Chapter 1683. The Scavenger’s Book

The grand scene concluded, the self-directed and self-performed drama came to an end. The surging black mist overwhelmed everything, covering the small gap, and many of the leaders and high-ranking figures who failed to escape fell to the ground with despair and unwillingness on their faces, drenched in blood, looking tragic. There were scattered corpses and blood mist, drifting and spreading in the void.

When the black domain was torn open for a brief moment, almost everyone rushed over, but only a few managed to escape. Even the leaders of immortal powers like the Lord of Light were left behind, unable to escape at the last moment. They were struck by Gu Changge’s palm and fell to the ground, coughing up blood.

The face of Changming Daojun was grim. His luck wasn’t as good as Shang Chongming’s, and he didn’t manage to escape either. He too was struck by Gu Changge’s palm and had to defend himself, otherwise, he would have been turned into a puddle of flesh.

After losing the help of the Reincarnation Mirror of the Saintess of Xiyuan, it was almost impossible for these people to tear open the black domain again. They were now trapped here, left to be slaughtered at will.

Very few managed to escape, and the vast majority were left behind, severely injured, and would be difficult to recover in the short term.

“Lord, should we chase after them?” A group of strong figures from the Break Heaven Alliance stepped forward and asked, wanting to capture the escaped leaders. Although there were still some members of the Break Heaven Alliance outside Zongmiao Mountain, with their strength, they couldn’t possibly block these high-ranking leaders.

“It’s fine.”

“They escaped, but the forces behind them are still here. The monk may run, but the temple can’t,” Gu Changge waved his hand indifferently. He didn’t care at all. These people were exactly who he had intentionally allowed to escape, including the Saintess of Xiyuan.

Now that Ling Yuling was in his hands, the idea of using her to lure out the big fish was almost unrealistic. So now, he had no choice but to place his hopes on the Saintess of Xiyuan.

Moreover, the fact that the Saintess of Xiyuan had fled with the Reincarnation Mirror meant the news would soon spread throughout the Xiyuan civilization, and even among many other civilizations in the vast world.

Soon, many powerful figures would come looking for trouble with her. At that time, the appearance of her master, a figure of the Xiyuan Saint Hall’s level, was inevitable.

The big fish he aimed to catch were precisely those at such levels.

“I won’t kill you, but I won’t let you go easily either.”

“If you want to live, it’s best to stop resisting. My kindness and patience are limited after all.”

Gu Changge then scanned the remaining people with a cold and deep gaze. The faces of the remaining leaders and high-ranking figures from various forces were all grim and unwilling, and the many practitioners and beings shared the same fate. The Saintess of Xiyuan had escaped, but she didn’t take them with her.

Even Xiyuan Saint Hall’s Xiyin and others were left behind, awaiting their fate. Without the power of the Reincarnation Mirror from the Saintess of Xiyuan, even if they worked together, they wouldn’t be able to tear open this black domain.

How much had they sacrificed to buy time for the leaders and high-ranking figures of various forces? How many practitioners and beings had perished in the chaos?

Such a conclusion and aftermath were not something they could bear again.

The elders and disciples of Yuxian Palace had grim expressions. After Ling Yuling was captured, they immediately chose to surrender without resisting.

Compared to other forces, Yuxian Palace didn’t suffer many casualties. No elders or disciples had perished in the chaos.

Ling Yuxian also understood that this was the result of Gu Changge holding back intentionally. Although Yuxian Palace had severed ties with him, he still spared them because of past relationships, not annihilating them.

Otherwise, based on his earlier battle with the leaders, how could the elders of Yuxian Palace, who were swept into the surrounding chaos, have survived? They had only suffered minor injuries.Seeing that the people of Yuxian Palace had already expressed their stance, many of the leaders of the other sects, feeling helpless, also brought their forces forward and chose to surrender without further resistance.

Gu Changge’s gaze remained indifferent and calm, not showing any disturbance due to their choices. He then waved his hand, and streams of light appeared one by one. Various divine materials surged, and flames hummed, creating a terrifying aura that swirled. Black as ink, a series of shackles and chains formed, quickly piling up into a small mountain.

The members of the Break Heaven Alliance stepped forward and, according to Gu Changge’s orders, began to put chains and shackles on the hands and feet of those from various sects.

These chains were forged by Gu Changge himself, engraved with terrifying runes of the Great Dao that could seal and suppress the cultivations of all individuals, including those of the Ancestral Dao realm. Once worn, they could not be broken free from unless Gu Changge permitted it or unless one possessed the key he had crafted.

Seeing this, many of the leaders’ faces turned pale. They were covered in blood, wounded, and almost powerless to resist. They knew very well that once they wore these shackles, they would have lost their freedom completely. Although they had survived, from that moment on, their lives would no longer be their own.

However, if they refused, Gu Changge would have no reason to spare them and would certainly kill them on the spot.

Should they live in humiliation or resist and die with dignity?

This thought flashed in many people’s minds, but upon seeing the shattered corpses and blood scattered across the surrounding star regions, the stench of blood lingering in the void, many ultimately succumbed to their instinct for survival.

Even the ancient existences, including Changming Daojun, surrendered without hesitation. They could tell that Gu Changge did not wish to cause excessive killing, and had already given them a chance to survive. They knew they could not act recklessly.

Buzz!

The black lotus slowly descended. Each petal began to unfurl, and numerous thick Dao veins intertwined, forming one dark prison after another.

Each prison seemed to be forged from the Dark Dao Gold, cold and deep, exuding a terrifying dark aura. Inside, it was vast and empty, as though one were in the cold depths of the great universe.

The members of the Break Heaven Alliance stepped forward and placed each person in their respective shackles.

The people from various sects were separated and imprisoned in individual cells, with the leaders and high-ranking figures who surpassed the Ancestral Dao realm being placed in separate cells.

The elders of Yuxian Palace, including Jiuling Elder, Qianyun Elder, and Ling Yuxian, were no exception, and they too were imprisoned in the dark prisons.

The female disciples of Xiyuan Saint Hall and many of the elders, along with Xiyin, were also imprisoned in the same dark prison.

Throughout the entire process, Gu Changge remained silent, merely watching everything with a calm and indifferent gaze. Finally, he waved his sleeve, and the black lotus, which had been rooted in the boundless void, began to contract slowly. The enormous lotus leaves folded inward, and the entire dark domain disappeared from the world, transforming into a stream of light that flew back into his hand.

This black lotus itself was an evolution of the power of the Gate of Immortality. Those imprisoned within it were essentially trapped within the Gate of Immortality itself.However, for the members of the Break Heaven Alliance and the cultivators of the small sects and Daoist powers trapped on Zongmiao Mountain, this scene, almost like a miracle, made their hearts tremble with fear.

The ability to easily transform such incredible sights, controlling the entire world with a single hand, and sealing even those in the Ancestral Dao realm so effortlessly, was unimaginable.

After the chaotic battle, the area was left in ruins, and Zongmiao Mountain was nearly destroyed. Everywhere was a trace of the battle—immortal mountains and ancient peaks had collapsed, stars and corpses were scattered, and many nearby universes were shattered and fragmented. The sight was truly heart-wrenching.

Many knights sat atop terrifying ancient beasts, wielding heavenly blades and halberds, surrounding the entire Zongmiao Mountain domain, preventing the cultivators and beings from escaping.

Although many didn’t fully understand what had happened within Zongmiao Mountain, they could feel the earth-shattering, terrifying battle that had occurred.

In the end, nothing remained except for the wreckage and blood mist. What had transpired was not difficult to guess, and it made countless hearts tremble with fear.

“Lord, how should we deal with these people?”

A Daoist-level figure from the Break Heaven Alliance, riding a mount and circling the area, scanning the cultivators of the small sects and Daoist powers trapped here, respectfully asked Gu Changge.

“This matter has nothing to do with them. Let them leave peacefully. They were just used as pawns. The slaughter caused by the Break Heaven Alliance is already enough,” Gu Changge said calmly, still gazing quietly at the broken Zongmiao Mountain before him, as if no one knew what he was thinking.

“Understood, Lord,” the Daoist-level figure responded with even more respect and reverence. He then disappeared in a flash of light, allowing all the cultivators and beings trapped there to leave in peace.

Gu Changge’s words eased the nervous hearts of those cultivators and beings. Many looked at him with gratitude and admiration. Their previous fear and negative opinions of the Break Heaven Alliance were completely overturned, and some even began to think about joining the Break Heaven Alliance.

In this situation, the Lord of the Break Heaven Alliance still did not make things difficult for them, not treating them as mere ants or cannon fodder, but instead seeing them as equals in life.

In contrast, the leaders and masters of the immortal Daoist powers, who appeared righteous on the surface, were in fact cold, cruel, and indifferent, seeing everyone outside their ranks as mere insects, unconcerned with their lives or deaths.

Although Gu Changge seemed indifferent and ruthless, he truly treated everyone as equal lives.

“Truly, what a magnificent performance. It makes me sigh in awe and admiration.”

“Not only did he easily take control of the entire Xiyuan civilization, but he also completely won over and swayed people’s hearts, making the Break Heaven Alliance appear as the legitimate force in the eyes of all, laying the most solid foundation for the eventual elimination of Xiyuan Saint Hall and the unification of Xiyuan civilization.”

“If I hadn’t witnessed it with my own eyes, I would have never imagined such methods…”

“If I had half your methods when I was in charge of the immortal kingdom, I wouldn’t have ended up like this.”

A faint wisp of smoke twisted and appeared beside Gu Changge, from which emerged a graceful and enchanting figure. This was the spiritual entity of the Scavenger’s Book, another of Gu Changge’s civilization treasures.

She sighed with deep meaning, as if trying to peer through the mist, gazing into Gu Changge’s deep eyes, attempting to understand his emotions and thoughts.

“Without your help, I could never have achieved all this.”

Gu Changge turned and glanced at her, his tone still emotionless, unfazed by her words.

“I haven’t done anything. Speaking of which, Elder Qianyun is your real benefactor. You should thank her, but instead, you locked her up.”

“When it comes to ruthlessness, no one compares to you. You directed this entire drama, playing with the people of Xiyuan civilization in the palm of your hand. You even almost forced the ancestor of Yuxian Palace to sever her ties to prove her innocence…”

The Scavenger’s Book spiritual entity laughed lightly. But when she saw Gu Changge’s gaze suddenly grow cold and focused on her, she felt a sudden unease. She could only awkwardly chuckle, swallowing the rest of her words.

She knew that knowing too much about Gu Changge’s affairs wasn’t good for her. Not only had he once schemed against Xian Chu Haotu, causing the death of Chu Gucheng, but now he was also manipulating the entire Xiyuan civilization. She had even helped him with some of it.

With Gu Changge’s ruthless nature, she feared that one day he might sever their relationship and solve her existence along with the secrets she knew, burying them forever.

The agreement between them wasn’t foolproof, and her safety was not guaranteed forever.

“You’re smart. You should know that sometimes knowing too much isn’t good for you.”

“There are things that shouldn’t be said so casually. I will honor the agreement between us, help you escape the Scavenger’s Book, even help you take revenge, and regain what you once had.”

“But until then, you’d better be obedient. I like smart people, but not those who think they’re too clever.” Gu Changge gave her a casual look, his tone calm and indifferent.

The Scavenger’s Book spiritual entity had indeed learned a lot about his actions, but if she didn’t know her place, Gu Changge had no hesitation about letting her remain trapped in the Scavenger’s Book forever, or letting her disappear with those secrets.

In contrast, the spiritual entity of the Great Will Orb, after severing ties with its original master, hadn’t been involved in worldly affairs. It had chosen to enter self-imposed slumber, relinquishing all its power and function to Gu Changge to protect its soul and wisdom.

“I… I understand now. I got a little too carried away today…”

The Scavenger’s Book spiritual entity said with a hint of fear, then transformed into a wisp of green smoke and quickly returned to the book.

Gu Changge didn’t say anything more. He wasn’t really going to harm the spiritual entity; he was just giving her a gentle reminder. Although he wasn’t a good person, he wasn’t the kind to casually burn bridges and break agreements.

Moreover, the Scavenger’s Book spiritual entity hadn’t been wrong. The success of this self-directed play of his had indeed relied heavily on Elder Qianyun of Yuxian Palace.

Ling Yuling and many other ancient existences had worked together to refine the Golden Book of the Alliance. The necessary materials for it had been gathered from various sects and sent to Yuxian Palace. Only after being thoroughly checked by Elder Qianyun and others were the materials handed over to Ling Yuling and the others.

During that time, Gu Changge personally sought out Elder Qianyun and gave her the materials needed for the refinement of the Golden Book of the Alliance.

Elder Qianyun had suspected he had other motives and didn’t accept the materials. Even though her life was in Gu Changge’s hands, she was unwilling to compromise and held a “rather be shattered than be whole” attitude.

She didn’t know what Gu Changge had planned, but she could guess that the materials he presented must have been problematic.

Gu Changge didn’t beat around the bush, telling her directly that his goal with the Xiyuan Alliance was to eliminate all the forces in Xiyuan civilization. Despite his past relationship with Yuxian Palace, it didn’t stop him from intending to wipe them out.

Elder Qianyun was stunned, her face pale and trembling. She knew if she didn’t comply, the entire Yuxian Palace would be destroyed. She cried and cursed Gu Changge, even contemplating destroying her own Dao fruit.

Gu Changge, however, remained calm and indifferent throughout. He told her that if she died, the opportunity would vanish, and Yuxian Palace would be doomed.

Elder Qianyun sobbed and froze for a long while. Eventually, she made Gu Changge swear not to harm anyone in Yuxian Palace, which Gu Changge agreed to. Only then did she send the materials to the depths of Yuxian Palace.

The Scavenger’s Book could foresee the cause-and-effect events related to a particular object, and it was through its mysterious power that Gu Changge had known in advance the materials needed for the refining of the Golden Book of the Alliance.

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