. A swarm of Shadows and Atrophies are coming over. An unprecedented calamity has befallen us. We’ve been hiding for so long, but our whereabouts seem to have been exposed…”

 

On the Floating Land of the Chaotic Spacetime Sea, the old man named Elder Zhu, who was wearing ancient clothes, looked at the horrifying scene outside the light barrier in disbelief.