A Trash Like You Dreams of Having a Celestial Beast Follow You? Willing to Serve the Young Master
A Trash Like You Dreams of Having a Celestial Beast Follow You? Willing to Serve the Young Master
“I don’t know what the future holds. I only know that as you are now, you lack the ability to protect Little Wang Yue.”
“Moreover, there isn’t much left inside the Palace of World Domination. Most of it was consumed back then. What you see now is merely some leftover scraps.”
“I’ll ask you just one thing. If word gets out that Little Wang Yue is with you, can you keep it safe?”
The Tower of World Domination’s Artifact Spirit spoke indifferently, its golden figure standing in the void, its features blurred and indistinct, its aura powerful.
Only when looking down at the Platform below would a trace of gentleness show on it.
Its words were very pragmatic. If not for the fact that they had all once belonged to the Immortal Palace, it would likely have been even more merciless.
It was no fool either—how could it not see through the intentions of Jiang Chen and the Celestial Boat of Creation’s Artifact Spirit?
If the two of them could give it a clear answer, it would gladly entrust Little Wang Yue to them and even follow them. But the two couldn’t even manage that—how was that any different from trying to get something for nothing?
“The conditions you’re stating now are far too harsh for Jiang Chen. He’s still just a mortal...”
The Celestial Boat of Creation’s Artifact Spirit said with some dissatisfaction. It hadn’t expected the Tower of World Domination’s Artifact Spirit to be so unforgiving—it had all but directly said they weren’t qualified to raise Little Wang Yue.
“So you do know he’s just a mortal.”
The Tower of World Domination’s Artifact Spirit’s voice held not a ripple of emotion as it asked flatly, “Then why do you still want me to hand Little Wang Yue over to him? What are you really after?”
“I...”
The Celestial Boat of Creation’s Artifact Spirit was momentarily speechless, unable to find any words to refute.
“Following Jiang Chen would also be a form of tempering for Little Wang Yue. It might even be a good thing for it...”
Hearing this, the Tower of World Domination’s Artifact Spirit shook its head, deeply disappointed, and said no more.
If not for their past acquaintance, it would have already driven the two of them out of this place.
“Senior, I can understand what you’re saying. But for you to not give me any chance at all—isn’t that a bit too unreasonable?”
“It’s true that I currently lack the ability to protect Little Wang Yue, and I don’t have the resources to support its smooth growth. But I can guarantee that as long as I still have a breath left in me, I won’t let it suffer any harm. I’ll treat it like one of my own companions.”
“If Senior doesn’t believe me, you can let it spend some time with me. If Senior finds it unsatisfactory, you can take it away at any time. How about that?”
At that moment, Jiang Chen suddenly took a deep breath, stepped forward, and looked up at the Tower of World Domination’s Artifact Spirit high in the sky, his expression calm.
His words had been carefully considered.
Because just now, he had felt a scrutinizing gaze falling upon him from the Platform ahead.
Little Wang Yue seemed able to sense his existence! That was why Jiang Chen had come up with this plan, hoping to make Little Wang Yue develop a favorable impression of him.
Hearing these words, the Celestial Boat of Creation’s Artifact Spirit’s face lit up with joy, admiring Jiang Chen’s quick wit.
“Although you speak very sincerely, why should I agree to you? No matter which possibility you described, there’s no benefit in it for me.”
However, what made Jiang Chen’s expression stiffen was that the Tower of World Domination’s Artifact Spirit before him hadn’t been moved by his words in the slightest.
“Jiang Chen, run!”
Yet at that very moment, an anxious shout suddenly came from outside the palace.
With a loud bang, the Elderly Man in Black Robes was thrown in, his aura withered, blood at the corner of his mouth.
His appearance was utterly wretched, without a trace of the world-scorning dominance Jiang Chen had seen from him before.
“Senior, what happened to you?”
Jiang Chen’s face changed drastically. He forgot all about his conversation with the Tower of World Domination’s Artifact Spirit and stood frozen in place, stunned by this sudden scene, completely clueless about what had happened.
“Go, quickly. Leave this place. Don’t worry about this old man.”
The Elderly Man in Black Robes struggled immensely to rise from the ground, but the movement seemed to aggravate his injuries—he coughed up blood, spitting out quite a few fragments of his internal organs.
“What on earth happened? Why are you like this, Senior...”
Jiang Chen’s eyes widened. He still hadn’t processed what had occurred.
Why was the immensely powerful Elderly Man in Black Robes now in such a grievously wounded state?
Hadn’t he gone to hold off the rear before coming to rendezvous with him? Could he have run into some danger?
“Because he ran into me.”
The next moment, accompanied by a casual voice, Gu Changge’s figure walked in from outside the palace.
His expression was relaxed and indifferent, utterly unconcerned. He planted one foot directly on the Elderly Man in Black Robes, and the chilling sound of bones shattering immediately rang out.
The Elderly Man in Black Robes seemed rather tough—he only let out a muffled grunt and didn’t cry out in pain.
“You’ve got quite the nerve... daring to snatch someone away right under my nose.”
Gu Changge said flatly, his eyes cold, without the slightest fluctuation of emotion.
“Gu Changge, it’s you! How did you get here... No good—the route I left for the Black-Robed Senior must have been discovered by Gu Changge...”
Jiang Chen’s expression changed dramatically, and he couldn’t help but feel a chill of fear. He had never imagined Gu Changge would actually pursue him all the way here.
And the incredibly powerful Black-Robed Senior had ended up in such a miserable state at Gu Changge’s hands? He could hardly believe what he was seeing.
“This is bad, little Chenzi, that guy actually chased us all the way here...”
The Celestial Boat of Creation’s Artifact Spirit’s voice trembled as it hurriedly turned into a wisp of green smoke and drilled into the space between Jiang Chen’s brows.
Toward Gu Changge, it had always felt a trembling terror that came from the depths of its very soul.
“Gu Changge, let the Black-Robed Senior go! Our grudge is between you and me—don’t drag others into it.”
At this moment, Jiang Chen forced himself to calm down and stared coldly at Gu Changge.
His greatest reliance was now being trampled under Gu Changge’s foot, which filled his heart with despair.
Now he could only pray that the Celestial Boat of Creation’s Artifact Spirit could truly control the many Array Patterns within the Purple Mountains and use them to slay Gu Changge.
“A fool who doesn’t know life from death. With that measly bit of ability, you think you can save someone?”
Gu Changge glanced at him indifferently, seemingly unconcerned.
Then he kicked out. The Elderly Man in Black Robes grunted and was sent tumbling toward Jiang Chen with such force that the ground nearly cracked apart.
However, this palace was made of special materials, so withstanding this level of disturbance was no problem.
“Senior, are you alright?”
Jiang Chen hurried over to help the Elderly Man in Black Robes up, asking worriedly.
“I’m fine... wah...”
The Elderly Man in Black Robes waved his hand.
But before he could finish his sentence, he spat out a mouthful of blood mixed with a large amount of organ fragments—his injuries were clearly extremely severe.
Jiang Chen’s face burned with rage, but he didn’t dare say anything to Gu Changge.
“This time I was careless. I never expected Gu Changge’s strength to be so great. This old man was completely no match for him.”
The Elderly Man in Black Robes rarely showed a bitter, self-blaming expression. “If not for me, he wouldn’t have found this place so quickly.”
“Senior, don’t say that. If you hadn’t held the rear for me, it would have turned out the same way.”
Seeing the Elderly Man in Black Robes in such a wounded state, Jiang Chen couldn’t bear to blame him.
Now that things had come to this, since Gu Changge had found his way here, there was no choice but to face him head-on.
“So this is the Tower of World Domination. It actually exists. Interesting—it’s quite different from the other Tools of World Domination.”
At this moment, Gu Changge studied the golden phantom in the air with great interest, then remarked, “I heard everything you all said just now. Now I’ll give you two choices.”
“One, hand Little Wang Yue over to me, submit to me, and leave with me.”
“Two, I take Little Wang Yue myself, erase your sentience, and leave with the Tower of World Domination.”
“Which path you want—choose for yourself.”
Gu Changge’s tone was light and breezy, and he was in no hurry after finishing.
He had been here for a while already; he simply hadn’t shown himself, and he had learned the whole story of what had happened.
The Tower of World Domination’s Artifact Spirit was no fool, so it should understand what choice to make at this moment.
Of course, if it chose to be stupid, Gu Changge wouldn’t mind erasing its sentience. That would be no difficult task for him.
“Gu Changge, you...”
Jiang Chen’s expression changed drastically. He had never imagined Gu Changge would be so domineering and arrogant, daring to speak like this even to the Tower of World Domination’s Artifact Spirit.
“You... let me think about it.”
But the next moment, what shocked Jiang Chen to his core even more was this:
After hearing Gu Changge’s words, the Tower of World Domination’s Artifact Spirit showed no anger or displeasure whatsoever.
Instead, it appeared extremely wary and cautious—an attitude worlds apart from how it had treated him.
“My patience isn’t very good. Even though you’re the Tower of World Domination’s Artifact Spirit, you hold no value to me.”
“When it comes to weapons, I prefer lifeless things without sentience.”
Gu Changge said nonchalantly.
Jiang Chen looked at Gu Changge, his heart and mind trembling, feeling a terrifying chill sweep from his spine up to the crown of his head.
Even the Tower of World Domination’s Artifact Spirit had to submit to his coercion, not daring to say a word! He had thought the Artifact Spirit would be enraged by this and strike out to teach Gu Changge a lesson, but he never expected its attitude to be so grave and careful.
“I can agree to submit to you, but you must agree to one condition of mine. Otherwise, I’d rather perish together with everything than let you have the Tower of World Domination.”
The Tower of World Domination’s Artifact Spirit’s voice remained unchanged.
It knew the young man before it was terrifying—not just his aura, but that indifference engraved into his very bones. Through a thousand autumns and ten thousand ages, through all the eternities of the heavens, with a single snap of his fingers, vast seas would turn to ash.
It was a feeling that made it shudder with dread.
Not to mention it was no longer at its peak—in its current state, it could at most contend with a Sacred Emperor Realm being.
“Speak.”
Gu Changge lifted his eyes to glance at it, then turned his gaze toward the Celestia Jade Platform ahead.
He walked over slowly. Unlike Jiang Chen, who had been drenched in sweat and unable to move an inch, Gu Changge walked right up to the Platform without the slightest obstruction.
The Platform was pure white, with runes flickering in and out of existence and immortal mist swirling around it.
The ancient characters upon it flowed with all kinds of archaic symbols, and the aura of the Great Dao permeated the air—one look was enough to know it was no ordinary object.
This scene made Jiang Chen’s face turn alternately pale and green, reminding him of his own sorry state earlier.
“I need you to promise me that you won’t harm Little Wang Yue.”
The Tower of World Domination’s Artifact Spirit said very solemnly, its gaze falling upon that Platform, warily watching Gu Changge’s movements.
“Agreed.”
Gu Changge answered directly, without any thought.
Within it was a small pool, entirely sealed in Divine Source, not yet opened.
Thick immortal mist pervaded it and colorful haze flowed, making it impossible to see the scene within clearly.
However, under his vision, he could see an amber-like hazy radiance within, a magnificent color like an Astral River, flowing quietly.
Within it, there seemed to be a pair of clear, flawless eyes watching him, as if it knew everything happening in the outside world.
This was Little Wang Yue’s true body.
“I hope you’ll keep your word, and that you won’t let anyone harm it either.”
The Tower of World Domination’s Artifact Spirit remained very cautious, because Gu Changge had agreed so directly and decisively that it couldn’t feel at ease.
Gu Changge withdrew his gaze and glanced at it. “Rest assured. Even if I announced to the world today that Little Wang Yue is in my hands, no one would dare try to snatch it.”
“After all... I’m not this trash.”
As he spoke, a faint smile appeared at the corner of his mouth, full of mockery and contempt.
“Gu Changge, don’t go too far...”
Facing Gu Changge’s undisguised mocking words, Jiang Chen’s expression turned uglier than ever. He gritted his teeth, incomparably furious.
Yet he couldn’t find any grounds to refute him.
With Gu Changge’s current overwhelming might, who would dare snatch something from his hands? Wouldn’t that be courting death?
The Tower of World Domination’s Artifact Spirit was also shaken in its heart by Gu Changge’s confident, domineering words.
But wasn’t this exactly what it had wanted all along?
“Furthermore, the Gu Family has everything Little Wang Yue needs to grow. Even if it devoured a hundred thousand star domains, that would be no problem at all.”
“So now, do you have any other conditions to raise?”
Then Gu Changge looked at the Tower of World Domination’s Artifact Spirit and spoke again, his faint smile fully displaying his terrifying foundation and overwhelming wealth.
At this moment, Jiang Chen felt like he was suffocating. His lips trembled, his face drained of all color.
Compared to that, what did he have? Nothing at all!!!
Weng!!
The Purple Mountains trembled, and the Tower of World Domination resonated with a hum, as if roaring in response—Gu Changge’s words had deeply shaken it.
It was anything but stupid!
“The Tower of World Domination, from this day forth, is willing to serve the Young Master!”
The next instant, the Tower of World Domination’s Artifact Spirit turned into a streak of golden light and dove into the Tower of World Domination. The enormous, majestic golden tower rapidly shrank and descended from the sky.
At the same time, its voice resounded through the void, full of submission.
Gu Changge shook his head slightly and looked at the deathly pale Jiang Chen, his tone carrying a hint of pity and regret. “A trash like you dreams of having a Celestial Beast follow you?”
“What era do you think this is, still having such pipe dreams?”
Is there anything in this world that money can’t smash open? If there is, it just means you haven’t offered enough money!
Jiang Chen, having witnessed this entire process from beginning to end, felt his cultivation heart on the verge of shattering, his eyes filled with despair.
He had exhausted every effort, only to gain nothing in the end.
Gu Changge, on the other hand, had obtained everything with just a few simple words. How could he possibly accept this?!
“You’ll stay here today.”
Gu Changge’s smile appeared somewhat cold.
Boom!!
As his words fell, Gu Changge struck out with a palm. Amid rumbling sounds, a massive golden palm print swept across the sky like the palm of the Heavenly Path itself, suppressing everything.
The void seemed about to explode, unable to withstand such terrifying fluctuations.
Jiang Chen watched this palm strike with utter despair, his entire body feeling like it would burst apart under this aura.
“Run!”
At the critical moment, the Elderly Man in Black Robes roared, spitting out a mouthful of blood as if activating some secret technique. He grabbed Jiang Chen and his figure fled toward the outside of the palace.
He forcibly took Gu Changge’s palm strike head-on. Blood gushed from him like a spring, his internal organs seemingly ruptured completely, his face deathly pale, his aura withered.
“Senior...”
Jiang Chen watched this scene, his eyes nearly splitting with rage and grief.
However, the Elderly Man in Black Robes paid him no mind. Ignoring his horrific injuries, he seemed determined to burn his last breath to take Jiang Chen away from this place.
“Run! Run!”
“I’ve stirred up the great momentum of this place and disrupted the geography of the Purple Mountains. Let’s bury that Gu bastard here!”
At this moment, the Celestial Boat of Creation’s Artifact Spirit shouted in Jiang Chen’s mind.
Rumble!
The entire Purple Mountains shook. Rocks tumbled down, the ground split open, and thick purple mist spewed forth as the mountains began to collapse!
“Run, then. Best run as far as you can. The next time we meet, you’d better have grown a bit stronger.”
“I should thank you, actually. I’ll be taking the Tower of World Domination.”
Gu Changge stood in the palace with his hands behind his back, unhurried, the coldness on his face undiminished.
He watched with great interest as Jiang Chen’s figure gradually disappeared, then waved his sleeve and collected both the Celestia Jade Platform and the Tower of World Domination.
As for the Origin Stones, spirit herbs, and other things in this palace—he truly couldn’t be bothered with them.
Then, dazzling radiance emerged from his body, his terrifying aura like a magnificent sun rising into the sky, directly blasting through the Purple Mountains. With a casual gesture, he formed a sword and slashed through the many chaotic Array Patterns of this place.
With a few steps from Gu Changge, a golden avenue extended beneath his feet, and his figure appeared in the sky outside.
Rumble!!
Behind him, the towering Purple Mountains collapsed with a heaven-shaking roar, dust and smoke billowing into the sky, purple mist spewing forth, reduced to a field of ruins.
Gu Changge glanced back, his face without a ripple of emotion, then descended from the sky, his robes fluttering, untouched by a speck of dust.
“Master!”
“Young Master Changge!”
The group of followers waiting outside the Purple Mountains—the Ji siblings, Chen Ning’er, and the others—all stepped forward in unison.
Gu Changge waved his hand.
“How did it go?”
Yue Mingkong walked over, her voice cool and clear.
The others also looked over curiously, deeply shocked. What exactly had happened inside the Purple Mountains? Why had they suddenly collapsed?
The Ji siblings in particular were full of doubt.
Had Gu Changge obtained the Tower of World Domination or not? As for Jiang Chen’s whereabouts, they figured he had most likely been buried in the Purple Mountains, crushed to death within.
“Passable, but within expectations.”
Gu Changge smiled, giving an ambiguous answer.
However, Yue Mingkong understood him well. She knew he must have already obtained what he wanted—the Tower of World Domination was surely in his hands.
So she asked no further questions.
Hearing these words, everyone’s hearts trembled with shock, but none dared ask more.
Still, many of them speculated that Gu Changge had most likely obtained the Tower of World Domination—otherwise, the Purple Mountains wouldn’t have collapsed.
As for what exactly had happened inside, they didn’t dare inquire.
What happened here tonight was destined to not remain quiet.
The enormous Purple Mountains had appeared overnight and collapsed overnight—this was bound to attract the attention and investigation of many Cultivators.
Afterward, the group returned to the Heavenly Ruin Gate. The Ji siblings, Chen Ning’er, and the others began contacting the families behind them to report what had happened here.
When the Ji Family’s upper echelons learned of this matter, though they felt anger and humiliation, they were helpless and could only swallow their broken teeth along with their grievances.
Then they obediently arranged for people to deliver the Wheel of World Domination.
