News of the Absolute Yin Heaven's Emergence — Even Visitors from Sky Emperor Mountain Dare Not Act Presumptuously
News of the Absolute Yin Heaven’s Emergence — Even Visitors from Sky Emperor Mountain Dare Not Act Presumptuously
“How is the investigation going?”
Gu Changge nodded slightly and asked with a calm expression.
“Reporting to Master, the Absolute Yin Heaven emerged long ago, but its exact location remains unknown. During this period, the Yin Qi has swept through numerous regions with overwhelming force, annexing the territories of many factions.”
“Currently, in the Southern Flourishing Heaven, there is an Eternal Overcast Battlefield, from which vast numbers of Yin Spirits are pouring out. Many Cultivators have already rushed there.”
“Moreover, I have heard that the quotas for the True Immortal Academy this time are tied to the Eternal Overcast Battlefield. Only by slaying a certain number of Yin Spirits can one qualify to enter the True Immortal Academy.”
The Yaksha creature reported respectfully. His name was Ye Han, and he could be considered one of Gu Changge’s confidants.
Gu Changge entrusted many important matters to him.
Even many Cultivators in the outside world knew that this Yaksha was his man, and none dared to provoke him lightly.
“So many things happened while I was in seclusion?”
Gu Changge raised an eyebrow slightly, somewhat thoughtful.
The early emergence of the Absolute Yin Heaven did not affect him much. After all, not many people dared to risk their lives to venture into regions shrouded by Yin Qi.
Other than himself, no one could possibly know his true purpose in seeking the Absolute Yin Heaven.
Many would even assume he intended to stop the Absolute Yin Heaven from spreading.
And that was the benefit of reputation.
The construction of the True Immortal Academy was nearly complete, yet there had still been no word about selecting candidates. It seemed it was indeed connected to the Absolute Yin Heaven.
“By then, every young being who wishes to enter the True Immortal Academy will rush to the Absolute Yin Heaven.”
“After hiding like a turtle in its shell for so long, that horse-feeding servant boy can’t possibly sit still any longer.”
Thinking of this, Gu Changge could not help but reveal a trace of intrigued amusement.
“To the Southern Flourishing Heaven.”
Then, he spoke, waving his sleeve.
An enormous Ancient Battleship instantly descended into the sky, expanding against the wind. The huge character “Gu” upon it was archaic and grand, flaunting itself in the air.
Then, with a rumble, it crushed across the heavens!
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The Southern Flourishing Heaven was located in the extreme south of the Beyond, close to an immensely prosperous and boundless world of the Beyond — the Demon World.
As an ancient world exclusively inhabited by the Demon Race, the Demon World had existed for an extremely long time, traceable even back to the most ancient era.
Over the endless ages, it had given birth to many Demon Emperors and Demon Overlords.
Even the various Cults of Immortality and Supreme Dao Lineages maintained a respectful “you stay out of my way, I’ll stay out of yours” attitude toward the Demon World, never lightly provoking it.
However, what left the deepest impression on Cultivators about the Southern Flourishing Heaven were the nine suns hanging in its sky.
Nine suns suspended in the heavens, raining down terrifying True Flames of the Sun, creating the scorching climate of the Southern Flourishing Heaven.
Cultivators with slightly weaker cultivation could even suffer damage to their souls under prolonged exposure.
Legend had it that in ancient times, the Southern Flourishing Heaven was the territory of the Golden Crow Clan of the Demon World.
But for unknown reasons, the eight most powerful beings of the Golden Crow Clan were forcefully suppressed and slain by some unknowable existence.
Then, with great magic power, they were refined into eight suns, hung high in the sky as a warning to others.
By now, however, members of the Golden Crow Clan had become extremely rare, almost nowhere to be seen.
Whether this legend was true or false could no longer be verified.
The Southern Flourishing Heaven had also become a place where all sorts mixed together, with many Dao Lineages and clans stationing considerable forces here.
Now, it had become even livelier — practically every day, Cultivators could be seen arriving from all directions.
Some rode divine light, some rode ferocious beasts, and others piloted Ancient Battleships and flying vessels.
But the most numerous among them were the younger generation, hailing from the great Cults of Immortality, Supreme Dao Lineages, or certain Forbidden Areas.
There were successors of the current generation, sealed ancient young kings, ancient freaks, and the like — all with astonishing strength and cultivation.
Their origins were even more terrifying.
Ordinary Cultivators would pale and retreat at the sight of them, not daring to provoke them lightly.
In this golden age of prosperity, young beings from all paths had appeared in the Southern Flourishing Heaven, and everyone knew their purpose full well.
The Eternal Overcast Battlefield!
At this moment, in the pavilion of an ancient city, Ye Langtian, accompanied by a large entourage, and his sister Ye Liuli were present.
Across from them sat the Young Prodigy of the Longevity Wang Family, Wang Wushuang.
In other directions were others, such as Chi Ling, the successor of the Vermilion Bird Clan — all familiar faces from back in the Celestial Ancient Continent.
During this period, they had all encountered their own fortuitous opportunities, their cultivation improving considerably, each having broken through to the True Enlightened Realm.
Gathering here now, they had clearly come to discuss a certain matter.
“The emergence of the Absolute Yin Heaven during this period caught many factions by surprise. Quite a few territories and Dao Lineages have been affected. The appearance of an Eternal Overcast Battlefield in the Southern Flourishing Heaven is, for us, an excellent opportunity to temper ourselves.”
“However, everyone should be aware that we are prodigies of the current generation. In terms of cultivation, we are naturally a step below those ancient freaks.”
“If we clash with them, we won’t gain the slightest advantage.”
“And if that ruins the greater matter, it would be an even greater regret.”
The one speaking was Wang Wushuang. Golden patterns surfaced in his eyes, appearing extraordinarily mystical.
As he spoke, strange expressions appeared on everyone’s faces, and they nodded one after another.
After all, they had all come for the Eternal Overcast Battlefield, so they naturally understood its importance at this time.
What Wang Wushuang said was exactly what worried them — otherwise, they would not have come to this place to discuss countermeasures.
“What Brother Wang said is precisely what concerns us all. After all, this Eternal Overcast Battlefield concerns the quotas for the True Immortal Academy. Even with powerful backgrounds behind us, the True Immortal Academy will show no favoritism...”
Ye Langtian sighed. When the True Immortal Academy was mentioned, everyone present, including him, revealed heartfelt yearning.
After all, that was an Immortal!
That was the realm countless Cultivators dreamed of.
And the True Immortal Academy existed to cultivate a True Immortal in this era.
If a True Immortal did not emerge, the spread of the Absolute Yin Heaven would surely be unstoppable.
At that time, countless Dao Lineages and living beings would suffer calamity.
“Since everyone understands this, all the better. The appearance of the True Immortal Academy is precisely our opportunity.”
“Only by entering the True Immortal Academy can we have a chance to catch up with those ancient freaks. They have cultivated far longer than us, and their foundations and cultivation run deeper.”
“For us, only by obtaining a quota to enter the True Immortal Academy do we qualify to contend with them.”
Wang Wushuang spoke slowly, brimming with confidence that the True Immortal Academy quota was his for the taking.
And the method to obtain a quota was to enter the Eternal Overcast Battlefield, slay Yin Spirits, and earn points.
This was also the requirement the True Immortal Academy had set for the entire younger generation.
After all, if one didn’t even have the courage to step into the Eternal Overcast Battlefield, what right did one have to compete for the position of True Immortal?
“So when we enter the Eternal Overcast Battlefield, we must find a way to stay together and help one another. I trust you all already have some understanding of how powerful and troublesome the Yin Spirits are.”
Wang Wushuang continued, his gaze slowly sweeping over the crowd as he proposed his plan.
“If Young Master Changge were here at this time, things would probably be much easier...”
“Even those ancient freaks would be wary of him.”
At this moment, two Young Prodigies spoke softly.
These words immediately won considerable agreement and approval.
Even Wang Wushuang nodded.
Aside from his elder sister, in this generation only Gu Changge and that Successor of Demonic Arts had the ability to contend with ancient freaks.
“Speaking of Brother Gu, he should be arriving soon...”
At this, Ye Langtian could not help but show a hint of a smile. “As it happens, right after Brother Gu came out of seclusion, I sent him a message. By all reason, he should be arriving here about now.”
Hearing him speak, Chi Ling, the Vermilion Bird Clan successor who had remained silent all this while, could not help but brighten, her eyes revealing delight.
“Dao Brother Changge is coming too?”
The many Young Prodigies also showed joy, reverence rising in their hearts.
To the younger generation of this era, Gu Changge was nothing less than a pillar of support.
Whether in status or cultivation, he stood at the very peak of his peers, a height few could match.
With Gu Changge present, the pressure they faced from the many ancient freaks would be greatly reduced.
“You say Gu Changge is coming here?”
Just then, a crisp, clear voice suddenly rang out from the corner of the stairs below the pavilion.
A tall, stunningly beautiful girl with shoulder-length silver hair stood there.
It was none other than Ying Yu, who had come to the Southern Flourishing Heaven to gather information.
Beside her were quite a few young beings whose appearances differed greatly from Humans.
Some had horns on their heads, resembling the Dragon Clan; others had wings on their backs, like phoenixes.
All were shrouded in precious radiance, striding with the bearing of dragons and tigers, surveying their surroundings with contempt, their auras powerful and their vitality astonishing.
This was a group of Young Prodigies from Sky Emperor Mountain.
Among them was a black-clothed man with slightly closed eyes, a scale pattern growing between his brows, his aura far stronger than the rest.
He was an ancient freak.
Sealed away since ancient times until now.
His father had been a follower of Sky Emperor Ying, so he too had been sealed until now, becoming a follower of Sky Emperor Ying’s offspring.
Though he could not compare to a direct child of the Sky Emperor like Ying Shuang, his cultivation and strength far surpassed the Young Prodigies of this generation.
At this moment, hearing Ying Yu’s question, the expressions of the many Young Prodigies in the pavilion shifted slightly — they had clearly recognized Ying Yu’s identity...
Nowadays, although her brother Ying Shuang was heavily suspected of being the Successor of Demonic Arts and had suffered many covert assassination attempts from Cultivators,
his strength was plain for all to see. If they truly encountered him, they would be no match for him.
Ying Yu’s own strength was also not to be underestimated — extremely terrifying, already carrying the pressure of the Quasi-Sacred Realm.
This meant she had already surpassed the many Young Prodigies.
For a moment, the expressions of all the Young Prodigies, including Wang Wushuang and Ye Langtian, turned rather ugly.
“The xiaojie asked you a question.”
“Why aren’t you answering?”
The black-clothed man, whose eyes had been slightly lowered all along, suddenly barked.
Terrifying pale-golden patterns flashed between his brows, and immediately, strands of rules and order burst forth from the void!
Dong!
Like a great bell exploding.
The terrifying fluctuation roared beside their ears. Many paled and directly retreated several steps.
Some fared even worse — blood flowed from their facial orifices, gravely wounded by a single shout.
“Peak of the Enlightened King Realm!”
Ye Langtian and Wang Wushuang were protected by secret techniques and were unharmed for the moment, but their expressions darkened.
This person’s strength was absolutely beyond what the two of them could match.
“Don’t fail to appreciate kindness.”
The black-clothed man sneered coldly again, looking down on this group of Young Prodigies with great disdain.
“Ah Gu, don’t be rude.”
“Gu Changge is coming here?”
Ying Yu frowned at this moment and spoke again.
First she rebuked the black-clothed man, then she questioned the crowd before her.
She still remembered her last visit to the Longevity Gu Family to see Gu Changge.
The other party had used seclusion as an excuse, making her wait bitterly before the Gu Family’s mountain gate for over half a month, until she finally left in anger.
That humiliation — Ying Yu still remembered it.
If Gu Changge was coming here today, she would properly demand an explanation, and also ask why he had splashed dirty water on her brother, framing him.
“Dao Brother Changge did indeed say he would come, but as for when exactly, I’m not too sure either.”
Ye Langtian frowned slightly, somewhat displeased with her attitude, but pressured by her might, he still answered thus.
“Very well. Then I’ll wait here for him to arrive.”
“I refuse to believe it will be like last time, where I couldn’t even see him.”
Hearing this, Ying Yu nodded and said indifferently.
She knew Gu Changge’s strength was formidable, so she did not intend to provoke him — she only wanted to ask him some questions and, incidentally, clear her brother of suspicion.
Among the current younger generation, aside from Gu Changge, only the successor of the Human Ancestor Hall wielded such authority.
The other ancient freaks and ancient young kings who had emerged, though powerful in cultivation, fell far short of Gu Changge in terms of prestige.
“No need for you to wait.”
“I, Gu, have already arrived.”
Just then, accompanied by a light chuckle,
Ying Yu’s expression changed.
The black-clothed man beside her also had his expression shift drastically, turning quite pale, no longer daring to be as arrogant and overbearing as before.
A large crowd suddenly appeared outside the pavilion.
The one at the head was none other than Gu Changge, who had just arrived in the Southern Flourishing Heaven.
Behind him followed a vast procession of followers, their vitality shaking the heavens, causing the Cultivators who saw them along the way to change color, their faces paling.
With such might, there was no need to say more — they all knew who this was.
Their expressions could not help but turn incomparably fearful.
“Dao Brother Changge...”
“Brother Gu...”
Seeing Gu Changge’s arrival, the Young Prodigies in the pavilion were all overjoyed, hurrying forward to pay their respects.
It was as if they had seen their pillar of support, sweeping away their earlier fear and frustration.
“Brother Ye, Brother Wang, Miss Chi Ling...”
A trace of something unusual flickered in Gu Changge’s eyes.
Then he greeted everyone, his face bearing a smile as warm as a spring breeze, appearing all the more otherworldly and jade-like in his grace.
As for Ying Yu and her group on the other side, they were ignored as if they did not exist.
“It’s been a long time. Brother Gu’s bearing surpasses even the past — even your cultivation has grown more unfathomable.”
“Dao Brother Changge has certainly come at the right time.”
Ye Langtian, Chi Ling, and the others also spoke up one after another, their faces full of delight.
Although they were all of the same generation, before Gu Changge they could not help but feel several heads shorter.
This filled their hearts with deep emotion.
Even the black-clothed man who had been so arrogant and overbearing moments ago, upon seeing Gu Changge arrive, paled slightly, cold sweat seeping from his forehead, not daring to speak — as silent as a cicada in winter.
This showed just how far Gu Changge’s might extended.
Even those who came from Sky Emperor Mountain dared not act presumptuously before him.