Chapter 1003, Gu Xianer Conceding For Once, When You Break Through To The Dao Realm

Translator: Fate

Translation Checker: Silavin

 

The battle thus far had been nothing short of extraordinary. Gu Changge made an appearance, delivering a powerful palm strike that resulted in a magnificent shower of light in the universe. The Immortal Spirit Civilisation’s armies crumbled, even a being who was only slightly weaker than Zhou You met a tragic demise.

 

The sight of this left everyone in the Prosperous Dao True World rejoicing as they chanted the Alliance Leader’s name in unison. The remaining armies from the Immortal Spirit Civilisation scattered and attempted to flee back to their ancient shuttle-like ship.

 

Several Immortal Emperors, who were held back by the experts from the Prosperous Dao True World, exploded under the might of Gu Changge’s palm. They were annihilated both body and Soul. In the face of absolute power, all beings were rendered equal, leaving no room for unexpected outcomes.

 

“I am no match for such immense power. I must leave immediately. It was a mistake to desire their Immortal Flame Core. I should have known that a True World that possesses something from an Immortal Dao Civilisation would hold depths beyond my comprehension…” Zhou You trembled with fear and filled with regret. Had she been even slightly slower, she would have suffered the same fate as Zhuo Hua. Even the treasure bestowed upon her by her Grandfather would have been of no use. The strength of this individual surpassed her wildest imagination. Even if her Grandfather’s true body were to appear here, he too would be chilled to the bones.

 

In this moment, the armies of the Immortal Spirit Civilisation were consumed by terror, hastily retreating from the universe they dominated. Countless showers of light and clouds of blood mist exploded and scattered throughout the world.

 

“Kill…! Do not let them escape! Make them pay!” The armies of the Prosperous Dao True World surged forward, their morale greatly boosted as they turned the tide of the war.

 

This war had raged on for countless years, and now the situation had suddenly reversed, everyone was overjoyed. Even Ming, Gu Wuwang, and the others felt immensely satisfied. Without any hesitation, they unleashed their full strength to prevent the invaders from escaping.

 

*Humm!!!* On the ancient shuttle-like ship outside the Prosperous Dao True World, a portal shone brightly, accompanied by immense energy fluctuations.

 

Divine lights, far more brilliant than the stars, descended and whisked the retreating armies away to safety.

 

There was no time to save everyone, Zhou You had no choice but to leave the remaining army to bring up the rear. Many began to rush to various universes and Spacetimes, in a desperate attempt to escape somewhere else.

 

However, the experts from the Prosperous Dao True World had already set their sights on them. They were determined to completely wipe out these armies.

 

On the ancient ship, Zhou You was still terribly shaken for some reason. Though she had managed to escape, the fear she felt lingered as if something was still clinging to her.

 

“Is it my lingering fear of that mysterious person? Let’s just hurry up and leave.” Her complexion paled, as she hastily gave the order for evacuation. Simultaneously, she urgently contacted her Clansmen from the Immortal Spirit Civilisation to request reinforcement, fearing that Gu Changge might chase her down. This battle had brought heavy losses. Gu Changge had eradicated the majority of her fighting force with merely his Dharma Body.

 

Several other Clansmen, who had strength that reached the Dao Realm, were also terrified. They willingly sacrificed part of their Soul to break through Spacetime in order to escape. Even a moment of delay could cause them to be trapped here forever. This further proved that in the Boundless Expanse, ultimate combat power where one individual could suppress tens of thousands of troops was the key to immortality.

 

Naturally, this was not the end of the war. Zhou You took the lead in returning to the ancient ship in a desperate attempt to escape, but many of her armies were unable to keep up and were left behind forever. Countless bursts of blood mist exploded in the chaotic Spacetime as if a turbulent Chaos Sea had emerged. Everyone was swallowed by it and turned into ashes along with the shattered universe.

 

“Only less than twenty percent of our forces made it back…” Inside the ancient warship, the remaining Clansmen looked visibly shaken, unable to erase the horrifying scene they had just witnessed. Zhou You, despite her own distress, knew that she needed to remain calm. Nevertheless, her heart ached at the loss of the men she had spent a long time training.

 

They were a force that even her powerful Family could not ignore. It was hard to believe that most of them had perished, along with another fellow Clansman who was only slightly weaker than her. Even if she managed to escape back to her Family, severe punishment from her enraged Family awaited her.

 

“Forget it. Those who couldn’t escape will remain here and die for us. As long as those who have undergone Spiritual Transformations managed to escape, that will be enough.” Zhou You’s face turned cold as she made the decision to abandon the rest. Her words were laced with ruthless indifference.

 

Chaos Qi surged and reached the sky. The ancient shuttle-like ship, enveloped in a protective light shield, tore through Spacetime and left. The fleeing armies behind them could not help but despair as they witnessed this scene from the Boundless Battlefield.

 

They were consumed by hopelessness when they realized that they had been completely abandoned and left behind to die. Among them were a few individuals who were Quasi-Immortal Emperors, but they did not manage to retreat in time as they were being hindered by their enemies.

 

“Wait for us…!” They roared, tearing open the void with their mighty hands, desperate to rush into the depths of Spacetime to escape. However, several Immortal Emperors from the Prosperous Dao True World had already set their sights on them. They swiftly gave chase, intending to detain them and kill them.

 

Gu Changge’s Dharma Body merely observed this scene from the starry sky, choosing not to continue the attack. His figure had faded significantly as the Dharma Body he had casually left behind lacked substantial strength. After obliterating an opponent with Dao Realm strength, most of his power had been depleted, making it impossible for him to sustain his presence for much longer.

 

Gu Xianer closely monitored the war, knowing that the tide had turned and there was no need for her to continue fighting. However, most of her attention was on Gu Changge, as she had many things she wanted to say to him.

 

Based on the time flow of the outside world, Gu Xianer had only been trapped in the Heavenly Tomb for more than a hundred years. However, she had been cultivating in it for an even more incredibly long span of time. In other words, it had been a very long time since she last saw Gu Changge. They had only exchanged a few words when they reunited this time. Gu Xianer had many questions for him. She wanted to personally hear about Tao Yao and Chan Hongyi from him.

 

Noticing the expression on Gu Xianer’s face from a distance, Gu Changge pondered for a moment before his figure disappeared and reappeared in front of her. “Is there something you want to tell me?”

 

“Husband…” Xiao Ruoyin bowed to Gu Changge, who gave her a slight nod in return. He then called upon the Celestial Boat of Creation to return to Xiao Ruoyin.

 

As it landed in front of her, a gentle glow enveloped her, instantly healing all her wounds.

 

“Now that you’re here, I’ll take my leave and return to the Sanctum of Destiny.” Knowing that Gu Xianer had something to discuss with Gu Changge, Xiao Ruoyin tactfully excused herself. She took control of the Celestial Boat of Creation once again, transforming into a streak of light and swiftly departed.

 

Since Gu Changge was familiar with Xiao Ruoyin’s personality, he made no attempts to stop her either.

 

The big red bird appeared to be very afraid of him as well, especially saying things that made even Gu Xianer want to punch it. Thus, it quickly flapped its wings and quietly flew away.

 

“What is it? Why are you hesitating?” Gu Changge asked, looking at the girl. They were standing at a place far enough for their conversation to remain private.

 

Gu Xianer felt a twinge of guilt and suddenly appeared timid in front of Gu Changge, after clearly sensing that he was irritated just moments ago. “I…” she began to speak, trying to sound casual.

 

“You what?” Gu Changge raised an eyebrow, amused that this usually fearless girl was actually showing her vulnerable side in front of him for the very first time. Initially, he had been displeased with Gu Xianer’s disregard for her own life and her defiance of his previous instructions. After seeing her look so vulnerable, he could not really stay angry at her, let alone blame her for anything. After all, this was her nature. She would not be Gu Xianer if she showed no concern about this matter.

 

Seeing that Gu Changge was no longer upset with her, Gu Xianer breathed a sigh of relief. She patted her own chest to suppress the awkwardness she was feeling and confessed in a low voice, “It’s my fault this time. I shouldn’t have disobeyed your previous instructions and endangered myself.”

 

Risking her life today had been a reckless move. If Gu Changge had not appeared, she would have been completely obliterated. Back in the Peach Village, she had promised Gu Changge that she would not put herself at risk. She had no idea why Gu Changge had asked her to make such a promise at that time but she had indeed broken that promise when the Immortal Spirit Civilisation launched this large-scale attack.

 

Gu Changge almost burst out laughing when he saw her acting that way. He shook his head and said, “Forget it, what’s done is done. I won’t blame you for anything. You little brat, you’re really acting recklessly just because you know you have my protection to rely on. If another similar situation arises in the future, I can’t guarantee that I’ll be able to keep you safe.”

 

When Gu Changge had learned about Gu Xianer’s third reincarnation the big red bird, he had also discovered her identity as a Variable of the Mountains and Oceans True World. However, she was a Variable who had already caught the attention of the True Heavenly Dao.

 

Without the protection of the now Prosperous Dao True World, it would be difficult for her to grow smoothly.

 

The process required her to survive ‘three calamities and nine Tribulations’. Her fate was destined to be filled with twists, turns, and disasters that were hard to overcome. Sometimes, she might even need an unimaginable amount of Fortuity in order to breakthrough. This was Gu Changge had warned her early on not to put herself in danger. At the same time, he was also worried that she would not be able to survive those calamities and might perish along the way.

 

For that reason, Gu Changge had prepared her a path to tread since long ago, but Gu Xianer had made her own choices instead of following the path he had paved for her.

 

“Fine, I’ve learned my lesson and won’t take such risks again in the future…” Gu Xianer nodded earnestly. She knew that Gu Changge cared about her, so she did not argue with him for once.

 

Gu Changge was taken aback by how well-behaved she was. He reached out and gently rubbed Gu Xianer’s head with a smile on his face. “It seems like you’ve become more sensible and well-behaved during my long absence. I wonder how long you can keep up this act.”

 

Although Gu Xianer had made a mistake this time, she conceded to Gu Changge for once. However, she never expected him to tease her like this. Unable to contain her annoyance, she quickly swatted his hand away. “Can’t you just genuinely praise me for once? You’re so annoying!” She grumbled.

 

Gu Changge did not continue teasing her. His time was running out and his Dharma Body was going to dissipate soon. Gu Xianer also noticed it, and a hint of sadness appeared on her face.

 

“Just where are you now?” she could not help but mutter.

 

Gu Changge rubbed her head affectionately and gently coaxed her, “I still have some unfinished business to attend to. If you don’t want to weigh me down or be bullied by me, then focus on your cultivation. When you break through to the Dao Realm, I’ll come to see you. Don’t worry about Tao Yao’s matter, I’ll handle everything.”

 

Gu Changge knew what Gu Xianer wanted to ask earlier. Whether it was Tao Yao or Chan Hongyi, he had made arrangements for them. As for the Prosperous Dao True World, he still had plenty of plans.

 

The Immortal Spirit Civilisation’s invasion aligned perfectly with his intentions, allowing him to effortlessly cut off the lingering threats.

 

“You’re waiting for me to break through to the Dao Realm…?” Gu Xianer’s question echoed in Gu Changge’s ears, but he had already disappeared before her eyes. She stood there, dazed and unable to fully comprehend what had just happened. “You’re going to leave me just like that? I still have so much to tell you. Gu Changge, you bastard…”

 

In the distant universe, the sound of battle snapped Gu Xianer out of her thoughts. She regained her composure, channelling all her dissatisfaction with Gu Changge into her fighting spirit. She picked up her sword and returned to the fierce battle once again.

 

The war was far from over, but there were fewer worries and concerns for the Prosperous Dao True World. It was a perfect opportunity for her to use these enemies as a means to train herself and stabilize her cultivation.

 

She wanted to step foot in the Dao Realm that Gu Changge had mentioned as soon as possible, but she had no idea how long it would take for her to reach it.

 

…

 

Meanwhile, inside the ancient ship of the Spirit Ruin Royal Family…

 

“The coordinates of the Immortal Spirit Civilisation in the Boundless Expanse have finally been determined,” Gu Changge said, rising from his seated position with a faint smile on his face.

 

He had initially planned to kill the leader of the Immortal Spirit Civilisation army, but upon further consideration, he chose a different target and deliberately sparing her life. However, he had left his Dao Mark on her, allowing him to determine the coordinates of the Immortal Spirit Civilisation.