Translator: Fate Translation Checker: Silavin The entire Zhuo Clan was shaken by the news. Many Clansmen quickly rushed over after hearing the news, hoping to see the true appearance of the distinguished guest with their own eyes. Not to mention, Zhuo Fengxie had personally come forward to prepare a welcoming banquet. Several of the most magnificent palaces were specially reserved to receive these distinguished guests. Countless young and gorgeous female Clansmen who retained their Human Form were also summoned to perform songs and dances at the banquet to entertain the guests. Among those who were summoned to attend the banquet were some of the most outstanding youths and middle-aged prodigies of Zhuo Fengxie’s faction. They were extremely taken aback to receive the news. Nevertheless, they hastily concluded their training and rushed back from outside the territory. For a time, the area belonging to Zhuo Fengxie’s faction was decorated with wonderful lanterns and colourful lights that resembled stars hanging high over the expansive clouds in the sky. Everything was indescribably luxurious and extravagant. The palaces and pavilions steamed with misty light and lingering clouds, in addition to an endless flowing current of Immortal Mist. Various lamps and ancient Artifacts were placed as decorations to display their endless heritage. Numerous Astral Rivers and universes were adorned around the buildings in the same manner, surrounded by uncountable Ancient Stars filled with life. Like dust in the air, their numbers were unusually vast and majestic. Elders of the other Forces sent their members over to pay close attention to the matter. They were equally shocked and surprised by the sudden turn of events. When they learned that Zhuo Fengxie had come forward in person, they were filled with a sense of disbelief. Such courtesy was extremely rare. The only precedent for the Zhuo Clan to put such great effort into welcoming guests was when the envoys from the Primary Hope Civilisation came to the Immortal Spirit Civilisation for the tribute. Moreover, Zhuo Fengxie would not be only person to come forward at the time. The other important figures in the Zhuo Clan, and the other Majors Clans would be informed beforehand, and they would all come forward to greet the envoys For Zhuo Fengxie to display the same level of reception… Could it be that the status of these guests was comparable to the envoys from the Primary Hope Civilisation? However, nobody had known anything about the arrival of these guests beforehand. Zhuo Fengxie himself had not mentioned anything to the others. This then begged the question, could it be that he had deliberately made connections with these distinguished guests to dominate over the entire Zhuo Clan? A series of speculations and discussions abruptly sprouted among the different factions within the Zhuo Clan, and others. Not only were they curious about the origins of the distinguished guest, but they also wanted to know Zhuo Fengxie’s intentions. After all, the Zhuo Clan might be enormous, but the slightest change in behaviour within the Clan could lead to unpredictable consequences. It might even cause the entire Clan to fall apart in dissension. On the other hand, the other Elders who returned to the Clan with Zhuo You did not seem surprised by the situation. They simply followed beside Zhuo Fengxie and waited for the arrival of the distinguished guests. “Regardless of Zhuo Fengxie’s intentions, if there are distinguished guests coming to visit, how can we of the Zhuo Clan not come forward to welcome them?” Following a quick discussion, the other factions within the Zhuo Clan hastily sent out their Elders to join Zhuo Fengxie’s faction to welcome the distinguished guests together. Zhuo Fengxie’s True Body emerged. Although he did not look particularly tall and large, he was extremely heroic and extraordinary. With every blink of his eye, numerous horrific scenes were formed and extinguished in the same instant. The Astral Sea went dry, and Chaos collapsed. Moreover, thousands of Principles intertwined within his eyes. Leading many of his Clansmen, he waited quietly in Breeze Ancient City. “Do they really think this is an auspicious event? If I fail to handle this matter properly, then the entire Zhuo Clan will probably have to face a huge disaster.” He could not help sneering at the speculations of various factions within his own Clan. If not for Zhuo You’s betrayal, he would never have behaved in such a manner. The Breeze Ancient City was located in the Zhuo Clan’s core region. Spanning countless years, the ancient city had witnessed incredible changes over time and experienced great catastrophes. It was an iconic ancient city that belonged to the Zhuo Clan. Despite being an ancient city in name, it was more like an Ancient World. It was vast and boundless. Just the city walls alone were as majestic as an Astral River or an Ancient True Dragon crawling across the ground, exhibiting the vicissitudes of history. The ancient city was inhabited by people from every Clan. In addition to the Zhuo Clan, the rest of the Major Clans in the Immortal Spirit Civilisation also had strongholds within the city. Naturally, the news of Zhuo Fengxie personally leading his Clansmen to welcome the guest had already spread throughout the various universes like wildfire. Innumerable figures with terrifying auras appeared throughout Breeze Ancient City and watched from afar. It could be said that there were countless powerful figures hidden in Breeze Ancient City as many ancient existences had secluded themselves in the city to cultivate. These figures included several Elders in the Zhuo Clan, who would often appear in the city. Generally speaking, an ancient city that was not only located within the Zhuo Clan’s territory but also ruled over a whole universe would be protected by existences comparable to Quasi-Immortal Emperors. However, Breeze Ancient City had completely integrated many Great Universes. The size and scope of the city was so immense that it would not be an exaggeration to describe the city as boundless and limitless. Even Quasi-Immortal Emperors did not dare to act recklessly in Breeze Ancient City and had to abide by its rules. Needless to say, the World Principles in the ancient city was distinctly different from the outside world, since the city was located inside the Zhuo Clan’s territory. Even a Quasi-Immortal Emperor would be greatly suppressed by the World Principles, unable to exert their full strength. It had to be said that it was necessary for a True Immortal to absorb an unlimited amount energy from Heaven and Earth during their daily cultivation. Such consumption could easily cause an entire starry sky to become dry, yet Breeze Ancient City could accommodate so many ancient beings. It went without saying just how vast the city was. For that reason, one could gauge the strength of an Ancient True World merely by looking at the heritage of an ancient city. Gu Changge and the others travelled across numerous Great Universes, naturally passing by many ancient cities in the infinite universe along the way. After passing through many areas, they finally arrived at Breeze Ancient City. The buildings in Breeze Ancient City had both ancient and foreign Civilisation styles. There were many palaces, pavilions, ancient pagodas, and temples in the city. Moreover, they shimmered with distinct but dazzling lights. They were so bright that they seemed to compete with the Sun and the Moon over their brilliance, coexisting with the world for all eternity. Outside the city gates were members of the Zhuo Clan, who had long since been ordered to wait there. In addition, there were innumerable gazes watching the situation from afar. Any living creature entering the city had to undergo interrogation. After all, various Forces had built their base in the city. It was not an exaggeration to say that the number of living creatures coming and going through the city gates was uncountable. However, the rules in Breeze Ancient City were uncompromising. That was why nobody dared to mess around in the city over countless years, and every one of them strictly abided by these rules. Boom! A golden path descended from the depths of the universe. Zhuo You stood at the front, leading Gu Changge and the others directly into the city. The crowd of Zhuo Clansmen waiting outside the city hurriedly followed behind them, and nobody dared to question the situation. On the other hand, it was at this moment that those in Breeze Ancient City finally had a clear sight of the three figures behind Zhuo You. To put it bluntly, every single member in the Zhuo Clan was extremely curious about the identity and origins of these guests who were being welcomed at this time. Nevertheless, they could not see Gu Changge’s true appearance. They could only see a vague outline of his face. Nevertheless, he seemed to be quite young. Moreover, he was dressed in white and had a calm attitude. Looking at him, numerous people could not help speculating about his origins and whether or not he possessed a Treasure to help him conceal his aura. As for the Spirit Empress and the White Bone Ancestor King beside him, they were quite easily recognisable. Although the Spirit Empress was wearing a veil which concealed her true appearance, her graceful and elegant figure could not be hidden. It was also difficult to determine her age, but she seemed to be in her prime. Her ebony hair was pulled above her head, making her seem very dignified and noble. She resembled the celestial maiden who descended from Heaven and came to the mortal world. One could only imagine how beautiful her true appearance was beneath the veil. “I can’t believe he turned out to be such a young man… I wonder what background he has for the Zhuo Clan to welcome him in such a manner?” Many of the powerful beings in Breeze Ancient City were shocked and curious about the scene before them. Some of them gathered divine light in their eyes and activated their secret techniques to perceive Gu Changge’s true appearance. Before they could take action, they heard a cold snort. The sound came from the Black-Robed Elder. Then, their bodies abruptly stiffened as though they had been struck by lightning. Blood spurted out from every orifice on their face, and their eyes filled with horror. “Master…” The expression of Zhuo You, who was leading the Zhuo Clan members, changed slightly. Likewise, the expressions of the numerous ancient experts in Breeze Ancient City changed at the sight. They could not hide their horror. After all, they could sense a horrifying aura that surpassed a Heavenly Elder. It was beyond their ability to even speculate or make assumptions about this person’s strength. A large number of people, who were planning to investigate the situation, were instantly flooded with a wave of terror and regret. In fact, their scalps went numb with fear. “Just what is the identity of that young man? That Black-Robed Elder has such terrifying strength, but he seems to be no more than a lowly servant by his side.” “No wonder the Zhuo Clan came to welcome them with such a grand reception. I can’t even imagine what backgrounds they may have.” At this moment, the people in Breeze Ancient City were filled with horror and disbelief. Even the informants sent by various Forces to pay close attention to this matter were equally shocked. Hence, the events that took place in Breeze Ancient City immediately spread throughout the various lands at a rapid pace. “Please calm down, my friend… They are simply curious. They never meant to offend you, so please forgive them.” A greenish path suddenly extended from within Breeze Ancient City. The splendid rays of light interweaving with each other. It was as though the Gods themselves had come to visit. Enormous golden lotuses bloomed in the surroundings, overflowing with auspiciousness. Zhuo Fengxie arrived and came forward with a number of Zhuo Clansmen, following behind him. Cupping his fists in greeting, he called out to the guests. Nevertheless, the shock in the depths of his eyes could not be concealed. Although the Black-Robed Elder had done nothing more than casually reveal his aura, Zhuo Fengxie felt as if he was immediately shrouded in an extremely sinister and hostile atmosphere. It felt as though the Black-Robed Elder had destroyed and massacred countless Civilisations, which plagued him with endless and vicious resentment. What Zhuo You said before was definitely true. This Black-Robed Elder was unquestionably one of the notorious ‘Lunatics’ in the Boundless Expanse. It had to be said that these Lunatics generally did not have any scruples since they no longer cared about anything. When travelling through the Boundless Expanse, the biggest taboos in the Boundless Expanse were entering certain unnamed Forbidden Areas and strange lands. Beyond these taboos were the ‘Lunatics’. However, the seemingly young man in white had managed to make a ‘Lunatic’ submit and serve him wholeheartedly. If Zhuo Fengxie had not witnessed the scene for himself, he would not have believed it. “Hmph, you better watch their eyes. My Young Master is benevolent, but I don’t care for such things. If anybody dares to look again, the matter will not end with just this.” The White Bone Ancestor King snorted coldly without the slightest regard or consideration. His gaze seemed to rip apart Spacetime in an instant, causing countless in Breeze Ancient City to shudder in terror. It felt as though their Souls were going to freeze. Among those who tried to investigate them earlier, there were many who were comparable to Dao Realm experts. Be that as it may, they could feel the chill running down their backs at this moment. The rest of the Zhuo Clan Elders who came along earlier were equally shocked speechless. They did not dare to speak. After all, they could sense that the Black-Robed Elder in front of them was unfathomably powerful. Zhuo Fengxie might have been assertive in the past, but he did not dare to speak either. For the other party to be so forceful in the Zhuo Clan’s territory, it could be seen that they were confident in their strength. “I, Zhuo Fengxie, an Elder of the Zhuo Clan, greet the distinguished guests. Please excuse the transgression earlier.” Zhuo Fengxie immediately cupped his hands and greeted the leader, Gu Changge. “It’s fine. It’s just a trivial matter after all.” Gu Changge waved his hand dismissively with a calm expression. Zhuo Fengxie then took the lead and politely gestured ahead to indicate his invitation. “Honoured guest, you’ve travelled far to come here. I have ordered my Clansmen to prepare a reception banquet to welcome your arrival. Zhuo You has told me some things about you. As for the rest, I hope we can discuss those matters in detail at a later date.” His words caused a slight change in the expressions of the Elders belonging to different factions in the Zhuo Clan. [Discuss in detail? Could it be that Zhuo Fengxie is secretly forging a connection with Forces outside the Immortal Spirit Civilisation?] “You have my gratitude, Elder Zhuo Fengxie.” Gu Changge smiled but did not elaborate further. Judging by the current situation, Zhuo Fengxie was an intelligent man. Gu Changge had always liked dealing with smart people since they generally saved him a lot of trouble explaining. “Please come this way.” With a swish of his sleeves, Zhuo Fengxie took the lead and guided them into the depths of Breeze Ancient City. When the many people in the distance noticed this particular scene, their expressions changed again. Now, Zhuo You and the other Elders were not following behind Zhuo Fengxie, but Gu Changge! The subtle detail aroused great excitement and resulted in fervent speculation among the people. Despite being one of the Zhuo Clan’s Heavenly Elders, Zhuo You clearly treated the mysterious young man in white with more respect than the Ancestor from her own faction. What did this mean? It was clear to all. As soon as the figures of Gu Changge and the others vanished into Breeze Ancient City, the news about everything that had taken place in the city swept through the lands like a raging hurricane. It shook every corner of the Immortal Spirit Civilisation like a major earthquake. As one of the strongest Clans in the Immortal Spirit Civilisation, every movement the Zhuo Clan made would affect the hearts and minds of countless. What more the major event that happened today? Hence, right now, everyone could not help speculating on Gu Changge’s identity. … Inside the Hun Clan’s headquarters, located deep within the depths of another Ancient World, countless members of the Hun Clan speculated uneasily among themselves. The main reason was that although the Zhuo Clan and the Hun Clan originally shared the same roots, they had long since evolved into two completely distinct Clans after so many years of development and growth. Moreover, both of them had the same idea of taking over the other party and becoming the dominant Clan. It was just that there was not much difference between the strength and heritage of the Zhuo Clan and the Hun Clan, so they had always maintained a balance of mutual competition and restraint. Having said that, the Zhuo Clan seemed to have formed a relationship with an unknown Force outside the Immortal Spirit Civilisation. How could the Hun Clan not worry about the future? At this moment, numerous Ancestors who served as the hidden experts in the Hun Clan became alarmed by the situation. They hurriedly began thinking of various countermeasures and even dispatched several experts to investigate the situation. At present, the general situation in the Immortal Spirit Civilisation remained in a state of balance among the four Major Clans. However, the intervention of a Force comparable to any one of them at this juncture would probably shatter the current stable situation.