Translator: Fate Translation Checker: Silavin The once dark and lifeless universe was suddenly illuminated by a brilliant shower of light as if a magnificent Sun had just exploded. The terrifying occurrence caused destruction in the surrounding universes, evaporating a significant portion of the River of Time into light particles. Intense fear filled the eyes of the Immortal Emperor from the Immortal Spirit Civilisation as his body and Soul disintegrated. Never in his wildest dreams did he anticipate the arrival of such a formidable figure, capable of freezing and obliterating his very life with just a single gesture. This person’s strength far surpassed even the likes of Zhou You and Zhuo Hua, who were as strong as those who had transcended Three Decays Tribulations. As a true Immortal Emperor himself, it took him countless epochs to reach this state of being peerless. Throughout history, he was considered a powerful expert among all creatures in every Civilisation. Yet, at this moment, he found himself being crushed without a chance to fight back, reduced to nothing more than a worthless bug. Waves of sorrow and despair surged through the depths of the universe. Fear crept into the hearts of all who bore witness to this cataclysmic event. Armies from the Prosperous Dao True World and the Immortal Spirit Civilisation fell into silence, their battles forgotten in the face of this overwhelming spectacle. Countless gazes, filled with horror, shock, and disbelief, converged upon the young man who stood before them. “I-It’s… It’s the Alliance Leader…!” someone in the Prosperous Dao True World suddenly exclaimed, followed by a chorus of voices full of excitement and reverence. The presence of their opponents was forgotten as they instinctively turned to worship in the Alliance Leader’s direction. On the battlefields, countless experts from the Prosperous Dao True World, who were engaged in fierce battles with their opponents also started shouting in excitement, “It’s him, it’s really him!” Tears of joy streamed down the faces of many, their hearts overflowing with indescribable joy. They sank to their knees and pressed their foreheads against the ground in reverent adoration. “Excellent… The Alliance Leader has finally appeared. With him here, there will be no surprises in this battle. None is a match for him.” “This is our time to fight back and make these invaders pay!” Many Immortal Kings also began roaring in excitement. They saw Gu Changge’s arrival as a ray of hope amidst the darkness, alleviating the despair that had clouded their vision. Many also speculated that this invasion was actually a test left behind by Gu Changge to train them and that he was in control of the entire situation. They believed, or wanted to believe that things would not be allowed to spiral too out of control. Now that Gu Changge had appeared, they believed that he had come to put an end to the test. The sheer excitement and joy in the air were palpable, as all their pent-up hatred, anger, and frustration were about to be released. In an instant, the battlefield was filled with an intense fighting spirit. Countless individuals were eager to charge forward once again, to fight against the invading enemies and leave them in the dust. “Hahaha… I should have known that all my worries were in vain. With the Alliance Leader by her side, how could Lady Xianer ever be in danger? It’s not my place to worry for her anymore.” Ming, who was locked in battle with his opponent, laughed heartily. His voice reverberated throughout the universe, as he turned the tables on his opponent, launching a counteroffensive. In his opinion, Gu Changge’s appearance had already determined the outcome of this war. There would be no other surprises waiting for them. This was the exact thought of those who were on the battlefields. With a solid foundation to rely on, confidence and excitement surged in their hearts. Unlike those in the Prosperous Dao True World, all the experts from the Immortal Spirit Civilisation were chilled to their bones. Several Immortal Emperors, who were closest to that battle, felt shivers down their spines. The mysterious young man remained motionless, yet his calm and indifferent gaze seemed to penetrate their Souls, capturing them. If he could obliterate even an Immortal Emperor with a single gesture, then he surely could obliterate all of them with just a single thought. “Who is he?” A supreme figure from the Immortal Spirit Civilisation, who had battled against the Tranquil Primate Sage, felt a chilling sensation course through his body. He was an existence with strength parallel to the Dao Realm, yet he felt fear and unease in the presence of this figure. It was unbelievable, yet undeniably horrifying. He could not help but wonder how did such a being appear in this small Nascent True World. Even the Tranquil Primate Sage was astonished. Emotions were flickering across his face. Before he arrived at the Prosperous Dao True World, he thought that the Demon Lord was only as powerful as his first disciple, Fen Ruo, who was on the verge of stepping foot in the Dao Realm at best. From the looks of it, he had greatly underestimated the Demon Lord’s true strength. [Even the Dharma Body of the Eternal Dao Lord doesn’t possess such an overwhelming aura…] Various thoughts raced through the mind of the Tranquil Primate Sage, leaving him deeply shaken. On the other side, the expression on Zhou You’s face also changed drastically while she was fighting Gu Wuwang. Panic and anxiety filled her eyes as she ordered her armies to withdraw. “Everyone, quickly retreat! We cannot stay here any longer.” The moment Gu Changge appeared, she sensed that something was amiss. A profound terror descended upon her, enveloping her entire being, and causing her Soul to tremble. She finally understood the source of the unease she had felt upon entering the Prosperous Dao True World. The figure before her was not his true form, but merely a Dharma Body, and yet it exuded such invincibility and terror. If his true form were to appear before them, the consequences would be unimaginable. “Haha, do you finally regret your actions? Unfortunately, it’s too late! I’ve already warned you that all of you would pay a price for your actions. You’ve brought endless calamities upon your Civilisation! You’re the sinner of your people! Your Civilisation will pay an unimaginable price for your transgressions!” Gu Wuwang’s previous calmness was now replaced by delight. His laughter was filled with mockery and gloating as he rejoiced in his enemies’ misfortune. His voice boomed like a bell, reverberating throughout the universes, causing the armies of the Properous Dao True World to cheer and roar in excitement. Rumble!!! With all his might, he made the ancient Spacetime howl as he condensed the countless Principles in a torrential assault. Hundreds of millions of them transformed into a cage, preventing Zhou You and the others from retreating an inch further. Zhuo Hua, another expert from the Immortal Spirit Civilisation who was only slightly weaker than Zhou You, had no choice but to continue fighting with all his strength. Fear and anxiety had also taken over the expression on his face because he felt the mysterious young man’s gaze fall upon the battlefield, locking onto Zhou You and himself. Silent battlefields erupted once more. Rays of light soared into the sky, and the armies surged forward like an unstoppable sea. The tide turned, and the Prosperous Dao True World was now launching a counterattack against the retreating armies of the Immortal Spirit Civilisation. “Huh… Gu Changge…” On the other side, Gu Xianer was still in a daze, unable to comprehend the situation before her. She never expected that Gu Changge had been by her side all along. To be more precise, he had left behind something to ensure her safety at all times. Just moments ago, she had thought that Gu Changge might have truly left the Prosperous Dao True World for good. In the blink of an eye, he reappeared when her life was in danger. Tears welled up in her eyes as sorrow, gratitude, and warmth flooded her heart. After centuries, she never expected she would be meeting him again in such a way. She had lost count on how many times he had shown up in front of her, shielding her from harm like a saviour whenever she was in danger. It had happened when she was in the Celestial Ancient Continent, in the Sky Deer City at the Eight Wastelands and Ten Domains, and now on the Boundless Battlefield. He would always find a way to ensure her safety. Xiao Ruoyin watched from the sidelines with inexplicable envy in her eyes. She wondered if she were ever in danger, would Gu Changge come to her rescue in such a powerful manner, shocking the world by obliterating an Immortal Emperor with a single gesture? “Looks like we’re safe now. It seems like my intervention earlier was unnecessary,” she murmured. Gu Xianer glanced at her, feeling a bit hesitant to speak. She was deeply moved that Xiao Ruoyin came to rescue her. At the same time, the complex relationship between Xiao Ruoyin and Gu Changge made her feel uneasy. Meanwhile, the big red bird let out a sigh of relief, seemingly unsurprised by the turn of events. It flapped its wings excitedly and exclaimed, “See, Xianer? I told you Gu Changge would never let anything happen to you. Even though this is just a manifestation of his Dharma Body, it’s more than enough to keep you safe and sound. These people from the Immortal Spirit Civilisation are now going to pay a heavy price…” At this moment, it did not bother hiding its glee. All the worries and fears it had from before had vanished without a trace. It firmly believed that Gu Xianer had willingly put herself in danger just to force Gu Changge to intervene. While this approach was risky, it had proven to be highly effective, as Gu Changge had indeed appeared. Although it was only his Dharma Body, it was more than enough. After all, he was the person who took the Great Purge head-on and quelled them during the former Great War Against Heaven. He left a Dharma Body in the Prosperous Dao True World and it was a presence powerful enough to deter everyone in the world from challenging it. Although there were many experts in the Immortal Spirit Civilisation, all of them were useless in the face of absolute strength. Unlike the exuberance of the big red bird, Gu Xianer felt a tinge of guilt. She knew Gu Changge all too well and understood that he must be somewhat upset. Based on his personality, he would have saved her earlier and not wait until the last moment. It was clearly a deliberate act to make her suffer first. Gu Changge, who was standing silently in front of Gu Xianer, suddenly turned his gaze towards her, as if sensing her thoughts. However, the look on his face was unusually calm. “I was merely concerned about the people and the villagers behind me. If I don’t take action now, I feared I wouldn’t have another opportunity… Besides, it wasn’t like I was disobeying you and risking my life out there. It was a valuable experience for me too…” Gu Xianer meekly explained, knowing Gu Changge could definitely hear her. However, Gu Changge merely cast a glance at her before looking away and said nothing. He took a step forward and vanished into the vast universe in an instant. This was only his Dharma Body, not his true form. His true form was still with the Spirit Ruin Royal Family. Gu Changge’s Dharma Body usually resided in the Boundless Void of the Prosperous Dao True World, solely dedicated to safeguarding those around him from unforeseen dangers. He had only used his thoughts to make his Dharma Body appear here this time because he noticed the battle from the Spirit Ruin Royal Family and saw Gu Xianer was in danger. “Greetings, Alliance Leader…” Many experts on the battlefield cheered excitedly and respectfully greeted Gu Changge upon his arrival. After a moment of contemplation, Gu Changge nodded slightly but refrained from saying much. “Did I say all of you could leave?” His gaze fell upon the armies of the Immortal Spirit Civilisation, his voice calm and composed. With a mere wave of his hand, an immense force descended, transforming into a millstone of destruction. Countless universes disintegrated, only to be swiftly reconstructed in an instant. The destructive winds also swept away the armies of the Immortal Spirit Civilisation. As the big universe collapsed, countless life sources were injected into the universes that were being reconstructed. It was a horrifying sight, where all living beings were rendered equal under one palm. Whether it was the armies fighting at the frontlines or the Immortals, all of them disintegrated, turning into a shower of light and leaving no traces behind. “Run! We must leave this place right away! His strength is beyond our imagination. Only by escaping into a separate Spacetime can we hope to come out of this alive!” The once immensely powerful Immortal Emperors were now filled with fear, burning their Sources and Life Force in a desperate attempt to flee. However, it was all in vain, as they silently exploded in the universe, also turning into a shower of light that filled the sky. Gu Changge’s palm descended slowly from above, seeming to encompass countless Spacetimes and universes themselves. Despair filled the hearts of many experts in the Immortal Spirit Civilisation, realizing that Gu Changge was using the same move as the Immortal Emperor did earlier from their side. Those fighting with Ming and others were also terrified, desperately seeking to retreat. In the face of an invincible force, resistance was futile. Zhou You was able to sense that something was amiss right away. Using her strongest abilities, she broke herself free from Gu Wuwang’s abilities and fled back to her ancient warship. “Impossible! How could such a powerful being come into existence in a place like this!? This makes no sense…!” Zhuo Hua shouted in frustration from a distant Spacetime. Without an ability similar to Zhou You’s, his every move was still restrained by Gu Wuwang, leaving him no means of escape. He struggled with all his might to withstand Gu Changge’s impending strike. Despite possessing strength equal to the Dao Realm, his entire being disintegrated in a mere instant. His Soul trembled, on the verge of being completely extinguished. In a final act of defiance, he roared in anger. Realizing his powerlessness, he desperately attempted to flee using any means available. Yet, Gu Changge’s unwavering gaze remained fixed upon him. With a decisive blow, his palm descended and exploded with a resounding bang. Zhuo Hua’s Soul completely evaporating, vanishing without a trace. With that, the first being that was practically in the Dao Realm met his demise on the battlefield. In the aftermath of this calamity, the overall strength and Fortuity of the Prosperous Dao True World would continue to soar, showing a promising upward trajectory for the future. Great wars forged spirits, giving rise to extraordinary beings who emerged to meet the challenges of their time. Troubled times bred heroes who could command the winds and shape the tides of fate. Everything was going according to Gu Changge’s plan.