Chapter 1370, Leaders of Forbidden Areas; An Important Task

Translator: Fate

Translation Checker: Silavin

 

This group of people seemed odd. Any one of them was not strange, as in they were not peculiar enough individually. However, it was this random mix that cause others to wonder why they gathered in this remote and desolate Star Territory.

 

Chen Yi could not think of any reason for these people to come together.

 

Moreover, each of them gave off a feeling that they were as inscrutable as an abyss.

 

The young man, who was getting some rest on a rock with his eyes closed, was especially mysterious.

 

Be it the charming woman in a beautiful red dress, the toddler who seemed to be several years old, or the amiable old monk, they respected the young man and regarded him as their leader.

 

This made Chen Yi surprised and curious.

 

These beings were all mysterious and powerful. Why were they so respectful of the young man?

 

“At that time, it was this young m… I mean, Senior who saved us…”

 

Chen Yi came to her senses when Priestess Hui Jue suddenly spoke.

 

She was just curious about the identities and backgrounds of these people, but she had forgotten that they had saved them from those dark beings. If not for these people, all of them would’ve been killed.

 

Chen Yi was a grateful person. Although she was injured, she quickly got up and approached them in an attempt to thank them.

 

The companions around her were not surprised, even though they had already thanked the group of people before she regained consciousness.

 

“That girl has woken up…” The woman in a red dress noticed that Chen Yi was approaching them. She was swaying a red fan with her slender hand while covering part of her face with it. Her eyes were bright and there was a charming smile on her face.

 

Her skin was fair and delicate. Her brows were naturally dark. There was a red mark between her brows. Her lips were smooth.

 

Her red dress made her look even more alluring. She was like a witch who could easily make kingdoms fall.

 

The people around her shot Chen Yi a look upon hearing her words. They were still nonchalant.

 

Some still rested with their eyes closed as though they never heard the noise. They were like rocks that would not move regardless of what happened.

 

Chen Yi had been alive for a long time, and the people in the Waning Moon Sect called her Stone Beauty. It was the first time anyone called her ‘girl’.

 

There was a hint of puzzlement on her alluring face as she was rooted to the spot.

 

The woman in a red dress covered her mouth and smiled. She was slender and attractive. Presently, she was lying on her side on a boulder that could allow one person to lie on it. She was the closest to the young man.

 

When Chen Yi came up to them, she caught a whiff of fragrance coming from the woman in a red dress. It was the smell of lotuses.

 

“What’s your name, girl? You are quite beautiful. Are you interested in becoming my maidservant? You’ll be responsible for serving tea and massaging me.” The woman in a red dress smiled and spoke in an enchanting voice. She closed her folding fan and extended her hand to lift Chen Yi’s chin. It was as though she was examining her facial features.

 

Chen Yi had a curvy figure. Her eyebrows were like willow leaves. She had a pair of almond-shaped eyes that looked like obsidians. Her nose was sharp and defined. Her skin was as delicate as porcelain, and her chest was plump.

 

Many Elders from the Waning Moon Sect naturally wished to be her Dao Partner, so there was no doubt she was beautiful. She was startled by the other woman’s action. It was as though the other party was flirting with her.

 

Her fair face started blushing. She stood there in a dazed state, not knowing what to do.

 

Each of these people from this odd group was significantly more powerful than she was.

 

She was fully aware of that. Furthermore, they had saved her life.

 

In the past, she would’ve flared up if she were treated like this. But now, she could only suppress her discomfort. It was the first time someone flirted with her like this, and the person was a stunning beauty.

 

“Enough.”

 

Just as Chen Yi was inundated with a sense of unease while feeling awkward, the young man, who seemed to be getting some rest, opened his eyes and stopped the woman in a red dress from continuing.

 

His voice was soft and gentle. It was like a piece of jade under the moonlight. He was like a nobleman.

 

Even under the dark sky and the light from the bonfire was flickering, Chen Yi could clearly see the pair of eyes that were as inscrutable as the abyss.

 

She was startled when she noticed the pair of eyes examining her.

 

When their gazes met, she could not help but lower her head for some reason.

 

Just then, the woman in a red dress quickly kept her fan and playfully stuck out her tongue.

 

Priestess Hui Jue and the others noticed that the people behind the woman in a red dress stiffened. It seemed that they found the woman’s action awkward.

 

“Many thanks for saving my life, Senior. My name is Chen Yi.” Chen Yi soon pulled herself together and acted calmly.

 

There was a hint of hesitation on her beautiful face. She did not know how to address the man before her eyes because he looked so young.

 

Naturally, she understood that there were many ancient monsters whose cultivation was inscrutable. No one could tell one’s age by just looking at their appearance.

 

“Don’t mention it. It was the least I could do.” Gu Changge’s voice was emotionless. He swept a glance over Chen Yi before pocketing his gaze.

 

If not for the fact that he could feel the woman had a karmic connection with Gu Xianer, he would not have bothered to save her life.

 

He only saved her companions while he was at it.

 

He was the one who made those dark beings devastate the Boundless Expanse. Naturally, he wouldn’t make a move against them if there wasn’t a need.

 

“I’m from the Waning Moon Sect. All of us were heading to the Heavenslayers Alliance. While on our way, our whereabouts were exposed and those dark beings came to besiege us. If not for your help, all of us would’ve lost our lives. I’ll never forget about what you’ve done for me. Regardless of what you need me to do next, I will not refuse.”

 

Although it seemed like Gu Changge did not take the matter seriously, Chen Yi still solemnly thanked him. She would never forget about this favour.

 

The eyes of the woman in a red dress were bright. She was startled when the Heavenslayers Alliance was brought up, and then she became curious.

 

The people behind her seemed interested as well upon hearing that.

 

Even those who were getting some rest opened their eyes and glanced at Chen Yi.

 

Things became interesting since these people were heading to the Heavenslayers Alliance.

 

Certainly, it was easy for them to find out about the intentions of Chen Yi and the others, but they were not supposed to do that in front of Gu Changge.

 

“I thought you’d repay his favour by offering to sleep with him.” The woman in a red dress teased her with a smile.

 

Chen Yi was startled. When she realised what the other woman meant, her face reddened and her figure stiffened. She did not know how to respond to her.

 

In her spare time, she had heard her Disciples talk about it before. If they fell into danger in the outside world and were saved by someone, how were they supposed to repay that person’s favour?

 

If the person who saved their lives was good-looking, they could consider marrying him. If the person was average, they would be his servants in their next lives.

 

A laugh escaped her when she heard that in the past. It never crossed her mind that she would be teased like this one day.

 

Gu Changge was aware of how shameless and outspoken Mu Fuguang was, so he only shot her a look and ignored her.

 

“You don’t have to be overly polite with me, Lady Chen Yi. There’s no need to repay my favour. It could be fate that brought us together in this remote Star Territory. When I saw all of you getting attacked by those dark beings, I naturally had to save you.” Gu Changge glanced at Chen Yi and smiled. His voice was as soft as ever, but there was no emotion behind his gaze.

 

It seemed that Chen Yi was too bashful to look him in the eye, so she lowered her head and clenched her fists while feeling fidgety.

 

She had no idea what was going on. In the past, she could remain calm and collected when dealing with those Elders from the Waning Moon Sect. But now, she was ill at ease, just like how her young female Disciples would usually react upon seeing a dashing Senior Brother.

 

“I’m sorry for the awkwardness, Senior. Regardless, I’ll surely repay your favour one day since you’ve saved my life.” Chen Yi lifted her clear gaze and spoke seriously.

 

Gu Changge smiled and spoke no further.

 

Mu Fuguang and the others found it funny when Chen Yi said she would repay his favour. Their eyes radiated a strange glow.

 

There was no doubt the backgrounds of Chen Yi and the others were extraordinary. They were from powerful and ancient Forces. However, to beings like them, Chen Yi and the others were no different from ordinary people. Therefore, they were surprised that Gu Changge decided to save Chen Yi and the others.

 

After all, as far as they were concerned, Gu Changge was far removed from the term, ‘kindness’.

 

After leaving the Empty Boundary Ridge, Gu Changge went to the Underworld Temple along with Dao Monarch Chang Ming and the First Leader of the Empty Boundary Ridge, Mu Fuguang. Then, he subdued the old monk that Mu Fuguang had mentioned, who was Buddha Bei Ci.

 

He come about from one of the three corpses that a Buddha Master had destroyed in ancient times. He developed his own consciousness. Initially, he was merely a corpse without intelligence. Then, he was nurtured by the Dao Source for a long time until one night, he was reborn while covered in the Buddha Aura and the Sea of Thunder.

 

He built the Underworld Temple beside a river of Absolute Yin and set the goals of welcoming the spirits of the dead into his temple, helping them with reincarnation.

 

There was no doubt it was difficult to deal with Buddha Bei Ci. He was powerful and horrifying.

 

The Underworld Temple was located in a Forbidden Area that no one dared to approach. Mu Fuguang was initially wary of him as well.

 

Needless to say, Buddha Bei Ci was a capable person since Gu Changge had targeted him.

 

After arriving in the Underworld Temple, Mu Fuguang fought him, and the battle lasted for several days. Her Qi could easily cause Spacetimes to evaporate and she destroyed a lot of parallel eras of the past and the future. She had also annihilated the his future and past bodies. Yet, she still could not defeat him.

 

Any average Ancestral Dao Realm expert would be quickly defeated by them. This was just how much of an outlier they were.

 

They were beings who were about to go through their Ninth Decay Tribulation. They were far ahead on this path. It could be said that they did not have any opponents in the Boundless Expanse.

 

Ancestral Dao Realm experts who had gone through their Eighth Decay Tribulations like Chu Gucheng and the Beast Ancestor, Di Huang, were far too weak in front of them.

 

It had come to a point where their understanding and insights of cultivation and techniques could no longer restrain them. Any idea they had in mind could evolve into countless Daos.

 

A wisp of their consciousness could engulf a powerful Civilisation and destroy it. Or, they might burn down a mighty Kingdom and rebuild it. Such matters of destruction and creation took little effort on their part.

 

Certainly, it was Gu Changge who made a move in the end. He used a power no one could fend off and subdued Buddha Bei Ci, who then became his follower.

 

Mu Fuguang never fully showcased her whole strength. She was just slightly stronger than Buddha Bei Ci, so the battle would have gone her way in the end.

 

Still, Gu Changge did not care if she plan to hide that part of herself from him. After all, she did not sincerely want to become his subordinate in the first place. It was only natural that she held back.

 

Therefore, he did not give Mu Fuguang the benefits he had promised.

 

Later, he brought people like Mu Fuguang and Buddha Bei Ci to several Forbidden Areas and took on more powerful subordinates.

 

The Boundless Expanse had been around for countless years. It was full of mystery. There were billions of universes and innumerable Spacetimes. Naturally, there were a large number of powerful beings.

 

Not everyone would stay in those Civilisations and Kingdoms. There were many as crazy as the White Bone Ancestor King. A lot of them lived reclusively in those Forbidden Areas.

 

It was just that beings like Mu Fuguang and Buddha Bei Ci were rare.

 

Beside Gu Changge, the toddler who seemed to be several years old was named Tong Xian. He was also a leader of a Forbidden Area, named after himself, called Tong Xian Cave.

 

Although he was not as strong as Mu Fuguang and Buddha Bei Ci, he was stronger than beings who had gone through their Eighth Decay Tribulations.

 

Even though all of them were leaders of Forbidden Areas, there was still a gap between them.

 

Mu Fuguang and Buddha Bei Ci were at a higher level, whereas Tong Xian and the others were on a lower level. Naturally, there were even weaker beings.

 

The leaders of those Forbidden Areas in the Boundless Expanse might awaken from time to time.

 

To absorb nutrients to replenish themselves, the leaders of these Forbidden Areas would gobble up nearby Civilisations and True Worlds and initiate a calamity that was similar to a Great Purge.

 

After Gu Changge left the Prosperous Dao True World back then, the Spirit Empress of the Spirit Ruin True World thought he was a leader of a Forbidden Area who had awakened.

 

Naturally, these Forbidden Areas would be affected by the Great Purge as well when it struck. Therefore, they would avoid the Great Purge by sealing themselves and falling into a state of hibernation.

 

By doing so, their cultivation would weaken as time passed. However, as long as they consumed plenty of ‘nutrients’ after they awakened, their powers would be rapidly restored.

 

As long as their Dao Fruits were still around and never came into contact with the Aura of the Great Purge, they would be able be spared.

 

Gu Changge visited all the Forbidden Areas near the Primary Hope Civilisation and took away their leaders.

 

In a way, this was good news to nearby Civilisations and Star Territories.

 

On this icy and broken star, a bonfire flickered and crackles would be heard as woodfire was thrown into it.

 

The night went by in silence. When Chen Yi was done thanking Gu Changge and saw that he was still nonchalant, she smiled helplessly.

 

Perhaps to Gu Changge, it was indeed the least he could do by helping them. It was just like saving several ordinary people.

 

On the other hand, all of them took the matter seriously and were solemn.

 

Other than the woman in a red dress, the others were unperturbed and did not seem interested.

 

This made Chen Yi feel lost. It was her first time encountering such a situation.

 

She was a True Dao Realm expert, who had gone through her Fifth Decay Tribulation. A person like her would be the pillar of strength in any Force. No one would dare to underestimate her.

 

But to this group of people, she was no different from an average cultivator who could be found everywhere.

 

Soon enough, the Sun rose from the horizon as the morning rays shone on the ground.

 

After the bonfire was put out, people like Chen Yi and Priestess Hui Jue awakened from their mediation. They felt more energetic now.

 

Although they had survived the calamity, they still had an important task they had to complete. As Envoys, they had to head to the Heavenslayers Alliance.

 

Coming across dark beings was merely a crisis they had expected.

 

The true unknown danger was waiting for them in the Heavenslayers Alliance.

 

Chen Yi and the others felt their hearts growing heavier. They still had to set off, and their path was paved with danger.

 

Even if they overcame different challenges and eventually arrived at the Heavenslayers Alliance, would there be another crisis waiting for them?

 

“We have to set off now, Senior. There’s an important task we have to complete. Since our destination is far away, we can’t stay here any longer. If there’s a chance in the future…” People like Chen Yi and Priestess Hui Jue were ready to bid Gu Changge and the others farewell.

 

In a way, it could be said that they had been abandoned by the Sects behind them for various reasons.

 

“Why are all of you going to the Heavenslayers Alliance?” Mu Fuguang seemed curious.