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Translator: Fate
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After returning to the Upper Realm, Wang Zijin separated from Gu Changge and rushed toward the territory where the Immortal Wang Family lived in with a strong sense of homesickness.
The changes in the current Upper Realm were unimaginably large. It would seem that many things had happened in just these few hundred years. On the way back to the Upper Realm, Gu Changge had told her about some of the changes. However, she was still shocked to witness the changes for herself.
The Divine Empire had dominated the whole Upper Realm. Even the Immortal Families, the Immortal Sects, and Ancient Families in the distant universes had been subdued under their rule. It could be said that the current Divine Empire enjoyed prosperity and splendour that was beyond comparison.
In fact, what was happening in the Divine Empire was similar to what happened in a distant era – when tens of thousands of Immortals were produced.
As for the fact that Gu Changge was married, she was certainly stunned by the revelation. An inexplicable sense of dryness welled up in her heart, but she quickly forced a smile on her face and pushed the issue out of her mind. Even if she had not been brought to the Immortal Domain, she would not have had much involvement in the matter. Nevertheless, she couldn’t help feeling slightly regretful for some reason whenever she thought about the matter.
The Upper Realm had undergone earth-shaking and astonishing changes over the past few hundred years. Not only did the World Principles circulating throughout the world become whole, but its essence had also become richer.
It was now a land suitable for cultivation. As a consequence, innumerable talented and powerful people emerged one after another like pure water gushing out of a spring and displayed amazing aptitude in various aspects.
Some of Wang Zijin’s old acquaintances had already embarked on the path to find their Dao and compete for the opportunity to become a True Daoist. On As for Jiang Chuchu, whose cultivation was once equal to Wang Zijin’s, she had already become an Immortal. Her cultivation had exceeded Wang Zijin at this point.
Wang Zijin sighed in amazement, feeling as though it was time to restrain her thoughts and focus more of her energy on her cultivation.
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After Gu Changge brought the two women to the Upper Realm, he immediately returned to the Divine Empire without delay.
Yue Mingkong was currently cultivating in seclusion and attempting to overcome the threshold of becoming a True Daoist. Therefore, he went to Yin Mei and informed her about the affairs in the Immortal Domain so that she could make the necessary arrangements.
He would soon take action to completely integrate the Immortal Domain and the Upper Realm. Certain events might occur during this period, leading to unknown variables in his plans. Hence, he wanted Yin Mei to make preparations in advance.
When the two Realms made contact with each other, the collision between their Great Dao might cause some of their worlds to shatter. There was a possibility that those worlds contained living creatures, so it was necessary to relocate them before the integration of the Immortal Domain and the Upper Realm.
Besides, some of the Immortal Kings might harbour discontent and refuse to submit under the rule of a cultivator below the Immortal Realm once the Divine Empire completely accepted the Immortal Domain under its fold.
Be it Yue Mingkong or Yin Mei, their cultivation had yet to reach the Immortal Realm. Hence, it would be difficult for them to intimidate the Immortal Kings into obedience. That was why Gu Changge decided to refine several Artifacts during this period.
One of these Artifacts was the Immortal Killing Flag, which contained Immortal King Principles. The Immortal Killing Flag was capable of causing horrifying damage to an Immortal King’s Soul. Moreover, he had left a symbol on the flag so that looking at the flag was like seeing him in person.
Aside from the Immortal Killing Flag, there were also the Soul Gathering Bottles, the Celestial Ancient Flute, and Illusion Beads… These Artifacts were refined using various sacred materials, so they contained immense power. Even if Yue Mingkong and Yin Mei were weaker than the Immortal Kings, they could borrow the power of these Artifacts to subdue the Immortal Kings.
Naturally, he would not trust these Immortal Kings so easily. He planned to make them leave behind control over their Souls when the time came. At the same time, the next generation of True Immortals would also be included in the Immortal Selection List.
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While Gu Changge was busy preparing to integrate of the Immortal Domain and the Upper Realm, something else was happening at the Wang Family located in the Central Immortal Domain.
Immortal Mist lingered inside a cave. Various brilliant and dazzling divine lights filled the area, creating a holy and sacred atmosphere. A figure sat cross-legged inside the cave. There was a hint of profundity on his handsome face and a shrewd light in the depths of his eyes.
“I did not expect that possessing Wang Wushang would be so easy. But he probably never imagined that I am not just the only surviving member of the Deep Control Clan, but I am also the Young Master of the Deep Control Clan. My Talent is by no means comparable to that of an ordinary Deep Control Clan member, which is why I could take control of the sky with my current cultivation…”
The one who spoke was none other than Wang Wushang, who had returned to the Wang Family. However, the person who was currently occupying Wang Wushang’s body was not Wang Wushang himself but Ni Chen.
After their battle amidst the ruins of the dilapidated Star Territory, Ni Chen had taken advantage of the situation to suppress Wang Wushang and take possession of the other party’s body. Afterwards, he returned to the Wang Family as Wang Wushang. Nobody had noticed anything unusual about him. Not even the two Immortal King Ancestors of the Wang Family had perceived anything.
Needless to say, Wang Wushang had yet to appear before the two Immortal Kings. The two Immortal King Ancestors had entered into deep seclusion as soon as they returned from Queen Lunar Residence banquet and refused to speak about what had happened in the banquet.
Be that as it may, the rest of the Immortal King Families aside from the Wang Family had been in an uproar over the past few days. They swiftly began to shrink and consolidate their territories in preparation for the upcoming unification of the Immortal Domain.
Thanks to these events, Ni Chen began to speculate about the situation. He had the feeling that everything might be related to the Sea of Boundless Expanse outside the Mountains and Oceans True World.
There had been signs previously, indicating that there were beings travelling through the Sea of Boundless Expanse to arrive in this world. They would arrive within the next hundred years. At that time, not only the Immortal Domain but also the Other Domain would suffer great catastrophe and be at risk of complete destruction.
“Speaking of which, I can’t help feeling slightly uneasy. It would be great if Wang Wushang perished that easily, but I’m worried that he might have some backup plan that I don’t know about.”
Ni Chen’s gaze flashed as he left the cave. He planned to enter the Wang Family’s treasury and select some Artifacts to boost his cultivation.
His current identity was that of a leading figure among the younger generation of the Wang Family, who was destined to become an Immortal King in the future. Thus, he received great respect from his ‘Family members’ wherever he went.
He intended to gain complete control over Wang Wushang’s body first. Afterwards, he planned to gradually devour the surrounding members of the Wang Family and refine them into part of his Incarnation World. In the process, he might even have the opportunity to scheme against the two Immortal King Ancestors.
If his plan went smoothly, he could attempt to seize the Mountains and Oceans True World in less than a hundred years. That would significantly shorten the duration of his plans.
[According to Wang Wushang’s memories, Lady Zijin attended the banquet in the Southern Immortal Domain with the two Immortal King Ancestors. Why hasn’t she returned yet?] The thought suddenly occurred to Ni Chen while he was on the way to the Wang Family’s treasury. He froze in his tracks with an uncertain expression on his face.
Wang Zijin not only saved his life but also helped him greatly while he was recuperating in the Wang Family. It was only thanks to her instructing the servants to take care of him that he could recover so quickly and safely leave the Wang Family.
Naturally, he was not somebody who cared much for romantic relationships.
Under the current circumstances, he shouldered the important task of reviving his Clan members and restoring the glory of the Deep Control Clan. He did not have the luxury to be distracted by other matters. Nevertheless, he could not deny that he held some complicated feelings for the strange woman who was as fascinating as a flower.
Ni Chen immediately changed direction and travelled toward the palace where the True Immortal Ancestors lived instead. There was a niggling sense of unease in his heart, so he wanted to inquire about the situation.
“Ancestor Wang Ming, I would like to know why Cousin Zijin did not return together with you. Luo Xuan must have heard something because I have not seen him recently. Based on his character, he would never have given up on courting Cousin Zijin without a reason,” Ni Chen came to the cave of a True Immortal Ancestor and asked.
Wang Wushang’s status was very special. Even the True Immortals of the Family were very courteous toward him. They did not treat him like an ordinary Junior.
The True Immortal known as Wang Ming was seated cross-legged on top of a cushion and absorbing dawn light. The Chaos Qi in his body churned turbulently as a result. He opened his eyes when he heard those words and gave Ni Chen, who occupied Wang Wushang’s body, a complicated glance. Without noticing anything strange, he shook his head and replied, “This matter was decided by the two Ancestors. We must not speak carelessly about the decision, lest we might invite crisis upon ourselves.”
Listening to the cryptic response, Ni Chen immediately furrowed his eyebrows tightly together and asked in concern, “Ancestor Wang Ming, please tell me. What happened to Cousin Zijin?”
Wang Ming looked at Ni Chen and hesitated briefly. After further thought, he decided that it would be safe as long as he did not mention that person too much.
“Seeing as you are the Successor of the Family, it won’t hurt to tell you. But, you must not speak carelessly to others about this matter. Anyway, there’s no need to worry about Zijin. She was blessed with great fortune and chosen to remain behind. From now onward, there’s a possibility that even the Immortal Kings will have to conduct themselves according to her whims.”
There were some things that could not be discussed too deeply because they involved certain causes and effects in the world. Even the Immortal Kings did not dare to touch these matters, what more a True Immortal like himself? Therefore, Wang Ming did not elaborate further after that brief explanation.
Ni Chen left the cave with a gloomy look on his face. There were various speculations in his mind.
[Nothing bad happened to Wang Zijin, and she was only chosen to remain behind? What’s more, she was blessed with great fortune and would not be endangered? In the future, the Immortal Kings in the Wang Family will have to conduct themselves according to her whims?] After these thoughts flashed through his head, his expression became extremely dark.
“Lady Zijin has great intelligence and charm, in addition to an elegant and captivating figure. Could she have been accepted as a disciple by that being?”
Ni Chen might have come from outside the Mountains and Oceans True World, but he had heard about the Demon Lord.
Even the once prosperous and mighty Immortal Palace had been obliterated because of the Demon Lord. Therefore, the sudden emergence of the Demon Lord caused great panic and mayhem in the Immortal Domain. Numerous Forces had prepared themselves to fight to their deaths. In addition, there were countless rumours claiming that the Immortal Domain would be destroyed once more and the entire world would be brought to ruins.
Such a terrifying Demon Lord did not seem like the kind of person who would accept disciples.
“Could it be?” All of a sudden, Ni Chen thought of another possibility. A cold light flashed through his eyes, and his fists clenched tightly beneath his sleeves.
Wang Zijin was different from ordinary women. She had a natural and refined sense of ephemerality, almost as though she existed beyond the mundane world. Even somebody like him, who had lived for a very long time, could barely conceal his interest in such a strange woman at times.
“I can’t believe the Wang Family sacrificed their daughter for the sake of glory. They previously tried to forge a marriage alliance with King Luo. Now that they have set their sights on the Demon Lord, they don’t even hesitate to send Lady Zijin to him.”
Murderous intent flooded his eyes. It took a long time before he could recover from his rage and discontent.
In the face of the Great Demon Lord who was feared by the entire Immortal Domain, his current self was indeed as insignificant as a grain of sand. He was absolutely powerless under the current circumstances.
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