Something This Insane? Gu Someone Is Duty-Bound to Do It
Something This Insane? Gu Someone Is Duty-Bound to Do It
The next day, once Yin Mei’s injuries had mostly healed.
Gu Changge parted ways with her.
Yin Mei headed alone toward the ancient town where she had arranged to meet Ye Ling, planning to follow him to find the cave abode the Ancient Reincarnation Supreme Being had left behind for him.
The preciousness of such a thing went without saying.
Calling it an immortal’s cave abode would be no exaggeration, and it was very likely a portable little world one could carry around.
Ye Ling had painstakingly searched for it for so long, so naturally he was unwilling to give it up.
In order to help Gu Changge confirm the cave abode’s true location, Yin Mei naturally had to find Ye Ling first.
Watching Yin Mei’s figure gradually disappear into the mountain ridges.
Gu Changge’s expression couldn’t help but reveal something rather meaningful.
At this point, Ye Ling was probably still feeling guilty about failing to take Yin Mei away yesterday.
Now, seeing Yin Mei rush over to him, he would be even less likely to grow suspicious.
Lust is a blade hanging over one’s head.
That saying was absolutely right.
Now all he had to do was wait and enjoy a good show, then, when the time was ripe, go harvest the ripened fruit.
He still had to keep Ye Ling alive for now.
After all, there were still quite a few pots on the Celestial Ancient Continent waiting for Ye Ling to carry on his back.
“My deductions were spot on. Once Chi Ling and Ye Ling fall out, she’ll be the first to leave this place. At that point, both Chi Ling’s followers and Yin Mei’s followers will be the first to suspect Ye Ling’s identity...”
“Even if Chi Ling explains out of old sentiment, I’m afraid no one will believe her.”
“When word spreads that Ye Ling is here, it will draw in hordes of Cultivators out to crusade against the Successor of Demonic Arts.”
“Combine that with Ye Ling being hunted by the Black Sky Hawk and the other clans, and then the matter of the ancestral tomb should be exposed right about now too. All of this is simply brilliant.”
“With so many coincidences stacked together, Ye Ling, even if you jumped into the Yellow River, you couldn’t wash yourself clean.”
Gu Changge stood at the mountain peak with his hands clasped behind his back, gazing at the distant outlines of the ruined city, and couldn’t help but laugh.
He then left the place, planning to summon his followers and play the part of a “righteous hero” crusading against the Successor of Demonic Arts.
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Meanwhile.
Among the ancient trees of the mountain ridges, a petite figure with delicate features darted swiftly through, crossing numerous mountain ranges while evading the pursuit of an Enlightened Noble Realm being behind her.
It was none other than Chi Ling, who had parted ways with Ye Ling.
Right now her expression was somewhat weary and pale, but more than that, her heart had gone cold.
While fleeing for her life, she had run into Ye Ling again, yet Ye Ling hadn’t spared her the slightest concern—he turned tail and ran, even drawing the Enlightened Noble Realm being that had been chasing him straight toward her.
Redirecting disaster eastward.
Turning tail and running.
Ye Ling’s performance left Chi Ling utterly speechless. She could only conclude that she truly had been blind as a dog, and that all her earlier goodwill had been fed to the dogs.
Fortunately, her own strength was considerable—among Young Prodigies she ranked in the upper-middle tier—and she had plenty of artifacts and spirit medicines.
Along the way, though things looked dangerous, in truth she wasn’t in any real trouble.
What worried her now was Yin Mei, who had been severely injured before and was likely in real danger.
Ye Ling had been pining after her constantly, yet when disaster struck, he simply bolted without the slightest regard for Yin Mei’s life or death.
She had now seen straight through his character.
“Looks like Daoxiong Changge is the reliable one after all. Should I tell him about this matter?”
At this moment, Chi Ling was mulling over this question.
Since Gu Changge had declared he would uphold justice for all under heaven, consider the welfare of all living beings, and eradicate the Successor of Demonic Arts, he would naturally keep an eye on Ye Ling.
After all, Gu Changge had said back then that he too had suspected Ye Ling.
Now that she had fallen out with Ye Ling, Chi Ling was actually wondering whether she should tell Gu Changge everything.
Whether Gu Changge then chose to continue helping Ye Ling clear his name, or chose to stop interfering in Ye Ling’s affairs, would be up to him.
Soon, Chi Ling somewhat painfully crushed another Divine Transportation Talisman.
Every Divine Transportation Talisman used was one less.
If it weren’t necessary, she wouldn’t want to use them at all.
Weng!
After crushing the talisman, a hazy radiance rose around Chi Ling, and her whole figure seemed to spread a pair of Vermilion Bird wings, dazzling and resplendent, swiftly vanishing from the spot.
“Damn it, she got away again!”
The Enlightened Noble Realm being behind her cursed furiously, but there was nothing he could do.
Who among the Young Prodigies didn’t have some life-saving trump cards on them?
Soon, through her connection with her followers, Chi Ling found them in a valley.
Quite a few Young Prodigies had gathered here now, and to her surprise, among them was actually Wang Wushuang, a young figure of the Longevity Wang Family—that extremely mysterious existence.
Besides him, the Young Prodigy of the Undead Lake Clan was here as well.
And Ye Langtian of the Ancient Immortal Races... the one she suspected most of being the Successor of Demonic Arts.
Chi Ling hadn’t expected so many people to have already gathered here to crusade against Ye Ling.
“Xiaojie, are you alright?”
Seeing Chi Ling descend toward them looking weary and bloodstained, the many Young Prodigies in the valley noticed her first.
Her followers hurried over as well, especially Kong Yang of the Peacock Clan, whose expression was the most agitated.
Being able to spread word of Ye Ling and attract so many Young Prodigies here could be said to be entirely his doing.
As for Chi Ling’s other followers, they all breathed huge sighs of relief. What they had feared most was that something had happened to Chi Ling during the month or so she had been missing.
But now it seemed Chi Ling was unharmed.
“Chi Ling-xiaojie, our xiaojie—have you seen her?” At this moment, however, the expressions of many young members of the Nine-Tailed Fox Clan changed slightly.
Among those who had been with Ye Ling back then was their xiaojie, Yin Mei.
Now that Chi Ling had escaped the demon’s clutches safe and sound.
Where was Yin Mei?
Hearing this question, Chi Ling’s expression also shifted slightly. She weighed her words before saying, “Yin Mei might still be with Ye Ling right now...”
“But she also might not be.”
Before she had even finished speaking, her words set off a huge uproar.
“What?”
The young members of the Nine-Tailed Fox Clan instantly exploded.
Everyone now knew that the Successor of Demonic Arts, Ye Ling, was right here.
So just how dangerous Yin Mei’s situation was went without saying.
At this point, Wang Wushuang, the Young Prodigy of the Longevity Wang Family, the successor of the Undead Lake Clan, Ye Langtian, and the others also came over upon hearing the commotion, their expressions grave and heavy.
“Chi Ling, are you certain of this?” Wang Wushuang asked, golden divine fire seemingly burning within his golden eyes.
“Ye Ling actually dares to show himself here, and he’s even abducted Gifted Lady Yin Mei. This is troublesome.” Ye Langtian frowned deeply.
As the successor of the Ancient Ye Family, if this matter wasn’t handled well, what he would face was not merely the wrath of the White Tiger Clan—the Nine-Tailed Fox Clan would be dragged in as well.
The consequences would be severe.
That was why, upon hearing Ye Ling was here, he had rushed over at top speed.
Chi Ling’s delicate brows furrowed. She organized her words, then recounted the whole sequence of events.
She didn’t know what Yin Mei’s current situation was either.
She only described what Yin Mei might be facing.
Moreover, Yin Mei knew Ye Ling wasn’t the Successor of Demonic Arts, but saying so now would convince no one.
So she didn’t elaborate on that.
Instead, she recounted how the three of them had been hunted by the Black Sky Hawks, the Ancient Teng Snakes, the Divine Crocodile Clan, and the other Celestial Ancient Races here.
Hearing this, everyone present instantly radiated killing intent, their eyes turning cold.
The Successor of Demonic Arts was someone everyone had the right to put to death.
They hadn’t expected Ye Ling to be so brazen—after killing Bai Lie, he had actually set his sights on Yin Mei.
“Damn it! What exactly did Ye Ling do to provoke such fury from these great clans?”
“Could it be he captured the younger generation of those clans to cultivate his Demonic Arts?”
Many young prodigies, killing intent spilling over, asked aloud.
They all hailed from the great orthodoxies and understood more about the Successor of Demonic Arts than others.
They knew how terrifying these Demonic Arts were—once their wielder grew to maturity, he would absolutely become a calamity for the entire world.
“Chi Ling, do you know what Ye Ling’s goal actually is...”
“His coming here now is actually an opportunity for us.”
Wang Wushuang, Ye Langtian, and the others all spoke up, their expressions heavy.
In their view, this great battle to crusade against the Successor of Demonic Arts would inevitably affect the other young beings of the Celestial Ancient Continent.
It might even draw out some of the older generation’s powerhouses.
Hearing this, Chi Ling shook her head and said, “He told us to meet up at a small town. We split up back then, so I honestly don’t know what he’s planning to do now.”
As for Ye Ling’s affairs, she no longer wished to get involved.
Only, as she said this, she kept her eyes fixed on Ye Langtian, observing the changes in his expression.
But she couldn’t detect the slightest abnormality on his face.
Chi Ling had previously suspected Ye Langtian strongly, but after falling out with Ye Ling, she instead felt Ye Ling might also be a possibility.
After all, he could even conceal his Source.
The reason she had been so certain Ye Ling wasn’t the Successor of Demonic Arts was that during their training, the power Ye Ling displayed had touched upon the profundities of time.
“Given how bizarre the Demonic Arts are, perhaps Ye Ling can hide his Source...”
Thinking this, Chi Ling felt the possibility was not small.
“It seems this matter requires further discussion. It just so happens I heard that Gu-xiong heard the news and is also on his way here.”
At this point, Ye Langtian shook his head slightly upon hearing her words, then spoke.
If the younger generation had Gu Changge holding the fort, they would have much better odds when facing the Successor of Demonic Arts.
Gu Changge’s strength went without saying—it was acknowledged by all as formidable.
These words immediately delighted quite a few people.
“Really? That’s wonderful!”
Even Wang Wushuang agreed, “Indeed. I heard Gu-xiong is hurrying over for this very matter. With him here, our crusade against the Successor of Demonic Arts will have a much better chance.”
“Wonderful! Young Master Changge is actually coming too! With him stepping in, even the young powerhouses of the Lost Clans would tremble!”
“The Successor of Demonic Arts is someone everyone has the right to put to death. Young Master Changge will surely stand on our side this time.”
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For a moment, many of the younger generation breathed sighs of relief.
The Successor of Demonic Arts was naturally no weakling—otherwise he couldn’t have survived unscathed under the pursuit of so many clans.
Facing Ye Ling, they honestly had little confidence.
But if Gu Changge came, things would be different.
These days, tales of him circulated all across the Celestial Ancient Continent—facing down the various Lost Clans head-on, domineering to an absurd degree.
Many Celestial Ancient beings would change color and flee the moment they heard his name.
Toward this, they felt admiration and yearning.
Though there were also some unsavory rumors, like snatching away his peers’ fortuitous encounters...
But that hardly mattered.
The cultivation world was a place where the strong preyed on the weak—perfectly normal.
“Really? That’s simply wonderful. If Daoxiong Changge comes, things should go much more smoothly.” A look of joy appeared on Chi Ling’s cold, proud face.
She happened to have many things she wanted to discuss with Gu Changge.
She had naturally heard the news about Gu Changge during this period, and she admired him greatly.
Just then, an enormous commotion came from the east, incomparably vast, as streak after streak of divine rainbow light rushed toward them.
The young man at the head was none other than Gu Changge—who, right on schedule, had parted with Yin Mei, then gathered all his followers, intending to play the “righteous hero” for once.
He wore a moon-white feathered robe, white robes with broad sleeves, upon which the sun, moon, mountains, and rivers seemed embroidered, containing the universe itself within, starlight interweaving—exquisitely magnificent beyond compare.
His entire figure descended from the high skies, exuding an indescribable air of nobility.
“Greetings, Young Master Changge!”
“Greetings, Daoxiong Changge!”
At once, everyone in the valley, witnessing this scene, saluted him.
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Including Wang Wushuang, Chi Ling, Ye Langtian, and the others—no exceptions.
Gu Changge’s arrival boosted everyone’s morale tremendously. This crusade had gained considerable confidence—it was truly rousing.
“Wang-xiong, Ye-xiong...”
“Chi Ling-guniang.”
Gu Changge landed with his hands behind his back, a warm and natural smile on his face as he greeted them.
Honestly, seeing Chi Ling here didn’t surprise him in the slightest.
Afterward, everyone exchanged pleasantries.
Ye Langtian spoke first, cutting straight to the point, “Gu-xiong, what are your plans for this crusade?”
Gu Changge pondered for a moment, then said, “Actually, I still have some doubts about this matter. In a bit, I’ll need to ask Chi Ling-guniang a few more questions. Beyond that, Ye Ling has shown himself and taken away Shimei Yin Mei. As a Direct Disciple of the Skyward Schloss, and also her shixiong, I cannot possibly stand by and do nothing.”
These words were spoken with righteous conviction, his face not changing in the slightest.
The gathered young prodigies couldn’t help but show expressions of admiration. “As expected of Young Master Changge! Such profound righteousness!”
They all knew that Gifted Lady Yin Mei of the Nine-Tailed Fox Clan had publicly defied and angered Gu Changge before.
Yet at this moment, he was willing to prioritize the greater good!
“Young Master Changge truly has noble character!” The many young members of the Nine-Tailed Fox Clan all expressed their gratitude.
They had worried that because Yin Mei had offended Gu Changge, he would sabotage things and refuse to get involved.
But now it seemed they had worried over nothing!
“There are some matters I’ll discuss with Daoxiong Changge in detail later,” Chi Ling also nodded, won over by Gu Changge’s words.
Just like the Gu Changge she had come to know before.
Completely unlike someone like Ye Ling.
Along the way, she had also asked Yin Mei for her opinion of Gu Changge.
The answer she got was that Gu Changge abused his power to bully others, that he covered the sky with one hand at the sect, and no one dared provoke him.
Precisely because of this, she had felt that given the relationship between Yin Mei and Gu Changge, he was unlikely to get involved.
Thinking of this, Chi Ling admired Gu Changge all the more.
Compared with Ye Ling’s behavior, she increasingly felt that Ye Ling was riddled with suspicious points.
Though Gu Changge’s reputation wasn’t great, his character was far beyond anything Ye Ling could compare to.
“Perfect timing, then. Why not have Daoxiong Changge preside over this crusade? We must eradicate the Successor of Demonic Arts, return peace to this world, and restore a stable cultivation world for all living beings.”
Soon, the crowd of young prodigies, including Ye Langtian and Wang Wushuang, conferred among themselves.
Many of them looked at Gu Changge with fervent eyes, hoping he would preside over this operation.
Hearing these words, Gu Changge maintained his thoughtful expression, but inwardly he was laughing.
Having him lead people to crusade against himself? Oh wait, no—to crusade against Ye Ling, the one carrying his pot?
Something this insane? He was simply duty-bound to do it... ah no, how could he possibly do such a thing?
“Everyone trusts Gu someone so much—it truly shames me! I fear I’m hardly up to the task.”
And so, Gu Changge’s face still wore a righteous, carefully-considered expression as he slowly spoke, “But since everyone has said so, how could Gu someone decline at a time like this? Rest assured, I will definitely help everyone find the Successor of Demonic Arts and restore peace to the cultivation world.” Done.