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Translator: Fate
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Two figures stood side by side before him, like a pair of Immortals. The young man was tall, slender, handsome and dressed in a green silk attire. He was nonchalantly looking at him.
Beside him, the woman dressed in a flowing light blue dress. Her lustrous locks cascaded freely, and her face was still glowing alluringly. She was looking at him in shock. Both of them were none other than Wang Zijin and Gu Changge.
“What!?” Ni Chen’s eyes widened in astonishment as he stared at both of them in disbelief. He had seen Gu Changge’s true appearance within the memory of the old True Immortal, whose body he had taken over back in the Immortal Domain. Therefore, he recognised that the young man standing before him was Gu Changge.
However, the perplexing question arose as to why Gu Changge was in the Upper Realm now when he had always been in the Heavenly Court at the Immortal Domain.
In this very moment, Ni Chen could not help but wonder if he was still trapped in an illusion. How else could he bear witness to such a scene? Was Wang Zijin truly standing beside Gu Changge? The alluring glow on her face left little room for doubt about the intimate moment they shared before.
In this moment, Ni Chen felt something explode in his head as a sudden buzzing sounds filled his ears. He blinked in disbelief, questioning the reality of what he was witnessing.
There was no denying it—both Wang Zijin and Gu Changge stood before him. They were undeniably real. Gu Changge’s gaze, in particular, seemed to penetrate his very Soul, looking at him like he was a pitiful worm.
The realisation that it was Gu Changge who had trapped him in this predicament caused Ni Chen to clench his teeth. Only a few individuals in the Immortal Domain and Upper Realm possessed such formidable abilities.
Ni Chen was consumed by a mix of anger, sorrow and frustration. He clenched his teeth, overwhelmed by a burning resentment. No words could describe the intensity of his emotions, witnessing the woman he loved now nestled in the arms of another man.
Just moments ago, the two of them had shared a passionate moment within the Mortal Palace while he was trapped outside the palace by Gu Changge, subjected to countless illusions. His life was rapidly drained and he swiftly aged. The palace, once so close, now seemed as distant as two separate worlds.
“Wang Wushang, why are you here?” Wang Zijin asked in surprise while tucking her hair behind her ear. Noticing Wang Wushang’s expression, she felt that something was amiss, so she repeated her question.
Truth be told, she did not have a good impression of her distant Cousin during her time in the Immortal Domain. He treated her as a mere commodity, proposing a marriage between her and Luo Xuan in order to strengthen ties with the King Luo Residence.
Since she was living under someone else’s roof and the other party was the Successor of an Immortal King Family, Wang Zijin could only grumble to herself and avoid Wang Wushang on most days. Therefore, Wang Wushang’s arrival in the Upper Realm and his personal visit to Mortal Palace in search of her truly took her by surprise.
“Wang Wushang? This is the future Successor of the Immortal Wang Family?” A gentle smile graced Gu Changge’s lips as he delicately reached out to tuck a stray strand of Wang Zijin’s hair behind her ear.
Wang Zijin shot him a stern glance, silently urging him to cease his playful antics. She refused to believe that Gu Changge possessed such a gentle side. This must be a deliberate act to catch Wang Wushang’s attention.
When Ni Chen heard Gu Changge’s comment, he snapped back to reality. He was not Ni Chen but Wang Wushang in the flesh. Naturally, it was understandable that Wang Zijin did not recognise him. The presence of Gu Changge here stirred up feelings of envy and resentment within him, so he wondered if Gu Changge had seen through his disguise.
Although everyone in the Deep Control Clan was incredibly gifted, the man standing before him was someone who could instil fear in Heaven itself and cause everyone to tremble.
The fact that Gu Changge had just trapped him and drained many years of his precious lifespans, causing him to appear aged, had proven this point. Fortunately, his Source and cultivation base were not harmed, so he should be able to recover swiftly once he returned to the Immortal Domain.
“I have come to the Upper Realm because I have something to discuss with you, Zijin.” Niche regained his composure and wore a gentle expression on his face.
Wang Zijin gave him a perplexed look and asked, “Is it something you have to come all the way from the Immortal Domain to tell me?”
“It’s rather… complicated matter.” Ni Chen’s face began to display a mixture of conflicting emotions. Had Gu Changge not been present, he would have undoubtedly revealed his true identity and explained his intention to Wang Zijin.
In the coming century, the Mountains and Oceans True World would face a dire Great Purge. The disappearance of the True Spirit had exposed the entire True World to the Boundless Expanse, catching the attention of Hunters who were about to descend upon it.
During this Great Purge, everyone in the Mountains and Oceans True World would unwittingly become sacrificial offerings for these Hunters. As a result, all worlds and universes would be sacrificed, their energy harnessed to pave the way for the arrival of these Hunters’ True World.
The only way out of this was for him to conquer the Mountains and Oceans True World within a century, ultimately becoming the new True Spirit and the Master of this True World. In doing so, he would be able to protect all the living beings here. However, he could not disclose this information to Wang Zijin at present, nor could he divulge any details.
“Are you deliberately trying to keep me in suspense?” Wang Zijin could not help but feel slightly annoyed with ‘Wang Wushang’s’ vague and cryptic statement.
After all, they were not particularly close with each other, yet ‘Wang Wushang’ was behaving as though they were intimately acquainted, which made Wang Zijin uncomfortable.
The situation became even more awkward with Gu Changge by her side. She would have to waste her breath clarifying the situation to him if he misinterpreted their interaction.
“Never mind, it’s nothing really important. I am already satisfied to be able to see you today, Zijin. I’ll explain those matters in detail once you return to the Immortal Domain. I’ll stop bothering you and this gentleman.” Ni Chen did not want to stay here a second longer, for fear that he might expose his real identity.
With a graceful smile, he intended to cup his fist and bid them farewell. Truth be told, he was already regretting his actions today. If he had known that Gu Changge was in the Upper Realm, he would never have come here.
His accidental discovery of the relationship between Wang Zijin and Gu Changge today left him feeling sad, frustrated, and enraged, as if his precious treasure had been snatched from his grasp. He even started to ponder if Gu Changge had forced Wang Zijin to stay after she left the Immortal Domain’s Wang Residence to attend the banquet at Queen Lunar Residence. Too many things had happened during that period of time… He felt like his heart was bleeding with unbearable anguish.
Gu Changge watched Ni Chen leave with keen interest, but made no attempt to stop him.
Wang Zijin noticed that he had been staring at ‘Wang Wushang’, and mistakenly assumed that he had misunderstood the true nature of their relationship due to what happened just now.
During her stay in the Immortal Domain, she had never detected any romantic interest from Wang Wushang towards her. In fact, he had even attempted to play matchmaker between her and Luo Xuan. Therefore, Wang Wushang’s words today left her utterly perplexed.
“I have no idea why he would suddenly tell me all this. We were never particularly close with each other,” Wang Zijin.
Gu Changge glanced at her and said, “Since you aren’t close with him, why bother to explain? Are you feeling guilty?”
Gu Changge was rather taken aback and intrigued by this person known as ‘Wang Wushang’. Though undetectable to ordinary individuals, he could sense another aura lingering within the depths of this individual’s Primordial Spirit. Because of this, he took a deeper look into his Primordial Spirit and discovered a blood-red coffin, no larger than his palm, sleeping within him.
It was so well hidden that it would elude most people. Only someone as powerful as him could discern this anomaly right away. Such a method was rare.
Wang Zijin was rendered speechless. [That’s right, why did I even try to explain?]
“Well, I’m just worried that you’d misunderstand the situation and get mad. After all, who could have thought that he would show up at the Mortal Palace and say weird things out of the blue, like a madman.” She muttered.
“Why would I be angry? He’s indeed a strange fellow.” Gu Changge smiled and decided to stop teasing her.
Gu Changge was indifferent to whatever secret Wang Wushang was concealing. As long as it did not hinder his plans, he could not care less about Wang Wushang’s true identity. Wang Zijin did not think too much about it. She merely felt that Wang Wushang was acting extremely strange today.
Subsequently, Gu Changge had made arrangements to depart from the Upper Realm. While he was here, Queen Lunar had sent news about the Land of Reincarnation.
“Chuchu will probably only wake up in ten to fourteen days after drinking the immortal wine… Are you planning to leave now?” Sensing his intention, Wang Zijin shot him a look of disapproval and grumbled.
Gu Changge came all the way from the Immortal Domain and was already planning to leave without even speaking with Jiang Chuchu. No matter how she looked at it, Gu Changge was a scumbag who did not care much about his Wife.
[Moreover, does he not notice that she isn’t feeling well? Can’t he stay behind and take care of her? How can he leave so heartlessly?] These thoughts made Wang Zijin so mad that she wanted to smack herself for falling in love with someone like Gu Changge.
Firstly, he lacked empathy, and secondly, he was not a gentle or considerate man. He often neglected them, so they had pretty much gotten used to the fact that he was rarely around.
“Fine, I still have some time to spare.” Gu Changge was taken aback by her disapproval; he could almost read the word ‘you scumbag’ written on her face.
Unlike other women, Wang Zijin was truly unique. She did not concern herself with his status, but rather prioritised her own emotions. She was direct and never beat around the bush. Because of this, Gu Changge found her very comfortable to be around.
Wang Zijin was surprised by his unexpected agreement. She had intended to carry on with her criticism, but now it appeared that she had to swallow those words.
“Forget it. I know you probably have many matters to attend to… You indeed have no time to waste on trivial matters like these.” She waved dismissively, turning around and began limping her way back to Mortal Palace.
Gu Changge shook his head in resignation. He walked over to Wang Zijin and swooped her up into his arms. He had meticulously planned this big show for countless years, so it would not hurt to spare another extra moment here.
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Meanwhile, in the Queen Lunar Residence in the Immortal Domain…
Queen Lunar wore a silver white veil, and her silky hair was neatly done in an updo. A furrowed brow adorned her face as she attentively listened to the reports from her subordinate. The person who undertook the task of investigating the Land of Reincarnation was a Quasi-Immortal King named Bai Chuan.
“A Dark Tide emerged from the Boundless Battlefield, unleashing a horde of corrupted creatures in its wake… Amidst the Dark Tide, someone saw a Full Moon hanging high in the sky. Some living Souls were seen floating towards it, and seemed to have landed on it.” Bai Chuan, dressed in battle armour, humbly lowered his head and spoke with utmost respect.
Despite his deep admiration for Queen Lunar, he understood that in the current state of affairs within the Immortal Domain, he had to set aside any romantic feelings he had towards her.
When Gu Changge temporarily stayed in the Queen Lunar Residence, Bai Chuan could not help but worry, fearing that the Queen Lunar’s reputation would be tarnished or disgraced. In the end, he was relieved that his concerns turned out to be unnecessary.
Meanwhile, although Queen Lunar was aware of Bai Chuan’s feelings toward her, she never acknowledged them.
“A Dark Tide… I still recall its last occurrence was tens of millions of years ago, beyond the Boundless Battlefield. It was rumoured to be caused by a clash between Immortal Kings, some from us. Could it be that the Immortal Kings are returning? Or could there be some other reasons?” The Queen Lunar’s brow furrowed in deep concern.
Although the Dark Tide was terrifying, and could bring darkness upon some ancient Realms or even potentially destroy them, they would never affect the Immortal Domain. This was due to the presence of formidable embankments constructed outside, separating it from the Boundless Battlefield. It was designed to withstand the relentless waves and impacts of the Boundless Fallen Ocean.
“That, I do not know. As of late, the Boundless Battlefield has been rather chaotic,” Bai Chuan responded respectfully.
“I see.” The Queen Lunar nodded. She pondered for a moment before continuing, “In the past, the Boundless Battlefield was under the control of the Families in the Central Immortal Domain. They once discovered numerous treasures washed ashore from the embankment. Rumour has it that among them lies a damaged ancient scripture that originated from an unknown ancient Realm…”
Even after the unification of the Immortal Domain, the Boundless Battlefield remained under the watchful protection of several Immortal King Families. This was done as a precautionary measure, in case any other beings from the ancient Realms were to arrive and threaten the Immortal Domain unexpectedly.
Apart from the Boundless Fallen Ocean, the barriers of the Immortal Domain posed an immense challenge for anyone attempting to breach them forcefully. Only an exceptionally powerful individual could hope to overcome it.
“You are all dismissed. Send more people to keep an eye on the Boundless Fallen Ocean.” With a graceful wave of her hand, the Queen Lunar commanded.
Once Bai Chuan and the others had left the palace, she sent a message to Gu Changge to report the matter.
The Land of Reincarnation was suspected to have appeared among the Dark Tide that surged from the Boundless Fallen Ocean. This was extremely important news.
To the Queen Lunar, the fact that Gu Changge had entrusted this matter to her was a clear indication of how highly she was regarded by him. In order to maintain this level of trust, she must handle this matter with utmost proficiency.
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