Chapter 1403, The Foundation Taken Away From Him; The Fight for the Ancestral Deity’s Source

Translator: Fate

Translation Checker: Silavin

 

“Jiang Yun is in charge of the Righteous Alliance to fend off the Heavenslayers Alliance’s invasion? Why would he help them?”

 

Ji Hanjing was seated on her throne. Her face was covered in a Mist of Chaos. Her expression was that of indifference.

 

As her eyes moved, she shifted her attention to an Elder from the Royal Family.

 

At that moment, an immense pressure descended upon the man like a massive star. His expression changed drastically. He shuddered in fear and fell to his knees as his legs turned limp.

 

The others in the hall were flabbergasted.

 

All of them could feel a horrifying pressure engulfing them. It was as though a volcano was about to erupt, and the lava would drown out the entire world.

 

Ji Hanjing’s voice was as cold as her expression. She questioned. “The Flourishing Light Ancestral Court was revered by the whole universes. We never needed to give in to the dark beings or bother to sign any treaty with them. Since Jiang Yun is the ruler of the Main Happiness Celestial Dynasty, he should show us that he’s brave and capable. If he’s decided to collaborate with those despicable dark beings, don’t blame me for overthrowing him despite the fact that he’s a Descendant of mine.”

 

All of them were taken aback. They felt their backs turning cold. It was only now that they realise this was the reason the Great Ancestor was so furious.

 

It was not surprising, though. The Flourishing Light Ancestral Court was a Force built by the Middle Monarch, who was one of the most important figures in going against the Black Disaster.

 

The Royal Family members of the Main Happiness Celestial Dynasty regarded themselves as the legitimate Descendants of the Flourishing Light Ancestral Court. Nevertheless, Jiang Yun chose to join the Righteous Alliance and became the Alliance Leader. Furthermore, he was the one who signed that humiliating treaty with the dark beings.

 

The incident caused a commotion in the Main Happiness Celestial Dynasty back then. Many did not understand why the Main Happiness Emperor made such a decision. They found it inconceivable.

 

However, since it was the Main Happiness Emperor’s decision, it was pointless for them to object to it.

 

The Elder kneeling on the floor felt bitter and helpless. If they had a choice, they too would not want to be part of the Righteous Alliance.

 

Nevertheless, the Main Happiness Emperor held too much power. He had the final say in all matters within the Main Happiness Celestial Dynasty.

 

Even this Elder was only a Brother of Jiang Yun’s Father. Even people of their standing could not change Jiang Yun’s mind.

 

“Great Ancestor, the war between the Righteous Alliance and the Heavenslayers Alliance has been ongoing for decades. It’s basically irresolvable. The Emperor is a far-sighted person. We’re sure he had considered the matter for a long time before making such a decision. He must have his reasons for doing so. Since you’ve just awakened, I’m afraid you know little about the Heavenslayers Alliance. You have to know that the Heavenslayers Alliance is just as dangerous as the Black Disaster. The Heavenslayers Alliance Leader’s background is all a mystery. We suspect that he has something to do with dark beings. If we let the Righteous Alliance perish and allow the Heavenslayers Alliance to grow stronger, it would not be long before the entire Boundless Expanse is controlled by the Heavenslayers Alliance. By then, we would not be able to save ourselves. We’ll all be devoured by the Heavenslayers Alliance…”

 

Just then, an old man wearing a scholarly robe and a tall hat with a jade tablet in his hands stepped forward and cupped his fists in the hall. He explained to Ji Hanjing the reasoning in a sincere voice.

 

He was the prime minister of the Main Happiness Celestial Dynasty, whose surname was Song. The ministers called him Prime Minister Song. His cultivation was inscrutable and he was knowledgeable in many fields.

 

The Main Happiness Emperor treasured him. He was basically a teacher, where the Emperor would ask questions of, about how to manage the Empire, and many other matters.

 

Prime Minister Song regarded himself as having full knowledge of the Main Happiness Emperor. He did not think the Main Happiness Emperor would be so foolish as to give in to the dark beings without a proper reason.

 

He strongly believes the Main Happiness Emperor had other considerations when making such a difficult decision.

 

“Why should I believe you? Regardless of the reasons Jiang Yun has, I cannot put up with the fact that he has signed such a humiliating treaty with the dark beings.” Ji Hanjing coldly said.

 

Prime Minister Song did not expect the Great Ancestor to be so firm. He could not help but smile helplessly.

 

That said, he wondered if it was just a misconception. This Great Ancestor felt more like a ruler than the Main Happiness Emperor. The condescending and domineering way she carried herself simply could not be concealed.

 

[Does this Great Ancestor have another identity other than being the Daughter of the Middle Monarch?] Prime Minister Song formed some speculation.

 

The news that the First Princess of the Flourishing Light Ancestral Court had made an appearance soon spread across the Main Happiness Celestial Dynasty and its surrounding True Worlds and Civilisations, eliciting all sorts of reactions and discussions.

 

While the Main Happiness Emperor was in charge of the Righteous Alliance, this Great Ancestor handled all the affairs and made all decisions in regards to the Main Happiness Celestial Dynasty.

 

Although many ministers were unwilling to accept such an arrangement, they dared not show any displeasure in front of the Great Ancestor, who was their Senior and a truly powerful figure.

 

Under such circumstances, many discovered that this Great Ancestor was tough and iron-blooded, and her way of doing things was swift and resolute. She was like a real Iron Empress.

 

During the time when she was in charge of the Main Happiness Celestial Dynasty, the problems left behind by the Main Happiness Emperor were resolved.

 

Many ministers also discovered in shock that the running of the Main Happiness Celestial Dynasty became much smoother than before.

 

This surprised many ministers who were reluctant at first. They were worried that this Great Ancestor would act recklessly, disrupting the order of the Main Happiness Celestial Dynasty. Now, they could be at ease. They were no longer worried or doubtful.

 

During the time when the Main Happiness Emperor was away from the Main Happiness Celestial Dynasty to be in charge of the Righteous Alliance, there were many problems within the Empire. Rebellions almost broke out in some places.

 

But now, with Ji Hanjing in charge of the Main Happiness Celestial Dynasty, she merely gave orders and solved those problems.

 

The ministers of the Main Happiness Celestial Dynasty were astonished by her way of doing things. They felt that she indeed lived up to her identity as the First Princess of the Flourishing Light Ancestral Court.

 

Managing the Main Happiness Celestial Dynasty seemed too easy for her.

 

In various places of the Main Happiness Celestial Dynasty, voices of support for this Great Ancestor began to emerge.

 

Her reputation was gradually strengthened.

 

…

 

“I wonder what the Main Happiness Emperor will think of it when he realises that his Empire has been stolen away from him. Ji Hanjing used to be the Empress of the Precious Light Celestial Dynasty. Managing the Main Happiness Celestial Dynasty is not a difficult task for her. The hardest part is how she can replace the Main Happiness Emperor during this period.”

 

Gu Changge stopped paying attention to Ji Hanjing’s affairs. To him, this was only a small part of his plan.

 

Even if Ji Hanjing really managed to replace the Main Happiness Emperor, it would not affect his following plan.

 

He just wanted to see whether the Master of Yun, who had been hiding behind the scenes, would show up after Ji Hanjing made an appearance.

 

The Master of Yun probably never expected that countless years after the destruction of the Flourishing Light Ancestral Court, its First Princess would break out from a Dao Source from its ruins and return. Furthermore, she managed to take control of the Main Happiness Celestial Dynasty in such a short time.

 

He had control over the Main Happiness Emperor and spent a lot of effort to build the current foundation of this Empire, but it was now being taken away by someone else. Would he be willing to accept this?

 

Gu Changge was keen to find out.

 

“Well, another fish has taken the bait here.”

 

The ripples appearing on the pond caught his attention just then. The other end of the fishing line was shaking slightly. A force could be felt coming from the end of the rod, pulling at the hook.

 

Gu Changge did not make a move. He only looked quietly at the pond with a smile on his face.

 

The mist on the pond surged. Wisps of the Mist of Chaos rolled and thickened as though it was going to liquefy. The fishing line trembled and the water in the pond stirred.

 

The next moment, Gu Changge waved his hand and the pond became calm. His horrifying power made the fluctuations of energy disappear.

 

Then, he picked up the fishing rod and the calm pond fell apart like a broken mirror. The fluctuations of Spacetime spread across the place.

 

The other end of the pond looked like an inverted sky without a boundary. Only a vague Moon was seen hanging in the dark sky. It radiated a faint glow, and the sight was strangely magnificent.

 

The fishing line descended from the other end of the Moon and dropped into the ocean with violent waves.

 

The flawless and fair arm, which was surrounded by a divine glow, was still hooked to the other end of the fishing line. It was continuously beaten by the waves.

 

The waves were violent on the boundless ocean. It was an understatement to say that the sight was splendid.

 

It was a vast and mysterious Spacetime Sea. Every wave, every ripple was a Spacetime or a Great Realm of its own. The rolling waves made a terrifying roaring sound as thousands of worlds clashed with one another.

 

Any being who could stay here were the most powerful beings in the Boundless Expanse.

 

As the violent waves continuously rolled and surged, it seemed as though the inverted sky was about to be destroyed.

 

Several horrifying figures were faintly seen at the end of the sky, covered in mist. It was a wonder whether they were Deities or Demons. They gave off an immense pressure.

 

Those figures were surrounded by layers of light. Within every layer, there was a mist that looked like a nebula, nurturing a vast world with countless living beings.

 

*Boom!* Endless fluctuations of energy spread across the area as these figures fought one another. It was as though it was doomsday.

 

These figures would disappear instantly and reappear the next moment. Their speed transcended time. It was as though the battle spanned across a long history.

 

Their figures were reflected in every Spacetime, but they would soon disappear.

 

No one expected such a horrifying battle to break out at this moment in this Spacetime Sea of an unknown dimension. The River of Time flowed and evaporated as the aftershocks of their battle spread.

 

It became an area without time, space, or any restrictions.

 

“Someone is trying to kill you with another’s blade. Seems like you have plenty of enemies, Tai Xuan. The person is even using your Divine Source as bait to lure us out.”

 

“Hey, it’s not easy for all of us to come together after so many years. Is it worth it to fight to the death over this portion of her Divine Source?” An ancient and authoritative voice reverberated across the Spacetime Sea. This figure with three heads and six arms that was surrounded by a divine glow stood below the inverted sky as he spoke indifferently.

 

One of his heads was shaped like that of a Dragon. His eyes radiated a golden glow. As he closed and opened his eyes, scenes such as the destruction of worlds were enacted. The divine ring behind him reflected scenes such as the evolution of the universe and the separation of Chaos.

 

“Why have you shown up if it’s not worth it, Tai Su? Since you also covet this Divine Source, from where did you find the nerve to criticise us?” A mocking voice was heard from a distance. He was also a Deity with nine heads and nine wings. Every wing was as massive as those of the legendary Peng. They carried worlds and nurtured living beings.

 

“It’s quite generous of the person to use a portion of an Ancestral Deity’s Divine Source as bait. But, isn’t he worried the fish won’t be hooked after eating the bait? It is obvious he has set up this bait to lure us out. Now, it seems like something else more interesting than this bait is playing out.” In the distance, a Deity with 3000 divine rings behind him spoke calmly. He looked as dazzling as the Sun.

 

The Divine Source of an Ancestral Deity. Even if it was only a small portion, it was extremely valuable to them.

 

After they devoured and refined it, their Divinities soar significantly. They could also inherit the other party’s Divinity.

 

Certainly, those who dared to covet the Divine Source of an Ancestral Deity must be of the same level.

 

If a weaker Deity dared to devour the Divine Source of an Ancestral Deity, they would be destroyed by the immense Divinity. Or, they might become a slave if their Divinity was overwhelmed by the Divinity of the other party.

 

The epic battle was caused by the fact that they tried to snatch that part of the Ancestral Deity’s Divine Source.

 

They knew that the bait was intended to lure them out, and the angler behind this was clearly ill-intentioned.

 

Nevertheless, they had to take a risk if they sought great fortune.

 

In such a chaotic and unpredictable situation, absorbing this portion of a Divine Source would allow them to increase their powers for the years to come. It also gave them a chance to breakthrough.

 

Unlike cultivators in the Ancestral Dao Realm, there were only a small number of Ancestral Deities in this era. They did not wish to see their Divine Sources depleting, which would lead to their eventual death.

 

In this Spacetime Sea of an unknown dimension, various Spacetimes were interconnected. Naturally, this meant that their hiding places were also located somewhere here.

 

The appearance of this Divine Source was like dropping a big piece of flesh in front of their doors.

 

“Be it bait or trap, I’ll take back what’s rightfully mine!” Another ancient and authoritative voice sounded. A radiant Deity appeared amid the mist.

 

It was a vague and dazzling figure. She hovered in the boundless void. It was as though she was stepping out of the multidimensional Spacetime.

 

Around her were layers of divine rings. Every divine ring was like a nebula where different worlds and universes were nurtured. Countless living beings resided in those divine rings. Scenes such as the evolution and demise of universes were enacted.

 

Her expression kept shifting between being vague, solemn, charming, and icy. It kept changing every moment. No one could make out her face as it was covered in a Divine Light.

 

The sky did not seem able to accommodate her True Form. Just one divine ring could fill the void.

 

“You’re no longer at your peak, Tai Xuan. This removed part of your Divine Source is the best proof of that. How do you even have the guts to show up and snatch it away from all of us? Seems like you’re ready to sacrifice yourself and deliver us your Divinity.” An eerie laugh was heard reverberating across the Spacetime Sea.