Truly About to Cover the Sky with One Hand in the Beyond — Pawns Using Each Other
Truly About to Cover the Sky with One Hand in the Beyond — Pawns Using Each Other
The One-Eye Daoist was himself a Hidden Expert of Sky Emperor Mountain.
So even though he had met Changge just yesterday, that did nothing to stop him from tripping Changge up at a moment like this.
Besides, he didn’t believe the Chosen Monk Jin Chan was any sort of reckless fool — there had to be a reason behind this. Right now, the One-Eye Daoist simply wanted to watch the show, to see how Changge would handle it.
“The One-Eye qianbei speaks truly. With Young Master Changge’s standing, why would he fear such idle gossip?”
At these words, the rest of those in the Central Hall all showed expressions of interest.
The Sect Master of the Endless Fire Kingdom, in particular, spoke up directly, carrying a faint trace of schadenfreude.
He was a handsome man in crimson robes, his features blurred, with heavenly runes swirling at the center of his brow and a terrifying, scorching aura permeating his surroundings.
Some time ago, before the Absolute Yin Heaven, a True Daoist of the Endless Fire Kingdom had his Dao foundation crippled by Changge, his cultivation reduced to nothing.
The matter had caused enormous waves throughout the Beyond, with every orthodoxy and faction talking about it.
The Endless Fire Kingdom had become the laughingstock of all, its dignity swept into the dirt.
“This concerns the grave matter of the Successor of Demonic Arts. I believe it would be best to ask the Supreme Being to confirm things once more — lest we leave behind a great calamity for the Beyond’s future.”
“Since Young Master Changge is so confident, he naturally has no fear of our doubts and speculations.”
On the other side, the Sect Master of Purple Cloud Valley also gently stroked his long beard, speaking with meaningful amusement.
He wore a Grand Luo Daoist Robe, his sleeves wide, starlight seemingly coiling around his body as though the stars of all the heavens were revolving about him.
“Insolence! What is Young Master Changge’s status now? By doing this, are you not afraid of throwing the Beyond into chaos, of sparking an Immortal War?”
An old emperor of the Unrivaled Celestial Dynasty now darkened his expression as well, rebuking the Sect Masters of Purple Cloud Valley and the Endless Fire Kingdom.
“Qianbei, please calm your anger. This matter arose because of me — how could I trouble you over it? Besides, since everyone here wishes to know about the matter Fellow Daoist Jin Chan has raised, then why shouldn’t I oblige? I shall satisfy everyone’s curiosity.”
This latter sentence was, of course, addressed to the crowd within the Central Hall.
Hearing Gu Changge say this, the Ancient Reincarnation Supreme Being glanced at him with some surprise.
His earlier display of displeasure had, in a certain sense, actually been a way of shielding Gu Changge.
Because he sensed that Gu Changge carried no small number of secrets.
Including this so-called Successor of Demonic Arts — who knew whether it had anything to do with him?
Better to avoid extra trouble. If something were accidentally exposed, it would invite unnecessary complications.
Yet who would have thought Gu Changge would take the initiative to speak up and take the matter onto himself? It left the Ancient Reincarnation Supreme Being rather puzzled.
“Young Master Changge is certainly straightforward. This old Daoist is impressed.”
Seeing this, the One-Eye Daoist smiled faintly, settling in to watch the show, eager to see what means Gu Changge had to respond.
Within the hall, the crowd looked over with varied expressions — some surprised, some gloating, some grim, some perplexed.
“Amitabha. Then this humble monk would very much like to ask Young Master Changge — do you know a Cultivator by the name of Ye Ling?”
The Chosen Monk Jin Chan wasted no words now, posing his question plainly and directly.
His eyes were clear and spirited, like limpid lake water.
Though dressed in monk’s robes, his entire being exuded a transcendent bearing. As he asked this question, Buddhist light shone brilliantly, condensing behind his head into the phantom image of a Buddha.
The name Ye Ling left everyone in the hall puzzled, searching their memories for it.
The Gifted Lady, the King of Six Crowns, Jiang Luoshen, and the many other Young Prodigies all racked their brains trying to recall whether they knew this person.
But whether it was the many Hidden Experts, the leaders of great sects, or the younger generation — no one knew who Ye Ling was. None had ever heard the name before.
At this moment, it was instead the Ancient Reincarnation Supreme Being whose brow furrowed slightly, somewhat surprised by the Chosen Monk Jin Chan’s words.
If he remembered correctly, Gu Changge had indeed mentioned to him before that the true successor he had chosen was actually a little Cultivator named Ye Ling.
Could it be because of this?
The Ancient Reincarnation Supreme Being glanced at Gu Changge, suddenly quite curious to see how Gu Changge would respond.
It seemed this Chosen Monk Jin Chan knew who the true successor of the Ancient Reincarnation Supreme Being really was.
In that case, the fact that Gu Changge was not his chosen true successor would soon be exposed.
“I beg Young Master Changge to enlighten this humble monk — do you know a Cultivator named Ye Ling?”
At this point, the Chosen Monk Jin Chan spoke again, fixing his gaze earnestly on Gu Changge.
He did indeed hold considerable evidence in his hands.
And of course, if Gu Changge refused to admit it, he had ways to have the Ancient Buddha Sha Na see through everything, thereby exposing Gu Changge’s lies.
“It seems this Ye Ling’s identity is no simple matter.” The One-Eye Daoist, never one to mind a bigger spectacle, smiled meaningfully.
“A Cultivator named Ye Ling — I do indeed know one. Though I don’t know whether the Ye Ling the Chosen Monk speaks of is the same one Gu knows.”
Gu Changge, who had long anticipated that the Chosen Monk Jin Chan would raise this matter, showed not the slightest change in expression as he smiled faintly.
The Chosen Monk Jin Chan’s expression shifted slightly, seemingly not expecting Gu Changge to be so candid. He continued, “The Ye Ling this humble monk speaks of and the Ye Ling in Young Master Changge’s mouth should be one and the same person. Then does Young Master Changge also know that Ye Ling’s identity?”
He had once traveled to the Ye Family of the Ancient Immortal Races to investigate this matter.
Ye Ling was a branch-line disciple of the Ye Family of the Ancient Immortal Races. His mother was a servant, and his father was the head of a branch line. He had been disliked since childhood, and after his mother died of illness, he severed ties with the branch line entirely, with no further connection.
This person was the true successor of the Ancient Reincarnation Supreme Being — the art of fate divination could not be wrong.
Moreover, many signs had shown that the token left behind by the Ancient Reincarnation Supreme Being had fallen into his hands back then.
This evidence and information had all been personally uncovered by the Chosen Monk Jin Chan — there could be no falsehood.
Gu Changge nodded and said earnestly, “Naturally, I know. Back when I was training on the Celestial Ancient Continent, this person concealed his true appearance and entered the Celestial Ancient Continent from the forbidden grounds behind the Skyward Schloss’s mountain.”
“Within, he stole the ancestral remains of the various races of the Celestial Ancient Continent, devouring their Source to cultivate.”
“Afterward, I fought him and nearly killed him, but his methods were astonishing — he forcibly escaped from my hands.”
“What’s more, I suspect he is not dead even now, still hiding somewhere in the Beyond. And of course — the true Successor of Demonic Arts may well be him.”
Hearing Gu Changge’s words, the expressions of everyone in the hall changed.
The true Successor of Demonic Arts?
The Gifted Lady, the King of Six Crowns, Jiang Luoshen, and the many other Young Prodigies were so shaken their expressions changed drastically, nearly crying out loud in shock.
They had never imagined that Gu Changge actually knew the identity of the true Successor of Demonic Arts — even knew his name and origins.
Before this, Gu Changge had never revealed this information.
And how had the Chosen Monk Jin Chan learned of all this?
The Successor of Demonic Arts?
The Chosen Monk Jin Chan clearly hadn’t expected Gu Changge to explain it this way either. His brow furrowed as he said, “But in this humble monk’s investigation, this person is no Successor of Demonic Arts — he is the successor chosen by the Ancient Reincarnation Supreme Being.”
He simply laid out the truth, no longer wishing to keep things veiled.
At this point, he wanted to see how Gu Changge would still explain and argue his way out.
What? The successor chosen by the Ancient Reincarnation Supreme Being?
The moment the Chosen Monk Jin Chan’s words fell, they triggered enormous waves within the hall.
Everyone was stunned, somewhat unable to believe it, taking a long moment to recover.
Changge was not the true successor of the Ancient Reincarnation Supreme Being?
And the true successor was actually someone else?
Then how had Gu Changge obtained the inheritance of the Ancient Reincarnation Supreme Being in his hands?
Hadn’t Gu Changge just said that this Ye Ling was the true Successor of Demonic Arts?
The Chosen Monk Jin Chan was no fool. Since he dared to ask this question at such a time, he surely had conclusive evidence and certainty.
In that case, weren’t Gu Changge’s words self-contradictory?
One doubt after another flashed through everyone’s minds, turning into suspicion and speculation. They felt this matter was shrouded in thick fog.
Quite a few people shuddered, finding it hard to accept for the moment, feeling that something huge might happen today.
After their shock, the One-Eye Daoist, Jin Yang, the Gifted Lady, and the others quickly recovered, their gazes toward Gu Changge incomparably complicated.
So there was such a matter at play. In that case, this fellow really did seem like the true Successor of Demonic Arts.
The One-Eye Daoist narrowed his eyes, a cold smile appearing at the corner of his mouth, his interest growing ever keener.
The Sect Masters of immortal orthodoxies like Purple Cloud Valley and the Endless Fire Kingdom also had deep meaning flash through their eyes, sneering inwardly.
They felt today’s events could be made into a big issue. Even if Gu Changge had an explanation, he would find it hard to escape suspicion.
At this moment, after asking his question, the Chosen Monk Jin Chan didn’t wait for Gu Changge to answer. He turned instead to look at the expressionless Ancient Reincarnation Supreme Being and said, “Does the Supreme Being know of this matter?”
He felt that the Ancient Reincarnation Supreme Being might still not know, even now, that Changge was an impostor — not the true successor of the Ancient Reincarnation Supreme Being.
At this moment, everyone in the hall also felt that the Ancient Reincarnation Supreme Being seemed genuinely angered and displeased.
Some began gloating inwardly, thinking Gu Changge truly had enormous gall, daring to deceive even the Ancient Reincarnation Supreme Being.
“Whoever obtains this Venerable One’s inheritance is naturally this Venerable One’s successor.”
“Before this, Changge also informed this Venerable One that part of the inheritance he obtained was indeed seized from another person.”
But at this moment, the Ancient Reincarnation Supreme Being suddenly spoke — and his words made the Chosen Monk Jin Chan’s expression stiffen, seemingly uncomprehending.
The expressions of the others who had been gloating also froze abruptly on their faces, wondering if their ears had misheard.
Why did it feel like things were completely different from what they had expected?
The One-Eye Daoist’s cold smile also froze abruptly, then his brow quickly furrowed.
The Ancient Reincarnation Supreme Being had actually known of this matter all along?
Then his earlier anger — wasn’t it because of the words the Chosen Monk Jin Chan had spoken?
Many people suddenly figured it out, feeling quite enlightened.
The Ancient Buddha Sha Na, who had remained silent all along, now had no choice but to speak, his tone carrying a few traces of probing.
However, the Ancient Reincarnation Supreme Being paid him no mind, his expression slightly darkened as if extremely displeased, leaving everyone present somewhat uneasy.
“I can understand what Fellow Daoist Jin Chan has said. Part of the inheritance I obtained from my shifu did indeed come from that Cultivator named Ye Ling. But it seems you haven’t understood my words clearly.”
“The Ye Ling of that time was not the Ye Ling of before.”
“The Ye Ling who truly possessed my shifu’s inheritance was killed long ago — murdered by the true Successor of Demonic Arts. Thus, the portion of the inheritance on his body fell into that person’s hands. Afterward, the Successor of Demonic Arts disguised himself as Ye Ling and entered the Celestial Ancient Continent. After I fought him, he fled wounded, and the token my shifu left behind was seized from his hands at that time.”
At this point, Gu Changge suddenly smiled faintly, unhurriedly explaining for the Chosen Monk Jin Chan — and for everyone present.
He made clear exactly how the inheritance of the Ancient Reincarnation Supreme Being in his hands had come to him.
At the same time, he also made clear why the Chosen Monk Jin Chan had suspected him just now.
Once these words fell, the great hall instantly sank into a moment of silence, as though the fog that had shrouded everything moments ago had been pushed aside.
Everything suddenly became clear — the explanation made sense.
The true Successor of Demonic Arts had killed the successor chosen by the Ancient Reincarnation Supreme Being, seized his token, and disguised himself in his likeness.
Later, he encountered Gu Changge, was seen through by him, had the Ancient Reincarnation Supreme Being’s token taken from him, and only then fled heavily wounded.
The Chosen Monk Jin Chan’s suspicion that Gu Changge was the Successor of Demonic Arts naturally had no basis.
# Chapter 742: Truly About to Cover the Sky with One Hand in the Beyond — Pawns Using Each Other
Within the Central Hall, heroes gathered in droves, the atmosphere solemn and oppressive.
The Sect Masters and elder-level figures of the many Cults of Immortality all had various thoughts flashing through their minds because of Changge’s words.
Although Gu Changge’s explanation made everything seem very reasonable and coherent,
they couldn’t help feeling that it all seemed a bit too natural — without any twists or surprises.
So natural that it was as if things were simply supposed to be this way.
The Gifted Lady, the King of Six Crowns, and the many other Young Prodigies also had extremely complicated expressions, never expecting the matter to take so many twists and turns, with such an explanation.
Moreover, they had no evidence to prove that Gu Changge was lying.
Besides, this place was filled with numerous Hidden Experts.
Among them was also Buddhist Mountain’s Ancient Buddha Sha Na, who was deeply versed in the Karmic Technique. If Changge had lied just now, he would certainly have been able to detect it.
But now, even Ancient Buddha Sha Na remained silent and did not speak up.
Did this not mean that everything Changge had explained was, in fact, true?
At this moment, none of them knew what emotion they were feeling—regret, disappointment, or perhaps relief.
“The real Ye Ling was killed by the Successor of Demonic Arts long ago?”
Jin Chan, the Chosen Monk, cried out in disbelief, clearly never having expected Gu Changge to explain it this way. He froze for a moment, his brows furrowing even tighter.
He had, in truth, never met the real Successor of Demonic Arts.
But judging from the many signs, the true successor of the Ancient Reincarnation Supreme Being had indeed been murdered long ago and no longer existed in this world.
That was why, connecting this with the fact that Gu Changge possessed the Ancient Reincarnation Supreme Being’s inheritance, tokens, and many other things, Jin Chan had grown so suspicious.
Before this, he had never once considered the possibility Gu Changge had just explained.
Or perhaps... Gu Changge had long anticipated that I would ask this, and prepared his explanation in advance?
Jin Chan still refused to believe all of this. His expression darkened slightly, no longer carrying his earlier calm and composure.
He felt as though he was on the verge of developing inner demons, his Buddha Heart gathering dust. He could no longer regard all things with indifference as he once had.
If this matter could not be resolved, his cultivation would stagnate from this day forward, let alone touch any higher realm.
“Could it be that Daoist Brother Jin Chan still harbors doubts about my words?”
Hearing this, Changge still smiled faintly, his expression unchanged.
The others in the great hall also fell silent at this moment, no longer speaking.
Even the One-Eye Daoist, the leader of Purple Cloud Valley, the leader of the Endless Fire Kingdom, and the others did not continue speaking, quietly watching how events would unfold.
After all, at this point, Gu Changge had already explained himself so thoroughly.
And the Ancient Reincarnation Supreme Being himself had personally stated that he had known about this matter all along.
If they still failed to appreciate the situation and continued to press their accusations and suspicions, they might accidentally offend the Ancient Reincarnation Supreme Being.
In that case, the losses would far outweigh the gains.
“Young Master Changge, what you have said is merely your side of the story. As for the truth of the matter, no one can know.”
Hearing this, Jin Chan spoke neither humbly nor arrogantly, though there was still some unwillingness in his words.
“It seems Daoist Brother is deeply dissatisfied with me. No matter how I explain, you refuse to believe me.”
Gu Changge smiled, then the smile faded from his face as he turned to Ancient Buddha Sha Na and said, “Since Daoist Brother Jin Chan doubts my words, why not ask the Ancient Buddha to investigate and see whether I was lying just now?”
He knew that Ancient Buddha Sha Na had studied Buddhist Mountain’s Karmic Technique to great depths, to the point where he could even glimpse a person’s past and future.
Determining whether someone was lying would naturally be effortless for him.
However, Gu Changge was not worried that Ancient Buddha Sha Na would see anything in him. Matters of karma were, in his case, all shrouded by Yun.
Let alone that Ancient Buddha—even a being whose cultivation was tens of millions of times more profound who tried to probe him would fail to see anything, and would even suffer tremendous backlash.
When the Ancient Reincarnation Supreme Being had previously tried to probe his origins, he had nearly suffered a terrifying backlash.
Although the Supreme Being had done his utmost to conceal it at the time, Gu Changge could still tell that his face had gone pale for an instant.
Upon hearing Gu Changge’s words, everyone in the great hall was somewhat stirred, turning to look at Ancient Buddha Sha Na.
Jin Yangtianwen said with great interest, “Since Gu Changge himself has said so, Ancient Buddha, could it be that you still have some misgivings?”
It was not that she did not believe in Ancient Buddha Sha Na’s abilities.
It was simply that since Gu Changge dared to say such a thing, he must be confident he could prove his words were true.
“Amitabha. What Young Master Changge has said should contain no falsehoods, yet this old monk also finds it difficult to assert its truth.”
Seeing everyone looking over, Ancient Buddha Sha Na could no longer remain silent. He pressed his palms together and answered.
Although he cultivated the Karmic Technique and had studied it deeply, renowned throughout the world as being able to discern a person’s past, present, and even future—
When it came to Gu Changge, he truly could not see the slightest trace of karma.
If there was anything at all, it was that boundless, ethereal Yun.
But this layer of Yun was truly too difficult for him to see through, too difficult to fathom.
“What?!”
Jin Chan was utterly stunned, never expecting even Ancient Buddha Sha Na to say such a thing.
Clearly, before this, Ancient Buddha Sha Na had also felt that Gu Changge was full of suspicious points and hidden secrets. So why had he suddenly changed his tune now?
He truly could not understand it, could not figure it out.
“Heh, since even Ancient Buddha Sha Na has said so, we naturally will not harbor any further doubts.”
“That the Chosen Monk Jin Chan would harbor such suspicions was, in truth, for the sake of all living beings in this world—we can all understand that. But this method was, after all, somewhat inappropriate.”
At this point, seeing that the matter had settled without incident, the One-Eye Daoist laughed heartily.
As if the one who had raised doubts just now had nothing to do with him.
Instead, he began shifting the black pot of suspicion onto Jin Chan’s head.
The leaders of Purple Cloud Valley, the Endless Fire Kingdom, and other orthodoxies also fell silent one after another.
The others in the hall wore varied expressions, shaking their heads inwardly. They had thought there would be some heaven-shaking reversal, but it turned out to be nothing more than Jin Chan’s suspicions, utterly incapable of making Gu Changge reveal even the slightest flaw.
“Today’s matter ends here. This Venerable One’s judgment does not tolerate your questioning.”
Seeing the matter settled, a trace of anger surfaced on the Ancient Reincarnation Supreme Being’s face.
He swept his gaze over everyone present and spoke indifferently, as if genuinely displeased by what had just happened.
It had to be said—as an old monster who had lived for who knew how many years, his acting skills had absolutely reached a transcendent level.
If Gu Changge did not know what he was truly thinking, even he would not have been able to tell that the Ancient Reincarnation Supreme Being was merely putting on an act.
In this respect, he and the Ancient Reincarnation Supreme Being did share something of a master-disciple affinity.
“We wouldn’t dare, we wouldn’t dare!”
“We beg the Supreme Being to quell his anger. We were blind just now to even think of questioning Young Master Changge—we were not questioning your judgment!”
Seeing that the Ancient Reincarnation Supreme Being seemed genuinely angry, everyone in the hall grew somewhat fearful.
Even the One-Eye Daoist felt a trace of palpitation, sensing that the Ancient Reincarnation Supreme Being seemed to be deliberately targeting him.
His expression involuntarily grew solemn. Although he was very confident in his own strength—
Especially in the current era, he did not much fear the Ancient Reincarnation Supreme Being.
But a man’s reputation casts a long shadow, like a great tree.
The Ancient Reincarnation Supreme Being had existed since the mythical era. No one knew what methods he truly possessed.
Nor what level his strength in this life could reach.
“Daoist Brother Jin Chan, is there anything else you do not understand and wish to ask about?”
Gu Changge spoke, a faint smile on his face.
Jin Chan’s face looked somewhat ashen. He had originally held quite a bit of evidence in hand, proving that Gu Changge was not the true successor of the Ancient Reincarnation Supreme Being.
But now, it seemed, none of it could be used.
Not only had Gu Changge voluntarily admitted the fact, but even the Ancient Reincarnation Supreme Being had said he had known about it all along.
“Today’s matter was this little monk’s recklessness. I hope Young Master Changge will not take offense.” He sighed inwardly, forcibly suppressing his many unwilling emotions, and cupped his hands in apology to Gu Changge.
In response, Gu Changge’s expression remained largely unchanged. He waved his hand and said, “I am not one to press an advantage relentlessly. I can understand Daoist Brother’s painstaking intentions, so naturally I will not blame you.”
At this moment, he certainly would not blame Jin Chan—but that did not mean he would simply let him off.
Seeing Gu Changge being so “reasonable and understanding,” even appearing not to care at all, everyone in the hall was somewhat surprised.
They had assumed he would, as before, make Jin Chan pay a miserable price.
Ancient Buddha Sha Na also breathed a sigh of relief inwardly and pressed his palms together. “Many thanks for Young Master Changge’s magnanimity. After today, this old monk will have the Chosen Monk return to Buddhist Mountain to reflect on his errors. For the next few years, he will not be allowed to emerge into the world.”
In truth, he had also faintly perceived Gu Changge’s intentions—a kind of advance premonition of danger.
What he did sounded like punishing Jin Chan.
But in reality, it was to have him return to Buddhist Mountain, to be protected, lest some accident befall him.
Hearing this, Gu Changge smiled and said nothing more.
After that, no one in the hall brought up the matter of the Successor of Demonic Arts again. They continued asking the Ancient Reincarnation Supreme Being about various secrets of the mythical era, wanting to know why there had been no immortals in later ages.
The Ancient Reincarnation Supreme Being played the part of a sage who withheld nothing, answering everyone’s questions one by one.
After hearing him, everyone sighed with emotion, feeling that in the distant ages of the past, some earth-shattering event unknown to later generations must have occurred.
Perhaps it was a secret of the Forbidden Epoch, or perhaps it was something else entirely.
Finally, this visit came to an end. The leading figures of the various orthodoxies and forces did not linger, departing one after another after expressing their gratitude.
The many pieces of news from today were also spread at the first opportunity, causing enormous waves in the Divine City.
The Ancient Reincarnation Supreme Being truly still existed in this world, and had promised to resolve the calamity of the Absolute Yin Heaven.
Countless cultivators and living beings who learned of this were overcome with excitement and joy, some even moved to tears, endlessly grateful to the Ancient Reincarnation Supreme Being.
For a time, the Ancient Reincarnation Supreme Being’s prestige was elevated to an unimaginable height.
Of course, many people also did not forget the “efforts” Gu Changge had made for this matter.
In their hearts, they had long since come to regard this master-disciple pair as the Mortal Ones of the current era.
As for orthodoxies like the Endless Fire Kingdom, Sky Emperor Mountain, and Purple Valley, their expressions were ugly to the extreme, bearing an unimaginable burden of infamy.
Some cultivators were already planning to record this matter in the history books, to be passed down to later generations.
Changge had done nothing but good deeds, yet had instead been falsely accused and framed as the Successor of Demonic Arts.
Such behavior had not only chilled Gu Changge’s heart, but had also chilled the hearts of all living beings in the world.
Jin Chan, the Chosen Monk who had interrogated Gu Changge three times in the central hall, instantly came to bear a mountain of infamy as well.
Even the highly respected Ancient Buddha Sha Na saw his standing in everyone’s hearts plummet because of this matter.
At this point, let alone anyone else—walking down the street, they were lucky not to have rotten eggs thrown at them.
“Could this be Gu Changge’s true intention? To bewitch all living beings into serving his purposes?”
“Truly ruthless and terrifying.”
The One-Eye Daoist of Sky Emperor Mountain wore a dark, uncertain expression.
Through the recent developments across the various heavens of the Beyond, he had faintly perceived Gu Changge’s sinister intentions.
He did not believe Gu Changge was the sort of person who would consider the whole of the Beyond, who would uphold justice for all living beings.
On the contrary—all living beings were being used by Gu Changge, wielded like spears without even realizing it.
Such methods were truly enough to make one’s heart palpitate with dread.
“I’m afraid that before long, this entire Beyond will be his alone to command. At that point, he will truly blot out the sky with one hand.”
For the One-Eye Daoist, the desire to eliminate Gu Changge had never been stronger than at this moment.
He quickly calmed himself down, summoned a Supreme Decree, and called together the many high-ranking figures of Sky Emperor Mountain to carefully deliberate on this matter.
Meanwhile, on the other side, Gu Changge and the Ancient Reincarnation Supreme Being—this master-disciple pair of convenience—were also discussing the current situation of the Beyond.
“It seems things are indeed developing just as you calculated.”
The Ancient Reincarnation Supreme Being’s words carried some emotion. He felt he had still underestimated Gu Changge.
Not only in strength—even his methods were this terrifying, imperceptibly influencing the entire Beyond.
At this point, even if Gu Changge truly were the Successor of Demonic Arts, ordinary cultivators would probably doubt it and refuse to believe it.
And this was precisely the brilliance of Gu Changge’s methods.
“Shifu flatters me. In the great hall today, it was all thanks to Shifu’s cooperation.”
Changge smiled faintly, putting on a humble appearance.
What the Ancient Reincarnation Supreme Being had seen was only the surface. On a deeper level, Gu Changge had other plans.
The Ancient Reincarnation Supreme Being could never have imagined that from the very beginning, even he was merely one of Gu Changge’s pieces.
“This master was merely speaking the truth at the time. After all, the two of us can be considered grasshoppers tied to the same rope.”
The Ancient Reincarnation Supreme Being smiled slightly and nodded.
He wanted the secrets on Gu Changge’s person, so what he needed now was naturally to gain his trust.
Such a small favor was merely a lift of the hand.
Hearing this, Gu Changge smiled and said no more.
However, as if something had occurred to him, his expression shifted slightly. “Regarding the matter of the Absolute Yin Heaven calamity, I will have to trouble Shifu. During this time, your disciple will do his utmost to expand the situation and its influence, so that Shifu’s prestige may reach yet another peak.”
“Rest assured, such a small matter is nothing to this master—it won’t take much time at all.” The Ancient Reincarnation Supreme Being promised with a smile.