Chapter 522: The Big Fish Is In The Net, That Must Be It

"Gu Changge, you'll die a terrible death. Karma will get you someday..." In Sky Deer Sanctum, the bloodied and dishevelled Fairy Qingyue looked like a banshee as she screamed. She no longer kept her calm like before. Even her eyes were bloodshot. After having her plan exposed, she yelled at Gu Changge like a shrew. Now that she had nothing she cared about, she didn't mind dying. However, it would be her greatest regret to never avenge Zhao Yunze.

"I don't know how terrible or pleasant my death is going to be." Gu Changge lightly shook his head with an indifferent look on his face. "The one thing I do know is that the millions of living beings in the Great Cloud Domain will have to bear the consequence that they shouldn't have to because of you..."

Upon hearing that, Fairy Qingyue couldn't help cursing angrily, as though to vent all the anger she kept inside during this period. "I'm the only one who is involved in this plan. Come at me if you want. Why would you punish the others for it?"

"Well, you represent the Great Cloud Domain. Why are you asking me this?" Gu Changge nonchalantly asked in return before a few experts from the Gu Family came and locked her up. In all honesty, he was not surprised by Fairy Qingyue's assassination attempt.

Such an incident not only affected the Great Cloud Domain. Even the other Great Domains would be affected to some extent. After all, the Great Cloud Domain Ruler was the one who harboured evil intentions and offered Fairy Qingyue to Gu Changge, and Fairy Qingyue tried to assassinate him. All of this happened in Sky Deer City.

Of course, Gu Changge had a feeling that the Great Cloud Domain Ruler was unaware that this would happen. Fairy Qingyue obviously intended to avenge Zhao Yunze. Still, this wouldn't stop Gu Changge from making an example out of them to serve as a warning to others.

In fact, Gu Changge hadn't minded the brief hiccup. He was more curious to see when the Great Cloud Domain Ruler was planning to make his next move. To Gu Changge, the big fish, the Great Cloud Domain Ruler, was way more important. He had already set up a trap without his opponents knowing, and all he was waiting now was for the Supreme Mountain Elder to make his first move.

Sky Deer Goddess couldn't help asking then, "Young Master Gu, how could you tell that Fairy Qingyue would attempt an assassination?" She hadn't noticed anything out of place. If it hadn't been for Gu Changge's sudden attack that sent the weapon that Fairy Qingyue hid in her sleeve flying, she might not have believed that Fairy Qingyue had the guts to assassinate Gu Changge.

"Ah, I couldn't." Gu Changge glanced at Sky Deer Goddess and shook his head.

"You couldn't tell?" Sky Deer Goddess became more confused after hearing his response. "And yet you attacked her? What if you got it wrong?"

"So be it. It's not like she's going to complain about it." He smiled without a care in the world.

Sky Deer Goddess looked slightly taken aback. She couldn't utter a word of reply.

The news that Fairy Qingyu failed at her assassination attempt on Gu Changge soon spread, and it sent waves of chaos among the people. The leaders of the Eight Wastelands and Ten Domains, too, were frozen in place.

"Darn it. She's going to get us all killed..."

"To think we managed to drag it on for three more days!"

The looks on almost everyone's faces immediately fell as they cursed. They felt like Fairy Qingyue was going to bring them down with her. [Isn't she knocking on death's door by trying to assassinate him at such a crucial time no matter what her reason is?]

Not only that, they were also worried that Gu Changge would change his mind because of this.

After all, they were all in Sky Deer City, where the closest million kilometres were currently barricaded, and no one could escape. How were they supposed to escape if Gu Changge suddenly ordered his men to kill everyone? What were they supposed to do?

"I knew it. There's no way the Great Cloud Domain Ruler would just let go of his grudge. It turns out that he had a plan up his sleeve! He is a bold man." The eyes of some of the clan leaders flickered. They were still guessing the reason the Great Cloud Domain Ruler wanted to give up Fairy Qingyue, and they even thought that he had given up on avenging his son. To everyone's surprise, he got someone to assassinate Gu Changge!

"It's a pity. Not only is Gu Changge in one piece, but even Fairy Qingyue was captured. Only hellish days await the Great Cloud Domain after this..." There were a handful of people who were quietly cheering instead, as they were glad they hadn't had any thoughts to attempt to defeat Gu Changge.

[How can this be......] As the person involved, the Great Cloud Domain Ruler was stupefied when he heard the news. He was completely stunned, and it even felt like there was a thunderstorm in his head. He never thought that Fairy Qingyue would try to assassinate Gu Changge without telling him. She had never even mentioned it before this.

He had always thought that Fairy Qingyue wanted to give herself up and try to appease Gu Changge for the sake of peace in the Great Cloud Domain. He never would have thought that she would choose to assassinate Gu Changge.

[This is bad. Qingyue's actions will only make things worse...] He paled, and his lips trembled. Just the thought of the terrible consequences made him dizzy, and he felt like he could fall to the floor any moment now. [Why would Qingyue try to assassinate Gu Changge in Sky Deer City? She's pushing the entire Great Cloud Domain into the pits of fire!]

Everyone from the Eight Wastelands and Ten Domains, too, was uneasy and terrified because of Fairy Qingyue's assassination attempt on Gu Changge.

...

In a magnificent palace. Xiao Yang, Gu Wudi, the clansmen from the Three War God Clans, and many more were standing in front of the Supreme Mountain Elder respectfully as they had a discussion.

The Supreme Mountain Elder spoke slowly in a calm and controlled tone, making it seem like everything was under control. "I managed to extend another three days. During these three days, you must find a way to locate where the Second Mountain Elder and the others are imprisoned. This is our last chance."

"Don't worry, Supreme Mountain Elder. I will definitely find out where the Second Mountain Elder, Ying, and everyone else are being held captive." Xiao Yang understood the gravity of this situation, and he solemnly vowed to do his best.

Hearing this, Gu Wudi clenched his fists as a glint appeared in his eyes. "It seems like we can finally put the spies I planted here to good use."

"You have spies in Sky Deer City?" The Supreme Mountain Elder swiftly turned to look at him and asked, "How confident are you in your spies?"

Gu Wudi's words also caught Xiao Yang by surprise. He didn't expect Gu Wudi to have another plan that they could use during this time.

"To tell you the truth, Supreme Mountain Elder, I was worried that Sky Deer City would be breached and taken over when I left with Xiao Yang to look for you. That's why I made preparations in advance and got a few subordinates. Even though they betrayed Sky Deer City, they're undoubtedly my people. They might be able to find the place where the Second Mountain Elder and the others are being held," Gu Wudi announced, his face brimming with confidence.

"Is that so? I hope your spies will give me a pleasant surprise." Seemingly satisfied, the Supreme Mountain Elder nodded in response. Still, he didn't put all his hopes on Gu Wudi. There was no way Gu Wudi could easily find the captives' location, considering how cunning a man Gu Changge was.

...

At the same time, Gu Changge, Bone Ancestor, Ni Shang, and the others appeared in the dungeon where Luo Feng and others were imprisoned. Bone Ancestor started respectfully, "Young Master Gu, as per your order, we have set up traps around here, and various forbidden arrays. The moment the Supreme Mountain Elder breaks in here, there is absolutely no way of him getting out."

Gu Changge nodded. "You've worked hard."

His eyes then slowly swept across the walls of the dungeon. Seeing the areas that shone with faint brilliance gave him even more satisfaction than before. Although Sky Deer City had been guarded heavily, and even the territory within a million kilometres had been sealed off, he was still worried. After all, the Supreme Mountain Elder was someone whose peak strength surpassed that of an Immortal. His powers were comparable to that of Ancestor of Wind. Even if it was difficult to exert the most power he could during his prime time given the current World Principles, Gu Changge doubted anyone could stop the Supreme Mountain Elder if he wanted to escape.

Gu Changge highly doubted that the Supreme Mountain Elder cared about the millions of lives in the Eight Wastelands and Ten Domains. Someone like him only cared about the Tree of Epoch controlled by Luo Feng; his only concern was the possibility of restoring himself to his prime. Therefore, Gu Changge came to the conclusion that the Supreme Mountain Elder would find a way to uncover where Luo Feng was being held, come to rescue Luo Feng, and then take him away.

[The Supreme Mountain Elder is only trying to drag things out by requesting to have three more days to enact his plan.]

Gu Changge didn't mind waiting for the Supreme Mountain Elder to make the first move so that he could beat him at his own game.

"We've cast the net. All that's left to do is wait for the big fish to swim into it." Gu Changge looked at the unconscious Luo Feng with a slightly strange look in his eyes. Just in case, he had already devoured Luo Feng's Source and Soul during this period, and the only thing that remained was only a faint Life Force. So even if the Supreme Mountain Elder managed to escape by chance, all his effort would come to nought when he eventually found out that Gu Changge had already acquired the Tree of Epoch.

...

Two days went by in the blink of an eye. Everyone from the Eight Wastelands and Ten Domains had been feeling on pins and needles these days because of Fairy Qingyue's assassination attempt on Gu Changge. They were worried that they would be implicated. But to their surprise, Gu Changge didn't seem to be angry, nor did he blame them for it.

On the contrary, it was the Great Cloud Domain Ruler who led his clansmen to Gu Changge and pleaded guilty the next day. He explained that the assassination by Fairy Qingyue had nothing to do with them, and they were willing to serve the Immortal Gu Family from now on.

Gu Changge had anticipated this. Being the largest Domain in the Eight Wastelands and Ten Domains, the Great Cloud Domain was vast and rich in resources. Gu Changge had no reason to not make it his territory. Not when there was a chance for him to do so without much effort on his part right in front of him.

This incident caused quite a stir. None of the clans expected that the Great Cloud Domain Ruler would be so decisive. Many were getting restless as well because of it. The three days they got were actually time for them to calm down. Now that they had got hold of themselves, it was time for them to make a decision.

"Supreme Mountain Elder, I have mobilised those spies in the past few days and found a suspicious place. I suspect that Second Mountain Elder and the others are being held there."

At this moment in the palaces where all the clans were resting, Gu Wudi stood respectfully in front of the Supreme Mountain Elder and reported. Behind him stood Xiao Yang and three other experts from the Three War God Clans. Their expressions now were the same as Gu Wudi's. Judging from the excitement on their faces, they had obviously found some clues.

"Oh? And where is this 'suspicious place'?" the Supreme Mountain Elder asked, seemingly not excited by what he heard. To be honest, he was starting to feel anxious when no one had gotten any leads in the past two days. However, he was a cautious man who only acted after he was certain. He wouldn't do things that he didn't feel confident about.

Gu Wudi calmly began, "We found subtle array fluctuations in the southwest corner of Sky Deer City. But compared to the tight security at other places, the security there is extremely lax. We didn't pay attention to that place at first. It didn't seem important because there weren't many people guarding the place. But then Youngest Junior Brother noticed something was wrong. The loose security there seemed to be a deliberate attempt of the Upper Realm to make us skip that place. But actually, the security there is secretly way tighter than anywhere else."

There was a strange look in Xiao Yang's eyes when Gu Wudi mentioned noticing something weird about the place. However, it disappeared just as quickly as it emerged.

The Supreme Mountain Elder felt his heart tremble when he heard this, and he let out a rare smile. "How surprising. You are extremely meticulous. That must be the spot we're looking for."