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Translator: Fate
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Gu Changge did not think it was merely a coincidence. It was just as what Gu Qingyi said when she left. Some things could not be openly said because of the Karmic backlash that would occur.
An example of this was the Forbidden Epoch. Many Forces were extremely secretive when it came to that topic and would react negatively if someone brought it up. This was because Heaven had abandoned the Forbidden Epoch. Even now, there was a lingering aura that could not be eradicated.
Whenever the Forbidden Epoch was brought up, an elusive power would be stirred up and the speaker would suffer a backlash brought upon them by Heaven.
The higher one’s cultivation was, the clearer one sensed such an energy, and naturally, one would try to find ways to avoid it.
[Perhaps I will discover the truth once I ascend into the Immortal Realm.] Gu Changge did not keep himself occupied with these questions. He and Gu Qingyi seemed to be deeply entangled together, even at the time when he was the Demon Lord. Thus, it was highly unlikely that Gu Qingyi’s identity was something simple and unassuming.
Gu Changge also remembered the bet Gu Qingyi mentioned before she left. [I’ll recall it someday? Just what was this bet about?]
“What’s the matter, Changge? Are you thinking about something?”
Yue Mingkong’s gentle voice pulled Gu Changge out of his thoughts. Her soft, flawless fingers gently smoothed out his furrowed brow.
“It’s nothing. I was just thinking about some of the things that might happen in the future. The Upper Realm would soon descend into chaos.”
“Although I can protect myself, I’m still worried that an unexpected existence would appear. Once the Epoch Dao Fruit surfaces, the fight over the Immortal Gate would soon follow. I’m afraid that the entirety of the Upper Realm would turn into a battlefield…”
Gu Changge shook his head as he was just reminded of something. He decided to tell Yue Mingkong about the Tree of Epoch so that she could start preparing for it. He naturally did not want the Unrivalled Celestial Dynasty to fall into the trap he set up for the rest of the Upper Realm. That would be a loss he did not plan for.
Apart from that, he wanted to tell her about the Immortal Gate so that she could plan for it too.
“The Epoch Dao Fruit from the Tree of Epoch will soon ripen… Haaaa… None of the Forces managed to find the Tree of Epoch after that campaign through the Eight Wastelands and Ten Domains. So, it had fallen into your hands. No wonder there were no traces of it even though the Eight Wastelands and Ten Domains had been thoroughly searched. It’s impossible to imagine what would happen once this news gets out.”
Yue Mingkong was stunned. She knew how serious this was.
The moment the news regarding the Tree of Epoch got out, the entire Upper Realm would jump into action. None of the Forces could stand idly by, especially those with hidden experts, who had lived for a very long time and reached the peak of their cultivation.
They would fly into a frenzy and try to seize the Tree of Epoch at all costs for the sake of getting the opportunity to become an Immortal.
The Epoch Dao Fruit from the Tree of Epoch was able to make the World Principles whole again, which would then lead to the arrival of the Immortal Gate. However, how many Immortals could newly-mended World Principles sustain?
That was something that remained to be seen.
Therefore, no matter who it was, as long as they wanted to become an Immortal, they would do whatever it took to be the first to enter the Immortal Gate.
“I already have a plan for the situation with the Tree of Epoch. You don’t need to worry about that. However, when the time comes, the balance of powers within the Upper Realm will be undergoing a huge upheaval, and maybe even a major reshuffling.” Gu Changge shook his head lightly. “When the time comes, I’ll use that opportunity to bring Dark Heaven to the light and settle all old debts. And then, I’ll unify all of the Upper Realm.”
All this while, Dark Heaven remained in the shadows. It went unnoticed by the Forces of the Upper Realm, but it had already amassed great power.
The number of True Daoist Puppets alone surpassed most Immortal Forces. Furthermore, there was also Ah Er who was the equivalent of a Remnant Immortal as well as the Ancient Reincarnation Supreme Being who Gu Changge had turned into a puppet as well.
There was no need to mention the many followers that were secretly involved, as well as countless numbers from the Lower Realm.
Once the powers of all these people were combined, it was enough to make others shake in fear.
Naturally, the treasures that Gu Changge amassed through these years would astound others too.
The treasures he gathered from the Ancient Immortal Clans of the Celestial Ancient Continent, Purple Mansion, the Alliance of Thousand Merchants, and the campaign through the Eight Wastelands and Ten Domains… He had more than anyone could possibly imagine.
All of these treasures became Dark Heaven’s hidden source of power.
“Changge, do you really plan on slaughtering the entire Upper Realm? If you do that, then regardless of whether or not you succeed, you won’t have any other options left. You’ll be standing against the entire world.”
After hearing what Gu Changge said, Yue Mingkong simply posed her question softly. Her gaze was calm. She showed no sign of fear or anxiety.
It was obvious that the consequences of slaughtering the entire Upper Realm would be horrendous. She did not have to mull it over for long to know what he would have to suffer in return.
The Upper Realm was vast and boundless. It had been around for aeons. Countless factions and forces rose up over time.
Just how many experts were there? How many were still hidden? Some of the Families and Clans who never appeared in public would also be surfacing this time.
The thought of making enemies out of all those people was enough to make an ordinary True Daoist tremble in terror.
“The moment I chose this path, I no longer had a choice.” Gu Changge smiled and stated calmly, “In any case, I won’t fail.”
“Regardless of whether you fail or succeed, I’ll always be by your side.” Yue Mingkong gently grasped his hand. Her voice was soft but filled with steely determination.
*Roar!* Just then, a dragon roar so loud that it shook the skies rang out from the depths of the Star Territory.
A white jade carriage pulled by nine Quasi-Nirvana Realm dragons appeared. They moved across a sea of red clouds that dazzled like the galaxy as they came from the distance and landed within the Unrivalled Celestial Dynasty.
The majestic escort party riding on numerous ancient beasts formed two lines on the sides.
There were seven True Daoists with alarmingly powerful auras. Their Dharma Bodies were towering and surrounded by colourful divine light. They stood in front of the palace gates, seemingly in wait.
The entire place was covered by red chests laden with dowry. Golden lotuses bloomed and clear streams gurgled; numerous auspicious signs blossomed in unison as spiritual deers cried and spiritual birds fluttered. A group of beautiful singing ladies danced and chorused to the music. It was a resplendent sight.
After traversing across multiple Star Territories, the wedding escort party from the Immortal Gu Family finally arrived outside the Unrivalled Celestial Dynasty’s Imperial Capital City.
The escort party was so big that the lines seemed to go on forever. The menacing beasts that looked as if they could devour the universe were in charge of protecting the escort party. Their formidable auras intimidated all.
Meanwhile, the aura of an Immortal was emanating from the escort party.
True enough, there was an Immortal Grade Artifact in the hands of a hidden expert who awakened it with his Qi to serve as a warning!
Many experts had gathered outside the Unrivalled Celestial Dynasty’s Capital to await the arrival of the Immortal Gu Family.
Among them included an elderly imperial uncle wearing a dragon robe and a purple-coloured gold crown whose presence intimidated others despite his calm expression. He gave off a terrifying aura. His gaze was intense as his eyes slowly swept across the many guests around him.
There was no question that he was also a hidden expert. The vicissitudes of life filled the depths of his eyes. His cultivation was far above that of an ordinary True Daoist.
A host of Imperial Family members stood beside him, including the previous Emperor of the Unrivalled Celestial Dynasty as well as the other Princes, All of whom had immense cultivation.
“Emperor Yue.”
A jovial elderly man stepped out of the Immortal Gu Family’s escort party. He was also a True Daoist.
Emperor Yue was Yue Mingkong’s father and the previous Emperor of the Unrivalled Celestial Dynasty. He had an unbreakable bond of friendship with Gu Lintian, Gu Changge’s father.
“Mingkong is with Changge right now. They should be coming out soon.”
Emperor Yue responded with a cheerful smile of his own. He could not hide the joy in his eyes. As he spoke, he looked around. Gu Changge and Yue Mingkong’s wedding ceremony had not been held yet. Today was simply the day when Yue Mingkong was to be escorted back to the Immortal Gu Family.
Yet, the guests who came were all exceedingly prominent. It seemed as if all of the most important people of the Upper Realm had gathered here.
This included the leaders of Immortal Forces, the Head and the Ancestors of the Immortal Gu Family, and even the True Daoist Ancestors of the Ancient Immortal Clans. There were even hidden experts who were hiding in the shadows to observe everything.
It had been many years since the last time something this significant happened in the Upper Realm. None of the Forces could sit idly by and do nothing.
Once the day was over, an unimaginable change was about to happen to the balance of power in the Upper Realm.
Two mighty Forces were joining together in a marriage alliance. Gu Changge’s strength alone was enough to strike fear into the hearts of countless cultivators. Even the Forces of the Upper Realm were in fear. Once he gained control over Unrivalled Celestial Dynasty’s resources as well, there was no telling what would happen in the future. No one dared to even consider the possibilities.
“Once those two are married, Gu Changge will have control over the Unrivalled Celestial Dynasty, as well as have the power of the Immortal Gu Family behind him. Over the years, he has also amassed great power. His own cultivation is unfathomable. It wouldn’t be hard at all for him to wipe out any Immortal Force if he wanted to do so.”
“No one will be able to stand against him unless all of the Forces joined together to take him down.”
Numerous hazy silhouettes were hidden in the shadows and watching everything with dark, stormy expressions.
They had a feeling that an alliance powerful enough to reign supreme over all the other Forces was slowly emerging.
Could they stop this marriage from happening?
Unfortunately for them, none of the Forces in the Upper Realm right now had the gall to do such a thing unless the many Immortal Forces discussed an alliance and joined hands to strike. Otherwise, who could withstand the fury of the Unrivalled Celestial Dynasty and the Immortal Gu Family?
The Capital was impossibly vast. Its massive territory included ancient mountains and silver fountains cascading down; all basked in Celestial Mist. It was like the home of Immortals.
Right now, it was lit up with festive decorations as signs of the celebratory occasion littered every corner. Spiritual birds danced, visions of the Qilins laced together, divine deers ran in joy, golden lotuses floated in the void, and the clear streams of water gushed.
A True Daoist was sitting in the sky and sharing the teachings of the Great Dao. Holy plants appeared and light scattered. The incomparable sense of spirituality filled the entire Star Territory with an aura of tranquillity.
Nearly every cultivator who witnessed this scene was astounded by the grandeur they saw. It was now an unforgettable memory.
The long red carpet that extended out of the palace was created out of stars by the True Daoists.
Many of the ancient stars had been refined into a series of steps that led to the white jade carriage.
There was no end to the splendour… especially when the hundreds of millions of kilometres of dowry were taken into account too.
Some of the female True Daoists were also filled with envy. Even the Immortal marriages of yore would not have been as shockingly extravagant as this one.
Naturally, the young female prodigies were even more envious. They could barely put their feelings into words. It felt as if they could die in peace if they too had a wedding like this.
Inside the Capital, the citizens formed orderly lines on both sides of the streets. The other cultivators could only stand further back and stare in shock as they witnessed the grand spectacle from a distance. The scene of the escort party arriving to receive the bride shook the entire Upper Realm.
*Rumble!*
Just then, red clouds emerged from deep within the Capital and lit up all the land.
At last, Empress Mingkong, the current Empress of the Unrivalled Celestial Dynasty, appeared. She wore a phoenix crown and regal robes with her head covered. She held both her hands in front of her as she slowly stepped forward. Her tall, slender frame looked elegant and distinguished.
She was like an Empress who stepped out of a legend and was magnificent in every way. Though her face could not be seen, she was still so beautiful that she seemed unreal.
Everyone was thunderstruck. They stood frozen and dazed for a long time.
Empress Mingkong’s dress fanned out behind her. Over a hundred Sacred Realm female attendants held her train for her. Two Quasi-Nirvana Realm female attendants led the way for her.
Gu Changge was dressed in a black festive robe. He had a faint smile across his handsome face. He held Yue Mingkong’s hand as they walked out of the palace and headed to the white jade carriage.
The white jade carriage was made out of special celestial jade which had an alarmingly high cost. Even if a True Daoist expended all of his wealth and possessions, he would still be unable to create such an extravagant celestial jade carriage.
“Such ethereal beauty.”
Many guests could not help but express this thought of theirs even though they were fearful of Gu Changge.
Outside the Capital, the crowd from Unrivalled Celestial Dynasty and the Immortal Gu Family watched as Gu Changge led Yue Mingkong into the white jade carriage. They secretly exhaled in relief as their tension melted away.
Though they were not afraid of the forces that could attempt to cause trouble, they did not wish to see such unpleasantness disrupting such a joyous occasion. They certainly did not want bloodshed on such a fine day.
Nevertheless, they were also confident in themselves. They had a lot of experts standing guard here, as well as a hidden expert who was wielding an Immortal Grade Artifact hidden among them. That was enough of a deterrence.
Even the other fellow hidden experts would not dare to act rashly.
*Roar*
Soon, the nine Quasi-Nirvana Realm Azure Dragons let out ear-shattering roars and flew off.
The grand escort party embarked on the return journey, retracing the path they took through the Star Territories.
The entire universe seemed to be in a celebratory mood. The stars were decked out with red clouds as countless Divine Beasts offered their blessing in the form of glorious cries.
Outside the Unrivalled Celestial Dynasty’s Capital, countless cultivators stood frozen as they were stunned by what they saw.
The True Daoists hidden in the shadows quietly shook their heads and sighed. No one dared to cause trouble now unless they had a death wish.
It would certainly turn into a fight that could only end in death.
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