Translator: Fate Translation Checker: Silavin It was unrealistic for Gu Changge to deduce the origin of an Immortal Emperor right now, especially when he had a hunch that this Immortal Emperor did not even originate from the Mountains and Oceans True World. The expanse of time and space was boundless and infinite. The River of Time that Gu Changge currently traversed only flowed through the Mountains and Oceans True World. There existed other True Worlds, which were much more ancient and complex. Besides, he could not be certain if this Immortal Emperor came from an alternate timeline. This could be the reason why Gu Changge could not fully read everything in the River of Time before him. [Since he came from the future, he must be facing an immense challenge in the future. It is just as I had guessed, he came with the intention to kill me while I’m still weak to resolve his troubles.] Gu Changge was becoming increasingly intrigued. Looking from another perspective, the arrival of this Immortal Emperor had pretty much confirmed that Gu Changge became the ‘Greatest Villain’ at a certain point in the future. “I would still like to believe that he is a Fortuitous One rising in the future. A protagonist from a certain world. I believe this won’t be the last time we meet.” With a shake of his head, Gu Changge surveyed the desolate universes before him. The terrifying aura comparable to that of an Immortal Emperor remained. The universes were now in a state of disrepair. Chaotic energy surged through it, leaving destruction in its wake. Apart from beings of the same level, any weaker cultivators would surely be obliterated both body and Soul as soon as they step foot in here. Rumble!! With a wave of his sleeve, the shattered universes began to heal. The once-collapsed starry sky reorganised itself and broken stars condensed into their former glory. Mountains, rivers and cities, once overturned and destroyed, were now being restored to their former splendour. The broken World Principles were slowly being condensed, giving off a dazzling brilliance. It was as if time had been rewound and the world was restored to how it was before the great battle. The remaining aura of the Immortal Emperor quickly dissipated too. A group of Immortal Kings from the Other Domain gazed upon the spectacle before them with a hint of uncertainty. It left them at a loss. The Mysterious Ancient Immortal King, the Proud Immortal King, and the others from the Immortal Domain watched from afar, hesitant to step foot into this unfamiliar place. The scene that unfolded before them today had truly left them in disbelief. Four Immortal Emperors made an appearance, and among them was a true Immortal Emperor, who hailed from the future. Even those they called ‘Emperor’ in this era would be compelled to be respectful towards such a powerful presence. The entire universe turned crimson red, misty and gloomy. This was the mournful cry of the Great Dao, resonating with a sense of sorrow and compassion. This domain was once under the rule of Emperor Yi, but after his downfall, all signs of life had faded away. However, under the guidance of Gu Changge, the territory was reconstructed, and beautiful sights began to manifest again. Many people from the Other Domain resonated with the compassion of the Great Dao, and their hearts were heavy with great sadness. Their resounding cries filled the air, their faces stained with tears of compassion. Even the True Immortals were overwhelmed by the emotions that permeated the atmosphere. Despite being an unparalleled Quasi-Immortal Emperor, Emperor Yi met his tragic end at the hands of Gu Changge. He even had his Source refined into a divine medicine. It was a humiliating demise. The Great Dao of the Other Domain resonated with this tragic event, casting a blood-red hue upon the world. In the presence of Gu Changge, King Ming and all other Immortal Kings dared not move. The other Immortal Emperors had gone into hiding, not daring to reveal themselves. After all, in the face of such a powerful being like Gu Changge, they were as insignificant as dust. King Ming and the others refused to believe that such a great event in the Other Domain would go unnoticed by the Immortal Emperors. They must have chosen to feign ignorance and continued their seclusion, all fearing the potential consequences of getting involved. Within the vast expanse of the universe, gentle gusts of wind blew with echoes of a mournful melody. The starry sky had never been graced with the gentle caress of the wind until today. The downfall of Emperor Yi had brought about a plethora of unusual scenes, and this was one of them. Pop! Amidst the vast emptiness, blood-red lotuses sprouted and anchored themselves in the cosmos. Each flower unfurled its petals, showering the surroundings with a stunning blood rain. Suddenly, bolts of black lightning illuminated the sky, crimson clouds began spreading across the sky. All sorts of strange anomalies began manifesting in the Other Domain. Gu Changge descended from the vast expanse of the universe and arrived at the cave mansion where Emperor Yi had once resided. The air was thick with the lingering remnants of chaotic energy, and the area was protected by Quasi-Immortal Emperor Grade restrictions. It guarded countless treasures, ancient artifacts, and ancient tomes. Among the treasures was a Small Universe. With a wave of his sleeve, Gu Changge accepted all the wealth and knowledge that Emperor Yi had accumulated over countless years. “Since the Heavenly Court has only just been established, we have a shortage of resources.” Gu Changge shook his head. These were not for himself but for those under his care, such as Yue Mingkong and Jiang Chuchu. Although there were several Immortal Kings in the newly established Heavenly Court, there was a shortage of more powerful resources. Gu Changge could not directly plunder the Immortal Kings in the Immortal Domain, as this could throw the previously stable situation into chaos once again. Therefore, Emperor Yi’s passing was a good opportunity for Gu Changge to rightfully claim all of these resources. As Gu Changge murmured to himself, King Ming and other Immortal Kings from the Other Domain trembled. Some bravely spoke up, offering the treasures they had accumulated over many epochs. They immediately pledged their allegiance to the Heavenly Court. After all, no one wished to lose their life needlessly during such precarious times. The Immortal Domain once strongly opposed Gu Changge, but they had already learned to be obedient when necessary, lest they perish needlessly. With one Immortal King from the Other Domain taking the initiative to pledge their loyalty, the others quickly followed. They pledged their allegiance to the Heavenly Court and expressed their willingness to serve Gu Changge. However, Gu Changge remained indifferent to their sentiments and demanded that they surrender a strand of their precious Soul. This would grant him the power to manipulate their very existence. Despite their reluctance, the Immortal Kings dare not to express their dissatisfaction or refuse him. They feared that Gu Changge would suddenly change his mind, so they complied without any objection. King Ming let out a deep breath and allowed his body to unwind. For far too long, he had been plagued with the fear of Gu Changge’s wrath, always anticipating the day when he would find his location and descend upon where he was. Now that he had surrendered his Soul, he could finally release the burden of anxiety that had weighed on him for so long. Upon leaving Emperor Yi’s cave mansion, Gu Changge unleashed his immense divine sense, sweeping across the Other Domain. The world trembled and even the Great Dao retreated in the face of his power. All World Principles dissipated, not daring to deter Gu Changge from his search for the remaining Immortal Emperors. After what had transpired, Gu Changge could not trust that they would remain in the safety of their cave mansions. They might flee their homeland and seek refuge elsewhere. “Judging from the current situation, I still require a few more Quasi-Immortal Emperor Realm Sources…” As Gu Changge spoke, his words carried a playful tone that chilled King Ming and the others to their bones. [The Other Domain had just lost Emperor Yi, and now Gu Changge is already planning to strike the other Immortal Emperors?] Although they were only Immortal Kings, far from the level of a true Immortal Emperor, they were relieved to know they still lacked the necessary qualifications to be targeted by Gu Changge. “Even Emperor Hong has escaped…” This realisation left King Ming wide-eyed and in a great shock. Emperor Hong was none other than the Immortal Emperor, whom King Ming had sought refuge from previously. King Ming recalled how Emepror Hong had once offered to trade for the legendary Eight Desolation Demon Halberd he had. However, he had long since vanished from his own homeland. There was not a single Soul present in the empty cave mansion, save for a Dharma Body left behind. As Gu Changge arrived on the scene, the Dharma Body quickly disintegrated and dissipated like a dense mist, leaving no trace behind. Prior to this, Emperor Hong had always appeared calm and had said that he would let nature take its course. [Was this what he meant by letting nature take its course?] King Ming smiled wryly. Apart from Emperor Hong, several other renowned Emperor Families from the Other Domain had also vanished without a trace, leaving no indication of their whereabouts. Upon discovering this truth, all the Immortal Kings from Other Domain were left utterly speechless and unable to gather their thoughts for quite some time. It appeared that these Emperors had long foreseen such an outcome and had been actively searching for a way out from the very beginning. As Quasi-Immortal Emperors, it was only natural for them to anticipate such a situation. Despite their invincibility, they still found themselves contemplating the need to fight with all their might. Only the Immortal Kings were foolish enough to believe that an Immortal Emperor would truly exit seclusion and lead them into battle against Gu Changge. Emperor Yi was likely schemed against by the other Immortal Emperors, nothing more than a pitiful pawn in their schemes. “Perhaps when Emperor Yi fought this man, the others were already alarmed and had devised plans to evacuate from the Other Domain…” The Immortal Kings looked at each other, and they all could see the wry smiles on each other’s faces. Quasi-Immortal Emperors had an easier time crossing the Boundless Expanse compared to Immortal Kings. Despite the dangers, it was still a far better option than staying here and becoming a prey for Gu Changge. Initially, many thought that a catastrophic battle would inevitably break out between the Immortal Domain and Other Domain, countless lives would be lost. However, to their surprise, the Other Domain surrendered without much resistance. All the Immortal Kings pledged their allegiance to Gu Changge, one of the Immortal Emperors of the Other Domain fell, while the rest had evacuated with their people. Now, the Other Domain was left without an owner. Of course, all the events that had transpired during the battle were spread by the Immortal Kings, causing ripples of shock throughout the Immortal Domain. Gu Changge’s crushing strength was unparalleled, leaving people in despair. The energy fluctuation of a Quasi-Immortal Emperor rippled across Heaven and a myriad of worlds, even impacting the long River of Time. It eventually even alerting a true Immortal Emperor from the future. Such news was nothing short of astounding. Not only that, the true Immortal Emperor referred to Gu Changge as the Greatest Villain, which sparked a flurry of discussions and speculations among the people. It left everyone wondering what would happen in the near future. The fall of a Quasi-Immortal Emperor had greatly affected the Immortal Domain, ominous crimson lightning was seen streaking across the sky and blood rain fell from the skies, sending shivers down everyone’s spine. In the next few years, Gu Changge contemplated reforming the Immortal Domain and Other Domain to reunify the Mountains and Oceans True World. However, the two Domains had been separated for so long that their respective World Principles greatly conflicted with each other even more severely than in the Upper Realm against the Eight Wastelands and Ten Domains. Therefore, caution was necessary in executing this plan. During this time, Gu Changge also became aware of certain developments, which were brought to his attention by King Luo and the other Immortal Kings. “Numerous subordinates have inexplicably gone missing? So, all of you are unable to deduce their whereabouts, leading you to suspect that they may have strayed into a certain place?” Gu Changge nodded, his mind immediately turned to the remnants of the Immortal Palace, which he had tasked King Luo to investigate. Luo Wang also immediately shared the same thought as Gu Changge, and replied respectfully, “Yes. In fact, a similar incident occurred several years ago. At first, I didn’t give it much thought, but as time passed, the situation grew increasingly dire. With several other Immortal Kings, we worked together and finally deduced a clue. Those who have inexplicably vanished were last detected within the confines of the Immortal Domain. However, some sort of powerful restriction or prohibition Array had concealed their presences and auras, leaving even us Immortal Kings bewildered. Our speculation is that there may be a Small Universe hidden in the Immortal Domain, perhaps it might even be the fabled Nine Heavens.” “Nine Heavens?” A strange look crossed Gu Changge’s face as he recalled a Fortuitous One named Qin Wuya whom he met once. The man, who hailed from the Forbidden Era, accidentally found himself in the Nine Heavens for some mysterious reason. He remained there for hundreds of years until he was enveloped by the powerful energy that transformed him into the Wondrous Stone, which was later cut open by the Immortal Academy. When Gu Changge later delved into the memories of Qin Wuya, he learned that he had only stayed at the edge of a place known as the Nine Heavens for hundreds of years. Hence, the full picture of that Realm remained a mystery to Qin Wuya. After recovering part of this memory, Gu Changge discovered the truth behind the place where the world yearned to reach. It was filled with cages and cemeteries, a resting place of the deceased. The Nine Heavens derived its name from the Nine Heavenly Layers, resembling a towering pyramid with nine layers. Each layer represented a fallen Heaven. Every Heavenly Layer was a real ‘Heaven’, the very thing that the Great War was fighting against.