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Translator: Fate
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That was merely Gu Changge’s suspicion. Considering the numerous plans he had been devising, it was only natural for him to make such speculation when faced with such issues.
Apart from that, he was truly unable to think of any reason that these supreme experts, who had perished in that Great War Against Heaven, would suddenly reincarnate and awaken now. It was a sign that certain individuals, who had been concealing themselves quite well, may start to reveal themselves one after another.
“The era I am from?” Unaware of the thoughts running through Gu Changge’s mind, Luo Yanxi thought that he was genuinely curious about her own origins. A hint of nostalgia shimmered in her eyes.
In Luo Yanxi’s eyes, Gu Changge was undeniably a peerless figure who could rival her old self in every way. They were equals, two Souls who shared similar experiences. Otherwise, she would never have uttered those words to him. The other cultivators were mere specks in the grand tapestry of life, oblivious to the profound mysteries she had explored.
Gu Changge remained silent and only fixed his gaze upon her.
“It was an era of unparalleled magnificence, filled with competition and boundless opportunities of enlightenment. Vanguards like myself ventured ahead of the Great Dao, planting the seeds of knowledge for future generations and bestowing upon them the legacy of Dao Techniques. Many in that time come hailed us as Progenitors. Yet, we merely perceived ourselves as adventurers who were constantly exploring the Great Dao, leaving behind our wisdom and experiences for those who tread on the path behind us…”
Luo Yanxi suddenly became talkative, her face radiating with nostalgia and fond memories. She was not a native of the Mountains and Oceans True World. She had arrived in the Immortal Domain through the cycle of reincarnation and reconstructed her cultivation with the assistance of the Dao Fruit from her previous life.
This Boundless Battlefield was not just a single battlefield, but a collection of many ancient battlefields, where numerous supreme experts lay buried. She was only one of them.
As she described it, the world she originally belonged to was not a True World. It was an ancient world nurtured within the Boundless Expanse, existing for ages. It had not ascended to the status of a True World.
In that world, the Great Dao in it thrived and flourished, giving rise to numerous powerful figures. There were many supreme experts like her.
In the earliest of times, people gave outline of the Great Dao, established Forces and bestowed the wisdom of cultivation upon future generations. Simultaneously, there were those who defied the shackles of the world, bravely taking that monumental step onto the path of the Great Dao.
Like many other ancient worlds, their world too faced relentless assaults. One crisis after another left the world riddled with wounds, akin to crumpled wastepaper adorned with scars.
The Dark Tide from the Boundless Expanse crashed upon their shores, engulfing the entire world and decimating countless beings and formidable figures. Moreover, a crisis of unknown origins plagued their entire world, sacrificing countless people in its wake.
Vanguards like herself continuously challenged the Dark Tide, becoming a literal shield of flesh in the borderlands to protect the world beyond.
The Progenitors embarked on their journey, leaving trails of blood on their path, shaping mountains and rivers with their very beings, and inching closer to the elusive truth…
Even if they neared the truth, and comprehended its depths, there was nothing they could do. At the end of their arduous journey stood a majestic and terrifying figure.
This figure observed everything with indifference, watching the countless beings scurrying beneath its feet. Even in the Great War Against Heaven, this figure remained unscathed.
“It was a desperate battle for all that fought. The Progenitors were all dead, unable to withstand the onslaught. Amidst the darkness, he remained standing there. He brought his palm down, the world crumbled, and the universe withered away. No one was powerful enough to stop him…” A tinge of bitterness tinged Luo Yanxi’s smile. Although her memory was incomplete, that scene remained vivid in her mind.
As a Quasi-Immortal Emperor, she was already close to being Immortal Emperor. Even so, in the presence of that terrifying being, she was mercilessly struck down with a single palm, leaving no room for fortunate survival. This grim reality revealed the undeniable equality among all beings, where disparities in cultivation prowess had no influence in one’s survival.
Countless corpses fell like heavy rain from the edge of the world. The torrential downpour of blood rain surged, engulfing the universe, leaving in its wake the destruction of all ancient worlds and universes.
Amidst the haze of fading memories, only one tragic battle etched in Luo Yanxi’s mind like an indelible mark. Despite being hailed as Ancestor Luo and Empress Luo by everyone in that world, of that era, those titles held little significance now. Rather, they offered no solace in the face of her inability to protect those who placed their unwavering faith in her. They were like a mark that denoted her failure in safeguarding the ancient world she called home.
“It was truly disheartening. In a battle like that, there was no possibility of making a difference. Even Progenitors like us could only be reduced to mere cannon fodder.” A tinge of bitterness tinged the corners of Luo Yanxi’s mouth. She shook her head slightly, in an attempt to regain her composure. It was at that moment that she realised she had spoken too much, inadvertently caught up in the depths of her memories.
Gu Changge had also stopped walking. He stood by, silently, listening to Luo Yanxi’s story. Ever since awakening her memories from her previous life, these images frequently flashed through her mind, yet she could not confide in anyone.
Upon realising that Gu Changge could be someone like her, she could not help but pour her heart out.
Undoubtedly, Luo Yanxi had ascended to a level where she was qualified to uncover the truth behind certain matters. She understood that many ancient worlds had fallen victim to said darkness, eradicated in the Great Purge, obliterated in the long River of Time, just like her homeland. From her perspective, Gu Changge had endured the same tragic fate as her own.
After countless aeons, she awakens in a foreign world, disoriented and unaware of the whereabouts of her once cherished home.
Amidst the darkness, only the fragments of her once already shattered weapon served as a feeble connection, telling her that this was not a mere dream but a harrowing reality. In this loneliness, she unexpectedly found someone who shared a similar fate as her, prompting her to reach out to him.
“The Great War Against Heaven is undeniably a desperate and despairing one, but it is precisely in the face of such despair that the Progenitors of the ten thousand races deserve both praise and tears.” Gu Changge waited for Luo Yanxi to finish recounting these events in silence before sighing, as if he too had personally endured a similar ordeal.
In truth, there was no need for her to divulge all this to him, as he had just finished seeing through her life experiences. There were too many ancient worlds with similar fate. They were simply destroyed with just a single wave amidst the Boundless Expanse.
When Luo Yanxi heard Gu Changge’s response, a flicker of hope shone in her eyes, only to quickly fade away. Though it was regrettable, it was now a thing of the past. Perhaps their actions were merely futile attempts, like ants shaking a tree, overestimating their own abilities.
From Gu Changge’s reaction, Luo Yanxi could sense that Gu Changge had also been through the same thing. The world he once knew had been shattered and erased in the Great Purge. In Luo Yanxi’s opinion, no living being in this world could withstand the Great Purge. No matter how hard one fought, they would ultimately be reduced to nothingness like bubbles.
“That’s the end of my story. What about yours?” She lifted her gaze to meet Gu Changge’s, looking rather curious.
Gu Changge’s lips curved into a gentle smile as he replied, “I, like you, am a vanguard who once pursued the Great Dao. There are things I yearn to safeguard, but with my present capabilities, perhaps I am not yet capable. Nevertheless, I am willing to go to any lengths to achieve it.”
“Are you the same as me?” From Luo Yanxi’s perspective, Gu Changge’s words were an understatement, yet they carried an unwavering determination. This calmness seemed to stem from a deep understanding of the world, gained through countless experiences. It piqued Luo Yanxi’s curiosity about Gu Changge’s past.
[What had he gone through? Was there something he felt compelled to protect? Perhaps a world that had once perished? Former friends, lovers, or Family members?] These thoughts made Luo Yanxi reflect on herself. Why did she not have something she felt so strongly about protecting?
If Gu Changge chose not to reveal more, Luo Yanxi knew she could not push for answers.
“Now that we’re done talking, are you still going to follow me around?” This seemingly insignificant incident, from Gu Changge’s perspective, was nothing more than a trivial matter. In the future, more individuals like Luo Yanxi would emerge.
Perhaps not only in the Mountains and Oceans True World, but also in other True Worlds and ancient worlds. There was a Hidden Force that existed to safeguard those who had made significant contributions to all living beings. It would continue to protect a wisp of their True Soul, so that they were capable of awakening in the future and return one day.
“Could this be the power of correction bestowed by the True Heavenly Dao? Is it secretly attempting to set things right in order to seize the authority of the Heavenly Dao from the Source Realm?” Gu Changge pondered over these possibilities in his heart.
“I would like to follow you around for a while, is that alright with you?” Luo Yanxi’s voice was gentle as she made her request. She believed that she shared a deep connection with Gu Changge, as if they were people with similar fate. Both of them had their own desires and convictions to protect everything that was precious to them. Their purposes aligned, so why could they not join forces to achieve them?
Luo Yanxi could not shake the feeling that she would fully awaken one day in the future. And it would not be a mere coincidence, but rather the true Will of Heaven.
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