Translator: Myuu Translation Checker: Silavin A strange emotion flashed across Gu Changge’s eyes as he nodded slightly and said, “Should the opportunity arises, of course I would do that.” After saying that, he tilted his head back and downed the entire cup of wine in one gulp. The Sky Deer Goddess was seated next to him. Her lustrous black hair cascaded down her back, framing her immaculate porcelain face, while her long, slender legs peeked through the slit of her full-length skirt. Noticing that Gu Changge’s wine cup was empty, she gracefully refilled it, like a loving and gentle wife. From time to time, she would delicately lift her jade chopsticks and carefully select a piece of glowing meat before offering it to Gu Changge’s waiting mouth. Even the Third Mountain Elder couldn’t help but feel a tinge of envy as he watched. The Sky Deer Goddess was a True Daoist with unparalleled abilities, and her power was on par with his own. Millions of cultivators from the Eight Wastelands and Ten Domains were not even worthy enough to catch a glimpse of her divine presence. He couldn’t help but exclaim, “Young Master Changge and the Sky Deer Goddess are truly a match made in heaven.” In this world, only a man as exceptional as Gu Changge was worthy of the goddess. The Sky Deer Goddess covered her lips, smiling shyly as she said, “I feel the same way.” She then turned to look at Gu Changge with her glowing eyes and asked, “Don’t you think so too, my dear?” Gu Changge knew where she was going with this, but he had no interest in dealing with her until he had the Celestial Seal of the Nine Mountains in his possession. Despite his reservations, he wore a gentle expression on his face and replied, “Of course, but only if you continue to behave and not try anything funny.” “What do you mean by that, my dear? Do you still doubt me after all this time?” The Sky Deer Goddess gave him a hurtful look. “Why would I doubt you?” Gu Changge chuckled, but his expression did not change much. The Third Mountain Elder felt as though he had stumbled upon a secret shared between the two. He refrained from asking any questions, but there was a look of embarrassment on his face. … While the Third Mountain was full of life and joy, the Second Mountain was bleak and somber. Upon returning to the Second Mountain with Xiao Yang, the Second Mountain Elder returned to the chamber where he usually cultivated All the disciples of the Second Mountain were aware of what had gone down earlier today but none dared to ask a single question about it. The mountain range was pretty quiet, even the usual sounds of animals and birds had vanished. Clouds gently floated among the sea of stars that twinkled dimly in the sky, revealing magnificent galaxies in the distance. Dressed in plain clothes, Xiao Yang stood in front of a grave situated at the back of the mountain with a pained expression on his face. Gu Changge killed Chen Suyun with a single blow of his spear. He had completely destroyed both her body and spirit, leaving nothing behind. Even the Quasi-Nirvana Grade artifact she usually carried with her was shattered into fragments during the battle. He had nothing but the clothes she used to wear to put into her grave. Although he had regained his composure, it was difficult to conceal the sorrow and hatred he felt within. “Rest assured, Eldest Senior Sister, I’ll definitely avenge you. If I, Xiao Yang, fail to do so in this lifetime, I would consider myself unworthy of being called a human,” he swore under his breath and clenched his fists so tightly that the sound of his knuckles cracking echoed in the air. Even now in his mind, he could still see the tragic look on his Eldest Senior Sister’s face and the indifference on Gu Changge’s face as he killed her like he was trampling on an ant. It was just difficult for him to calm down. Buzz!! It was at this moment, Xiao Yang detected a fluctuation behind him. The Second Mountain Elder showed up, gazing at the grave in front of him with a mixture of emotions on his face. “Master.” Xiao Yang turned his head around to glance at the Second Mountain Elder. Although he knew there was a reason behind the Elder’s decision to withdraw earlier today, he couldn’t help feeling disappointed. He had thought that his Master, the Second Mountain Elder, would avenge his Eldest Senior Sister. Yet his Master chose to withdraw instead of fighting Gu Changge. His decision had led to rumors among the Nine Great Mountains that many disciples believed that the Second Mountain Elder was scared of Gu Changgge. “I know what you’re thinking, but you should know that you must not seek revenge until you become a True Daoist. That young man is extremely powerful. Even I perceive him as a threat.” The Second Mountain Elder knew what Xiao Yang was thinking. He produced a silver battle suit from his sleeve and handed it to him. The ancient silver battle suit was adorned with intricate runes that shimmered like a radiant moon in the dark sky. “I understand, Master, but what is this?” Xiao Yang nodded and accepted the silver battle suit. He couldn’t help but feel a little perplexed as to why his Master would give him such an armor at this particular moment. Up until now, he had given him quite a few treasures and artifacts. “This is the Silver Moon Battle Suit, which I crafted after defeating a mighty Silver Moon Wolf God that was as strong as a True Daoist. While you may not be able to fully take advantage of it at your current strength, it should provide ample protection against most attacks.” the Second Mountain Elder explained. “Thank you very much, Master.” Xiao Yang quickly put on the Silver Moon Battle Suit. With his robe covering it, no one could tell that he was wearing a Nirvana Grade battle suit under it. “I was deducing the match between you and Gu Wudi the day after tomorrow. An unexpected anomaly has shown up, causing destiny to be unclear. It made me a little worried, so I figured that providing you additional protection might increase your chances of winning.” The Second Mountain Elder nodded with satisfaction before speaking in a serious tone, “I have a feeling that the young man we encountered today will meddle in this affair. His reasons for coming to the Nine Great Mountains are likely not so simple.” “Master, you can rest assured that I won’t lose. If Gu Wudi is suppressed to the same realm as me, I have the confidence to defeat him, not to mention withstand three strikes from him.” Xiao Yang was brimming with confidence, and his words were resonating with power. The Second Mountain Elder breathed a sigh of relief upon seeing this and handed a few more powerful artifacts to Xiao Yang. “Your bloodline holds immense power, but it’s crucial that you locate your blood related clansmen without delay. With their support, you can harness the full potential of your bloodline’s abilities. As for me, I’ve only limited knowledge on this matter and won’t be of much assistance to you… It would be ideal if you can locate the Supreme Mountain Elder, but even I am unaware of his whereabouts after all these years.” He then began telling Xiao Yang other matters in a serious manner. Xiao Yang nodded as he listened, recognizing the importance of the matter at hand. … As the Second Mountain Elder briefed Xiao Yang, Gu Changge was also briefing Gu Wudi in a grand hall on the Third Mountain. “Rest assured, Young Master. Xiao Yang is merely in the Saint Realm. Even if I suppress my cultivation realm to match his, he still won’t be a match for me.” Gu Wudi wore a golden battle suit that radiated a divine glow, making him shone like a brilliant golden sun that was impossible to miss. Though he could not compare himself to Gu Changge, dealing with someone like Xiao Yang was no challenge for him. Hence, he wasn’t sure why Gu Changge wanted to have a private conversation with him over this. Nevertheless, he remained respectful toward him. “You’re no match for him.” Gu Changge shook his head, a strange light glowed in his eyes as he appeared to be deep in thought. The Celestial Seal of the Nine Mountains played a big part in his mission to destroy the Nine Great Mountains. If it fell into the possession of the Second Mountain Elder, it would undoubtedly cause him more trouble. If that wasn’t the case, he wouldn’t even be interested in the contest between Gu Wuyi and Xiao Yang. This was why he needed to make sure that Gu Wudi would win and keep the Celestial Seal of the Nine Mountains away from the Second Mountain Elder. Gu Changge’s unexpected remark left Gu Wudi momentarily speechless, but he quickly recovered and responded with a sharp retort. “Young Master, I’m in the Sacred King Realm. Even if I’m suppressed to the Saint Realm, my comprehension on techniques and Principles are still superior to Xiao Yang’s. Why did you say that I am no match for him?” He was a proud man. Although Gu Changge had control over his life and death, he refused to acknowledge the fact that he was inferior to Xiao Yang. Gu Changge shot him a look of indifference and said, “If you don’t believe me, then you can try the day after tomorrow. But if you fail to obtain the Celestial Seal of the Nine Mountains, you’re as good as dead.” Gu Wudi’s face contorted with fear and he felt a chill down his spine, as he realized the gravity of this matter to Gu Changge. “Of course not, I’ll do everything in my power to obtain the Celestial Seal of the Nine Mountains for you,” he hurriedly added. Gu Changge nodded, then proceeded to draw something in the air. A glowing Grand Rune appeared, exuding an indescribably formidable energy. A tiny golden figure, fierce and powerful, seemed to traverse through the layers of space. Despite being blurry, the figure emanated an aura of immense strength. The space around it became distorted and almost collapsed under its presence. “Do not resist,” Gu Changge suggested. Gu Wudi quivered with fear as he gazed upon the sight before him. He was almost compelled to kneel and bow before the tiny figure in front of him. Its unparalleled power shook him to his core. Despite not knowing what it was, he didn’t dare reject it. With his life and death in Gu Changge’s hands, what was there for him to fear at this point? He bared his soul. The tiny golden figure entered his heart, unleashing a frightening power as it appeared in his Spiritual Palace. The terrifying aura in the air instantly vanished. Gu Changge saw the terror that Gu Wudi failed to conceal and said indifferently, “I’ll take control of your body when you fight Xiao Yang the day after tomorrow.” “Alright.” Gu Wudi nodded, his expression returning to normal. Upon further inspection, he found nothing unusual with his body. Even so, Gu Changge’s mysterious ability frightened him. Out of all the abilities he had heard of, he had never witnessed anyone who could control another person’s body solely through their thoughts. Two days passed quickly. A large crowd had gathered once again at the peak of an incredibly high mountain among the Nine Great Mountains. Unlike the battle between the Sky Deer Goddess and Chen Suyun which took place three days ago, this was an internal contest to decide ownership of the Celestial Seal of Nine Mountains. Standing on opposite sides were Xiao Yang, the last disciple of the Second Mountain Elder, and Gu Wudi, the Third Mountain Elder’s favorite disciple who was also known as the Chosen One. The two would be fighting for the right to the Celestial Seal of the Nine Mountains. To make this a fair battle, Gu Wudi had to suppress his cultivation realm to match Xiao Yang’s. If Xiao Yang could withstand three strikes from him, then he would have to give up the Celestial Seal of the Nine Mountains. Almost all the Mountain Elders had gathered in their true appearance to observe the fight, demonstrating the significant value they placed on this matter. Many disciples had gathered around the peak. Divine rainbows continued to appear in the sky as disciples who had missed the battle three days also came to spectate. Today marked the most important day in this era for the Nine Great Mountains. The Celestial Seal represented the fortuity and destiny of the Nine Great Mountains. It was believed that within the confines of these mountains, one could receive blessings of this place and become invincible. Before long, many disciples from the Second Mountain arrived. Among them was Xiao Yang, who was dressed in a green robe, standing tall with a composed demeanor. It was clear that the incident three days had affected him greatly. Despite his composure, a trace of coldness still flickered in his eyes whenever he gazed at the Third Mountain. Despite Gu Changge’s murder of his Eldest Senior Sister, the Third Mountain Elder showed no concern and even went as far as to host a celebratory banquet for the Sky Deer Goddess. The news had spread throughout the Nine Great Mountains in the past two days, upsetting many disciples from the Second Mountain. Therefore, Xiao Yang was determined to teach Gu Wudi an unforgettable lesson today, so that the Third Mountain would regret their actions. “Make sure you remember what I told you.” Standing behind Xiao Yang was the Second Mountain Elder, dressed in elegant white robes with wide sleeves that added a touch of grandeur to his appearance. However, his facial expression remained tense and uneasy. “Rest assured, Master. I know exactly what I must do.” Xiao Yang nodded before his figure vanished and reappeared in the arena. On the other side, divine rainbows emerged as Gu Wudi and the others from the Third Mountain also arrived in the vicinity. A golden rune expanded, Gu Changge, the Sky Deer Goddess appeared in the arena, with the Third Mountain Elder and the others following closely behind them. All the other disciples and Mountain Elders gazed at them with varying expressions on their faces. Some looked angry, others had darkened expressions, some were fearful, but most of them had conflicted looks. The Third Mountain Elder’s close relationship with Gu Changge and the others came as a surprise to all of them. It was definitely not a good sign. Gu Changge scanned the Mountain Elders from his elevated position and noticed that they had all assembled. A smile crept onto his face as he waited for the final moment. “Youngest Junior Brother, I hope you won’t regret this decision.” After landing on the arena, Gu Wudi’s face broke into a cold smile. His armor was magnificent, radiating a dazzling golden light that made him appear god-like. He exuded a sense of power and invincibility that left everyone in awe. He had faith that regardless of Xiao Yang’s strength and confidence, he would emerge victorious today. “Cut the crap, let’s begin.” Xiao Yang’s tone was icy as he glanced up at Gu Changge on the elevated platform. His eyes were frigid, and he shared the same sentiments as Gu Wudi.