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Translator: Fate Translation Checker: Silavin Gu Changge was a little puzzled by Elder Zhuo Wu’s decision to take in a disciple. However, after divining the situation, he realised things were a lot more intriguing than he would have imagined. [Oh, a fair number of amusing things would be happening at Zhuo Wu’s initiation ceremony for her new disciple.] Once the Spirit Empress led Mo Tong away, Gu Changge became lost in his own thoughts for a while. He glanced at a specific part of Breeze Ancient City before summoning the White Bone Ancestor King. “Someone from the Hun Clan wants to try and spy on us. Teach them a lesson.” Gu Changge did not wish to personally handle such matter. The White Bone Ancestor King was perfectly capable of dealing with it. The experts from the Hun Clan must have come to the Zhuo Clan to discuss matters with Zhuo Fengxie after having detected something was amiss. The Zhuo Clan was not united internally. At a time like this, Zhuo Fengxie could only rest his hopes on the Hun Clan. Alas, he underestimated Gu Changge’s strength. Even though Zhuo Fengxie and his allies were some of the most powerful beings in the Immortal Spirit Civilisation, they could not spy on Gu Changge at all, let alone do it without him noticing them. “Understood, Young Master.” “These lowly insects are so intent on spying on the radiance of the divine. They truly don’t know their place.” the White Bone Ancestor King said respectfully after appearing in the void. His dried-up face flashed viciously before his silhouette disappeared. Once the White Bone Ancestor King left, Gu Changge flicked his hand with an indecipherable gaze. The invitation from Zhuo Wu appeared in his hand. It stated her intention of taking in a disciple. It also mentioned that she planned on announcing to the world that she had taken in a disciple named Zhuo Yan. “Zhuo Yan…” “Mu Yan…” Gu Changge murmured the names before chuckling. “I said we would meet again, didn’t I?” Meanwhile, deep inside the Zhuo Clan’s territory, in the uninhabited place where Zhuo Fengxie usually cultivated. Two figures stood atop a majestic and ancient mountain. One of them looked like he was in decline, but his aura was unbelievably terrifying. Even as he stood there with his hands behind his back, his eyes flickered with the power to devour universes. Compared to him, the other figure looked slightly more average and approachable. However, the Dao and Principles that weaved within his palm had the unlimited power to control the world. They were Zhuo Fengxie and Hun Yuanjun, beings who could represent the Zhuo Clan and the Hun Clan. Having fought and challenged each other for many years, they were bitter rivals. Still, in a way, they knew each other better than they knew themselves. Hun Yuanjun brought a group from the Hun Clan over to visit. While the others were left in the care of the Zhuo Clan’s Elders, he came here alone to meet Zhuo Fengxie in private. Many of their fellow Clansmen did not know what was happening between them at this moment. “What’s your take on this?” Hun Yuanjun had always had an assertive personality. Even as he spoke, his eyes were filled with deadly omens. The stars fell, and the worlds were destroyed. He was in the midst of divining something. Zhuo Fengxie simply shook his head and responded solemnly, “I can’t get a clear read on the situation. That’s why I haven’t come to a decision. I don’t know how to deal with it. Still, in my opinion, it is more likely that he harbours hostile intentions.” “The fate of Zhou You and a few others currently rest in his hands. If he merely came over in his travels, why would he choose such methods to take control of them? Also, I’m even more worried that he has a bigger goal in mind. It’s not just the Immortal Spirit Civilisation he’s after. Something is telling me that a grave danger is approaching. That the road ahead will be a perilous one. One wrong move and both my body and my Soul would be reduced to nothing…” Zhuo Fengxie stated the worst-case scenario and voiced his biggest concern. In the Immortal Spirit Civilisation, experts like them basically had the power to look into the past and the future. They could discover the dangers and disasters up ahead to avoid them in advance. Zhuo Fengxie was well-versed in the techniques of the Immortal Spirit Civilisation. He was also profoundly skilled in the art of deduction and divination. His words made Hun Yuanjun raise his eyebrows, startled. “You’re making it sound so serious, but I have divined this matter closely without detecting anything strange. That being said, that unfathomable being certainly hails from mysterious origins. He doesn’t seem to be from the Primary Hope Civilisation. Perhaps he’s from another Transcendent Civilisation…” “Based on what I know, some of those Transcendent Civilisations engage in horrendous fights over True Worlds and resources. If the Immortal Spirit Civilisation gets caught in a battle between two Transcendent Civilisations, we will indeed be reduced to nothing…” Hun Yuanjun understood what Zhuo Fengxie was capable of, so he did not assume the latter was merely sharing hearsay. His brows were tightly knitted as began to feel worried. Even though the Clans of the Immortal Spirit Civilisation constantly fought among themselves, they showed great restraint. They had never engaged in a proper battle. If a powerful Force from the outside joined the fray, it would destabilise the balance of the Immortal Spirit Civilisation and bring disaster to them. At this point, he suspected that Gu Changge was from a Transcendent Civilisation, who came under the guise of travelling when in fact, he was using this opportunity to look into the Immortal Spirit Civilisation as well as the Supreme Civilisation that the Immortal Spirit Civilisation depended on. (Silavin: Remember, Transcendent Civilisation is pretty much Supreme Civilisation. I could have kept everything the same, but I believe there are some key differences that will be revealed later on.) “In that case, do we need to report this to the Primary Hope Civilisation so that preparations can be made in advance?” Zhuo Fengxie was frowning hard as he began to weigh the pros and cons. If the Immortal Spirit Civilisation could choose to attach themselves to the Primary Hope Civilisation, they could easily choose another Transcendent Civilisation to attach themselves to. It was merely a relationship between a vassal and a superior. Loyalty was not part of the deal. “But, before that, we need to verify our suspicions. If we make a mistake, not only would the Primary Hope Civilisation hold this against us, but we might also be thoroughly offending that being as well.” Hun Yuanjun said. Though he had a somewhat domineering personality, he was not a fool. He knew that a major turning point was lying before the two Clans right now. There were two entirely different paths for them to take. Even while speaking, Hun Yuanjun continued to divine the situation. His eyes kept flickering with all manner of light. The vast aura filled the world. Countless stars quaked, and the universe threatened to break apart. Hun Yuanjun’s lack of caution made Zhuo Fengxie’s frown deepen. He felt unexpectedly nervous. “You should be careful, Hun Yuanjun. Even though your Spiritual Energy is second to none here, that man in white surnamed Gu has unfathomable powers. I’m afraid he’ll discover your attempt to spy on him…” Zhuo Fengxie spoke up to stop Hun Yuanjun. In the past, he would not have said such a thing for he knew how powerful Hun Yuanjun was. His light could shine upon all the worlds throughout numerous eras. All the living beings would not be able to hold their heads up high. The Ancestor of the Hun Clan had once divined an unparalleled Spiritual Energy Refinement Technique. It became the first stepping stone for the Immortal Spirit Civilisation’s Cultivation Technique. It allowed one’s Soul to transform into a spiritual body, that could use any matter as its host. Later on, Hun Yuanjun created the Spiritual Embryo Technique. A wisp of Spiritual Energy could be planted in any part of the universe or world to create tens of thousands of bodies. In terms of Spiritual Energy, no one in the Immortal Spirit Civilisation dared to claim to be more proficient than Hun Yuanjun. However, this was an entirely different situation. His reckless act could very well lead to a significant loss. “It’s fine. During my seclusion, I comprehended a new Technique. It gives me endless Spiritual Energy to interact with the River of Destiny. I can harness the Power of Destiny to look into someone. Even a being stronger than me would not be able to detect anything…” Hun Yuanjun had a proud expression as he responded with confidence. He had said it on purpose to taunt Zhuo Fengxie, his old rival. True enough, the moment he finished speaking, Zhuo Fengxie’s expression changed a little. Crack However, soon after Hun Yuanjun had spoken, a shocking streak of lightning appeared in the distance and descended upon the world with a clap of roaring thunder. Countless cultivators and living beings felt their Souls quaking with the lightning. Chills ran down their spines. The Clansmen within the Zhuo Clan territory also reacted in shock as they looked over. The spot where the lightning had landed was covered in a thick layer of black fog that shrouded the sky. It looked like a stretch of endless storm clouds. The light of the stars dimmed. Everything plunged into darkness. A hunched Elderly figure dressed in black was standing there. Despite not seeing his face, they sensed an icy ferocity that made them shiver in fear. The endless black fog kept rolling with the terrifying power to annihilate countless worlds and universes. It kept increasing and covering everything in its wake. In a corner deep within the Zhuo Clan’s territory, the black fog kept emanating, threatening to cover every corner of the sky. Countless cultivators and living beings were staring at this scene in horror. They did not know what was going on. In another part of the land, numerous powerful figures emerged. They were just as thunderstruck and too afraid to approach that place. “What’s happening?” “Isn’t that black-robed figure the Elderly servant beside the mysterious man in white who appeared in Breeze Ancient City the other day?” “Such terrifying power. He has shaken the entire territory of the Zhuo Clan. Even the Heavenly Elders would cower before a being like him.” With fearful eyes, they looked out into the distance. Many of the experts from various Forces had been alerted. They felt their hair standing on end. The alarming energy was enough to vanquish any Force. Even though they were not the targets, they trembled uneasily and felt the urge to kneel. Inside Breeze Ancient City, countless eyes were fixed in that direction as well. Regardless of how powerful they were, all felt as if a catastrophic calamity was upon them. Further in the distance, a sound rang out across many territories that were shrouded in darkness. A frightening, dark golden eye opened and looked over. Deep inside the Zhuo Clan’s territory, Zhuo Fengxie and Hun Yuanjun immediately sensed that something had gone wrong. “This is bad.” “I told you to stop but you wouldn’t listen. He now knows what you were doing…” Zhuo Fengxie’s expression changed. He sorely wanted to rebuke the overly confident Hun Yuanjun. “How is that possible!?” Hun Yuanjun’s expression was just as grim. He could not believe what just happened. The other party had immediately sensed his attempt to spy on him. While the others reacted in shock and fear, the White Bone Ancestor King, who was standing amid the black fog, sneered in the direction of where Zhuo Fengxie was. “There are some who don’t know their place at all. They try to spy on someone they should not be spying on…” “Though the Young Master is benevolent, it does not mean you can afford to offend him!” Rumble The dark fog shook all of existence, and his piercing eyes were filled with hostility and ferocity. A massive hand slammed down, bringing immeasurable stars with it. They hung along the fingers like specks of dust. That was enough for one to imagine just how large the hand was. It could even cover the sky. Hun Yuanjun’s scalp went numb. He knew he was the figure’s target, not Zhuo Fengxie. “It was just an accident. Please, Sir, calm down…” Hun Yuanjun’s expression was unpleasant. His silhouette stretched high into the sky. As he stepped forward, a tornado of Spiritual Energy whirled around him and transformed into Dragons, Phoenixes and other such beasts. Similarly, he seemed to shroud the entire sky and shake all of existence. His action stunned all others. Many of those from the Hun Clan who followed Hun Yuanjun to the Zhuo Clan’s territory were still in shock. They did not know what had caused the current situation. When they saw their Ancestor, they abruptly realised what was going on. “What…” The Elders and Clansmen of the Zhuo Clan were just as thunderstruck. They felt conflicted. Initially, they thought they had done something to anger Gu Changge. Who would have thought it was the Hun Clan’s Ancestor who caused this situation instead? They could not be held accountable for this. Nevertheless, it had happening within the Zhuo Clan’s territory. As the Hun Clan had come to visit, they were guests of the Zhuo Clan. On the other hand, Gu Changge was also considered their guest, as Elders of the Zhuo Clan, Heavenly Elders in fact, had received him previously. The Zhuo Clan could not afford to get involved in this. Even if they wanted to, it had to be someone like Zhuo Fengxie who stepped forward. The other Elders were not qualified to do anything. “It’s Hun Yuanjun, an Ancestor from the Hun Clan who’s on the same level as Zhuo Fengxie…” “I heard that he had awakened a while back, but I did not expect him to appear within the Zhuo Clan’s territory at a time like this and cause such trouble.” Many of the ancient beings who recognised Hun Yuanjun were dumbstruck and in disbelief. “Hun Yuanjun and Zhuo Fengxie are their respective Clans’ most promising candidates to pass through their Sixth Spiritual Transformation…” “However, even though Hun Yuanjun is a peerless being who has never lost a fight, now that he has gotten himself into such a mess, he would not be having an easy time.” someone muttered, seemingly revelling in Hun Yuanjun’s misfortunes. Many of the younger generation did not know who Hun Yuanjun was, so those beside them began to fill them in.