I Am the Fated Villain

Chapter 1265:1626.

The Heavenly Alliance and the remnants of the Black Calamity have no connection?

The several divine generals were personally trained by him and are trusted confidants.

Among them, the Heavenly God General is known as the number one divine general of Xianchu Haotu, with incredibly strong power.

How could he just die in battle?

“The Heavenly God General was personally killed by the Lord of Zixiao Mountain.

That army was led by him personally, and was invincible.

Even when the divine generals worked together, they were no match for the Lord of Zixiao Mountain.

”“Furthermore, there is another unseen force secretly intervening, with hidden experts constantly affecting the situation.

”The messenger who brought the frontline battle report was full of fear and pale in face, his voice trembling.

“Zixiao He!

I swear, I will not rest until one of us is dead!

”Chu Gucheng’s face turned iron-blue, almost gritting his teeth in anger, with murderous intent soaring into the sky.

He had never hated someone so much before.

All the guests present were also stunned by the news.

Who would have thought that the Lord of Zixiao Mountain was so ruthless and decisive, determined to have a mortal feud with Xianchu Haotu?

A Dao-formed avatar came to deliver the coffin, personally humiliating Chu Gucheng.

The real body was leading an army on the frontlines, looking as though they were determined to destroy Xianchu Haotu.

“Where is the Champion Marquis?

”Chu Gucheng, not being an ordinary person, quickly calmed down despite his fury and called out to someone.

“Your Majesty, I am here.

”Among the ministers and generals, a tall man in golden armor, shining like an immortal, stepped forward.

His vitality was extremely vigorous, and just standing there, he seemed like an eternal furnace, his bones and blood surging, surrounded by chaotic light, making people tremble.

Faintly, the image of the world seemed to revolve around him, as if the three thousand worlds respected him, dominating the universe.

All the guests present looked at the newcomer in shock, realizing that this too was someone of great fortune.

The foundation of Xianchu Haotu was indeed formidable.

Apart from the many famous divine generals who had long made their name, other commanders also had extraordinary backgrounds and great strength.

Over the years, they had cultivated many people with great fortune.

If these fortunate individuals were to grow smoothly, they would undoubtedly become rulers of the Xiyuan civilization in the future.

The Champion Marquis before them, just by releasing his aura, was already stronger than many of the guests present.

It seemed that even most experts at the Dao Ancestor realm wouldn’t be his match.

Being called Champion Marquis was no simple title.

After all, only those who achieved a great military victory could be called by that name.

The ministers and generals all understood the Champion Marquis’s strength, and their expressions subtly changed.

In the past, the country leader, Chu Gucheng, would not easily dispatch the Champion Marquis.

The Champion Marquis was different from the other divine generals, such as the Heavenly God General.

His strength was often demonstrated on the battlefield and in commanding troops.

During the expansion of Xianchu Haotu’s territory, the Champion Marquis had established countless remarkable military achievements, too many to count.

Wherever he went, all enemies would kneel, not daring to defy him.

“You hold the Dragon and Tiger Seals.

Mobilize the Dragon and Tiger Armies to the border area and ensure that all enemies who have come to invade are executed.

”Chu Gucheng spoke, his expression turning cold, full of chilling intent.

Two rays of light, one a dragon and the other a tiger, flickered in his hand, emitting earth-shaking dragon roars and tiger howls before landing in the Champion Marquis’s hands.

“The Emperor is truly enraged; even the Dragon and Tiger Seals have been handed over to the Champion Marquis.

”The ministers and generals all trembled in their hearts, knowing what this meant.

Once the Dragon and Tiger Seals were issued, it would signal a truly unrelenting, all-out war.

“Yes, Your Majesty.

”Soon, the Champion Marquis, with the Dragon and Tiger Seals in hand, swiftly departed.

The other ministers and generals also quickly gathered their armies and made their way to the place where the black coffin had fallen, intending to seal the black mist that was spreading across various regions.

If this soaring black mist were not sealed, and allowed to continue spreading, it would undoubtedly have a significant impact on all territories of Xianchu Haotu.

Moreover, that black coffin was a replica of the “Coffin of the World-Burying Civilization,” a legendary artifact.

No one knew what was sealed inside the coffin, and no one dared to open it recklessly.

Naturally, the grand birthday feast could no longer continue.

With such a major incident occurring, Chu Gucheng and his ministers lost all interest.

Princess Chu Xinyue and several other princes and princesses cast cold, disapproving glances at Gu Changge.

They had been watching him during the earlier scene and were deeply offended by his seemingly indifferent attitude, as if he were merely watching a spectacle.

This deeply hurt them.

Moreover, they suspected that this matter had a significant connection to Gu Changge.

Before this, the Heavenly Alliance had been linked by many cultivators and sects to the remnants of the Black Calamity.

Now, with the black coffin personally delivered by Zixiao He, releasing such a terrifying and vast black mist, it was evident that it was also tied to the remnants of the Black Calamity.

It was highly likely that Gu Changge himself was behind the planning and scheming of all this.

Chu Gucheng also suspected as much, but at present, there was no solid evidence proving a connection between Gu Changge and Zixiao Mountain.

Whether the Heavenly Alliance was truly related to the Black Calamity remnants was not something he could decide on his own at that moment.

“Today’s events, I believe all of you guests have witnessed.

Zixiao Mountain, as the number one Daoist power in the Xiyuan civilization, has secretly colluded with the remnants of the Black Calamity, disregarded all rules, and caused chaos in the world.

Now, they have even allied with the Demon Court to jointly oppose Xianchu Haotu.

”“Since this concerns the elimination of the Black Calamity remnants and restoring peace to the world, I ask all guests to carefully consider and offer us your support, so we can help Xiyuan civilization reorganize its order and restore stability.

”Thinking of this, Chu Gucheng swept his gaze across all the guests present, his eyes particularly falling on the face of the Saintess of Xiyuan, hoping she would make a statement.

The Saintess of Xiyuan understood the gravity of the situation.

If Zixiao Mountain truly had colluded with the remnants of the Black Calamity, the entire Xiyuan civilization would soon face a great upheaval.

No force or sect would be able to remain unscathed, untouched by the storm.

At that moment, she could no longer remain indifferent as she had when facing the earlier calamity of Xianchu Haotu.

“This matter, once it involves the remnants of the Black Calamity, the consequences will be severe.

The Xiyuan Sacred Hall, since its establishment, has made the eradication of the Black Calamity and the promotion of righteousness its mission.

My Master once said that as long as the Black Calamity remains, no world will find peace.

If Zixiao Mountain has truly colluded with the remnants of the Black Calamity, the Xiyuan Sacred Hall will issue an immediate decree to pursue and eradicate them, uniting all forces to besiege Zixiao Mountain and restore peace to the world.

”The Saintess of Xiyuan nodded slightly, her voice calm as she spoke.

She didn’t directly say she would help Xianchu Haotu, but she did state that if Zixiao Mountain was truly colluding with the remnants of the Black Calamity, she would definitely take action against Zixiao Mountain.

The guests present were not foolish, and they could hear her underlying meaning.

She was still unwilling to get involved in the private feud between Xianchu Haotu and Zixiao Mountain.

Gu Changge was somewhat surprised by the Saintess of Xiyuan’s attitude; it was a bit beyond his expectations.

He had originally thought she was like Jiang Chuchu, stubborn and only adhering to the principles she had been taught since childhood.

But at this moment, she didn’t offer her support to Xianchu Haotu and instead made the wisest choice.

“It seems the presence of the Reincarnation Mirror has made her more clever,” Gu Changge’s smile deepened.

When they were in the pavilion, he had already intimidated the Saintess of Xiyuan, warning her not to interfere and to mind her own business.

This was also because he knew the Reincarnation Mirror was in her hands.

Now, it seemed that Chu Gucheng was also targeting the Reincarnation Mirror.

Chu Gucheng was well aware of the Saintess’s meaning.

His face darkened a little, and his eyes grew somewhat shadowed.

He asked, “Now that it is clear to everyone that Zixiao Mountain has colluded with the remnants of the Black Calamity, is the Saintess of Xiyuan still going to defend Zixiao Mountain?

This terrifying black mist, sweeping across the lands, killing all living things and leaving no grass behind, is not exactly the method of the Black Calamity remnants?

”Upon hearing this, Elder Jin, a respected elder from the Xudan civilization, spoke up, “I have had some past dealings with the esteemed Xiyuan Saintess.

If she were still at the Xiyuan Sacred Hall, she would never allow Zixiao Mountain to act so rampantly, openly colluding with the remnants of the Black Calamity, shamelessly joining forces.

At this time, I hope the Saintess of Xiyuan will prioritize the greater good.

”Elder Jin was of very old age, and even the old monsters from the Cangmang realms showed him some respect.

When Chu Gucheng was attacked by Zixiao He, it was Elder Jin who personally intervened and stopped Zixiao He, saving Chu Gucheng’s life.

Now, Elder Jin’s words seemed to carry the weight of an elder advising a younger generation.

He appeared to be persuading the Saintess, but in reality, he was trying to get her to be more sensible.

Naturally, he also referenced her Master, Xi Nu, the founder of the Xiyuan Sacred Hall.

The Saintess of Xiyuan’s expression remained unchanged under her veil, but her jade hand, hidden beneath her wide sleeves, quietly clenched.

Elder Jin’s words were essentially using her Master to pressure her.

Once the matter involved Xianchu Haotu, the simulated future seen in the Reincarnation Mirror would inevitably come to pass.

At that time, it wouldn’t just be the destruction of Xianchu Haotu, but the entire Xiyuan civilization would be doomed.

“Whether Zixiao Mountain has truly colluded with the remnants of the Black Calamity, I will personally investigate.

The Xiyuan Sacred Hall has been dealing with the Black Calamity remnants for many years, and we can still distinguish who is truly one of them.

There is no need for you to worry about it, Elder Jin,” the Saintess of Xiyuan said coldly.

Whether Zixiao Mountain was really colluding with the Black Calamity remnants could not be hastily judged.

Moreover, the Saintess believed that Zixiao Mountain did not have the guts to openly involve itself with the Black Calamity remnants in front of so many guests.

Besides, she had her own concerns.

Elder Jin hadn’t expected the Saintess of Xiyuan to defy him so openly in front of everyone.

The little girl he had watched grow up was now showing such disrespect to him.

This made his face slightly sour, and his tone grew with some anger, “Fine, fine, I will see how the Saintess of Xiyuan handles this calamity.

Xianchu Haotu has been blessed by the heavens, with the fortune of the human emperor, his achievements rivaling that of the creators, and he is the one fated to resolve this great catastrophe in Xiyuan civilization.

”“I traveled billions of years and vast distances from the Xudan civilization to warn you all, and yet you have repeatedly shut the door on Chu Gucheng, disregarding the greater good.

If your Master were still at the Xiyuan Sacred Hall, I can’t imagine how she would feel about this…”Many of the guests were surprised upon hearing this.

They hadn’t known that such a thing had happened before.

The Saintess of Xiyuan had repeatedly turned Chu Gucheng away?

Some of the guests had previously heard that Chu Gucheng had visited the Saintess of Xiyuan several times, but due to the Saintess being in closed-door meditation, he had never been able to meet her in person…Now, it seems there might be more to the story.

The Saintess of Xiyuan frowned slightly, not expecting Elder Jin to bring up this matter in front of everyone and try to pressure her with the greater good.

Elder Jin was indeed highly respected, but that didn’t give him the right to use his seniority to force her into compliance.

The Saintess felt some displeasure in her heart, but she still maintained a calm demeanor, saying flatly, “My Master is no longer at the Xiyuan Sacred Hall.

As for what should be done, I will make my own judgment.

The Reincarnation Mirror is a supreme treasure of the Xiyuan Sacred Hall.

Unless the Sacred Hall faces an unprecedented disaster, it will never be moved in a single step.

It is not that I refuse to lend the Reincarnation Mirror to the Lord of Chu; it is that the Xiyuan Sacred Hall has its own rules, which no one can break.

”Lending the Reincarnation Mirror?

Upon hearing this, the guests were all shocked, their eyes filled with astonishment.

They turned to look at Chu Gucheng, whose expression remained unchanged.

The Reincarnation Mirror was the most treasured artifact of the Xiyuan Sacred Hall and was said to control the fate and luck of the entire Xiyuan civilization.

Chu Gucheng actually wanted to borrow it?

What was his intention?

Could it be that he truly planned to use the power of the Reincarnation Mirror to unify the Xiyuan civilization?

At that moment, many of the guests’ expressions changed, including those from the Yuxian Palace, Guangming Temple, the Buddha Kingdom, and other powerful forces.

The Xiyuan Sacred Hall had always remained neutral, never involving itself in the power struggles between the various sects and forces within the Xiyuan civilization.

A large part of this neutrality was due to the existence of the Reincarnation Mirror.

The Reincarnation Mirror was capable of observing all worlds, seeing the past, present, and future, and predicting destinies and fates.

It was an artifact of limitless power, capable of almost anything.

It was precisely because of the Reincarnation Mirror that the Xiyuan Sacred Hall was able to wield such great influence and power within the Xiyuan civilization.

If Chu Gucheng were to borrow the Reincarnation Mirror, putting aside whether he would return it, the very act raised many concerns about his true intentions.

Moreover, Chu Gucheng’s ambitions were no secret.

His desires were as clear as day to anyone with a discerning eye.

“This Chu Gucheng’s ambitions are enormous.

From this banquet, it’s clear he plans to not only gather forces from various civilizations but also secretly replace the Xiyuan Sacred Hall.

”“Fortunately, the Saintess of Xiyuan did not agree to his request.

Otherwise, the current situation might be very different.

”Many of the guests exchanged knowing glances.

The monks from the Buddha Kingdom, such as the solemn and profound True Monk of the Withered Temple, glanced meaningfully at Chu Gucheng.

They were not fools, and they would never allow themselves to be manipulated by Xianchu Haotu.

The foundations of Xianchu Haotu were formidable, and if it were to acquire such a treasure of civilization, it would make all the forces of the Xiyuan civilization reliant on its power in the future.

At that moment, Chu Gucheng knew that secretly asking the Saintess of Xiyuan to lend him the Reincarnation Mirror would likely cause public outrage and suspicion, and he could not hold his ground any longer.

“Let’s set aside the matter of Zixiao Mountain colluding with the remnants of the Black Calamity for now.

I’d like to ask, Saintess of Xiyuan, what is your opinion on the Heavenly Alliance?

”He swiftly changed the subject, his gaze shifting toward Gu Changge, who was once again leisurely drinking wine, seemingly detached from the scene.

The Saintess of Xiyuan frowned.

She had also investigated the Heavenly Alliance, but aside from its rather ‘disrespectful’ name, she found no connection to the remnants of the Black Calamity.

The only possible clue was that whenever she attempted to deduce or peer into the Heavenly Alliance’s activities, an invisible black mist would obscure her vision, making it impossible to discern the truth.

In the vast expanse of the Cangmang, countless star systems are born and perish every day.

The number of powers and forces that rise and fall is beyond counting, like the sand of the Ganges River.

The Heavenly Alliance was just one of many.

On the basis of this alone, claiming that the Heavenly Alliance was connected to the Black Calamity remnants seemed too hasty.

At the start, when she used the Reincarnation Mirror to simulate and predict future events, the Saintess of Xiyuan had nearly believed that the Heavenly Alliance was established by the remnants of the Black Calamity.

As the leader of the Heavenly Alliance, Gu Changge had countless ties to the Black Calamity remnants.

This was why Xianchu Haotu was destroyed and why the entire Xiyuan civilization would fall.

However, as the simulations from the Reincarnation Mirror continued to unfold, the Saintess of Xiyuan began to realize that the actions and methods of the Heavenly Alliance were vastly different from those of the Black Calamity remnants.

Instead, they resembled the Buddhist and Daoist sects, striving to cross the sea of suffering and save the world, making great vows to do so.

Because of this, the Saintess had become curious about the Heavenly Alliance’s leader, Gu Changge, and had delved deeper into understanding him, which led to the subsequent developments.

The fall of Xianchu Haotu was simply because it stood in the way of the Heavenly Alliance’s growth and expansion.

This was why she had chosen to stand aside and allow Xianchu Haotu to follow its destined path.

“I do not know much about the Heavenly Alliance, but I believe it has no connection to the Black Calamity remnants,” the Saintess of Xiyuan replied calmly.

Her words stunned the guests, and they were all shocked.

No one expected the Saintess of Xiyuan to say such a thing.

Previously, it had been rumored that Xianchu Haotu had been overtaken by the remnants of the Black Calamity, making it one of their strongholds.

This was why the issue of the Heavenly Alliance had caused such a stir in Xiyuan civilization, with widespread panic in various regions, fearing the resurgence of the Black Calamity remnants.

But now, hearing the Saintess of Xiyuan, it seemed like things weren’t as they had been portrayed?

Chu Gucheng’s face darkened.

He hadn’t expected the Saintess of Xiyuan to so decisively state that the Heavenly Alliance had no connection to the Black Calamity remnants.