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Translator: Fate
Translation Checker: Silavin
From a certain perspective, the true origin of the Nine Heavens was even older than the Mountains and Oceans True World. Initially, it was referred to as the Heavenly Tomb, serving as the cemetery of Heavens.
However, the real Heaven could not be killed. Thus, the ‘Heavens’ buried here referred to a diverse Array of lifeforms, each with their own unique origins.
Some of them were refined by supreme experts, thus allowing them to become an Incarnation of Heaven, while some could also gain divine conscience after a prolonged period.
Some might also be contaminated with unfathomable substances, resulting in the pollution of their Sources. This led to the emergence of spiritual wisdom, which enabled them to possess five senses and emotions like any other living being.
Some might be directly granted life by superior beings and become subservient to them.
Under the real Heaven and its myriads of worlds, this Heaven was more akin to a supreme expert that had achieved the Great Immeasurable. They had converged all timelines and all versions of themselves, projecting themselves across the long River of Time and could will their strength across thousands of universes.
These myriad of Heavens were but reflections of the one true Heaven, which resided in the Source Realm, ruled by the Original True Ancestors.
“The existence of the Nine Heavens is not limited to the Mountains and Oceans True World. It also exists in other True Worlds… The one in the Mountains and Oceans True World is merely one of many that has a connection to it.” Gu Changge shook his head lightly.
As he heard the mention of Nine Heavens, he was reminded of another plan of his own. However, this plan was not something that could be executed quickly. It required extensive planning, intricate details, and a level of involvement that made even the Mountains and Oceans True World seem insignificant in comparison.
“Given that the whereabouts of the remnants of the Immortal Palace remain unknown, let us focus on identifying all suspicious locations,” Gu Changge commanded with determination.
The search for these remnants was not a priority. His sole objective in finding them was to locate Qingyi.
As the True Spirit of the Mountains and Oceans True World, her existence meant that the massive Fortuity of the Mountains and Oceans True World would not be depleted. Without her, the Mountains and Oceans True World would probably spiral into rapid decline and meet its end before the Third Great Purge even arrives.
Gu Changge was perplexed. Qingyi left the Upper Realm centuries ago, but she had seemingly vanished without a trace in all these years. There was not even a sign of her existence within the Immortal Domain.
Gu Changge attempted deductions, but all of them proved futile. Qingyi had left no trace, leaving Gu Changge to ponder if she had vanished completely from this world. If that happens, he must seriously contemplate relinquishing the Mountains and Oceans True World and choosing another True World.
For Gu Changge, a True World where its True Spirit had completely dissipated held no value. Remaining here would only be a waste of his time. It was unfortunate that he had invested so much of his efforts in the Mountains and Oceans True World for so long, and had even established his alternate identity as the formidable Demon Lord.
He still had a lingering suspicion that Qingyi was hiding somewhere. Then again, if she knew that he had arrived in the Immortal Domain, she would undoubtedly reveal herself.
Countless epochs ago, the Immortal Palace reigned over the Mountains and Oceans True World. Now, Gu Changge established his own powerful Force to take control of it. This plan had been meticulously discussed between both parties. At the time, the primary goal was preparing measures against the Second Great Purge.
The Demon Lord had destroyed the Immortal Palace, and the Mountains and Oceans True World collapsed. Thus, they avoided the Second Great Purge. As a result, the Demon Lord ‘accidentally’ caught the attention of a certain Original True Ancestor from the Source Realm, who sought to eliminate him.
Amidst the chaos, Qingyi managed to help the Demon Lord at the most critical moment. She preserved a fragment of his Soul and guided it toward reincarnation. Thus, Gu Changge was born. He was another vessel for the Demon Lord to thrive once more. With every detail meticulously planned, the next Demon Lord was reestablished.
[In that case, Qingyi may be in the Land of Reincarnation. Perhaps she is also preparing something…] The thought suddenly struck Gu Changge. The Land of Reincarnation in the Mountains and Oceans True World was very well-hidden by Qingyi, making it nearly impossible to locate for the time being.
As soon as Gu Changge issued the command, all the Immortal Kings of the Immortal Domain mobilised their men and launched an intensive search at the areas where the cultivators were last detected before they vanished. They scoured every universe, determined to uncover any clues, before slowly narrowing the search down to the Star Territories.
Even so, searching for the entrance to a very well hidden Small Universe was a challenging task, given how vast Star Territories were.
“In that case, destroy those Star Territories. I’m sure that will smoke them out,” Gu Changge merely shook his head and suggested after hearing the reports from King Luo and the others. He was indifferent to the destruction of those Star Territories. After all, the vast Immortal Domain witnessed the natural death of countless Star Territories every day.
“Understood. Shall we make arrangements to evacuate the inhabitants of those Star Territories beforehand?” King Luo felt cold sweat trickle down his back, knowing that many of these Star Territories were under the rule of Immortal Kings of the Immortal Domain.
Gu Changge’s nonchalant attitude toward destroying these Star Territories for the sake of saving time made King Luo unable to shake off his unease. The thought of casually deciding the fate of a Star Territory, which was home to billions of lives, was daunting even for an Immortal King like himself.
“If they are willing to move, then by all means, relocate. If they aren’t willing, then obliterate them along with their home. Time waits for no one. I do not wish to waste too much time over this,” Gu Changge replied indifferently. If that was not enough to locate the remnants of the Immortal Palace, Gu Changge would take matters into his own hands.
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In the Floating Nether Realm, a tall woman stood on a high platform in the City of No Return, gazing at the fading curtain of light in the distance. Her striking figure was draped in a fiery red battle robe that billowed majestically in the wind, adding to her already impressive presence. Her eyebrows were tightly knitted together as sorrow etched deeply upon her features.
By the time that light curtain was completely extinguished, the City of No Return would be completely exposed and left vulnerable to the Immortal Kings of Immortal Domains. Naturally, that meant being exposed to that terrifying Demon Lord as well.
Although those in the City of No Return could evacuate before the light curtain completely went out, not everyone in the Floating Nether Realm would not be able to escape.
Although the City of No Return was vast, it still could not shelter them all.
After much deliberation, Cen Shuang, the Old City Lord, and the other Elders have come to a unanimous decision. They would stay behind and fight to protect the place they had called home for generations. If they were to abandon it now, they might as well fall into Hell.
“The restriction will completely disappear in no more than six months. Currently, many from the Immortal Domain are scouring the area. It’s possible that the Immortal Kings have already sensed the existence of the Floating Nether Realm…” An old man dressed in a grey robe beside Cen Shuang remarked. He had a turtle-like face and was covered in scales. Looking at the light in the distance filled him with melancholy and helplessness.
“Is that what you think, Elder Turtle? Do you think the Floating Nether Realm will be destroyed?” Cen Shuang shifted her gaze to the wise old man beside him. Among the esteemed Elders of the City of No Return, the old man before her was a true Immortal King.
Just recently, they went to the Queen Lunar Residence, armed with ancient relics of real bones that could project the Dharma Bodies of multiple Immortal Kings. They did this in an attempt to confront Gu Changge.
At the time, Elder Turtle did not make an appearance because he was overseeing the Altar Array from afar. Unfortunately, the relics shattered in the end, resulting in irreparable losses to the City of No Return.
“An Immortal Emperor from the Other Domain had passed on. Who in the Floating Nether Realm could possibly be strong enough to stop what is about to come?” Elder Turtle merely shook his head, his bitter smile conveyed a sense of deep powerlessness.
Cen Shuang fell silent too. Despite her tireless efforts in cultivating since awakening in this world, the distance between her and the Immortal King Realm seemed insurmountable. Even if she managed to become an Immortal King before the light curtain completely fades away, there would be nothing she could do to change this situation.
“Must I use what my Father has left behind for me? Even if I do, what can change?” Cen Shuang’s heart sank with despair.
As the Azure Sea underwent a tumultuous transformation, countless Demons swarmed the land. Several great commanders of the City of No Return were still battling against them in the Land of Blue, where strange fog seeped out from the cracks.
Those with weaker cultivation were at risk of being consumed by it, their Souls taken over and turned into mindless killing machines known as Demons.
“Didn’t Qing Feng leave the City of No Return to venture into the world beyond? Maybe he can find a solution. I recall the City Lord imparted a great deal of knowledge to him. We are not the only remnants of the Immortal Palace.” Elder Turtle clasped his hands behind him, his face weary as he let a long sigh of resignation escape him.
Cen Shuang’s eyes lit up with hope upon hearing this. The Old City Lord had mentioned that Qing Feng’s origin was incredibly unique. It might possibly have a great deal of significance over the grand scheme of things.
The Sea of No Return was home to many ancient beasts, some of which were so powerful that even Immortal Kings couldn’t defeat them and may possibly become their prey. What lay at the end of the Sea of No Return was a mystery to all.
When Cen Shuang had found Qing Feng on the coast, he had been unscathed. It was as if he had drifted from the other end of the Sea of No Return for years before arriving here. He had forgotten all of his past. However, his combat instincts were almost innate. He could learn and understand any technique with just a glance. The Old City Lord even said that in all his long years, he had never seen a genius like Qing Feng.
“Yes, perhaps Senior Qing Feng may be our only beacon of hope. We shall await his return.” Cen Shuang nodded, her eyes brimming with hope.
*Rumble!!!*
Suddenly, a violent vibration rippled through the air, beyond the distant horizon that was obscured by the fading curtain of light. It was as if a terrifying earthquake had rocked the outside world.
The once bright and lively atmosphere now appeared dull and grey, as if light had been absorbed.
Everyone inhabiting the Floating Nether Realm felt the sky above them shaking, causing them to turn their heads in unison.
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Become a beacon of hope lol