Chapter 979, The General Outline and Development of Matter; The Immortal Dao Civilisation’s Immortal Flame Core

Translator: Fate

Translation Checker: Silavin

 

An Ancient Saint’s cultivation was unpredictable, but they were at least comparable to the Dao Realm experts in terms of strength.

 

As far as Chu Lian knew, there was an older Civilisation that existed before the Spirit Ruin Royal Family.

 

In fact, the Spirit Ruin Royal Family was actually considered the outsiders. They were once called invaders. During that period, they supposedly seized the world that originally belonged to the previous Civilisation and took over the land instead.

 

Still, Chu Lian had only seen such rumours in the tattered remains of certain ancient documents and books. There was no saying whether those rumours were true or false.

 

The Ancient Saint mentioned by the Sphere of Ambition was an existence that belonged to another Civilisation. Not only were they supported by Heaven and nurtured by the Power of the People’s Will, but they also carried the Heavenly Dao’s Principles. Hence, they were generally rewarded if they obeyed Heaven’s Will and punished if they disobeyed Heaven’s Will.

 

In any case, Chu Lian was currently searching for the cave left behind by the Ancient Saint to ‘check in’ at the location. Although he did not know what methods the Sphere of Ambition would use to bestow the Ancient Saint’s Dao Fruit and the Ancient Saint’s 36 Holy Arms to him, that was not something he could afford to consider or understand right now. For him, there was nothing to fear or hesitate as long as he could become stronger.

 

At this moment, he was looking forward to obtaining the Sphere of Ambition’s other functions. The Sphere of Ambition was supposedly capable of refining the Power of the People’s Will and the Power of Fortuity. It would condense these forces into a power that would allow him to evolve and become stronger. This process would be much faster than him simply becoming stronger by checking in at various locations.

 

…

 

Time passed quickly. Afterwards, Gu Changge temporarily took residence in the Spirit Ruin Royal Family’s palace. He also planned to absorb the Power of Fortuity that had been accumulated by the Spirit Ruin Royal Family for countless years and condense the Power of Fortuity into two substances, known as the Indomitable Matter and the Evolution Matter.

 

The Power of Fortuity was an almost omnipotent force whose origins could not be explained clearly. At the same time, it was capable of turning into a variety of opportunities and blessings.

 

For example, the Rain of Blessings that Gu Changge previously bestowed upon the Prosperous Dao True World had been condensed from the Power of Fortuity.

 

Similarly, the Evolution Matter and the Indomitable Matter were two very special kinds of substances. One could evolve into opportunities while the other could alter a person’s quality of life.

 

Based on the literal meaning of their names, the Evolution Matter was always evolving at any given moment. There was no specific characteristic structure, which meant the evolution of this matter was infinite. On the other hand, the Indomitable Matter represented the true meaning of invincibility. It was indestructible, never-changing, and eternally the same. It was also the general outline of all matter in the world.

 

Both the Indomitable Matter and the Evolution Matter could be understood as the infinite evolution of matter extending out from the general outline of matter. They naturally encompassed all forms of matter, whether tangible or intangible, including space, time, latitude, nihility, concepts, etc.

 

Even Transcendents, who had undergone the Eighth Decay or the Ninth Decay, could not understand these two substances in the truest sense. The differences in one’s quality of life and latitude of life determined that they could never obtain a perfect understanding of the substances. They could only attempt to approach the truth from this aspect, as much as possible.

 

The Dao Realm was known as the Dao Realm due to the continuous process of comprehending, obtaining insight, achieving enlightenment, and gaining knowledge on the nature, birth, gestation, and existence of the Great Dao. Be it the Heavenly Dao or the Great Dao, they were both restricted within the category of the Dao.

 

On the other hand, Gu Changge’s quality of life had always been fated to be different from ordinary living creatures. That was why he could easily condense the two substances, which were essentially the ending point, the starting point, and the essence of Dao.

 

What countless cultivators had been searching for their entire lives, he had known and mastered since birth.

 

Dao Realm experts generally had to use various methods such as enlightenment, perception, cultivation, and condensation in order to enjoy a small progress in the Dao. However, Gu Changge could use these substances to strengthen himself and restore himself to his peak strength.

 

It was just that the condensation process was rather long and tedious, not to mention an extremely time-consuming process. Fortunately, he had nothing better to do at the moment.

 

…

 

While the Spirit Ruin True World’s ancient battleship was cruising through the Boundless Expanse toward the territory of the Prosperous Dao True World, a spherical battleship emerged out of nowhere from deep within the starry sky. The warship was huge and boundless.

 

Crushing through the Boundless Expanse, the warship approached the Prosperous Dao True World and arrived at the outermost layer of the nebulae.

 

Numerous profound and ancient runes flashed brightly in the depths of the battleship. At the same time, flashes of lightning, flames, and luminescence danced in the void. The mass of dazzling light seemed to condense into a portal.

 

A female figure with the name Zhuo You was devoutly standing in front of the portal at this moment, seeming to be fervently explaining something through her Will. Then, a strange phenomenon gradually appeared behind the portal.

 

An enormous mass of light that flashed constantly eventually emerged behind the portal. The mass of light seemed to be alive, expanding and contracting, surging and retracting, as though the true meaning of life was being nurtured within.

 

“Who dares to disturb my sleep?” A cold and ruthless thought churned within the mass of light.

 

There were many other Clansmen of the Immortal Spirit Civilisation standing solemnly around the portal, regarding the mass of light with equally great respect and reverence. Furthermore, there were several living creatures in the distance.

 

These living creatures were shrouded in light and dressed in silver armour, sternly standing guard nearby to prevent any interference from others.

 

“Grandfather…” Zhuo You stared at the mass of light and communicated with her thoughts, transmitting her voice into the portal.

 

The Immortal Spirit Civilisation behind her was separated by an unknown distance of several billion light years and latitudes in Spacetime. Even with exact coordinates, it would take a very long time for the Immortal Spirit Civilisation to arrive. Therefore, she could not ask her Family to help her in the upcoming war with the Prosperous Dao True World.

 

Unable to forget the vague sense of fear and unease that she felt back then, she eventually decided to use a method of communication with Spirit Power and contact her Grandfather in her homeland.

 

She wanted him to perform some divination for her to see whether she could capture the Power of Destiny and predict whether her endeavour would be successful.

 

Her Grandfather was one of the oldest beings in her Family, whose strength was absolutely unfathomable. Moreover, he was proficient in many divination and deduction techniques. It was said that he once captured the River of Destiny and condensed genuine Destiny Matter from the River of Destiny.

 

Afterwards, he entrusted his Spirit to the Destiny Matter and became known as the Ruler of Destiny amongst their people.

 

The process of contacting her Grandfather not only required the consumption of large amounts of Spirit Power but also a certain Source Matter. Although she was heartbroken by the loss of the Source Matter, it was better to be extra careful. She had to make contact with her Grandfather to ensure her own safety.

 

“So, it’s my most beloved descendant. Little Zhuo You, I can’t believe you’re about to undergo your Third Spiritual Transformation. The last time I saw you, you were only a small ball of light no bigger than a fist…” After learning that Zhuo You was the one who had awakened him, the Ruler of Destiny’s tone became much gentler than before.

 

Nevertheless, he could not conceal his ruthless personality. He resembled an unspeakable object that stood high above the clouds and looked down on the lives of the people.

 

“It is thanks to your blessings, Grandfather, I have gained many benefits after leaving our homeland. During my travels through the Boundless Expanse, I unexpectedly found a True World with the remains of the Immortal Dao Civilisation’s Immortal Flame Core, from which the Source Matter can be extracted. This substance will be of great help during my Fourth Spiritual Transformation. When the time comes, I will have the equivalent strength as the True Dao Realm existences of Immortal Dao Civilisations…” Zhuo You replied respectfully.

 

Although the vast mass of light before her was the thought of her Grandfather, she was deeply aware that the being within the light was not her Grandfather with whom she had a blood relationship with in the truest sense. On the contrary, it was an Elder who held even greater Seniority in the Clan. There was no way to know his true name or his true identity.

 

Her Grandfather was a well-known genius in the Clan, who was born with tremendous Spirit Power that ordinary people could never hope to match. His future achievements were expected to be limitless. As long as he followed the Immortal Spirit Civilisation’s cultivation methods, he was bound to undergo the Spiritual Transformation and become as strong as the Immortal Dao Civilisation’s Dao Realm experts.

 

On the day he came of age, he unexpectedly received the gifts and legacies of his Founding Ancestor. His power immediately went through an incredible transformation, and he underwent his First Spiritual Transformation on the spot…

 

That was the Immortal Spirit Civilisation’s method of inheritance and continuation. Every Clansman, including Zhuo You herself, might unexpectedly experience a sudden surge in strength one day and reach unimaginable heights.

 

It was claimed that they received the gifts and legacies of the Founding Ancestor, but the truth was that the Founding Ancestor was actually transferring his Spirit into the body of his descendant. By changing into a new vessel, he achieved invincibility and immortality in the true sense.

 

That was something Zhuo You only understood after she experienced her First Spiritual Transformation.

 

Most ordinary Clansmen simply took pride in the process and worked hard to strive for the precious opportunity to receive the Founding Ancestor’s gifts and legacies…

 

“The Immortal Flame Core left behind by the Immortal Dao Civilisation?”

 

Upon hearing Zhuo You’s explanation, the brightness of the mass of light behind the dazzling portal distinctly became more intense. At the same time, a trace of the terrifying aftermath caused by his Spiritual Storm burst forth even though they were separated by boundless Spacetime.

 

The Clansmen of the Immortal Spirit Civilisation, including Zhuo You, involuntarily staggered backwards. They felt as though their heads were about to split open and explode from the impact.

 

It had to be said that those effects were caused by a mere trace of the Spiritual Storm that had leaked out from the portal, which was already considerably weakened compared to the actual thing.

 

Consequently, Zhuo You’s awe and respect for her ‘Grandfather’ grew even stronger.

 

With her Grandfather’s strength, the Spiritual Storm he unleashed could easily destroy endless Spacetime and countless universes. All the living creatures in its path would be killed in an instant, their Spirits withering away into dust.

 

“That’s right. I will be frank with you, Grandfather. I suspect that an extremely terrifying existence once visited and bestowed the Immortal Flame Core to the newly-born True World. Therefore, I am worried that he might have left behind some protective measures. I would like to ask you to perform a divination to predict if my endeavour will end well.” Zhuo You explained reverently.

 

That was the shortcoming of the Immortal Spirit Civilisation. Unlike the cultivators of the Immortal Dao Civilisation, they were unable to capture the hidden consequences of fate and predict their fortune to avoid disaster.

 

As far as Zhuo You knew, there was an ancient and powerful Civilisation that adhered to the Heavenly Law and developed their fates to the limits of prosperity through divination.

 

Although the movements of the Heavenly Dao cycle were predetermined, that particular Civilisation and the Heavenly Dao had supplemented and complemented each other.

 

It was by adhering to the movements of the Heavenly Dao that they never encountered any disasters.

 

The experts of that Civilisation could achieve various feats in the world with their thoughts alone. Forget the fact that they can sense the smallest changes in the void, they can also use their thoughts to communicate with the Heavenly Dao and receive the various thoughts conveyed to them by the Heavenly Dao.

 

Knowing one’s imminent fate and being aware of any coming disasters, one could easily take countermeasures to avoid calamities and become truly undying. It was for that reason that the Immortal Spirit Civilisation once attempted to capture the experts of that Civilisation to comprehend and analyse their mysterious abilities. However, their endeavours not only ended in dismal failure but also cost them a heavy price.

 

“I see. An existence who can leave the Immortal Flame Core behind is certainly not an opponent you can handle. In fact, he might even notice your presence without you ever knowing. If he wanted to exterminate you, it would only take a single thought from him to completely destroy your Soul.”

 

The surging movements of the vast mass of light behind the portal gradually calmed down, as though pondering the matter.

 

Zhuo You naturally understood the reason. The Immortal Dao Civilisation’s Immortal Flame Core practically represented the true origin of Immortality. Moreover, the flame contained many secrets and mysteries of Immortality. It could help a small and weak Civilisation develop and progress into an Immortal Dao Civilisation.

 

The Immortal Dao Civilisation’s Immortal Flame Core could improve World Principles, the world’s environment, and the World’s Great Dao. In short, it could improve any aspect that was lacking or unsuitable for cultivating Immortality.

 

It would also evolve a whole system to be suitable for cultivation, as well as provide a suitable path and medium for the continuation and propagation of Immortality.

 

In the vast Boundless Expanse, the Immortal Dao Civilisation was undoubtedly the strongest Civilisation

 

“If it is a complete Immortal Dao Civilisation, then I must obtain the Immortal Flame Core at all costs. It will help me capture and perfect the Power of Immortality. If I can extract the true origin of Immortality and condense the Source Matter of Immortality, then I can evolve once more…” The thought surged with greed and ambition that could not be concealed.

 

Zhuo You understood. However, the True World only retained the remains of an Immortal Flame Core. It was impossible for the Immortal Flame Core to be complete; there would only be some ashes remaining at most.

 

Be that as it may, even the slightest remains of ashes were worth all her efforts to obtain.

 

After a long while, the thought behind the portal finally calmed down and said, “It is impossible for you to obtain the true Immortal Flame Core. But, even if there are only mere ashes, it will be a great blessing for you anyway. I have already foreseen the situation for you. The True World is very weak. There are no Forces that can threaten you there, so you can go ahead with peace of mind. Do not disturb my sleep again.”

 

After the final undulation was transmitted, the dazzling light behind the portal slowly vanished out of sight. Then, the portal swiftly snapped shut.

 

The terrifying pressure that shrouded the entire place like a vast sea of smoke also completely disappeared.

 

All the Clansmen of the Immortal Spirit Civilisation, including Zhuo You herself, heaved a sigh of relief as the depressing feeling in their hearts dissipated.

 

“Gather the army and prepare to follow me into battle at any time!” After Zhuo You received an accurate answer from her Grandfather, the anxiety in her heart dissipated completely. She immediately issued the command to gather the army.

 

The spherical ancient battleship that resembled a flying shuttle belonged exclusively to the Immortal Spirit Civilisation. The interior was built with the rare Space Mother Gold and contained many different-sized concave indents carved into the walls. Each concave indent contained a boundless world that supported innumerable Clans prepared solely for battle.

 

They could be controlled by the Immortal Spirit Civilisation at will.

 

As soon as the orders were issued, the news quickly spread within these worlds.

 

The roars of billions of living creatures immediately resounded throughout the numerous worlds. Among these living creatures were the Heart Demon Clan which resembled the Human Race and the Ancient Demon Clan which resembled an entirely different Race.

 

Both sides were fully equipped with heavy armour. Even the mounts beneath them roared fiercely and released a burst of Fiendish Qi that soared into the sky. These living creatures appeared in the void, gathering from the worlds in the concave indents.

 

Their battle flags flapped in the wind, and their fighting spirit burned with great passion.

 

After Zhuo You issued the commands, numerous lights and shadows appeared on the crystal wall in front of her.

 

The Prosperous Dao True World came closer and closer with every passing moment. It resembled an oval egg that sat in the middle of the Boundless Expanse, shrouded by an endless fog that seemed to be filled with amazing vitality and Fortuity.

 

“It looks like they have not noticed our arrival. But, what difference will it make even if they noticed our arrival?” A cruel sneer appeared on Zhuo You’s flat face that had no facial features.