Chapter 1107: Telling a big lie, the relationship between master and disciple turn hostile
Indeed, Reincarnated Heaven Lord did not disappoint Gu Changge. When he mentioned the secluded Dao Field, Gu Changge knew he intended to lead him there. So, the following steps were straightforward—pretend to be clueless and follow the Reincarnated Heaven Lord’s words. It happened to pique Gu Changge’s curiosity about his master’s long-held secrets.
In this universe, any confrontation with the Reincarnated Heaven Lord would cause significant disturbances and potentially lead to unnecessary trouble. Reincarnated Heaven Lord wanted to find a remote place to deal with Gu Changge, but for Gu Changge, it was also an opportunity to deal with Reincarnated Heaven Lord.
This situation played right into Gu Changge’s intention. After they discussed their plan, they quickly set off from the Divine City, tearing through the fabric of the s.p.a.ce and heading towards the remote regions of this universe.
The upper realm was vast beyond measure, and many immortal sects were established in its central regions. These peripheral areas held numerous unknown risks and terrors, with incredibly scarce resources. As a result, various sects and forces showed little interest in the surrounding territories and did not send powerhouses to claim them. These areas were often infested with star field bandits who engaged in dark and illicit activities.
They would intercept pa.s.sing merchant caravans or target cultivators who ventured into these regions for practice. In these desolate areas, there were often rifts in s.p.a.ce that connected to other universes. To cross these terrifying rifts, one needed either an extremely strong physical body or a mult.i.tude of protective divine artifacts capable of withstanding spatial turbulence and various regular spatial storms.
Ordinary cultivators dared not attempt this, and even those who had attained Dao-building realm were unlikely to take such a huge risk and venture into other universes. In other universes, hidden forces with deep foundations rivaled even the immortal sects. If a great war erupted in those universes, even Dao Building experts were at risk of falling.
“I’m quite curious about why the Master chose such a Dao field, which is so far from the central region of the upper realm?”
With their current cultivation level, Gu Changge and the Reincarnated Heaven Lord did not need to worry about the dangers of tearing through the fabric of s.p.a.ce.
Gu Changge couldn’t help but ask with genuine interest during their journey. Reincarnated Heaven Lord, thinking that Gu Changge might have doubts, narrowed his eyes and smiled, “Mainly, it’s to avoid the central area of the upper realm. I’m concerned that someone might discover the Dao field during my seclusion and attempt to harm me before. In the path of cultivation, many unforeseen dangers will happen.”
“Just like I am not sure whether my enemies or old friends from my era are still alive today.”
“If my old enemies were to find my Dao field, wouldn’t it be hazardous for me during my seclusion?” This explanation seemed reasonable. However, Gu Changge didn’t believe it. Throughout their journey, their path had become increasingly remote, far from the known territories of the upper realm.
They stood at the edge of a desolate universe now where the vast chaos energy surged forward, colliding with numerous dilapidated stars, turning them into a cosmic dust storm. Little vitality was left in this place, and no traces of living beings had ever existed here.
Yet, Reincarnated Heaven Lord’s chosen Dao field was still distant from this place, with who knows how many other universes to traverse along the way.
“Reincarnated Heaven Lord must have a significant plan in mind; otherwise, he wouldn’t choose such a remote location,” Gu Changge murmured.
“Those universes are likely even older, completely isolated from the central region of the upper realm, with no possibility of connection,” he continued, squinting his eyes as various thoughts flashed through his mind. Suddenly, he had a daring speculation.
“Could the Reincarnated Heaven Lord be using some ancient universes as his personal gardens? In that case, no one, apart from himself, would be aware, and no one could interfere with his actions within those hidden gardens. His power is even terrifying and surpa.s.sing that of the Remnant Immortal after all. “
The farther from the center of the upper realm, the more fragmented and broken the Dao rules and Dao order became, making it increasingly difficult for cultivators to break through higher levels of realms.
In those universes, the birth of becoming Dao Building experts might consume all the resources and luck of this universe.
“If I were Reincarnated Heaven Lord, I would indeed choose to do this, acc.u.mulating resources and luck for myself through those universes,” Gu Changge mused, starting to understand and guessing a little bit about how the Ancient Heavenly Lord of Reincarnation acc.u.mulated his fortune.
Reincarnated Heaven Lord and Gu Changge continued their journey in the following days, tearing through various universes. Reincarnated Heaven Lord remained cautious, concealing his aura and traces, fearing that if Gu Changge left secret signals behind during the journey, Gu Family’s powerhouses could detect it and start searching for it.
Finally, after pa.s.sing through several desolate and lifeless universes, they entered a universe teeming with vitality. This universe was vast and ancient, home to various races across star fields.
However, as Gu Changge’s divine sense swept through, he did not detect the presence of a Dao Building expert, nor could he sense any traces of their existence.
“The resources in these universes may not be sufficient to support Dao Building experts’ birth. Perhaps there used to be, but someone harvested them,” Gu Changge pondered.
He had been searching for suitable ancient universes to plant the Era Tree, so that to set a trap to target the upper realm.
In these ancient universes, he saw an opportunity. Reincarnated Heaven Lord had not disappointed him. He grew more determined to kill the Reincarnated Heaven Lord and uncover the secrets he had hidden for so long.
“These universes are too remote from the central region of the upper realm. The tradition of cultivation has even been severed, and the spiritual energy of heaven and earth was scarce, with broken Dao rules. It’s challenging for Dao Building experts to be born here,” Reincarnated Heaven Lord explained, thinking Gu Changge might not fully understand.
Of course, the Reincarnated Heaven Lord knew well why no Dao-building experts had been born in these ancient universes. After getting the secret of becoming immortal, he had specially left a Dao avatar behind the immortal gate to harvest the Dao fruits of Dao-building experts born over countless years in these ancient universes.
This secret was something he would never disclose to Gu Changge, because it involved the opportunity for him to achieve the Immortal King in the current era. Before that, the runes he got from the six ancestors in the Absolute Heavenly Extinction also involved an equally important secret.
“It’s a pity that such ancient universes find it difficult to give birth to Dao Building experts,” Gu Changge said with a hint of regret.
Reincarnated Heaven Lord nodded in agreement. “Indeed, even if their resources can support the birth of Dao Building experts, it doesn’t necessarily mean that the inhabitants of these universes can truly reach this realm.”
Gu Changge smiled and said, “I suppose you wouldn’t choose to establish your Dao field here.”
“Of course not,” Reincarnated Heaven Lord replied, nodding. With a wave of his sleeve, he continued to tear through the barriers of the universe, heading toward another universe.
On their journey, they encountered more and more ancient universes. Each of these universes was br.i.m.m.i.n.g with vitality, yet none of them had the presence of Dao Building experts reigning over them. Some of the ancient universes showed faint traces of the existence of Dao Building experts, but those traces were fading away. Even their remaining weapons had lost their divine power and could no longer exert the universe-shaking might that it once possessed.
As Gu Changge witnessed these situations, he became increasingly clear about R eincarnated Heaven Lord’s true intentions – He had long eliminated the genuine Dao Building experts born in these universes, whose traces had been completely erased.
Boom!!
However, an earth-shattering and terrifying battle unfolded as they pa.s.sed through a particular universe. The entire universe was involved, countless stars trembled, and a vast army descended upon the starry skies, seemingly intent on invading a specific region.
When Reincarnated Heaven Lord sensed all this, his expression changed slightly, and a hint of regret and frustration flickered in his eyes. However, he quickly regained his composure. The Reincarnated Heaven Lord hadn’t expected that, by chance, Gu Changge would witness this scene during their journey. Before that, he forgot to use the predictive technique and was not aware that it was time to harvest this universe.
“It seems something is happening here,” Gu Changge mused, feigning a puzzled and surprised expression as he stood at the edge of the universe, gazing at the unfolding events.
Reincarnated Heaven Lord remained expressionless and shook his head, saying, “I am not sure.”
The universe before them was collapsing, its Dao rules and Dao order breaking apart. Amidst the chaos, there was a deafening battle cry, and the fighting intention reached the heavens. With their life forces tearing through the skies, many powerhouses let out desperate roars as they fought an unknown and indescribable figure from a different dimension. Countless figures fell and shattered, turning into a sea of blood mist all over the sky.
“Kill! Kill this terrifying monster!”
All the powerhouses and living beings were roaring, burning with a radiant light surrounding them. They fought against the figure standing in an unknown dimension. But that figure was too ma.s.sive, appearing as if it were forged from immortal gold, standing at the end of heaven and earth. Its golden radiance shone brightly, its features blurred and indistinct, with only a pair of cold and merciless eyes that exuded an icy disdain for all living things.
It resembled the human race but possessed three heads and six arms, each head different, resembling dragons and phoenixes. Its six arms were long and slender, each wielding various divine weapons, adorned with colourful fur, sending shivers down the spine of anyone who beheld it.
With a single sweep of its arm, the entire universe collapsed and crumbled, fragmented and broken.
Countless powerful individuals roared and exploded, their bodies and souls obliterating, dissipating into nothingness. However, even in such despair, some charged forward, disregarding their lives. Even if they could only inflict a negligible injury on the terrifying monster, they would spare no effort, driven by the single-minded desire to vanquish this monstrosity. Their only thought was to annihilate this dreadful creature.
The Dao Building experts at the forefront wielded their weapons and advanced, but their bodies burst into pieces before they could even come into contact with the terrifying monster. In terms of cultivation, they were only at the early stage of the Dao Building realm and had no hope of matching the power of the monstrous being with Remnant Immortal realm, making any resistance futile. The gap between the two was too big, and there was no possibility of confrontation.
“So, this monster is the guardian of the immortal gate, devouring the Dao Building experts of this universe as sustenance…”
“When did the secret of becoming an immortal and the existence of the immortal gate start spreading in these universes? It’s an audacious deception, leading everyone to pursue it.”
Gu Changge watched this brutal battle with keen interest, then scanned the situation with his divine sense, instantly understanding everything.
The Reincarnated Heaven Lord’s expression remained unchanged as if he hadn’t heard Gu Changge’s words. He knew he couldn’t stop Gu Changge from discovering the truth. After all, Gu Changge’s abilities had reached a level where he could easily deduce and investigate such matters with a thought.
At this moment, Gu Changge had uncovered the secret, and the Reincarnated Heaven Lord saw no longer need to hide it.
“There are many things, my disciple, that you don’t need to understand in such great detail,” Reincarnated Heaven Lord said calmly, his previous friendliness replaced with a hint of killing intent.
Gu Changge smiled faintly and replied, “So, Master, are you not planning to continue taking me to your Dao field now? It’s a pity. I really want to see what treasures you’ve hidden there. Everything you said before seemed just a ruse to deceive me. You indeed have other plans.”
The Reincarnated Heaven Lord squinted his eyes, discerning the mockery in Gu Changge’s words. He suddenly felt that he had underestimated Gu Changge. He hadn’t realized that Gu Changge had been calculating from the beginning.
Gu Changge was far from as greedy or straightforward as he had a.s.sumed. Throughout this journey, if it weren’t for the revelation of the deception behind the immortal gate, he might have continued to be deceived by Gu Changge, unaware that Gu Changge had been playing the fool all along.
Suddenly, the Reincarnated Heaven Lord felt a chill run down his spine. Since he sensed something was wrong with the runes of the ancestral divine Artifact of Absolute Heavenly Extinction from the beginning, it meant that Gu Changge had been deliberately cooperating with him all the time.
“Doesn’t that mean Gu Changge has manipulated me since then? Have I been used as a tool? Including making appearances in the Divine City, building up prestige for Gu Changge, and helping him resolve the scourge of the Absolute Heavenly Extinction?”
Reincarnated Heaven Lord’s expression turned somewhat unpleasant. “You are my excellent disciple, calculating me from the beginning.”
“It seems that you understood too late, Master…”
“But I must thank you for solving so many issues for your disciple, even bringing me here.”
Gu Changge smiled faintly. He had initially planned to wait until the Reincarnated Heaven Lord revealed his true intentions or took action. However, the timing was not out of his plan now. This place was incredibly remote from the center of the upper realm, with numerous desolate universes in between. Reincarnated Heaven Lord’s demise here wouldn’t cause any ripples or suspicion.