Chapter 1700. Gu Changge had initially planned to use Ling Yuling as bait to catch a big fish

The darkness had just descended, and in the chaotic sea of time and space, many of the indigenous people of the floating continent hurriedly came, their faces trembling as they gazed at the terrifying scene beyond the light screen.

The far-off sky had become transparent, as if a dim fog was pressing and enveloping it, advancing towards them to drown everything in its path. One could even see many materials in the chaotic sea of time and space becoming transparent, shattering like broken objects. All the scenes were growing faint and dark, like bubbles.

Even more terrifying was the thick black mist, like a tidal wave, surging in from all directions, covering the sky and ground, endless and boundless. It was pouring in through the cracks in the time and space of the chaotic sea. Every wisp of this black mist seemed to carry various terrifying and grotesque beings and shadows.

“That’s… terrifying…”

“And countless shadows…”

“It’s here… it’s really here. The prophecy left by the Ancestors has come true. This day has truly arrived.”

All the indigenous people of the floating continent were filled with fear, trembling as they spoke. Many of them fell to the ground in despair. Others kneeled, hands clasped together, praying endlessly, their faces pale and full of hopelessness.

Elder Zhu tightly gripped the ancient artifact in his hands. His already aged face seemed to grow even older at that moment. He stood inside the light screen, gazing at the distant scene, and then instructed those around him, “Everyone, prepare to fight to the death. We, the descendants of the Ancestors, have been hiding for so many years, but it’s time to face it all.”

As the ancient bloodline of the ancestors who had been hunted and exterminated by the remnants of the Black Calamity, they had been fleeing and hiding for generations. After many hardships, they finally found a refuge on this floating continent in the chaotic sea of time and space, where they settled.

Over the years, there had been some eerie events and shadows that came here, but they were all eliminated by various means, and the existence of the floating continent had not been exposed.

However, as long as the remnants of the Black Calamity still existed, they knew that the day would come when they would be found. But no one expected that day to arrive so soon, so unexpectedly.

The surging black mist clearly came for the floating continent, intending to wipe out all the descendants of the Ancestors.

“We should have anticipated this moment.”

“The Black Calamity has never ceased, and the disaster will never disappear. The holy relic left by the Ancestors was prepared for this day.”

“Our hatred with the remnants of the Black Calamity has been passed down from our Ancestors. It is destined to continue through every generation until death.”

The six great families of the floating continent had arrived. The elder of the Wang family, holding a serpent-headed cane, spoke. His name was Wang Tang, an elder of the Wang family, and now the spokesperson for the family.

Around him were many members of the Wang family, both old and young, their faces serious and solemn, with determination in their eyes to fight to the death.

Next to the Wang family, members of the other five great families had also arrived. Numerous ancient artifacts had revived, and ancient runes glowed, bringing forth the terrifying powers of the ancient times. Each ancient artifact hovered in the void, and the overwhelming order of divine chains hung like waterfalls, covering the entire sky. Various hues of light intertwined and surged, rising like a tempest.

“I will also bring out the many holy relics left by the Ancestors from the Holy Ancestor Pavilion to face this great calamity of the Black Calamity,” said Elder Zhu.

“Whether we can resist this Black Calamity depends on this moment.”

Elder Zhu’s face was grim as he slowly looked over everyone on the floating continent.

“Does Qing Xianzi know about this? The matter of the holy relics’ disturbance,” asked a young girl in a red dress. She was the spokesperson of the Shangguan family, named Shangguan Qing.

“Qing Xianzi should already know. She would not have missed the disturbance of the holy relics,” Elder Zhu said gravely.

The sound of the dark tide surged like a furious sea crashing against the shores and reefs, causing the entire chaotic sea of time and space to tremble.Within the thick, swirling mist, eerie and chilling laughter echoed, as if a hidden army of countless beings had formed an invisible, eerie force. This force spread and permeated the chaotic sea of time and space, sweeping across the four seas and eight directions.

Everyone on the floating continent stood on high alert, prepared for battle, but there was still an overwhelming sense of despair and panic spreading. Some collapsed to the ground, while others knelt in prayer, begging for the protection of the Holy Ancestor.

Suddenly, a divine light appeared from the distance. A young man with sharp brows and starry eyes, his handsome features marred by a few bloodstains, quickly arrived at the scene. He was sweating, with steam rising from his body, clearly just having fought fierce beasts.

He was Zhu Lao’s adopted son, Zhu Xuan, whose divine light was restrained, but his gaze was like thunder, exuding an extraordinary aura.

“Grandfather, I heard that the Holy Ancestor’s relics have been disturbed?” Zhu Xuan immediately sought out his grandfather, Zhu Lao, and inquired about the situation.

“The remnants of the Black Calamity have found the floating continent. They are probably coming to wipe us out,” Zhu Lao sighed heavily, his face somber. “From the scale of this terrifying darkness, I suspect the remnants of the Black Calamity are planning an even greater disaster. The target is far beyond the floating continent.”

Hearing this, Zhu Xuan was deeply shocked and stunned, and a terrifying light shot from his eyes. He looked out beyond the light screen, where the surging black mist reminded him of memories that often resurfaced in his mind.

On a dark, moonless night, blood stained the earth. The cold wind howled, accompanied by screams and the stench of blood. A cold, slender figure stood on the mountain peak beneath a blood-red moon, calmly watching everything unfold.

Many shadowy figures, shrouded in black mist, descended like death itself, holding various weapons and ruthlessly slaughtering all living beings. The mountain winds blew, and great fires leapt into the sky, rapidly spreading, setting ablaze villages, fields, palaces, and divine mountains.

“Was it the remnants of the Black Calamity who slaughtered my entire clan?” Zhu Xuan’s gaze was icy, his eyes filled with a terrible killing intent.

Zhu Lao sighed once more. He knew that Zhu Xuan’s origins were special, which was why he had ended up stranded in the chaotic sea of time and space.

At that moment, a brilliant portal appeared in the distance, behind which stood a mountain radiating a sacred aura. An ancient, holy voice echoed across the heavens and earth, and a golden light path descended. A young woman, her hair tied in a bun, stood in the center of the light.

In her hands, she carried a wooden tray, upon which rested a crystal-clear orb about the size of a fist. The orb had a mysterious material, emanating faint traces of the Dao aura and chaotic mist.

“It’s Xiao Die, the young attendant of Qing Xianzi.”

Everyone on the floating continent displayed expressions of surprise and joy upon seeing the woman approach. After all, Qing Xianzi was the Holy Ancestor’s direct descendant, and she held an indescribable position and significance to the entire floating continent.

“The young lady anticipated this moment long ago. She has been practicing a great Dao and cannot break free in the short term. This orb, the Hunyuan Orb, was left behind by the Holy Ancestor. It contains powers that surpass ordinary ancestral Dao realms.”

“Moreover, with the protective barrier left by the Holy Ancestor, the Black Calamity’s wave cannot break through and engulf us for now. Everyone, you may rest easy during this time…”

Xiao Die’s red lips parted as she spoke, her gaze sweeping over Zhu Xuan before gesturing for him to come forward and take the Hunyuan Orb.

Zhu Xuan was momentarily stunned, then, amid the astonished, envious, puzzled, and confused gazes of those around him, he stepped forward respectfully and received the wooden tray.However, many people were aware that Zhu Xuan had been training beneath the Holy Ancestor’s Mountain recently, and sometimes even received guidance from Xiao Die. In a certain sense, Zhu Xuan could be considered a half-disciple of Qing Xianzi, so it was only natural for him to be valued.

“This time, the dark tide is coming with great force. There may be some changes. Xiao Die, when will Qing Xianzi come out of her seclusion?” Zhu Lao, after taking the wooden tray from Zhu Xuan, couldn’t help but ask as he saw Xiao Die preparing to leave.

Though the indigenous people of the floating continent were talented, their cultivation progress had been slow due to the lack of longevity substances and spiritual Qi of heaven and earth. Over the years, breakthroughs to the Dao realm were rare, and only a few from the six great families had reached that level.

Relying solely on this strength, it would be a fantasy to resist the dark tide, not to mention the countless eerie and shadowy beings within it. These bizarre creatures were the most terrifying and to be feared. Ordinary cultivators had no means to deal with them.

“I don’t know when the young lady will emerge from seclusion. If the floating continent is breached and conquered, even with the young lady’s power, it will be hard to alter the outcome. Everyone should prepare well in advance,” Xiao Die’s figure paused slightly as she was about to leave, but she did not turn back. Her calm voice echoed as she spoke.

The crowd, who had been filled with hope, froze upon hearing her words, their faces showing a mixture of bitterness and resignation.

“Nevertheless, isn’t there still hope?” Zhu Xuan spoke at the right moment. “The dark tide appearing in the chaotic sea of time and space will definitely attract the attention of other civilizations. And if the remnants of the Black Calamity dare to show themselves again, all the civilizations will definitely not tolerate it and will unite to wipe them out.”

This statement lifted the spirits of many who had been in despair. Yes, perhaps there was still hope before reaching absolute hopelessness.

On the Holy Ancestor Mountain, the delicate figure, her face veiled with fine gauze and dressed in green like bamboo, quietly observed the entire scene of the floating continent. Her gaze remained calm, devoid of any emotion.

“The darkness has just begun…” she whispered to herself.

In the Valley of the Fatian Alliance, after much consideration, Ling Yuxian had sent her sister away to gain a moment alone with Gu Changge. She knew that discussing the chaotic sea of time and space in front of her sister would bring about unforeseen consequences for her sister.

However, this was something she had to share with Gu Changge.

After weighing the pros and cons, Ling Yuxian decided to send her sister away first and then revealed the entire story to Gu Changge, leaving nothing concealed.

“These are a few notes I found while sorting through my sister’s journals. They record the methods of controlling the Reincarnation Mirror and several other treasures of the first-generation civilization…”

“I suspect it was someone who helped her prepare the Xi Yuan Alliance’s agreement and gave her these notes, intending to have her unite with the Xi Yuan Saintess and use the power of the Reincarnation Mirror against you.”

“However, I believe my sister would never devise such a malicious, behind-the-scenes plot. The agreement’s golden book was tampered with by someone behind her, but for some reason, my sister has always been unwilling to expose that person.”

“The region most likely connected to her is the chaotic sea of time and space deep within the Yu Xian Palace.”

After saying this, Ling Yuxian took out the notes written by her sister from her chest. The elegant, clear handwriting was still fresh, with a hint of the fragrance of ink on paper.

Gu Changge’s expression remained unchanged. He simply picked up the notes and briefly scanned them.

“You came specifically to tell me this. Doesn’t this mean you’re betraying your sister?” He smiled lightly, his gaze returning from the notes without surprise.

Ling Yuling, being a person of the sage level, had connections with many other sages from her era. Now that she had returned to the world after so many years, it was inevitable that she would try to contact those beings.

Gu Changge had initially planned to use Ling Yuling as bait to catch a big fish, but unfortunately, those beings were very cautious and no one took the bait.

“I just want to clear my sister’s name and restore her reputation. Although she might resent me and even hate me for doing this, I don’t want her to make the same mistake again,” Ling Yuxian said softly.

Gu Changge smiled slightly and reassured her, “Don’t worry, I won’t tell her about this. You two sisters will still share the same bond as before.”

Ling Yuxian hesitated, as if she wanted to say something but wasn’t sure how to begin.

On her way here, she had seen many things related to the Fatiān Alliance, both good and bad. She wasn’t sure whether she should tell Gu Changge about them. She sensed that the Fatiān Alliance had a somewhat bad reputation now, especially in the more remote and hard-to-manage regions.

She understood that no matter the sect or force, no one could truly guarantee perfect order, where everyone would follow the rules. Though the Fatiān Alliance was powerful and governed the entire Xi Yuan civilization, it was still too young and could not truly reach every corner.

Gu Changge knew what Ling Yuxian wanted to say but chose not to engage in the conversation.

“Next, I will send people to lead the Fatiān Alliance’s army into the chaotic sea of time and space, to capture the person who’s been hiding behind your sister,” Gu Changge said with a calm smile.

“If things are truly as you say, I’ll return your sister’s freedom to her,” he added.

Ling Yuxian did not stay for long. After greeting her sister, she took her leave immediately. Ling Yuling didn’t know exactly what Ling Yuxian had discussed with Gu Changge, but she could sense something was off.

“Lord Leader…”

In the afternoon, Elder Han Ya, Chu Heng, and the Bone Ancestor King received orders and arrived outside the valley.

“You all go to the depths of the Yu Xian Palace and into the chaotic sea of time and space,” Gu Changge instructed casually.

“The mastermind behind the destruction of the Xi Yuan Alliance’s agreement is hiding there. I want you to bring that person to me.”

“Yes, Lord Leader,” they all replied, a little surprised but quickly obeying the order.

Ling Yuling, who had been by Gu Changge’s side, felt her expression subtly change when she heard these words.

“What’s hidden in the chaotic sea of time and space?” Gu Changge asked, giving her a glance.

Ling Yuling’s eyes slightly lowered, and her delicate hand tightened around her sleeve. “I’m sorry…”

She was extremely intelligent and had already guessed that when Ling Yuxian left earlier, her emotions had clearly carried some guilt. And during that time, she had not left the Yu Xian Palace, so Ling Yuxian would undoubtedly suspect her connection to the chaotic sea of time and space deep within the palace.

“But the mastermind behind the destruction of the Xi Yuan Alliance’s agreement has no relation to the people in the chaotic sea of time and space. I swear in my life this is true,” she explained urgently and sincerely.

“Now I’m curious,” Gu Changge said, his tone calm but sharp, “What is your relationship with the people in the chaotic sea of time and space? Why are you so determined to conceal this? Even now, you won’t reveal a single detail.”

“You know, if I wanted to, I could easily crush your true soul and sift through your memories, piece by piece…”

“You’d better not test my patience.”

Gu Changge’s expression seemed slightly helpless, but there was no fluctuation in his gaze. He shook his head lightly, his finger hovering near Ling Yuling’s brow, as if he could effortlessly pierce her spiritual sea at any moment.

Ling Yuling froze for a moment, thinking that Gu Changge had misunderstood something. Her face flushed slightly, and she quickly shook her head in explanation. “Don’t misunderstand, I have no connection with anyone.”

“She’s just a little girl, the descendant of a late friend of mine. Her identity is somewhat special, and for the past years, she’s been forced to hide deep within the chaotic sea of time and space.”

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