Chapter 1361, Her Shameless Pretence; Looking Beyond the Main Happiness Celestial Dynasty

Translator: Fate

Translation Checker: Silavin

 

Naturally, Gu Changge would not believe any of Mu Fuguang’s nonsense.

 

If he had not been that domineering, she would have just kept on hiding in her coffin.

 

On the other hand, the people of the Empty Boundary Ridge felt like she had no choice but to yield to Gu Changge because she had to protect them.

 

Gu Changge knew that if not for the fact that he had already targeted her from the start, she would’ve completely ditched the Empty Boundary Ridge. There was no chance she would risk herself to protect them.

 

Although she appeared righteous and unafraid of death, it was just her shameless pretence.

 

This woman would never sincerely work for him. Still, Gu Changge did not care about all that.

 

He decided to subdue these powerful beings near the Primary Hope Civilisation to make everyone feel like he needed the help of these beings. His true intention was something else.

 

“I should go to the Underworld Temple next.” Gu Changge fell into his thoughts. Just like the Empty Boundary Ridge, the Underworld Temple was a Forbidden Area close to the Primary Hope Civilisation.

 

There was also an aura in the Underworld Temple that he found interesting. Although the person was not as powerful as Mu Fuguang, he was not that much weaker.

 

“The Underworld Temple? Are you going to see the old monk who tried to make me a nun?” Mu Fuguang smiled as her eyes brightened. Although Gu Changge ignored her, she stared fixedly at his back. It was apparent that she was up to no good.

 

However, she fell into a dazed state when she heard Gu Changge muttering to himself.

 

“It seems like you know him well.” Gu Changge turned his head to look at her.

 

After giving it some thought, Mu Fuguang nodded. “I’ve come into contact with him. After all, the place he lives is near mine. It’s said that he was one of the three corpses that a Buddha Master had destroyed. His background is extraordinary.”

 

“A Buddha Master?” Gu Changge smiled nonchalantly.

 

Mu Fuguang felt that his smile was meaningful.

 

“Since you know him, it’s easy, then. I’ll let you persuade him to join the Alliance,” Gu Changge said.

 

Mu Fuguang shook her head upon hearing that. “Alliance Leader, I know little about combat, and I can’t defeat that old monk. I was almost made into a nun back then. Look at how bony my limbs are. I’m unable to fight. I’m like a vase; I’m just beautiful to look at but very fragile. I can do your laundry, prepare meals and tea for you, massage you, clean up your courtyard, do some gardening, and so on…”

 

Dao Monarch Chang Ming’s eyes widened in disbelief when he heard that.

 

He wondered how this First Leader, who was respected by everyone from the Empty Boundary Ridge, could easily say something as inconceivable as this.

 

“If you can successfully persuade him, I’ll give you an opportunity which might help you grow some real flesh and blood.” Gu Changge calmly disrupted Mu Fuguang. There was still no emotion on his face.

 

He had personally gone to the Empty Boundary Ridge to invite her because he knew how capable she was.

 

[He’ll give me an opportunity that might help me grow actual flesh and blood?] Mu Fuguang was startled.

 

“Don’t worry, Alliance Leader. If that old man dares to turn me down, I’ll fight him until he yields to us.” She patted her plump chest and made a promise to Gu Changge with a ferocious gaze. “If he dares to show you any disrespect, I’ll destroy him and tear down the Underworld Temple…”

 

With that all said in one go, she rolled up her sleeves and revealed her fair arms. She seemed really eager now.

 

Dao Monarch Chang Ming felt his lips twitching when he saw that. [This First Leader… she is really different from the other Leaders…]

 

After they left the Empty Boundary Ridge, Gu Changge told White Bone Ancestor King and the others to come over. The powerful cultivators of Empty Boundary Ridge would be managed by them according to the rules of the Heavenslayers Alliance.

 

Since Mu Fuguang had started working for Gu Changge, there wasn’t a reason for Shang Chongming and the others to disobey his orders.

 

Naturally, they were displeased that the tranquillity of Empty Boundary Ridge got shattered. However, it was fortunate that no one got killed.

 

Compared with those Forces that got devoured or destroyed, the Empty Boundary Ridge was in a much better state.

 

The Sixth Leader injured by Gu Changge was still reeling from the shock when he regained consciousness.

 

Although the other Leaders were also strong, they were only just as powerful as the Sixth Leader. And in the Heavenslayers Alliance, they could not be considered particularly strong. Other than Shang Chongming and the Third Leader, the others still had not reached the Ancestral Dao Realm.

 

Certainly, to any Supreme True World, this was a force to be reckoned with. Their might was just as great as that of any Immortal Force.

 

News that a Forbidden Area such as the Empty Boundary Ridge had yielded to the Heavenslayers Alliance soon spread.

 

In the past, this kind of news would cause a commotion. Nevertheless, it was not that shocking now, considering the Heavenslayers Alliance’s power.

 

Many cultivators were slightly taken aback when they heard about this news, but they soon went about their daily business, as if nothing significant had happened.

 

As the Heavenslayers Alliance grew stronger and gobbled up nearby True Worlds, those faraway Kingdoms and Civilisations started feeling fearful and wary.

 

The appearance of the Righteous Alliance could not hinder the Heavenslayers Alliance’s expansion.

 

Instead, the Heavenslayers Alliance grew stronger at a quicker pace. Although they were besieged by dark beings, their expansion did not get affected.

 

Many felt that the Heavenslayers Alliance had become even more influential now, that the existence of the Righteous Alliance did not seem to serve its purpose, in supressing the Heavenslayers Alliance. Those from the Heavenslayers Alliance were not wary of it, nor did they restrain themselves.

 

Many had hoped that the Righteous Alliance would go against the Heavenslayers Alliance.

 

However, these voices were insignificant when everyone was focused on dealing with those dark beings, and such voices were soon drowned out.

 

To everyone in the Boundless Expanse, fighting dark beings and dealing with the Black Disaster were their top priorities.

 

…

 

There was a mountain in the Main Happiness Celestial Dynasty named the Hospitable Peak. Although it was in the middle of the night, the place was still brightly lit. Stars dotted the night sky, and the place was surrounded by Celestial Mist.

 

There were many magnificent buildings. A banquet was taking place, lively as it could be. All sorts of alcohol and delicious food were presented by beautiful women with alluring figures.

 

The view around them was stunning.

 

The place where the banquet was held was located in a bamboo forest. Alluring women of all kinds were respectively brewing wine with pine flowers and preparing tea with celestial water. Some were playing zithers. As their fingers struck the strings, the sounds of their music seemed to have turned into tiny cute living beings as they wandered around the bamboo forest.

 

Everyone was having a good time.

 

The Main Happiness Emperor, Jiang Yun, was seated at the head, clad in casual clothes.

 

There seemed to be a smile on his face. Since his face was covered in the Mist of Chaos, no one could clearly see his expression. His gaze was like the dark abyss, with what seemed to be stars within.

 

Beside him sat the Princess of the Main Happiness Celestial Dynasty, Jiang Weiyang. She was calm and elegant. She was wearing a green dress and her eyes were covered in a strip of white cloth. Her hair had been tied into a bun and fixated with a hairpin. Her neck was as beautiful as that of a swan. She had a flawless curvy figure, and her skin was smooth and glowing. She was like a newly bloomed flower.

 

Although she could not see, she could still pick up the food with a pair of jade chopsticks and send it to her red lips. She was enjoying her food slowly and elegantly. All of her movements were graceful. Even when raised in luxury, she still truly bore a noble’s bearing.

 

The young men at the banquet stole glances at her as they were drawn to her beauty.

 

She was touted to be the Jewel of the Main Happiness Celestial Dynasty. Although she had been blind since a young age, she was still dignified and charming.

 

Many felt that she possessed qualities that were out of this world because of this imperfection. They sympathised with her.

 

Since the start of the banquet, Jiang Weiyang had been seated there in silence.

 

Sometimes, she would smile at those young men who proposed a toast to show her some politeness.

 

Meanwhile, her Father, the Main Happiness Emperor was quietly sipping wine and observing all of their expressions, all while no one could see the expression he wore on his face.

 

Although the atmosphere was cheerful, no one dared to speak to break the silence of that moment.

 

That night, the Main Happiness Emperor had invited the ministers to attend the banquet.

 

Guests like the Great Deity General, the prime minister, and the imperial teachers were aware of the Main Happiness Emperor’s intention, so they brought the most brilliant young men from their Families with them.

 

Other than that, the Envoy from the Imperial South Kingdom, who had come to see the Main Happiness Emperor so that the two Kingdoms could form an alliance, was also at the banquet.

 

Everyone knew that Jiang Weiyang was touted to be the Jewel of the Main Happiness Celestial Dynasty. It was a well-known fact that the Main Happiness Emperor doted on his Daughter.

 

However, when the ministers learned that the Main Happiness Emperor suddenly decided to choose a Husband for his Daughter, they were naturally shocked.

 

Therefore, even though they had brought with them the most brilliant young men from their Families, they still dare not show their eagerness in front of the Main Happiness Emperor.

 

In the past, they would never dare to think about becoming Family members of the Royal Family. No one knew what was truly on the Main Happiness Emperor’s mind.

 

One had to know that the Main Happiness Emperor had shown terrifying raged in the past because a few young men had tried to pursue Jiang Weiyang. He criticised them as good-for-nothings, who did not have a right to pursue his Daughter.

 

It was hard to know what was on his mind.

 

Even the prime minister and the imperial teachers who had assisted the Main Happiness Emperor for a long time could not see through what he was thinking.

 

“Weiyang, what’s your view on these young brilliant men of the Main Happiness Celestial Dynasty?” The Main Happiness Emperor did not seem to like the silence, so he smiled and asked Jiang Weiyang that question.

 

The ministers and the brilliant young men they had brought with them put down their bowls and were all ears. They wanted to know Jiang Weiyang’s impression of them.

 

All these brilliant young men could hardly conceal their eagerness as they stared fixedly at her. They longed to get together with her.

 

Jiang Weiyang did not expect her Father to ask her that question in front of so many people.

 

Still, she slowly munched on the food in her mouth and gulped it down before replying with a smile, “These young men from the Main Happiness Celestial Dynasty are naturally talented and unrivalled. It won’t be difficult for them to achieve great things in the future.”

 

She was not lying when she complimented them.

 

After the Main Happiness Emperor united nearby Civilisations and Kingdoms and built the Main Happiness Celestial Dynasty, he ruled over all the Forces. They were given positions of different levels.

 

All the ministers at the banquet were the most authoritative figures in the Main Happiness Celestial Dynasty. Not only were they powerful, but they also held important positions. They could easily kick up a storm in any other territory.

 

The young men they had brought with them surely had the best cultivation, background, talent, luck, and temperament. They had spent countless resources to nurture these young men.

 

Compared with their peers in other Supreme True Worlds, they were unrivalled. They were also far stronger than cultivators of the same cultivation level.

 

The Main Happiness Emperor put on a smile upon hearing her words.

 

The ministers smiled as well. They cupped their fists and said, “Thanks for your compliment, Your Highness. This trip is worthwhile for these young men, since they’ve already received your praise.”

 

If these young men never tagged along, they would not have had a right to meet the Main Happiness Emperor, let alone speak to Jiang Weiyang from such a short distance.

 

After all, Jiang Weiyang was the only Daughter of the Main Happiness Emperor. Given her Bloodline, she was destined to hold more authority over countless people. She was like the Sun, whereas the rest of them were as insignificant as stars.

 

Regardless of how powerful, talented, or lucky these young men were, they would always be inferior to her.

 

They would never dream of marrying her one day.

 

If they even dared to form such an idea, the Main Happiness Emperor would surely detect it, and the consequences would be dreadful.

 

“It seems that Weiyang is satisfied with all of you. In that case, you should seize the chance and showcase your talents in front of her.”

 

The Main Happiness Emperor swept a glance over these young men and spoke with a smile.

 

These young men were elated upon hearing that. They were ready to step forward.

 

Just then, the Envoy from the Imperial South Kingdom, who had been sipping wine, could not help but say with a hint of regret, “Your Majesty, if we knew you had the intention of choosing a Husband for Princess Weiyang, our King would’ve sent the Ninth Prince here.”

 

Upon hearing that, the ministers and those young men were surprised.

 

They did not expect the Envoy from the Imperial South Kingdom to say such a thing at this point.

 

Did those from the Imperial South Kingdom have the intention of uniting their countries through marriage with Princess Weiyang?

 

The faces of these young men fell. Some of their gazes darkened.

 

Although they were powerful and their Dao Hearts were firm, they did not have the confidence to win Jiang Weiyang’s heart.

 

The competition would intensify when more prodigies joined it.

 

Moreover, the Imperial South Kingdom used to be a Supreme True World when it was at the peak of its power. It had been around for a long time. It even existed before the Main Happiness Celestial Dynasty was established.

 

Certainly, the current Imperial South Kingdom was no longer at the peak of its power, but they should not be underestimated.

 

The Descendants of their King surely had some incredible Bloodline Talents.

 

“Oh? What’s so special about the Ninth Prince?” The Main Happiness Emperor’s interest was piqued. He took a sip of wine and asked.

 

“The Ninth Prince was born in this epoch. There’s no doubt he’s the most talented person in the history of our Imperial South Kingdom. His foundation is incredible. The King has spent plenty of resources to help him build up his Essence of Great Dao. Although only several thousand years old, he’s already at the peak of the Immortal Realm and will soon make it to the Dao Realm.”

 

The Envoy from the Imperial South Kingdom was a beardless middle-aged man with fair skin. He was clad in a loose robe with a belt around his waist. He was elegant.

 

He seemed proud when he explained it with a smile.

 

The ministers were shocked upon hearing that. Some even gasped. Although the Ninth Prince was only several thousand years old, he was already at the peak of the Immortal Realm.

 

In short, he was a young Immortal Emperor, who would soon ascend to the Dao Realm.

 

There was no doubt his aptitude was horrifying

 

Hearing this. The young men felt their hearts growing heavy.

 

This kind of prodigy was truly fortunate and must surely have come across many opportunities. Given his Bloodline and identity, he would easily attain much greater achievements than billions of people.

 

“Haha. I remember him now after you’ve brought it up. When I was having a conversation with your King back then. He did mention his Son. He used to venture into the Spacetime Ruins from the distant past to look for the Truth Fragments left behind by a dead Primordial God…” The Main Happiness Emperor put on a satisfied smile.

 

These young men felt pressured and dejected at that moment.

 

Although they were brilliant and unrivalled in the Main Happiness Celestial Dynasty, prodigies like them were aplenty in the entire Boundless Expanse.

 

It seemed that the chances of them marrying Jiang Weiyang were slim.

 

“The King has indeed put in a lot of effort to nurture the Ninth Prince.

 

“Your Majesty, since you intend to choose a Husband for your Daughter, you should consider looking beyond the Main Happiness Celestial Dynasty. There might be a better candidate out there.” The Envoy from the Imperial South Kingdom smiled.

 

He was a representative of Imperial South Kingdom. He had come to the Main Happiness Celestial Dynasty to discuss whether they should join the Righteous Alliance.

 

Those from the Imperial South Kingdom had never considered joining the Heavenslayers Alliance.

 

Presently, the Righteous Alliance was developing rapidly. Many Civilisations and Kingdoms were now part of it. Therefore, those from the Imperial South Kingdom had to consider this matter.

 

Otherwise, they might be left alone to deal with those dark beings in the future.