Translator: Fate Translation Checker: Silavin Wang He knew he could not hold the Venerable Hong Gui’s decision against her, but he still felt indignant and upset. Despite their years of acquaintanceship, she went back against her word so quickly. But, what could he do now? Could he try to compete with that mysterious man in white? [Forget it. This is nothing in the grand scheme of things. Compared to what’s happening soon, it’s not even worth mentioning. I still need Venerable Hong Gui’s help, so I can’t fall out with her just yet.] Wang He took a few deep breaths to comfort himself. He tried his best not to take this matter to heart. Still, it left a mark on him. That figure with grey hair and eyes had been taken away by that mysterious man in white. How did that correlate to the life records of the other living beings that he had seen? Based on those life records, in the future, a terrifying disaster would descend upon the Ten Thousand Clan Arena. It was caused by the woman with grey hair and eyes. She had come to take revenge. However, it seemed like some of the future events would be changing now. [It looks like I can’t be fully certain about numerous matters. When something unexpected happens, the original path would deviate too…] After thinking about this, Wang He began to plan his next step. The Elders and disciples of the Scavenger Sect did not know what had happened between Wang He and Hong Gui. Nevertheless, having sensed something from Wang He’s expression, they wisely kept quiet. [If only I could use the Scavenger Tome now…] Wang He sighed to himself once more as he tried calling out the Artifact Spirit of the Scavenger Tome. But all he got in return was silence. There was no response at all. He felt exasperated but remained unsurprised by this. All along, the Artifact Spirit of the Scavenger Tome maintained a haughty attitude. She neither acknowledged nor wished to bother with him, her ‘Master’. She figured he was too weak for her to recognize him as her Master. When the Artifact Spirit of the Scavenger Tome first awakened, she even tried to leave with the Scavenger Tome. Wang He was infuriated and fought against her multiple times. Towards the end, when the Artifact Spirit’s attempts failed, she slowly stayed quiet and ignored Wang He. … Meanwhile, on the other side of the Ten Thousand Clan Arena. Several beings from the Zhuo Clan as well as Elder Zhuo Ju were heading to the dungeon where the Ten Thousand Clan Arena usually kept their deathsworns. The middle-aged man from the arena earlier was respectfully leading the way. He had only just received the word that the mysterious Master had taken a liking to one of the deathsworns who won the fight earlier. The middle-aged man was taken aback and envious at the same time. After being a part of the Ten Thousand Clan Arena for hundreds of thousands of years now, he was no fool. When Gu Changge entered the arena, the middle-aged man saw Hong Gui, his rarely-seen Mistress, personally welcoming him. Furthermore, the Elder from the Zhuo Clan whom even Hong Gui needed to treat with respect was accompanying the guest as well. Even though the middle-aged man did not have the honour of seeing Gu Changge’s true visage, he could hazard a guess as to who the mysterious Master was. This meant that the one who won the deadly fight earlier would soar to great heights now. Once this mysterious Master took her in, her identity would change. She would become someone whom even the middle-aged man had to curry favour with. The middle-aged man felt complicated. Apart from being deeply envious, he was also reflecting on the inconstancy of life. “Where’s Hong Gui? Why isn’t she here at a time like this?” Elder Zhuo Ju looked a little displeased. The lack of Hong Gui’s presence felt like a form of disrespect to him and Gu Changge. “Elder Zhuo Ju, my Mistress just received the news and is on her way over…” the middle-aged man hurriedly explained, lest Zhuo Ju read too much into it. Zhuo Ju scoffed in response but left it be. The dungeon was built within an ancient star filled with life. The walls were filled with all kinds of Arrays. Even an Immortal King would not be able to destroy this place. Experts were stationed several dozen kilometres to guard the place. Although the deathsworns locked up in the dungeon were powerful, no one could escape. The cells were basic. There was simply a cushion and a stone bed inside. Everything was dark. They could not see the light of day. Naturally, the more wins a deathsworn had, the better their living condition. This was only the first level of the dungeon. Soon, the middle-aged man brought Zhuo Ju and the others to the lower levels. The figure with grey hair and eyes that won the fight earlier was currently sitting in a corner of her cell. Hidden in the darkness, one could only vaguely see her slender silhouette. The stench of blood filled the air. It was unpleasant to say the least. The fight earlier had bathed her in blood, and she did not seem to have cleaned up afterwards. Zhuo Ju frowned and eyed the middle-aged man as he icily questioned, “Is that her? You know that the Master wishes to take her in, so why didn’t you get her cleaned up? She’s covered in dirt and has such a foul stench. What is the meaning of this?” The middle-aged man sweated profusely as he hastily explained, “Please calm down, Elder Zhuo Ju. We mean nothing by this. We’re not the ones who chose not to clean her up. It is just… she has a peculiar temper. She cut off the hands of the servants and maidservants who tries to touch her. If they had not fled at once, they would have died in this cell.” “Also, if someone of the opposite gender approaches her, she will see them as a threat and strike to kill them. We had no choice but to leave her be. When she wishes to clean herself up, she will let us know…” Zhuo Ju was startled. He did not expect that to be the case. “In that case, how did you convince her to partake in those deadly fights?” He could not resist asking. Upon hearing that, the middle-aged man’s expression grew awkward. Still, he replied, “She has Younger Sisters and other fellow Clansmen. By working for the arena, she is able to protect them.” That was how he phrased it, but Zhuo Ju could tell that it meant the Ten Thousand Clan Arena was using her loved ones to threaten her. Such methods were commonly employed, so he made no comment. [What’s so special about her that the Master is taking such a keen interest in her?] Zhuo Ju studied the figure closely and remained confused. Even after observing her more closely, he could not see anything special about her. The only unexpected thing would be the strange Technique she used to kill her opponent in the arena. However, he did not plan on looking any further into it. After all, he was merely working for Gu Changge. “Well, find a way to get her cleaned up so that the Master can take her away. If you show any form of slight, your Mistress will be facing severe consequences.” Zhuo Ju waved his hand and took another glance at the cell before withdrawing his gaze. Ordinarily, someone like him would never step foot into a place like this. But, for the sake of showing his sincerity in serving Gu Changge, he personally made the trip. Once Zhuo Ju finished speaking, he and the rest of the Zhuo Clan left. The middle-aged man exhaled. With a look of envy, he summoned a few people and gave them some instructions. Even though the slender figure in the cell heard the conversation outside, the look in her eyes did not change. She sat in the shadows with a hollow gaze that reminded one of lonely, icy winter nights. She ignored the envious gazes the ones outside cast in her direction. One of the servants who usually took care of her unlocked the door and came in. She came over and enviously said, “Your days of suffering are over. The mysterious Master, that even the entire Zhuo Clan has to treat with respect, wants to take you with him. From now on, you’ll rise up the ranks… Damn, how vexing it is to compare with others. When can I be as lucky as you?” “Alright. Enough of my monologue. Be good today and clean yourself up. You need to dress up nicely to see the Master. You also won’t have to stay in this forsaken place and constantly risk your life in fights anymore.” However, even while saying these things, the servant pinched her nose with a look of disdain as she approached. It had not been as bad earlier, but now that she had come close, the stench of blood was nauseating. She did not know how the figure before her managed to remain strong in this environment for so long. Furthermore, how did such a thin, frail, and unkempt figure, with arms full of scars, catch the sight of that mysterious Master? Upon hearing the old servant’s voice, the slender figure’s gaze flickered with confusion. It was as if she did not understand what she had said. Still, when she saw the old servant reaching out to touch her, her gaze hardened. A terrifying murderous intent seemed to emanate from her and solidify in the air like a crystalline glacier. “Don’t touch me…” Her hoarse voice was filled with murderous intent as well. “H-Hey, you… I’m just trying to help you. You better not do anything funny.” Terrified, the servant quickly retreated. Despite being a cultivator herself, she could not compete against the figure. Outside the cell, the middle-aged man noticed what was happening. He did not know how to handle the situation. “Just take her over as she is. The Master will be angered if we delay any longer.” All of a sudden, Hong Gui’s voice rang out. She had come over in person. Naturally, someone as powerful as her would not allow the woman in the cell to resist. With a flick of her sleeves, she took the woman away. Gu Changge was resting in the pavilion. Soon, Hong Gui brought the woman over. When Zhuo Ju returned, he explained the situation. After hearing that, Hong Gui went to the dungeon to bring the figure over herself as she was worried that Gu Changge would find the entire affair a hassle. “I do apologise, Sir. She has a peculiar temper and won’t allow anyone else to touch her. She won’t let them clean her up either.” She explained that along the way, she had gotten rid of some of the stench that clung to the woman. Nevertheless, an unpleasant smell still lingered. It was the smell of someone who spent all their time surrounded by death and blood. Gu Changge seemed unconcerned. He simply asked, “What is her name?” Hong Gui quickly replied, “She doesn’t have a name. Before she was brought to Breeze Ancient City, many referred to her as Grey Eyes.” “Grey Eyes?” Gu Changge repeated as his gaze swept over the figure before him. Hong Gui had brought her over. Right now, she could not move at all. Her gaze was fierce. It was as if she did not fear the ones in front of her. When she looked at Hong Gui, her eyes were filled with hatred. She had spent a lot of time in the Ten Thousand Clan Arena now. She knew full well who this woman in red with golden hair was. This woman was the true owner of the Ten Thousand Clan Arena and the one who caused her to end up in this state. “We don’t know her real name. This ‘name’ was only given to her based on her eyes. She comes from the Righteous Care Clan of the Umbrose Galaxy. She has spent several centuries fighting in the arena and has amassed a lot of experience…” Hong Gui’s subordinate had informed her of Grey Eyes’ background, and she was relaying all of Grey Eyes’ information to Gu Changge now. If not for that unexpected fight, she would not have paid any attention to this figure. Truth be told, Hong Gui could not figure out why Gu Changge was interested in this woman. She did not believe it was merely because of the woman’s talents. Such talent was not uncommon in Breeze Ancient City. [Why would someone like this Master care about such things?] She knew there had to be some other reason. All of a sudden, Hong Gui recalled Wang He’s strange reaction earlier. [He must’ve been trying to hide his true intentions when he said he wanted to take them both. She must be the one he was truly after…] Hong Gui sneered to herself. That explained why Wang He’s expression had been so peculiar when he heard that the mysterious Master wanted to take this woman with him. He had been upset that someone else was taking her. [Wang He and I have known each other for so long now, and yet, he still attempted to take advantage of me…] Hong Gui felt discontent. “You all have nearly ruined such a wonderful talent. From now on, you’ll be joining me.” “Also, Grey Eyes is a terrible name. I don’t like it. I’ll give you a new one.” “As for them threatening you with your Family and Clansmen, don’t worry. From now on, no one will dare to threaten you.” After hearing what Hong Gui said, Gu Changge came over with a faint smile.