Chapter 1482
Chapter 1482: The purpose of triggering the catastrophe, an invisible hand
The appearance of the Sun-Shooting Bow was only one part of Gu Changge’s plan. To create chaos in the Xi Yuan civilization and turn the sky gray, which would better serve his next move, he had also devised another method. However, this other method was not as direct as the Sun-Shooting Bow, which had immediately sparked the conflict between Xian Chu and the Demon Realm.
Although the Xi Yuan civilization currently seemed impenetrable, with the most powerful forces united on one front, seamlessly blending offense and defense, it was still difficult for outside powers to invade. Yet, every force was intricately connected to the outside world by cause and effect. Any disturbance in these links could trigger a chain reaction, unleashing catastrophic consequences.
However, unlike the Sun-Shooting Bow, which led to significant cause and effect, including the fall of the Ninth Prince of the Demon Court, the causal links between the other forces were more superficial and less obvious. But as time passed, the entangled and chaotic causes and effects would naturally manifest in disaster. This, too, was part of Gu Changge’s objective in triggering the catastrophe.
The emergence of endless karmic ties would cloud heavenly secrets and contaminate the river of fate. Even those beings who had previously entrusted their minds to fate, who could once vaguely foresee the will of heaven and gain insight into the future, would now be plunged into confusion, unable to discern the future’s changes.
Seeing that everything was progressing and evolving as planned, Gu Changge no longer paid it much attention. He instructed the dean of Yu Xian Academy to go to Yu Xian Palace and gather the information he sought, and now, he had some clues.
The founder of Yu Xian Palace had disappeared countless epochs ago. Many among the younger generations speculated that the founder had either perished somewhere or ascended to a higher realm, vanishing from life and death. The current Palace Master of Yu Xian Palace was not a descendant of the founder, and there was no blood relation between them. This information was not difficult to obtain.
However, what Gu Changge truly wanted to know was the current whereabouts of the descendants of the Palace Master who had founded Yu Xian Palace. Among the various major lineages of the current Yu Xian Palace, there was no sign of the person he sought.
“Could it be that they are still living in seclusion with some hidden purpose, yet staying informed about worldly affairs?” Gu Changge frowned slightly, feeling the need to be cautious. He instructed the dean of Yu Xian Academy to continue investigating this matter. If such a person existed, there would inevitably be traces and connections left behind—cause and effect that could not simply vanish. The only possibility was that the former Palace Master of Yu Xian Palace might not have left any descendants.
During this time, Gu Changge had arranged to meet Luo Xiang, who was in the mysterious treasure of the Eternal God with five eternal artifacts. She had sent word back that she had encountered some difficulties but had located the Eternal God’s secret treasure. However, it would take some time to unlock the treasure with the five eternal artifacts and obtain the legacy left by the Eternal God.
The location of the Eternal Secret Treasure was protected by several natural barriers, strong enough to trap even beings of the Dao Realm. Luo Xiang, unwilling to take any unnecessary risks, was left with two options: either find a new route or discover a method to break through these barriers. Only then could she proceed.
She sent a message to Gu Changge, asking if he had the time to assist her or if he might come in person. Gu Changge, however, had no intention of leaving the Xi Yuan Civilization. He told Luo Xiang to come to him instead. When she arrived, he would give her a secret treasure capable of breaking through the natural barriers, allowing her to enter the Eternal Secret Place.
Gu Changge was still waiting for the materials within the Eternal Treasury to recondense the Ball of Ambitions. The sooner Luo Xiang could open the Eternal Treasury, the better it would be for him. After receiving Gu Changge’s reply, Luo Xiang didn’t hesitate for long and agreed readily, setting off for the Xi Yuan Civilization.
Although Luo Xiang was puzzled as to why Gu Changge had left the Immortal Civilization and appeared in the Xi Yuan Civilization, she didn’t question him too much. As a “thief” without any powerful backing, Gu Changge’s motives didn’t concern her as long as they didn’t pose a threat to her.
During Luo Xiang’s arrival in the Xi Yuan Civilization, the battle between the Demon Realm and Xian Chu had captured the attention of nearly every major force within the region. Powerful factions like Zi Xiao Mountain, Guangming Temple, and Yu Xian Palace were all closely monitoring the conflict. News of this struggle had even spread beyond the Xi Yuan Civilization, causing ripples in ancient worlds and vast universes alike.
Cultivators and beings from all corners were fixated on the conflict, as it had been a long time since they had witnessed a clash between such formidable powers. As a “rising star” in the Xi Yuan Civilization, Xian Chu was personally established by Chu Gucheng and had only existed for a little over a hundred epochs. Compared to the Demon Court and other long-standing forces, it was still relatively young.
Yet, despite its brief history, Xian Chu was brimming with talents, prodigies, and an abundance of fortune. There seemed to be no end to the great individuals emerging from within. Among them were figures like the Heavenly Generals, chosen and cultivated by Chu Gucheng himself. These beings, once fully matured, would stand on their own, just as in this battle where even the descendants of the Demon Ancestor were unable to defeat the Heavenly Generals.
This development caused many forces to reconsider the threat posed by Xian Chu. If Xian Chu were given enough time to grow, would it not soon surpass all orthodox forces in strength? Could Xian Chu eventually challenge the existing order, replace the original Xi Yuan Temple, and unify the entire Xi Yuan Civilization?
This realization made many supreme beings from various forces feel a bit uneasy.
“In the face of the aggressive Demon Court, Xian Chu did not back down but instead responded with force. And at such a critical moment, this shows that Xian Chu has great confidence in its foundation and strength. This is important news for us, but it’s not good news.”
“Although the Demon Court was in the wrong here, with the Ninth Prince of the Demon Court trespassing into Xian Chu’s territory, causing deaths, and ultimately being killed, Xian Chu’s response is too forceful…”
“After all, the Ninth Prince was the most beloved youngest son of the Demon Ancestor. This will surely provoke the Demon Ancestor’s wrath, and knowing his character, he will not let this go.”
Across the vast universes of the Xi Yuan Civilization, many forces were now waiting and observing, curious to see how the situation would unfold. There was a growing sense that something more complex lay behind this conflict. It was as if some unseen hand was manipulating events from the shadows.
Naturally, if the Demon Court and Xian Chu were to clash and both sides were to suffer heavy losses, these forces would welcome such an outcome.
Soon enough, the truth surrounding the demise of the Ninth Prince of the Demon Court came to light through the intelligence networks of the various factions, and the information quickly spread.
As many had already suspected, the Golden Crow’s Ninth Prince, Di Wen, had been competing with Chu Bai from Xian Chu for an opportunity, only to be tragically killed in the struggle. That opportunity was none other than the divine bow that had drawn the attention of all the factions—an artifact that allowed Chu Bai, even at the Immortal King realm, to stand against three quasi-Immortal Emperors without losing ground.
This revelation was soon confirmed, and it caused an immediate sensation among the various forces.
Many supreme beings employed various methods to deduce the origin of the divine bow, speculating whether it could be some form of innate artifact, born from luck and good fortune. After all, even a weapon crafted by an Immortal Emperor over their entire lifetime would not possess such extraordinary power.
It’s important to understand that no matter how strong an Immortal King was, attempting to wield an Immortal Emperor’s weapon required vast amounts of spiritual energy. Without such energy, the wielder would be drained in an instant, reduced to nothing but a dried corpse.
Clearly, however, the divine bow that Chu Bai obtained was not an Immortal Emperor’s weapon; it seemed to be of an even higher level. This alone was enough to allow him to continuously draw the bow, shoot arrows, and hold his ground against the three quasi-Immortal Emperors of the monster clan.