It is said that these five rivers appeared when the myriad worlds were still in their most chaotic and primitive state, before the separation of clarity and turbidity, and before the formation of heaven and earth.
They represent everything that will happen in the future, the starting and ending points of the tangible and intangible, running through everything from beginning to end.
These five Innate Five Fate Rivers are all incredibly mysterious and elusive.
The most well-known among them is the River of Fate, which governs the fate and evolution of all living beings and matter in the world, representing infinite development and change, unpredictable and unfathomable.
The River of Annihilation, also known as the River of Killing, represents the end and arrival of all matter in the world.
Every living being's life is reflected in the River of Annihilation. When the River of Annihilation flows past, it signifies destruction and the end, marking the conclusion of all things.
Therefore, no living being can directly gaze upon the River of Annihilation, let alone witness it.
When the traces of the River of Annihilation are reflected, all matter and existence will be destroyed, let alone living beings.
How could the Bridal Robe Immortal Technique he created be related to the River of Annihilation?
Or is it that Chan Hongyi is connected to the River of Annihilation?
Could it be that the Bridal Robe Immortal Technique practiced by the Zi Clan was actually her doing?
Shaking his head, Gu Changge felt that this possibility was not very high. Chan Hongyi herself was not an anomaly.
When she was born, the celestial phenomena of a falling demon star and blood clouds staining the sky were actually a setup orchestrated by Gu Changge and Yue Qingyi.
If she had any other origins, Gu Changge would have noticed.
The only possibility was that the River of Annihilation spanned the entire conceptual timeline, without any concept of time, remaining constant. Whether in the past or the future, it never changed. For Gu Changge, the River of Annihilation could not reflect his figure. But could it be that in the future, the River of Annihilation reflected Chan Hongyi, and her future self influenced the past?
Gu Changge speculated. If this were the case, it meant he had underestimated the impact of his existence on the entire Dao Prosperity True World and on those around him.
After Chan Hongyi and others became connected to him through karma, they too gained the aura of anomalies, their future fates no longer influenced by talent or other factors.
Thinking about it this way, many things might exceed his expectations and control.
Not just Chan Hongyi, but even Gu Xian'er, Yue Mingkong, and Su Qingge's fates and statuses might undergo unpredictable changes in the unseen.
While this might be a good thing for them,
Gu Changge did not want such things to happen because it would exceed his control.
He did not like this feeling.
From the future radiating to the past, the influence extended to the river of time in the Prime-Origin Civilization.
Chan Hongyi's original talent made reaching the Dao Realm not difficult, but advancing further would be challenging. Yet, without his knowledge, she had gained such an opportunity.
But this could lead to flaws in his plans, or even premature exposure or failure.
Gu Changge's gaze suddenly turned profound.
The Heavenly Dao itself governed all that was inconceivable and all concepts.
Even the birth of anomalies and variables was only a temporary escape from the Heavenly Dao's governance. If the Heavenly Dao truly sought to investigate and control everything, then neither anomalies nor variables could escape its scope.
The existence of the Three True Ancestors, for all living beings, billions of universes, and endless timelines, represented beings who transcended the Heavenly Dao.
It could be said that each True Ancestor stood above the Heavenly Dao, capable of creating complete Heavenly Dao authority with a single thought.
There was nothing they did not know, and no existence could rival them.
In their presence, even the grand dao evaporated like water, and concepts like karma, the Heavenly Dao, and fate were mere bubbles, shattering at a touch.
They themselves were the end of all concepts and matter. Theoretically, there could be no existence above them.
In principle, this was true. But Gu Changge understood that the so-called end could be pushed further, though it required breaking the limitations and constraints of the box in which the True Ancestors existed.
For the True Ancestors, no anomaly or variable could truly threaten them.
This was also the most important reason why Gu Changge could implement his plans.
Otherwise, each True Ancestor, upon sensing the slightest threat, could easily flip the table.
Yes, flip the table, not just reshuffle the deck.
If they didn't want to play anymore, they could flip the table at any moment, restarting or redoing everything with a single thought.
Now, even those around Gu Changge were influenced by him, gaining the aura of anomalies, their futures becoming unpredictable and hard to fathom.
This was enough to illustrate the problem with him.
"It seems the plan needs to be accelerated. If the table is flipped before I get the chance for a decisive strike, then all of this will be meaningless."
Gu Changge returned to his thoughts, deciding to speed up the plan.
Chan Hongyi's situation was just a small glimpse of the current issue. What he feared was such situations expanding and multiplying, leading from quantitative change to qualitative change, eventually spiraling out of control.
"The Bridal Robe Immortal Technique is divided into the mother method and the child method. What your Zi Clan inherited is the child method. The true mother method does not drain your potential or harm your future fortune."
"The reason you sought to seize Chu Gucheng's dao fruit and fortune was because you feared that one day you would follow in the footsteps of your ancestors, meeting an untimely and tragic end."
"But I can tell you now that even if you seize Chu Gucheng's fortune and dao fruit, it won't fill the gap left by practicing the Bridal Robe Immortal Technique. Everything you gained through cultivation was merely preparing a bridal robe for someone else."
Then, Gu Changge looked at Zi Wanhe before him and spoke indifferently.
Zi Wanhe was not foolish. From Gu Changge's words, he had already understood his meaning.
Although he didn't know how Gu Changge knew this, it was clear that Gu Changge had the means to control his life and death, and thus must also have a way to help him resolve the lingering disaster.
He hurriedly said, "I beg Young Master Gu to save me. If there is anything you need, please command me. I will go through fire and water without hesitation."
"Mountain Lord Zi, you exaggerate. I did not say these things to intimidate you."
"However, I do happen to have a solution."
Gu Changge smiled faintly and, without further ado, waved his hand. A glowing jade slip flew out from his sleeve and landed before Zi Wanhe.
As the creator of the Bridal Robe Immortal Technique, Gu Changge could naturally decide Zi Wanhe's life and death at will.
And Zi Wanhe, no matter what, was an Ancestral Dao Realm existence who had survived eight Heavenly Decline Tribulations, his cultivation surpassing even Chu Gucheng and others.
At the same time, he was the mountain lord of Purple Dew Mountain, wielding terrifying power.
His usefulness far exceeded that of Jing Tianyuan of the Jing Clan.
"Thank you, Young Master Gu."
Zi Wanhe's eyes were fixed on the jade slip before him, not believing that Gu Changge would deceive him at this moment.
Gu Changge's origins were mysterious, his methods unfathomable, and his strength unimaginable.
Moreover, having spoken to this extent, there was no need to deceive him.
"In a few days, it will be the birthday of Chu Gucheng, the ruler of the Immortal Chu Dynasty. Will Young Master Gu be attending?"
After carefully storing the jade slip, Zi Wanhe's mood gradually calmed.
He was naturally shrewd and tactful, and he vaguely guessed that Gu Changge seemed to have some intentions toward the Immortal Chu Dynasty, so he directly asked.
"Since it is the birthday of the ruler of the Immortal Chu Dynasty, it will surely be lively. How could I miss such an event?"
Gu Changge still smiled faintly.
Zi Wanhe's eyes flickered, and he also smiled, saying, "That's perfect. On that day, I have a big gift I'd like to personally present to Chu Gucheng. If Young Master Gu is present, I would also like you to witness it."
Originally, he had no interest in Chu Gucheng's birthday and hadn't planned to attend.
But since Gu Changge had said so, how could he not go? Moreover, not only would he go, but he would also prepare a big surprise gift for Chu Gucheng.
After some more conversation, Gu Changge left the council hall.
Outside, many of Purple Dew Mountain's high-ranking members had not gone far, observing from a distance, wanting to know what he and Zi Wanhe had discussed.
Zi Yan led Ye Suyi, the White Bone Ancestor King, and Jing Tianyuan to wait on the other side.
Seeing Gu Changge approach, Ye Suyi and the others quickly came forward to greet him.
From afar, Zi Yunchuan hesitated for a moment, then gritted his teeth and walked over.
From a distance, he waved and greeted with a smile.
Gu Changge noticed him and nodded slightly in acknowledgment.
With the matter resolved, he planned to leave Purple Dew Mountain.
However, Zi Yunchuan was also tactful, aware of the vast difference in their statuses. After greeting him, he dared not delay Gu Changge's time.
"Brother Gu, if you have time in the future, let's share a drink and talk."
"Zi Susu has just been taken away by the Punishment Hall on charges of harming her fellow disciples."
Zi Yunchuan knew of the enmity between Ye Suyi and Zi Susu. While greeting Gu Changge, he glanced at Ye Suyi, who was following Gu Changge, and spoke in a low voice.
The rules of Purple Dew Mountain were strict. Once such charges were confirmed, the consequences would be severe.
Moreover, the high-ranking members of Purple Dew Mountain had specifically ordered Zi Susu's punishment out of respect for Gu Changge.
The minor grievances between Ye Suyi and Zi Susu could not be hidden from the high-ranking members of Purple Dew Mountain.