A Day of Being Reduced to a Tool, All Gather at Divine City
A Day of Being Reduced to a Tool, All Gather at Divine City
The Ancient Reincarnation Supreme Being clearly had not expected Changge to be so shameless, going straight for the act-first-report-later approach.
He hadn’t even asked for his opinion before exposing his existence to the world.
Of course, the Ancient Reincarnation Supreme Being had long anticipated that such a day would come.
But he had not wanted to be so passive—reduced, even, to something like Changge’s tool.
Before doing this, why didn’t my disciple discuss it with his master first?
However, the Ancient Reincarnation Supreme Being was ultimately no ordinary figure. His emotions never showed on his face. Even though his heart was exceptionally gloomy, his expression quickly recovered, and he asked with a kindly smile,
“My disciple felt that this matter would affect the situation of the entire Beyond, and that Master’s whereabouts would sooner or later be revealed to the world. That is why I thought to announce it early.”
Changge replied with a smile of his own.
He naturally knew that the Ancient Reincarnation Supreme Being must be extremely displeased.
But this was the territory of the Family of Immortals, so he could only honestly swallow this mouthful of resentment.
What’s more, during this period, the Ancient Reincarnation Supreme Being had presumably already studied and comprehended those mysterious runes from the three Origin Ancestor Artifacts of the Absolute Yin Heaven.
In that case, the Ancient Reincarnation Supreme Being must have already noticed the little tricks he had played.
As such, the Ancient Reincarnation Supreme Being would surely be dying to know what secrets he had hidden—
—and would want to take them for himself.
So at this moment, no matter how much dissatisfaction the Ancient Reincarnation Supreme Being harbored in his heart, he could only swallow his anger and pretend nothing was amiss.
From the very beginning, when Changge deliberately left obvious flaws in those runes, he had already been scheming against the Ancient Reincarnation Supreme Being.
This included luring the Ancient Reincarnation Supreme Being into the Family of Immortals, making him afraid to act rashly—
—whatever covetous thoughts he might harbor, it was all part of the same calculation.
The Ancient Reincarnation Supreme Being would assume that Changge feared his strength and hidden depths, and that was why he used his family’s power to intimidate him.
In that case, the Ancient Reincarnation Supreme Being would inevitably underestimate him, and from that, the idea of making a move against him would be born.
Then, the Ancient Reincarnation Supreme Being would think of luring him away from his family, perhaps even taking him to some remote ancient universe...
“For my disciple to be so considerate of his master truly comforts me.”
Seeing Gu Changge explain it this way, the Ancient Reincarnation Supreme Being’s expression softened slightly, returning to normal as he spoke with seeming gratification.
Only he himself knew just how much he wanted to slap this cheap disciple of his, Gu Changge, to death.
He, the Ancient Reincarnation Supreme Being, had dominated the Beyond for countless epochs. Back in the Immortal Epoch, he had been a veritable colossus—none did not fear him, none did not revere him.
When had he ever fallen to the point of being schemed against, of being used as someone’s tool?
At this moment, the Ancient Reincarnation Supreme Being could only tell himself in his heart: endure, endure.
A small impatience spoils a grand plan.
He was extremely interested in the many secrets Gu Changge carried.
“It is wonderful that Master can understand his disciple’s painstaking efforts.”
Gu Changge smiled and said, “In that case, this disciple will give the order at once. Seven days from now, at Divine City, Master will appear there, and will discuss with the various Daoist lineages and powers of the Beyond how to resolve the calamity of the Absolute Yin Heaven.”
Hearing this, the Ancient Reincarnation Supreme Being’s face stiffened once again. He truly had not expected Gu Changge to have already arranged everything.
He really had no room to refuse.
Very soon, all manner of news about the Ancient Reincarnation Supreme Being—
—under Changge’s deliberate arrangement, spread as if it had grown wings, flying outward at incredible speed.
Seven days later, the Ancient Reincarnation Supreme Being would appear at Divine City to discuss with the many Daoist lineages how to resolve the matter of the Absolute Yin Heaven. This set off monstrous waves.
It was like a meteorite crashing into the deep sea.
The many Cultivators who had previously doubted whether the Ancient Reincarnation Supreme Being was still alive immediately widened their eyes, planning to set out for Divine City to see for themselves.
The entire Beyond was shaken by this news.
The Godly Illusion Clan, the Great Yu Celestial Dynasty, the Unrivaled Celestial Dynasty, the Hidden An Clan—far too many lineages and powers were stirred into action, sending out figures of Ancestor rank and even foundation-level existences, some tearing through the universe, others piloting boundary-breaking Ancient Battleships, all to descend upon Divine City and personally meet this mythical figure of the Celestial Ancient Era.
In terms of seniority, the Ancient Reincarnation Supreme Being was even more ancient and venerable than the Mortal One of the Mortal One’s Hall.
Only those who clearly understood what the Ancient Reincarnation Supreme Being represented could grasp what his survival meant.
The Beyond surged with wind, thunder, and roiling clouds. Every day, streaks of divine rainbows could be seen sweeping across the firmament, rushing toward Divine City.
Besides the older generation, the younger generation was equally fascinated by the matter.
Even knowing full well that the Successor of Demonic Arts was very likely lurking in the shadows, and that any of them could become his target and prey, they were fearless.
Divine City was majestic and grand, like an immortal palace fallen into the mortal world, radiant and gleaming, shrouded in halos of light.
Within it, countless islands and immortal mountains rose and sank, silver waterfalls cascaded down, scattered like stars across a chessboard—it was like an ancient world unto itself.
Endless palaces and pavilions stood within. Even its city gates were like pillars propping up heaven and earth, capable of holding apart the four poles of the universe, exuding a vast and primordial aura.
Among the upper realms, there were not many ancient cities that could be crowned with the name “Divine City.” Back then, after the demoness in red emerged from the Demon Abyss, Gu Changge had united the various powers to besiege her at a certain Divine City along her inevitable path.
That Divine City had nearly been destroyed in that great battle afterward—great stretches of its walls collapsed, reduced entirely to ruins.
Countless runes crumbled, extinguished forever.
The Divine City of today was not the same one, but its walls were likewise engraved with endless runes.
Divine light blazed brilliantly; even in broad daylight it was dazzling, as though standing in the depths of the universe itself.
Within the city, world-suppressing artifacts rose and fell, draping down billions of strands of radiance, their aura terrifying and overwhelming.
None but a True Daoist would dare act recklessly here.
Over these days, the city gates stood wide open as Ancient Battleships, flying vessels, and dragons descended one after another. Practically every figure of note in the Beyond had come.
Many Cultivators were even shocked to discover that sect-master-level figures of the Cults of Immortality were carefully accompanying white-haired old men with murky eyes, their attitudes extremely respectful.
This discovery left them terrified and aghast, for they found that the cultivation of those old men could only be described as unfathomable, beyond imagination.
Even True Daoists fell considerably short by comparison.
They realized that the foundation-level figures of the various Cults of Immortality were gradually emerging into the world.
These were perhaps all Remnant Immortals, or beings approaching that realm.
Countless Cultivators in Divine City were shaken, monstrous waves surging in their hearts.
After the news of the Ancient Reincarnation Supreme Being’s imminent appearance spread, no one could sit still any longer.
In the void, an enormous Ancient Battleship crushed across the firmament, banners fluttering.
The two characters “Taixu” were plainly visible, and it finally descended into the depths of Divine City.
The powerhouses of the Godly Illusion Clan had arrived as well.
Standing atop it was a tall, slender woman with a noble bearing and golden hair. Her features were breathtakingly beautiful, and in her eyes there seemed to burn two great golden suns, radiating a sharp and terrifying aura. Any Cultivator who met her gaze could not help but lower their head deeply in fear.
Jiang Luoshen, the princess of the Godly Illusion Clan, had once had deep entanglements with Gu Changge within the Godly Illusion Tomb.
Afterward, she had even been taken as a captive, brought by Gu Changge into the Demon World, where they had spent some time together.
Although she had not appeared in the Beyond for a long while, many Cultivators had not forgotten her.
After all, this was the remarkable woman who had once dared to curse Gu Changge—though she had later seemingly been bullied and taught a miserable lesson by him.
But this did nothing to diminish her peerless grace in everyone’s eyes. Her golden hair flowed smoothly as though a layer of golden light rippled through it, and upon her flawless, marble-sculpted features hung a cold, proud nobility that looked down upon all.
Her appearance in Divine City this time surprised many Cultivators, especially the younger ones.
The older generation, however, paid little mind to that. What they cared about was the golden-haired old woman at Jiang Luoshen’s side.
That old woman was hunched over, coughing from time to time, leaning on a withered branch from some unknown tree.
Though her face was kindly, a heart-palpitating, terrifying aura seeped from her.
It was as if she were no ordinary old woman, but a great ferocious beast with blood qi surging to the heavens, capable of splitting the sky with a raise of her palm.
Jiang Luoshen carefully supported her as they made their way into Divine City, with many powerhouses of the Godly Illusion Clan following behind.
This scene drew the attention of many, all speculating about the identity of that golden-haired old woman.
On the contrary, it was some of the older existences who knew a thing or two about ancient secrets whose expressions changed, sucking in a sharp breath of cold air.
They murmured in disbelief, “Could it be... that one from the Godly Illusion Clan...?”
In the following days, powerhouses from immortal dynasties such as the Unrivaled Celestial Dynasty and the Great Yu Celestial Dynasty also appeared and descended.
Although the current Empress of the Unrivaled Celestial Dynasty, Yue Mingkong, did not appear in person, she sent people of sufficient weight to attend...
