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Translator: Fate
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As of now, the Immortal Domain was stable. All Forces were recuperating and thriving. In general, it was much more peaceful than hundreds of thousands of years ago.
Several hundred years ago, Dark Heaven already existed in the Upper Realm, but it remained hidden in the shadows, and had not revealed itself to the world. Many people, however, knew that Dark Heaven had something to do with Gu Changge.
The truth was, the mastermind behind the Dark Heaven was actually him.
The establishment of the Heavenly Court was grand and prosperous. Even when it had just started, it had already surpassed many Forces.
The followers of the Heavenly Court travelled through various worlds, leaving their footprints behind.
In some Star Territories, there were cultivators who built temples and statues for the Heavenly Court. There were also some who travelled far and wide, explaining the scriptures and doctrines of the Heavenly Court, enlightening countless beings for generations to come. With their Divine Abilities, they propagated the teachings and spread influence of the Heavenly Court.
As time went on, year after year, due to the propagate of teachings. Everything started developing in a positive direction, and the Immortal Domain regained its vitality. The Heavenly Court flourished and shone with unparalleled brilliance. Although it had not yet reached the full splendour of the past Immortal Palace. But one could already see a glimpse of its future prosperity.
During this time, the Heavenly Court recruited talents from various Forces and worlds, continuously strengthening itself, showing the momentum of achieving unparalleled greatness.
“The Heavenly Court rules over all Domains, during its reign, all beings of Heaven and Earth can undergo Tribulations and attain enlightenment!” Gu Changge, like an ancient deity spanning through eternity, sat upright in the boundless void. On this day, as his voice fell, a glimpse into the Great Dao surged forth.
His voice resonated throughout all of Heaven and its countless worlds under it. It contained supreme majesty, with the Great Dao rumbling and the Heavenly Dao roaring, seemingly expressing their anger.
But soon, as Gu Changge extended his palm, it overshadowed everything. Heaven and Earth darken, and the universe lost its light. The entire Immortal Domain was shrouded in darkness.
*Rumble!*
The Great Dao receded, and glimpses of destiny seem to have manifested. Boundless rays of Dao light enveloped and radiated through every inch of land.
This was his understanding of the Great Dao. As his voice reverberated, it caused even the River of Time to surge and tremble.
Originally, many beings lived in the Lower Realm, in some extremely remote universe, where the World Principles were fragmented. Even if they gained enlightenment, it would be difficult for them to initiate the Tribulation to ascend to the Nirvana Realm. If they wished to leave their original universe and travel to other worlds, they would inevitably have to endure the suppression of the World Principles of those other universes.
However, as Gu Changge spoke these words, the Great Dao of every universe was influenced. Cultivators felt an indescribable sense of relief deep within their Divine Souls. It was as if some kind of shackles had been released.
“The suppression of World Principles has disappeared…” Many people were pleasantly surprised and filled with excitement, while others were even more thrilled.
“It’s not that the suppression of World Principles has disappeared, but rather, somewhere under the vast Heaven, there is an extraordinary being who has broken apart the shackles of the worlds, forcing the Heavenly Dao to retreat.”
“Everyone has been blessed. In the coming days, there will be a surge of the people’s cultivation Realm.”
More experts began to realize this, and their breathing quickened. They understood that this would be their greatest opportunity. Perhaps it would allow them to catch up with those supreme experts and have a chance to touch the pinnacle of the Great Dao.
“What courage…”
“Is he intending to give everyone in the world a chance to attain enlightenment?”
The beings in many Ancient Forbidden Areas were moved and felt incredulous.
Gu Changge remained calm and composed, after completing all of this, he simply looked into the distant direction of the Other Domain. Perhaps in the eyes of all living beings, he was bestowing blessings upon the world, aiming to restore the ancient glory of the Immortal Domain.
However, Gu Changge’s purpose was not that. He merely intended to elevate the overall strength of the Immortal Domain, allowing various universes to breed more supreme experts in the shortest possible time.
Only by raising the overall strength of the Immortal Domain would it be advantageous for his upcoming plans.
In the following years, influenced by the blessings Gu Changge granted them, numerous prodigies were born in various universes. Ancient figures that had been sealed away for a long time also emerged one after another.
It was a dazzling era, with these prodigies shining like stars.
Among them, the prodigies from the Upper Realm and various Forces of the Immortal Domain were the most eye-catching. They kept causing waves after waves in various worlds. These prodigies were considered as monstrosities, referred to as ‘Young True Immortals’, and they appeared in endless numbers.
Fortuity surged, and the whole world was illuminated in this divine glow. Even compared to the ancient times, this era was no less remarkable.
Compared to the anxious and fearful atmosphere of a few years ago, the various Forces were now peaceful and harmonious. They were no longer worried that Gu Changge would bring back the dark ages like before. That epoch that plunged all under Heaven into turmoil and destruction seemed to have become a thing of the past, with different opinions on its authenticity.
Many people felt that Gu Changge was definitely not as terrifying as the rumours suggested. It became hard to believe that he would actually turn Immortal Kings into medicine. It was hard to see him as cruel and ruthless. Someone like him definitely did not view sentient beings as mere livestock.
After all, since the establishment of the Heavenly Court, all universes had flourished and prospered. Even the Other Domain had become quiet. With their withdrawal from the border of the Immortal Domain, spanning several universes in between, they no longer dared to be as arrogant and domineering as before.
Moreover, Gu Changge blessed all living beings, greatly benefiting their cultivation progress, allowing them rapid advancements.
However, there were still beings who harboured an intense hatred towards Gu Changge, believing that despite his contributions, they could not overlook the heinous deeds he had committed.
Those in the Upper Realm understood what kind of existence Gu Changge was. How many Forces and lives had been destroyed by him? The number of lives directly or indirectly taken by his hands was beyond measure. Just the events at the Resplendence Universe alone had resulted in unimaginable calamities, which could only be described as horrifying.
Still, ordinary cultivators rarely had the opportunity to come into contact with Gu Changge. Only the Immortal Kings of various Families were qualified to meet him when important matters arose. Otherwise, on regular days, they could only pay their respects to his Wives and Concubines.
Some of Gu Changge’s peers from the past also sought to touch the threshold of the Nirvana Realm.
Indeed, the change in the world had created opportunities for everyone. Various kinds of opportunities emerged, and the overall Fortuity underwent an explosive transformation.
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Meanwhile, in a world of eternal stillness, where the dim void remained silent, devoid of any sound, a silence that carried an eerie sense of dread loomed.
Deep within the sky, a drifting crimson radiance gently fell. It resembled a peculiar substance. Gazing into the boundless gloomy world, ancientness and desolation permeated its very essence. It made cultivators feel the taste of truly desolate winds.
This was a place seemingly filled with indescribable regrets and melancholy! The grey and bleak world had the power to influence one’s state of mind.
At this moment, a woman dressed in a long red gown appeared in this dim void. She stared blankly at the countless fire serpent-like creatures before her, which were weeping and radiating boundless sorrow. In front of these fire serpentine like beings, there was a tattered cushion, as if someone had once sat upon it.
“Are these all Fire Spirits?” Asked this woman, who was dressed in a fiery red gown and had fair, snow-white skin. She had a vermilion mark on her brow, giving her a pure yet enchanting appearance.
If Gu Changge were present in this place, he would recognise her as Yan Ji, the one he had brought from the Lower Realm to the Upper Realm.
However, he had not seen her in hundreds of years. Although Yan Ji referred to him as Young Master, Gu Changge never restricted her freedom. In fact, he rarely interfered in her affairs.
When Gu Changge was still in the Lower Realm, Yan Ji had already reached the Sacred Lord Realm. Over the passing of years, she had long surpassed the Quasi-Nirvana Realm, only a step away from the threshold of the Nirvana Realm.
“What kind of place is this? Why did it draw me in?” Yan Ji furrowed her brows as she gazed at her surroundings. It was too desolate and filled with endless despair. The legendary Fire Spirits, known to harbour boundless danger, appeared gentle and even familiar in her eyes.
Suddenly, Yan Ji saw a blurry figure appear on the tattered cushion. It was a tall and imposing figure with burning eyes that resembled scorching flames.
“I am Zhu Rong, the Primordial God of Flames…”
Yan Ji found herself unable to move, and she heard an infinite roar echoing in her ears. Vaguely, she caught a glimpse of a giant figure towering as high as Heaven, engulfed in flames. Every strand of fire seemed capable of incinerating the universe, exuding a power so immense it made one tremble.
This terrifying entity named Zhu Rong was engaged in a fierce battle with some other creature, obliterating Star Territories and shattering worlds with a single palm. The battlefield was too frightening, to the point where even an Immortal King would be reduced to dust.
This was an image left behind from an unknown era, and despite the countless ages that separated them, it made Yan Ji shudder, unable to maintain her composure.
Yan Ji realized tears were streaming down her face, and her eyes filled with moisture.
“Are you my Ancestor?” She murmured, walking uncontrollably towards the tattered cushion.
Hundreds of Fire Spirits on both sides watched her, parting to create a path. A voice, choked and mournful, emanated from their mouths.
…
As Heaven and Earth began to change, many beings discovered ancient remnants of a bygone era. Relics that had never appeared before but now emerged one after another. Some obtained ancient legacies, while others acquired priceless treasures. Some unravelled the truths of the distant past, while others disturbed ancient creatures.
On the Path of the Primordial Nirvana, a breathtakingly beautiful girl dressed in a flowing fairy gown stood before a tomb as massive as a mountain range, accompanied by a large red bird.
“I never expected this tomb to appear here. Seems like everything has been predetermined long ago.” The large red bird looked at her with a complex gaze. It was never expected that after the drastic changes in the world, this tomb would reappear again.
It was originally a burial ground that had disappeared for countless epochs, the place where a whole era was laid to rest.
“So you’re saying that this tomb holds the body of my past incarnation, the one that got killed?” Gu Xianer asked calmly, standing before the tomb, her figure appearing tiny.
“Yes, that’s right. This tomb holds your incarnation, who was also the Incarnation of Heaven. You perished and got buried here,” the large red bird replied.
“Besides the Incarnation of Heaven, the Minor Six Paths that got destroyed should also be inside this tomb. At least, a part of it. I thought this tomb had already been destroyed, but I didn’t expect it to still exist in the world and reappear at this time.” The large red bird spoke, explaining many things to Gu Xianer during this period.
Understanding the concept of this life being her third reincarnation was not difficult for her. However, it contradicted the path Gu Xianer had been cultivating towards and went against her belief in her own invincibility if she relied on her past lives. That was why, when she was on the Path of the Primordial, to get stronger through her own merit. She had long severed any connections to her past lives. For her, her past life was someone else entirely, bearing no relevance to her current self.
“The Incarnation of Heaven, the Minor Six Paths?” Gu Xianer murmured to herself as runic symbols gathered between her delicate hands, forming strands of ethereal radiance that shimmered and disappeared. She had successfully broken through to the Nirvana Realm some time ago and had become a True Daoist.
Currently, she was refining her Symbol of Immortality, and was attempting to break through to the Immortal Realm. However, this process had just begun. If she wanted to continue and touch the threshold of the Immortal Realm, it would still take a long time.
Within the tomb before her, lay the Incarnation of Heaven and the Minor Six Paths, along with an Artifact she had once severed her connection to. It was an enormous stroke of luck for Gu Xianer.
The so-called Incarnation of Heaven was when a supreme expert seized control of the Heavenly Dao using their divine sense, refining it into an incarnation. The power of the Incarnation of Heaven was terrifying beyond imagination. It should be noted that in this world, in the countless worlds, each world had its own corresponding Heavenly Dao. Thus, the strength of these Heavenly Daos varied.
From what she learned from the large red bird, the Incarnation of Heaven buried here had the power to annihilate all beings with a single thought. Even Immortal Kings could only be crushed by it. Clearly, the Heavenly Dao what had been refined to become this Incarnation of Heaven was of a high level.
In addition, the Minor Six Paths buried here was equally extraordinary. It used to be a part of the Six Paths of Reincarnation in this world. Similar to the Incarnation of Heaven, the Six Paths of Reincarnation was originally a condensed form of World Principles, closely related to always orbiting the Heavenly Dao.
If the Heavenly Dao could be seized and controlled by a supreme expert, then the Six Paths of Reincarnation would be no exception. The Minor Six Paths also represented the cycles of reincarnation, possessing the qualities of reincarnation, but it had other functions as well.
“Are you sure you want to go in?” The large red bird flapped its wings, its face devoid of its usual nonchalant expression, appearing solemn.
Gu Xianer gazed at the towering tomb before her, which seemed as tall as a mountain, and fell into silence. A gentle breeze blew, causing her flowing robe to flutter. Her dark hair concealed half of her face. Beneath her dress, a pair of fair and slender legs gleamed with a crystalline complexion.
At this moment, she remained silent, like an immaculate fairy, ethereal and aloof.
She understood what lay within this tomb. It was likely that once she stepped inside, there would be no turning back. It was also possible that from this moment on, she would cease to be herself.
“Let’s go in. I think if we don’t go in now, we’ll never catch up to him. He has already gone far, far away from me.” Gu Xianer gently shook her head and resolutely took a step forward. Her figure vanished into the tomb like a flowing light.
The large red bird followed behind her, unable to help but let out a long sigh. It was not surprised by Gu Xianer’s choice.
*Rumble!!*
The great tomb shook violently, and the once-mountainous structure began to crumble and collapse rapidly, vanishing from this world. The tomb could only be seen at specific times and places. Once time and space shifted, it would disappear.
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