Chapter 974, The Orders of the Eternal Dao Monarch; Gu Changge’s Training for Them?

Translator: Fate

Translation Checker: Silavin

 

Many of the Ancient Clans living in the Nine Heavens had experienced the destruction of their homes and watched their hometowns be reduced to ashes. In fact, they were forced to turn their backs on their homeland and migrate elsewhere.

 

Fen Ruo was not part of the Human Race. On the contrary, she carried the Bloodline of the Great Azure Divine Bird. Her Ancestor had been a type of Primal Divine Bird born from Chaos Qi.

 

She once ruled over an Ancient True World, but the True World in which she resided was crushed to pieces during the Great Purge. Afterwards, she migrated with her Clan and travelled through the Boundless Expanse. They later discovered the Nine Heavens and settled down there.

 

As the Tranquil Primate Sage’s First Disciple, she had gone through numerous hardships to reach her current position. With her cultivation in the Quasi-Dao Realm, she was a powerful expert that could not be ignored, even in the Nine Heavens. Her strength was what allowed her to protect her Clan from danger.

 

There were several other figures aside from Fen Ruo, including both men and women, the Human Race and Foreign Race. All of them had come here following the Tranquil Primate Sage.

 

Qing Feng was very respectful toward them. Aside from his Eldest Senior Sister Fen Ruo, the rest of them were in the Immortal Emperor Realm. Even the weakest among them was a Quasi-Immortal Emperor.

 

In the Immortal Domain, they would have held absolute dominance over the world. They would have been untouchable.

 

Besides, it was only thanks to Fen Ruo that he could meet the Tranquil Primate Sage during his trip to the Nine Heavens. Fen Ruo had remembered her own destroyed homeland and felt sorry for him, so she brought him to meet the Tranquil Primate Sage. If not for her, the subsequent events would never have taken place.

 

“Eldest Senior Sister Fen Ruo is right. There seems to be something strange about the True World’s Fortuity. If it isn’t caused by the birth of a Supreme Treasure, then it’s most likely the Dao Fruit left behind by a powerful cultivator…”

 

At this moment, a rather tall and large figure spoke. His appearance was somewhat similar to the Tranquil Primate Sage, but he was wearing a set of golden robes. Although he was also practising Buddhism, he gave off slightly ferocious vibes. Furthermore, a bright light constantly flickered in his eyes when he observed the True World in front of him. It was obvious that he was planning something.

 

Qing Feng glanced at that person.

 

The man was called Yuan Xin, and he came from the same Clan as the Tranquil Primate Sage. Moreover, his Talent was extraordinary. Having reached the Quasi-Immortal Emperor Realm in just a few epochs, he was highly regarded by the Tranquil Primate Sage. That was why the Tranquil Primate Sage specially brought him along on this trip. It was to help him become an Immortal Emperor.

 

The Tranquil Primate Sage pressed his hands together and nodded slightly. “You’re right. According to Qing Feng’s description, the True World had already reached the point of decline. It should have been on the verge of destruction, with a catastrophe dangerously looming overhead. However, looking at it now… The Fortuity is churning energetically and abundantly. These are not the early signs of gradual decline.”

 

“My cultivation was low when I first departed from the True World, so I did not notice anything unusual. But, looking at it now… These protective Arrays are not something an ordinary cultivator can leave behind. It seems that a powerful cultivator once left various traces in the True World, and they probably contain quite a few secrets.”

 

Now that he was a Dao Realm ancient cultivator, his strength was unfathomable. Nevertheless, even he was shocked by the Arrays. That could only mean the level of the caster was also in the Dao Realm, at minimum.

 

Be that as it may, Qing Feng’s introduction indicated that no such powerful existence had ever been born in the True World. As for the World-Destroying Demon Lord that he mentioned… The Tranquil Primate Sage believed that the World-Destroying Demon Lord was only on the threshold of the Dao Realm, at most. Even his First Disciple, Fen Ruo, would have been able to crush the other party easily. Hence, the World-Destroying Demon Lord posed no danger whatsoever.

 

At his level, he could foresee the past and the future with little effort. It was just that the cost of peeking into the past and future of a True World was very high. He had no plans to spend tremendous amounts of energy to perform such actions. Nonetheless, he could vaguely sense a hint of danger and a feeling that something was not quite right.

 

[Forget it. It’s just a newly-born True World. What is there to fear? It’s just a strange feeling.] The Tranquil Primate Sage did not pay much attention to the strange feeling. After all, he could foresee and deduce the fate of a True World to understand the movements of the Heavenly Dao. If there were any sort of crisis or danger, he would be able to anticipate and predict these disasters in advance. It would not be easy for him to fall into a precarious situation.

 

“Let’s go and visit your home. You must miss your home very much after being away for so many years.”

 

Smiling slightly, he pressed his hands together and directed his words at Qing Feng. The golden path stretched forward at the same time. Needless to say, the protective Arrays outside the Prosperous Dao True World could not stop him from entering the True World.

 

When he first left the Immortal Domain, he had been nothing more than a young ape. His cultivation at the time could not even compare to Qing Feng’s. He later enjoyed great fortune in the Nine Heavens and subsequently obtained the relics left behind by a Dao Realm ancient monk upon the latter’s death. In addition, he received help from the Eternal Dao Monarch. If not for these reasons, he would never have reached his position today.

 

He was not lying when he claimed that he had a connection with the Immortal Domain. After all, the person who brought him to the Nine Heavens had been a native cultivator from the Immortal Domain. It was just that the native cultivator from the Immortal Domain was rather unlucky and eventually passed away in the Nine Heavens.

 

The number of cultivators who perished in the vast Boundless Expanse during their search for the Nine Heavens was unimaginable. They were as uncountable as the sand along the riverbed.

 

In any case, that person did not have particularly great fortune. He was unable to reach the peak of his cultivation, so it was only natural for his lifespan to reach the end. So many years had passed that the Tranquil Primate Sage had nearly forgotten that person’s face and name.

 

[Time is like a knife that cuts down geniuses, which nobody can escape from. But this time… If I can complete the Eternal Dao Monarch’s instructions and obtain the Dao Source from him as a reward, I might be able to further improve my cultivation…] The depths of the Tranquil Primate Sage’s eyes flickered with a cunning and shrewd light. If the Eternal Dao Monarch, who represented the supreme leader of the Nine Heavens, had not sent a message asking him to accept Qing Feng as his disciple, he would never have made the offer.

 

He would have refused even if his First Disciple, Fen Ruo, personally begged him for the favour. After all, what did it matter that the Immortal Domain was once his homeland? He had long since lost his connection with the Immortal Domain.

 

Countless worlds were destroyed, and innumerable lives were lost each day somewhere in the vast Boundless Expanse. He was not so leisurely as to pay attention to such trivial matters. It should be said that the path of cultivation had always been a cruel process where the strong preyed on the weak and only the fittest survived.

 

Nevertheless, Qing Feng had caught the Eternal Dao Monarch’s attention. Such a feat must surely mean that he possessed something special. That was why the Tranquil Primate Sage simply did as he was told. Naturally, following Qing Feng back to the Immortal Domain and resolving the impending catastrophe was also part of the Eternal Dao Monarch’s instructions.

 

Qing Feng was oblivious to these matters.

 

Inside the Prosperous Dao True World, Gu Wuwang had finished informing the various leaders about the imminent crisis. As for the fact that Gu Changge was gone, he could not disclose the information to the public.

 

To the Prosperous Dao True World, Gu Changge’s existence was equivalent to the backbone of the world. If the backbone were to disappear, then so would the people’s hearts.

 

Inside the main palace of the Heavenslayers Alliance, the leaders of each Force had arrived. They were very concerned about the upcoming catastrophe. Every corner of the palace was densely packed with people murmuring softly among themselves. The atmosphere might be heavy, but there was no depression or uneasiness about the impending disaster.

 

Dressed in black robes, Gu Wuwang stood at the head with his hands clasped behind his back. He could not help shaking his head slightly at the scene before him.

 

[If these people knew that Gu Changge was missing, would they be as relaxed and free-spoken as they are now?]

 

[It looks like Gu Changge intends to train the Prosperous Dao True World. Perhaps that is why he pretends to disappear. But it makes sense if we think about it. If we depended on him for everything, then the Prosperous Dao True World would never truly grow no matter how many talents are produced. Only by facing this crisis directly can we grow at the fastest speed.] Gu Wuwang guessed in his heart.

 

“Brother Wuwang, has the news been confirmed?”

 

It did not take long for the Drunken Sword Immortal, who had nearly entered the Dao Realm, to appear with his disciple, Wang Xiaoniu. He got straight to the point and voiced his question.

 

Although he was dressed in tattered clothes and looked rather slovenly, not a single person among the leaders of each clan inside the palace dared to look down on him.

 

On the other hand, many of the youths and the middle-aged adults who came with their leaders turned their gazes on the Drunken Sword Immortal’s disciple, Wang Xiaoniu.

 

As the disciple of one of the few Dao Realm ancient cultivators in the Prosperous Dao True World, Wang Xiaoniu could not escape being noticed even if he wished. However, he had grown tremendously over the years. He was no longer the same boy from the mountain village as before.

 

He looked dignified and accomplished just by standing there. Moreover, he carried a Dao Sword on his back with a nonchalant air of arrogance around him. His appearance was the very picture of a young Sword Immortal.

 

Needless to say, there were rumours about the close relationship between Wang Xiaoniu and the Heavenslayers Alliance’s leader, Gu Changge. It would seem that Wang Xiaoniu once addressed Gu Changge as ‘Uncle Gu’. Be that as it may, the rumour had never been verified. Wang Xiaoniu had not admitted to the allegations either.

 

The various leaders had attempted to recruit Wang Xiaoniu by extending various olive branches or offering marriage proposals, but none of their attempts had worked so far.

 

The Prosperous Dao True World’s Fortuity was extremely prosperous nowadays, so various beasts and monsters were emerging like mushrooms after a bout of rain. As the most dazzling genius among the youths and middle-aged adults, Wang Xiaoniu would certainly be ranked at the top. He was even dubbed the ‘Little Sword Immortal’ by many people.

 

“Of course, the information is real. I would not have sent a message to each Force otherwise. The Force outside the Prosperous Dao True World will arrive in a few years, at the latest. But, this Force is different from the Force I previously deduced in the beginning. I’m afraid they are not from the same group,” Gu Wuwang replied with a nod.

 

The leaders gathered inside the palace were stunned by those words.

 

Somebody blurted out, “Deputy Alliance Leader, if you put it that way, wouldn’t that mean there is more than one Force outside the Boundless Expanse that has set their sights on the Prosperous Dao True World?”

 

Gu Wuwang glanced at that person and nodded. “It’s possible. That’s why I summoned you all here to discuss our countermeasures. With the Prosperous Dao True World’s current strength, it will be difficult to repel this crisis without making proper preparations in advance.”

 

He was now diligently fulfilling his duties as the Heavenslayers Alliance’s Deputy Alliance Leader. In the past, he would not have even considered these matters, much less spoken so much on the matter. It was just that Gu Changge had vanished and effectively turned into a hands-off leader, so he had to take up the responsibility instead.

 

While managing the Heavenslayers Alliance over the past few years, he had clearly perceived the benefits of the Power of the People’s Will and the Power of Faith. His cultivation, which was originally stuck in a bottleneck, had also shown signs of loosening as a consequence. Hence, he began to delve even deeper into the research of these topics.

 

With these benefits, he had no reason to complain about the situation. That was because his cultivation had initially reached the end of the road. There was neither a way forward nor an inkling of hope left for him.

 

It could be said that he no longer knew how to further his cultivation or how to advance forward, but the Power of the People’s Will and the Power of Faith had given him a glimmer of hope once more. With the help of these powers, he might be able to forge a new path and condense the Essence of Dao for his cultivation from this discovery.

 

The leaders of the various Forces inside the palace were stunned to hear those words. Many of them frowned and began to contemplate the possible solutions on how to deal with the situation at hand. Those words also reminded them that the catastrophes they were to face in the future numbered more than just one.

 

“If we don’t grow stronger quickly, then we won’t even have the qualifications to be cannon fodder in these catastrophes.”

 

Some of the youths felt their hearts sinking downward. At the same time, they could not help feeling a sense of urgency. The amount of time they had for cultivation was too rushed, and there was not enough time for them to grow stronger.

 

Countless streams of light soon appeared outside the palace. The others had arrived. Cen Shuang and the Remnants of the Immortal Palace followed behind Uncle Yi. On the other hand, Ao Ling and Ao Teng from the Primordial Mythical Era, as well as Shen Xianer, followed behind Ming, who was the other Dao Realm ancient cultivator in the Prosperous Dao True World.

 

Gu Wuwang informed the others about the scene he deduced previously so that they could prepare themselves in advance. The Great Purge had struck earlier than they imagined, and everybody could not help feeling slightly melancholy.

 

Meanwhile, the geniuses like Cen Shuang, Shen Xianer, Ao Ling, and the others fell silent. They were feeling slightly depressed at the moment. Although they had been working hard to improve their cultivation, the speed of their growth was far too slow. They might not even qualify to be cannon fodder during this crisis  as they were now.

 

Having been cultivating for a longer time, Cen Shuang and Ao Ling were currently Immortal Kings. On the other hand, although Shen Xianer had the opportunity given to her by Gu Changge and the personal guidance of Ming, she was ultimately too young to reach such heights. That was why her cultivation was only in the True Immortal Realm.

 

Comparatively, the cultivation of the other youths was much lower. Their strength might have increased exponentially thanks to unparalleled opportunities and great Fortuity, but their cultivation has not even touched the Immortal Realm. It would take them many years to achieve Immortality.

 

“Deputy Alliance Leader, do you know what the Alliance Leader has been doing recently? It has been a long time since we heard from him. I wonder what orders the Alliance Leader have issued for the coming Great Purge. With his strength, I’m sure he can easily resolve the coming crisis.”

 

At this moment, a powerful cultivator from the Other Domain could not resist questioning in a respectful manner. He inadvertently voiced the thoughts of everybody gathered here.

 

As soon as the statement came out, everybody reflexively glanced at Gu Wuwang. Even Cen Shuang and the others, who had always harboured grievances against Gu Changge, were no exception.

 

Gu Wuwang had already anticipated their questions, but he himself did not know Gu Changge’s current whereabouts. Thus, he simply shook his head and said, “The Alliance Leader is busy with something important right now, so he cannot intervene in this matter. The joint efforts of the Prosperous Dao True World will be required to deal with the impending catastrophe.”

 

“What…”

 

Upon hearing those words, the people inside the palace were stunned. Some of the existences, who originally did not care much for the situation, immediately felt their hearts sinking downward. At the same time, their expressions became sad and solemn.