What It Means to Be Filthy Rich — Cutting the Stone
What It Means to Be Filthy Rich — Cutting the Stone
## The Mysterious Heavenly Tome Emerges — Are You Teaching Me How to Do My Job? (Please Subscribe)
Everyone felt as if they were about to achieve enlightenment and ascend to immortality. Their skin turned crystalline and translucent, while dense celestial light interwove and spread, submerging the entire area.
As more stone fragments fell away, the radiance within the Immortal Foetus grew ever more dazzling and blinding.
By the end, the light here had become so intense that it was as if a scorching sun had revived within it—vast and boundless, transforming into a pillar of smoke-like brilliance that pierced straight beyond Kunwu City, bursting all the way into the outer domains.
The sight was simply too astonishing. Everyone involuntarily retreated, feeling as though that radiance would blind them; none could look at it directly.
Even the True Daoists chose to shut their eyes, unable to make out what was hidden within that hazy celestial light.
“A Heavenly Tome.”
Gu Changge narrowed his eyes. While everyone else had their eyes tightly shut, he saw clearly at a glance what lay within the Immortal Foetus.
It was an ancient tome, crystalline and resplendent, floating quietly amid the shattered stone debris. None could tell what material it was made of, and it exuded an immortal aura of primordial antiquity.
This tremendous disturbance was caused by the manifestation of the characters upon it—its origins were clearly most mysterious. “Five-zero-seven” Bufan. Weng—
The next moment, Gu Changge reached out and seized the Heavenly Tome directly in his hand. All its radiance dimmed and fell silent.
It was somewhat different from the heaviness he had imagined. The tome was very light, as if forged from Grand Luo Immortal Gold, its edges glimmering with an immortal silver sheen. Every character weighed like a star, containing profound and abstruse mysteries.
“Sealing Immortals.”
Gu Changge recognized the two ancient characters upon it, a strange glint in his eyes.
However, when he attempted to open the tome, he felt a terrifying force, as vast as a world, descend upon him, flicking his fingers away—he could not easily turn its pages.
“A Heavenly Tome was cut out of the Immortal Foetus?”
At this point, the crowd also noticed the silver Heavenly Tome in Gu Changge’s hand, their expressions utterly shocked.
Many True Daoists felt stormy waves surge in their hearts. They could sense the extraordinary nature of this silver tome—just that ancient, immortal aura alone seemed to have weathered countless epochs.
They even suspected it was a genuine Immortal Scripture, recording the many divine arts and techniques of the Immortal Realm.
“It’s actually not a living creature, but a Heavenly Tome?”
“Its origins must be unimaginably great.”
A huge commotion erupted here. Everyone stared fixedly at the tome in Gu Changge’s hand, unable to conceal their burning desire, filled with envy and jealousy.
Even proud Young Prodigies like the Phoenix Lady and the King of Six Crowns found their breathing quickening, their eyes faintly reddening—clearly green with envy.
Jiang Chen was so envious he nearly ground his teeth to dust, yet he forced himself to remain calm, deeply unwilling to accept it.
Such a celestial treasure had been taken by Gu Changge right before his eyes, and he could only watch helplessly.
“This item is definitely connected to the lost page of the Great Yu Immortal Scripture.”
“I must find a way...”
Yu Feiya, the Eldest Princess of the Great Yu Celestial Dynasty, also grew solemn, her beautiful eyes fixed unblinkingly on the tome.
She knew her trip to the Divine Rock Conference had absolutely been worthwhile, her heart burning with eagerness. At this moment, nearly everyone wanted a glimpse of the tome’s true contents—but with it in Gu Changge’s hands, none dared speak up.
This item was of immense significance, cut out at the cost of a hundred Immortal Crystals by Gu Changge.
Even if they were tempted and wished for a look, they would likely have to pay a terrifying price.
Though the White-Bearded Old Man and the others were equally eager, having accepted the Celestial Spirit, they understood the item belonged to Gu Changge.
They slowly swept their gazes around and snorted coldly, “Put away those little schemes of yours. Could it be you actually dare covet Young Master Changge’s possession?”
“Do you have a death wish?”
Several True Daoists spoke, their voices carrying a special Dao rhythm and pressure. Many of those blinded by jealousy shuddered all over, snapping back to their senses, their backs drenched in cold sweat.
If they harbored any ill intentions, they likely wouldn’t leave this place alive today.
Never mind Gu Changge—these few True Daoists before them alone would never allow anyone to covet this item.
What’s more, Gu Changge was no pushover. Anyone who dared scheme against his possessions probably wouldn’t even know how the word “death” was written.
Even the various Sect Masters and renowned seniors of the older generation sighed inwardly at this.
They knew that if they wished to borrow the tome for a look, they would at least have to pay a price that satisfied Gu Changge.
But they could only think about it. A celestial treasure cut out at the cost of a hundred Immortal Crystals—even a single glance would likely cost a despair-inducing astronomical sum.
Given their status and position, they probably couldn’t even afford that price.
Someone cautiously sent a voice transmission to Gu Changge, asking what it would take to view the tome.
However, Gu Changge appeared entirely indifferent. After examining the tome a few times, he put it away, paying no heed to the Sect Masters’ transmissions or their burning gazes.
He understood that today’s events would inevitably cause a massive uproar in the Beyond, and many forces and orthodoxies might harbor crooked thoughts.
But he didn’t care about any of that.
The calamity of possessing a treasure was something that would never befall him—at least in the current Beyond, no force would openly dare do such a thing.
“Congratulations to Young Master Changge on cutting out a Heavenly Tome. You’ve allowed us all a feast for our eyes, and fulfilled a lifelong wish.”
Afterward, everyone stepped forward one after another to offer congratulations, not daring to breathe a word about viewing the tome.
Gu Changge’s expression didn’t change much. He planned to study the tome properly when he had time.
Those two words, “Sealing Immortals,” made him feel this tome was not as simple as he had imagined.
“The rules of the Beyond are now incomplete, and among the many orthodoxies and forces, beings of the Celestial Realm can hardly emerge. In my view, this mysterious tome may well record matters concerning this.”
“Young Master Changge is humble and magnanimous, caring for all under heaven. Obtaining this tome is truly a blessing for the entire Beyond.”
“Since so many seniors happen to be gathered here today, in my humble opinion, why doesn’t Young Master Changge be generous for once and let all the seniors view the tome? If a solution could be found within it, wouldn’t that be a great contribution to the entire Beyond? I believe all Cultivators would be sincerely grateful to Young Master Changge.”
“If it were I who obtained this tome, I would certainly let all the seniors present take a look.”
But just then, an ill-timed voice suddenly rang out.
Jiang Chen walked over with a trace of a smile on his face, his attitude sincere, appearing earnest and heartfelt.
He intended to disgust Gu Changge. Since he had already offended the man, he wasn’t afraid of incurring more of his hatred.
Moreover, his words were very pointed—this was for the sake of all living beings under heaven, and for the sake of achieving immortality. He stood upon the moral high ground.
He had even dragged in all the seniors present, including the Sect Masters, the renowned elders, and even the several True Daoists.
After all, he was acting out of goodwill, considering things on their behalf.
Having said this, Jiang Chen wore a well-meaning smile, waiting for Gu Changge’s answer, looking as if he didn’t care about the consequences at all.
However, upon hearing these words, the area around the market fell dead silent—so quiet one could hear a pin drop.
Everyone present changed expression in unison, glancing uneasily at Gu Changge, fearing they might be implicated by association.
The few renowned elders who had previously been on good terms with Jiang Chen now wore expressions of shock and disgust, hurriedly distancing themselves from him.
Several Sect Masters’ gazes turned cold as they fixed their eyes on Jiang Chen.
They were no spring chickens—sharp as could be—and naturally understood the meaning behind this Source Master’s words. He simply wanted to use this opportunity to disgust Gu Changge.
But in doing so, he intended to drag them all down with him.
In the current Beyond, who didn’t know of Gu Changge’s dominance?
Even courting death wasn’t done like this.
“Oh? Are you teaching me how to do my job?” Gu Changge stopped in his tracks and glanced at Jiang Chen with great interest.
He truly hadn’t expected Jiang Chen to say such a thing to him at this moment.
Was this genuine cleverness, or was there something wrong with his brain—had jealousy addled his mind?
“Ignorant brat, nothing but a clown jumping about, fancying himself clever.”
“What do you amount to, that you’re worthy of teaching Young Master Changge how to conduct himself?”
Hearing these words, the White-Bearded Old Man accompanying Gu Changge also darkened slightly, growing ever more convinced that this Jiang Chen was no good—that something was wrong with his head.
He wasted no words. With a sweep of his sleeve, a mighty force surged forth and slammed into Jiang Chen. The smile on Jiang Chen’s face instantly froze, and with a “wah,” he spat out a mouthful of blood mixed with fragments of his internal organs, flying backward.
Had the White-Bearded Old Man not carefully controlled his strength, that single strike would have blown Jiang Chen apart on the spot, destroying him body and soul.
PS: The long chapter was blocked, so it’s been split into two shorter chapters.