Then Kneel and Speak to Me — The Fortuitous One's Compromise
Then Kneel and Speak to Me — The Fortuitous One’s Compromise
Above the border of the Eight Wastelands and Ten Domains, an ancient and vast divine mirror awakened.
Divine light blazed brilliantly, crystalline and translucent, as boundless spiritual energy of heaven and earth converged toward it.
Black clouds roiled, and the stars beyond the domain trembled, seemingly on the verge of shattering.
For the energy radiating from it was simply too immense.
It no longer resembled a mirror, but rather a towering ancient continent, ready to plummet from the heavens at any moment.
Streak after streak of dazzling, resplendent divine light interwove, forming mountain ridges as thick as small hills, poised to come crashing down.
At this moment, no matter what level of Cultivator one was, everyone felt a sense of heart-palpitating dread.
The Mirror of Heaven and Earth — this was the Supreme Treasure of the Eight Wastelands and Ten Domains.
It would only awaken in the face of momentous events.
Even after nearly half a year of war with the Beyond, they had never once used the Mirror of Heaven and Earth.
Because the energy required to activate it was simply too terrifying.
Each activation consumed an ocean of resources, impossible to estimate, devouring the spiritual energy of numerous star domains.
And this time, the awakening of the Mirror of Heaven and Earth was the unanimous decision of the many ancient families of the Eight Wastelands and Ten Domains.
For they had received word that the leading figure of the Beyond had suddenly descended upon the Eight Wastelands and Ten Domains, his figure appearing precisely at the site where the Spirit Gourd Master and the Ancestor of Supreme Cave Heaven had once battled.
For this, they did not deliberate long before unanimously deciding to activate the Mirror of Heaven and Earth, to bury and annihilate him at that location, eliminating this thorn in their side.
Although in that place, there were still other Cultivators and living beings of the Eight Wastelands and Ten Domains.
There were even many young prodigies, the finest of their respective races, who could be called the seeds of the future.
But in order to destroy the leading figure of the Beyond, they could no longer concern themselves with all that — one could say they would stop at nothing.
Gu Changge’s threat to them far exceeded that of any other supreme expert.
Moreover, it was said his age was merely around twenty-some years.
Such talent — to describe it as unprecedented through the ages would not be an exaggeration in the slightest.
If he were allowed to continue growing, he would inevitably become a calamity for the Eight Wastelands and Ten Domains.
Once this news spread, it immediately sent shockwaves through the Eight Wastelands and Ten Domains; for many Cultivators, it was the first time witnessing the awakening of the Mirror of Heaven and Earth with their own eyes.
Such a vast and magnificent sight was akin to countless suns, moons, and stars converging together, plummeting toward a single direction.
Beneath such an aura, even a True Daoist would have absolutely no chance of survival.
The Dragon-Blooded Lin Clan, the Lu Family, the Ancient Huo Family, and other ancient great clans were all incomparably enraged by this.
They wished to stop it all, yet there was nothing they could do.
For the hopes of their clans were still within that Mysterious Space, attempting to find the Immortal-Killing Gourd, the Supreme Treasure once lost within it.
Fortunately, at the final critical moment, the pressure of the Mirror of Heaven and Earth dissipated and did not strike down, thus preserving the lives of the group of prodigies within.
Because Gu Changge had already torn through space and departed from that place, even if it had struck down, it would merely have been a waste of resources, causing casualties for nothing.
And this matter caused an enormous sensation throughout the Eight Wastelands and Ten Domains.
Especially at the end, when many learned that the Immortal-Killing Gourd once lost within had actually been seized by Gu Changge, it set off world-shaking waves.
Lin Wu’s actions enraged many Cultivators, who felt he had been selfish, losing the Immortal-Killing Gourd because of romantic entanglements.
For such a Supreme Treasure to fall into Gu Changge’s hands was truly like adding wings to a tiger.
Gu Changge’s strength had already become terrifying to such an invincible degree.
Who could keep him in check in the future? As for the matter of the Lu Family’s pearl-in-the-palm, the Goddess Lu Luo, being captured — although it also enraged many young prodigies, no one dared to go to the Boundary Marker Sea to search for her.
Never mind that the shores of the Boundary Marker Sea were now practically garrisoned by the great army of the Beyond.
Even if they found Goddess Lu Luo, who had the confidence to rescue her from Gu Changge’s hands? This was a situation with no solution from the start.
Meanwhile, in a remote small town not far from the shores of the Boundary Marker Sea.
A ripple spread through the void, and immediately a rift tore open. Gu Changge, leading his group, emerged from within.
“Today’s matter — we have truly troubled Young Master Changge.”
“Many thanks to Young Master Changge for the grace of saving our lives.”
The people of the various races and Dao lineages were all still shaken with lingering fear, and now spoke up one after another, expressing their gratitude repeatedly.
When the terrifying fluctuations of the Mirror of Heaven and Earth had come, they had thought they would perish and be buried within.
Had it not been for Gu Changge’s intervention, everyone would likely have died there.
Thus, toward Gu Changge, they felt gratitude from the bottom of their hearts. Even Song Yunfei felt conflicted inside.
The matter of Supreme Cave Heaven colluding with the Eight Wastelands and Ten Domains — even if it was a frame-up, it was likely already set in stone, impossible to change.
As long as the people present were not fools, they would all understand what to say when the time came.
Would they offend Gu Changge for the sake of a power whose Lord and Elders had already been annihilated by him? Or would they build good relations with Gu Changge? This clearly required no consideration.
As for the truth or falsehood of the matter — that was not important.
“It was a mere trifle. Everyone, there is no need to be so courteous.”
Gu Changge wore a faint smile on his face and waved his hand.
“The Eight Wastelands and Ten Domains, in order to kill you, actually disregarded even their own prodigies.”
Gu Yingshuang’s beautiful eyes fixed on Gu Changge as she smiled with pursed lips. “In their eyes, you’ve probably attracted enormous hatred.”
These words won the agreement of everyone present. After all, even the Mirror of Heaven and Earth had been activated — one could see how great a resolve the Eight Wastelands and Ten Domains had made to keep Gu Changge there.
“The Eight Wastelands and Ten Domains, having lost the Immortal-Killing Gourd this time, will likely be even more unwilling to accept it. It is also a huge blow to their morale.”
Someone glanced at Lu Luo, whose face was pale and filled with despair, a strange gleam flashing through his eyes as he spoke.
They did not know why Gu Changge had captured her.
Gu Changge’s intentions were not something they could fathom either.
“Once the Boundary Marker Sea dries up, the Eight Wastelands and Ten Domains will inevitably turtle up inside Sky Deer City. Coordinating with the Nine Great Mountains and the Aether Abyss, they should presumably be able to hold out for a while.”
Gu Changge shook his head slightly, glanced at Lu Luo, and then said, “Let us first go reunite with our respective clans. As for the matter of the Eight Wastelands and Ten Domains, the time for the final great war has not yet come.”
“That works perfectly.”
Subsequently, everyone transformed into divine rainbows, departing from this desolate small town long devoid of inhabitants, heading to join up with the great army of the Beyond.
Along the way, Gu Changge struck out Grand Runes one after another, continuously refining the Immortal-Killing Gourd, grinding away much of its will of resistance.
As an innate weapon of offense, this treasure could devour the qi of slaughter, smelting it into an Immortal-Slaying Flying Sword of terrifying, peerless might.
In the hands of different people, the effects it could display also differed.
If Gu Changge were to wield it, while he might not be able to slay a Nirvana Realm existence with a single sword strike, inflicting heavy wounds would absolutely be no problem.
If he refined it further, smelting in that Primeval True Feather obtained from the Demon World’s Crimson Cloud Demon Overlord, its power could likely rise by several levels.
As for the Supreme Dao Diagram, that was a Supreme Treasure combining both offense and defense in one.
In terms of offensive power, it surpassed many Nirvana Grade Artifacts, and even in defense, it was no inferior to the Tower of World Domination.
Gu Changge tallied up his gains during this period. Aside from the Fortuity points and Heavenly Gift Treasure Chests obtained from killing Fortuitous Ones — from which he had drawn the Spacetime Stone and the Mirror of Wonders —
his greatest gains were the Immortal-Killing Gourd and the Supreme Dao Diagram.
These two Supreme Treasures were clearly of a level surpassing many postnatally forged Nirvana Grade Artifacts, containing innately born Great Dao patterns and innate Dao charm.
Gu Changge even felt that their current level was not their limit.
For example, the Solar Heavenly Blade and the Primeval True Feather were postnatal objects.
In terms of level, unless they were reversed back to the innate or reforged entirely, it would be very difficult for them to achieve any great breakthrough.
Even the Seven Tools of World Domination were mostly postnatal objects; it was only that their forging methods were rather special, allowing their level to surpass quite a few Nirvana Grade Artifacts.
But their true power, compared to Nirvana Grade Artifacts, was actually still far behind.
Because level and power were not equivalent.
Among them, the Tower of World Domination and the Sword of World Domination were said to be quite special, for the Tower of World Domination was an object that suppressed the foundation of the Immortal Palace.
If its level were insufficient, it would certainly have been unable to suppress it.
And the Sword of World Domination was the weapon wielding the Immortal Palace’s offensive might, holding power on behalf of Heaven, even capable of invoking the Great Dao of heaven and earth — the earth, water, wind, fire, and thunder above the Nine Heavens, and so on.
By the shores of the Boundary Marker Sea, giant waves surged to the heavens, crashing incessantly, issuing rumbling sounds that shook the firmament, as if ancient worlds one after another were revolving.
High in the sky, Ancient Battleships like ancient continents floated in suspension.
Vast and towering, shrouded in chaotic mist, with specks of starlight visible in the distance, like the Milky Way pouring backward.
Upon the Ancient Battleships, palaces stretched in clusters, pavilions dense as clouds, arranged in tight rows, with divine peaks and ancient mountains standing tall — they did not resemble simple warships, but rather ancient continents.
Many Cults of Immortality and Supreme Dao Lineages were stationed here.
Although supreme experts found it difficult to cross over, the battle strength on this side still could not be underestimated.
Just in terms of numbers alone, it was vast beyond measure, practically endless — a dark, dense mass blotting out the sky like black clouds.
The news of Gu Changge’s appearance in the Eight Wastelands and Ten Domains had actually spread very quickly.
Thus, many Cultivators knew he had come to this place, and had even snatched away a Supreme Treasure of the Eight Wastelands and Ten Domains.
The earlier awakening of the Eight Wastelands and Ten Domains’ Mirror of Heaven and Earth was also because of him.
And the instant Gu Changge descended upon this place, several powerful and terrifying divine senses swept over, confirming their identities.
After all, they were now on the territory of the Eight Wastelands and Ten Domains; some spies might have mixed in, so it was better to be cautious.
After confirming Gu Changge’s identity, divine rainbows and golden avenues flew out from the various Ancient Battleships one after another, continuously extending and descending toward this place — all of them leading figures of the various races.
“Greetings, Young Master Changge.”
An old man with white hair was the first to arrive at this place — an Ancestor of the Ye Family of the Ancient Immortal Races, with cultivation at the Quasi-Nirvana Realm.
He held Gu Changge in considerable regard, knowing that Gu Changge’s current strength had already reached a level that commanded their solemn respect.
The people behind him came either from Sky Emperor Mountain or from powers like the Mortal One’s Hall.
Their foundations were all extremely ancient, not something ordinary great sects could compare to.
As for the people of Buddhist Mountain, they were also stationed here, though they did not show themselves.
Previously, within Divine City, many ancient monks had died tragically at the hands of the demoness in red, yet Gu Changge alone had survived, and had even quietly made his way to the Eight Wastelands and Ten Domains, stirring up boundless storms.
This was truly unbearable for the people of Buddhist Mountain; they felt that the deaths of those ancient monks of Buddhist Mountain were inextricably linked to Gu Changge.
What exactly had happened that day — they very much wanted to find Gu Changge and get a clear answer.
But they also surmised that Gu Changge could not possibly say anything, so they simply did not waste the effort.
Moreover, the whereabouts of the demoness in red had now also become a mystery.
Whether she was alive or dead, no one knew.
“Why has Young Master Changge suddenly come to this place?”
The people of the various races and Dao lineages were all very interested in this question and could not help but ask.
“After I tore through space and fled using a secret treasure, I was struck by a palm from the demoness in red and fell unconscious. When I awoke, I had already drifted to the Boundary Marker Sea...”
“As for what happened in between, I am not entirely clear either.”
Gu Changge’s expression did not change as he shook his head slightly, seemingly with some regret. “I only just now heard of the tragic scene that day. I never imagined that none of the others managed to escape.”
Speaking to this point, he let out a sigh.
Hearing him say this, everyone’s eyes flickered, and they fell silent, asking nothing further.
Nor was it easy for them to question Gu Changge.
Whether it was true or false was hard to judge, but they were all people who had lived for a long time, and would not so easily believe Gu Changge’s one-sided account.
Afterward, Gu Changge chatted with everyone about what had happened within that Mysterious Space, without mentioning the matter of Supreme Cave Heaven.
As for the matter of the Immortal-Killing Gourd, although everyone’s eyes burned with desire, they tactfully refrained from asking further.
They had neither the guts nor the strength to snatch something from Gu Changge’s hands.
Subsequently, after Gu Changge bid everyone farewell, he took the captive Lu Luo, transformed into a divine rainbow, and headed for the area where the Longevity Gu Family was stationed.
Gu Yingshuang had parted ways with him upon arriving at this place, and Gu Changge had no intention of continuing to concern himself with her.
Lu Luo had gone from initial despair to subsequently discovering that Gu Changge paid her no mind at all, treating her purely as air, and she gradually calmed down.
Either way was death — she had nothing left to fear.
Now, witnessing this vast and terrifying scene, she could not help but tremble slightly, feeling a chill of dread from the inside out.
This was the power of the Beyond — nearly every Dao lineage and great sect could easily dispatch an army of ten million.
She even suspected that when the final great war came, the Dao lineages of the Beyond could dispatch an army of hundreds of millions to slaughter their way over.
This was something unimaginable.
Were it not for the fact that the powers and Dao lineages of the Beyond each fought on their own, the Eight Wastelands and Ten Domains would likely have been breached long ago.
“Tell me, half a month from now, will that sweetheart of yours come to this place to rescue you?”
At this moment, Gu Changge’s voice suddenly rang out, interrupting her thoughts.
Lu Luo had already set aside the fear in her heart, and was now considerably calmer.
Hearing this, she merely said calmly, “I believe Lin Wu will come to save me, but I do not want him to take the risk.”
Gu Changge smiled and said, “What a truly touching pair you two make. What a pity...”
“A pity about what?”
Lu Luo raised her head to look at him, her gaze as calm as a pool of dead water.
“A pity that he will die here for you. Do you really think he can rescue you?”
Gu Changge said casually, “I imagine you don’t actually want him to die, do you?”
Within Lu Luo’s calm eyes, a ripple arose.
She indeed did not want Lin Wu to die because of her — it was not worth it.
Were it not for her cultivation being sealed by Gu Changge, she would likely have already severed her own meridians by now.
“What do you mean by that?”
She could not help but look at Gu Changge and ask.
“If you don’t want him to die, then you will obediently do as I say. Not only will I let you live well, I will also let him live well.”
Gu Changge smiled, explaining nothing, and then ordered people to take her away and lock her up.
“You...”
Lu Luo felt some alarm in her heart, faintly guessing at Gu Changge’s intentions, and could not help but feel a chill run through her entire body.
After Lu Luo was taken away, Gu Changge dismissed everyone from the hall, intending to enter his Inner Universe to check on Chan Hongyi’s current condition.
But before he had even opened the Inner Universe, he felt a faint baleful aura seeping out from within.
His brows could not help but furrow. “It hasn’t even been a month this time, and it can no longer be suppressed?”