Translator: Fate Translation Checker: Silavin The Spirit Ruin Ancient Battleship gleamed in dark light. All this while, it was like a terrifying beast of immense proportions charging across the Boundless Expanse. But now, it was frozen in place and unable to move at all. The seemingly endless fog that was swirling all around slowly calmed down. It was as if everything had been plunged into the void. The ancient battleship was formed out of the gathered might of Spirit Ruin True World. It contained universes and worlds within it. Furthermore, it was covered in all manner of rare materials and Mother of Gold that made it strong enough to defend against the attacks of Dao Realm ancient cultivators as it traversed the Boundless Expanse. To any other True World, this was the most powerful battle weapon. It was impenetrable. Its name alone inspired fear. Gu Changge descended upon the ancient battleship and calmly walked over to the crowd. Seemingly curious about the battleship, he spared a few more glances. Meanwhile, the experts from Spirit Ruin True World felt like sitting ducks. They dared not even move. Their fate was entirely in the hands of this young man before them. Wan Yanxiu’s forehead was covered in sweat. He was filled with dread as he feared that Gu Changge would devour them. If that were the case, all they could do was accept their impending death. They would not be able to fight back. Even the White Bone Ancestor King dared not speak. Chills ran down his spine. “You need not fear me.” Seemingly noticing their thoughts, Gu Changge chuckled faintly. “It’s just that it’s been too long since I last encountered living beings from other True Worlds, and I just so happen to run into you now.” Despite his words, however, Wan Yanxiu, the White Bone Ancestor King, and the others did not feel any less frightened. They interpreted Gu Changge’s words as him having been slumbering in this place for aeons and only having recently awakened. As for the True World originally in this location, he had devoured everything and turned this place into a barren Forbidden Area. Naturally, they did not dare to utter these words aloud. A terrifying being like Gu Changge was, by definition, a Forbidden Area. As he made his way through the Boundless Expanse, the areas he passed through would become a Forbidden Area. The most concerning thing about traversing the Boundless Expanse was encountering unexpected strange lands and Forbidden Areas. Clearly, they were unfortunate for having run right into Gu Changge. “Are you currently the most powerful being in Spirit Ruin True World?” After scanning the ancient battleship, Gu Changge’s gaze rested on Wan Yanxiu. True be told, he did not wish to interfere too much with the Great Purge that would befall Prosperous Dao True World. That being said, he lacked a few useful subordinates on this trip through the Boundless Expanse. Though the White Bone Ancestor King was suitable, there was only one of him. That was not enough. The most powerful being of Spirit Ruin True World who was standing before him was already in the True Dao Realm. Apart from him, there were several Dao Realm ancient cultivators. Though they had not entered the True Dao Realm yet, they had passed either the First or the Second Decay Tribulation and were arguably powerful enough. These beings assumed Gu Changge was a Lord of the Forbidden Area, and he did not deny it. After all, he was planning on moving around as the Demon Lord, so he did not need to care about his origins. Wan Yanxiu dared not hide anything from Gu Changge, and he knew he could not hide the truth anyway, so he responded truthfully. It did not seem like Gu Changge wanted to devour them. That being said, Wan Yanxiu could not let his guard down. He figured it could be that they were too weak for Gu Changge. Perhaps only a being as powerful as the White Bone Ancestor King was worthy of being devoured. The White Bone Ancestor King thought the same. He assumed that Lords of Forbidden Areas would devour the surrounding True Worlds the moment they awakened. There was a history and numerous records of such incidents happening in the Boundless Expanse. For those True Worlds, it was undoubtedly a grave upheaval filled with darkness and destruction. They believe Gu Changge’s current goal was most likely to find a neighbouring True World and devour it to recover the energy he had lost through so many epochs of slumber. Just as these thoughts ran through the White Bone Ancestor King’s mind, Gu Changge spoke up to ask where they were heading. The White Bone Ancestor King tensed up. He knew he had been right. He only hoped that Gu Changge would find a suitable True World instead of eyeing him… There was no guarantee about that. As someone who managed to reach the Sixth Decay, the White Bone Ancestor King was no ordinary being. Once again, Wan Yanxiu did not hide anything. He informed Gu Changge about how they had found the location of a Nascent True World and that they were nearing it already. Based on the great speeds at which the ancient battleship moved, they would arrive in mere years. “A Nascent True World…” As if he had been unaware of this beforehand, Gu Changge nodded in realisation, though his expression was markedly disappointed. The White Bone Ancestor King instantly understood what he meant. A Nascent True World was too weak. It had not overcome many Great Purges yet and would have few Dao Realm cultivators. It was nowhere near as strong as Spirit Ruin True World. Instead of devouring a Nascent True World, it would be better to choose Spirit Ruin True World instead. At the very least, it could be considered an Ancient True World. He cupped his hands and said, “Sir, the beings of Spirit Ruin True World have traversed the Boundless Expanse for many years and cut across numerous territories. They’re bound to know the location of some Ancient True Worlds, and maybe even some of the Immortal True Worlds…” The White Bone Ancestor King wanted nothing more than to have Gu Changge set his sights on other True Worlds as he feared being targeted instead. After saying his piece, a flicker of blue fire danced in his eye sockets as he glanced at Wan Yanxiu. Wan Yanxiu was no fool. He understood what the White Bone Ancestor King meant. The best thing for them to do right now was to spark Gu Changge’s interest in other True Worlds instead of them. Others would fall, but they would live on. Thus, Wan Yanxiu immediately said respectfully, “Sir, we do have the location of several Ancient True Worlds. They’re not too far from here. There’s even an Immortal True World known as Rising Dawn True World. It covers an impossibly vast territory and rules over numerous True Worlds. Our Spirit Ruin True World is one of the True Worlds under their command…” In the Boundless Expanse, Rising Dawn True World was considered one of the most powerful Immortal True Worlds. It had a long and deep legacy. At the same time, it was also the Reigning True World of many Ancient True Worlds. Every epoch, these True Worlds would have to offer up numerous resources and Fortuity as tribute. “Rising Dawn True World?” Gu Changge’s interest was piqued. He had been meaning to find the locations of other True Worlds. Therefore, this did indeed save him some trouble. Furthermore, Rising Dawn True World was an Immortal True World. That meant the most powerful cultivator there was at least someone who reached the Ancestral Dao Realm and passed the Seventh Decay. Noting Gu Changge’s interest, the White Bone Ancestor King and Wan Yanxiu both exhaled in relief. “Rest assured, sir. We will tell you anything you wish to know.” They soon respectfully invited Gu Changge into the majestic palace behind them.” Wan Yanxiu gave the order for the Spirit Ruin Clan to bring over all manner of rare wines and delicacies. There were worlds deep within the ancient battleship. Even though it could not compare to an actual True World, it was still a lot more vast than typical ancient worlds. There was an abundance of resources. Wan Yanxiu and the other Dao Realm ancient cultivators could be considered the Founding Ancestors of Spirit Ruin True World. In terms of generational Seniority, they were far higher than everyone else. The Spirit Ruin Clan barely had the chance to see them and was not in the position to interact with them either. Most of the time, they remained in isolated seclusions to slow down their rate of decline. This was their first time summoning the Clan and having them prepare so many fineries. Wan Yanxiu did not give the order for such a grand display when the White Bone Ancestor King boarded the battleship. Naturally, it was also because the White Bone Ancestor King’s skeletal figure was extremely horrifying. As soon as he boarded the ship, he devoured one of their people. Wan Yanxiu could not ascertain the White Bone Ancestor King’s preferences, so he dared not give the order. However, Gu Changge was different. He still had the appearance of a Human and the air of a Celestial. Thus, the etiquette shown to esteemed guests had to be enforced. The grand palace was filled with splendour, though the decor differed from that which was customary for the Prosperous Dao True World. Gu Changge paid no mind to these things. With complete ease, he took his seat at the top of the hall. Only Wan Yanxiu and the White Bone Ancestor King had the right to sit with him. The others from the Spirit Ruin Clan, even the Dao Realm ancient cultivators, had to stand around nearby and serve up the food and wine. Those who were in charge of delivering the delicacies were thunderstruck by this scene. Their knees nearly buckled. The Founding Ancestors they barely saw had emerged and were gathered here, but even they could only stand on the side and serve others. Even the mysterious Grand Ancestor had appeared and was showing the utmost respect to someone else. Who was that young man in white who was seated at the top? The terrifying scene made their scalps tingle. They dared not even lift their heads. The beautiful ones from Spirit Ruin True World who were in charge of dancing also felt their knees growing weak. They were pale and danced stiffly. Even though they tried their best to hide their anxiety, it was hard for them to maintain their cool. They were afraid of making a mistake. The experts of Spirit Ruin True World felt exasperated by this scene, but they dared not make any comments about those from the Spirit Ruin Clan. After all, they felt just as anxious and uneasy. In their eyes, Gu Changge’s presence was a constant element of danger. At any given moment, he could lead to the total annihilation of Spirit Ruin True World. “The wine is acceptable…” Gu Changge swirled his wine cup casually. The wine cup was made out of some kind of sacred material. It was filled with a crystal-clear wine that was rich and strong. One could even see the light of stars scattering as the stars moved around. It was a startling spectacle. Thrilled, Wan Yanxiu smiled and explained, “This wine is known as Drunken Stars. If it suits your taste, sir, I will tell them to bring more over.” “A talented winemaker from my Clan created this wine by gathering the Source of starlight that scattered among the Boundless Expanse. It is very beneficial for Dao Realm cultivators. Apart from Drunken Stars, she has created all kinds of precious wines that are unique in their own way.” Very little of these wines could be made though. Even Wan Yanxiu could not indulge in them often. The process of making these wines was extremely complex and required a lot of time.