I Am the Fated Villain

Chapter 1271:1632.

The darkened essence of flesh and blood, dealing with the Saintess of Xiyuan.

“If nothing unexpected happens, Chu Gucheng will likely personally go to the Champion Marquis Mansion soon to offer his condolences.

”“Champion Marquis Chu Heng is still on the front lines battling the forces of the Demon Court and Purple Cloud Mountain.

He’s currently unable to return to investigate his wife’s cause of death.

Chu Gucheng anticipated this and guessed that Chu Heng would send a trusted subordinate back.

That’s why he sent his dark guards to intercept them in advance…”The Eternal Spirit, disguised as Old Fu, respectfully reported, recounting the scenes Old Fu had personally witnessed to Gu Changge.

Gu Changge nodded slightly and smiled faintly, saying, “Chu Gucheng is much smarter and more ruthless than I expected, but this plays right into my hands.

”“Find a way to leak this matter to Chu Bai.

He used to follow Champion Marquis Chu Heng for some time, and he harbors a deep hatred toward Chu Gucheng.

He should know exactly what to do at this moment.

”He was speaking to the Spirit of the Scavenger Book.

The Sun-shooting Bow by Chu Bai’s side was crafted by Gu Changge from various chaotic substances he extracted from the River of Fate.

At the time, he also had the Spirit of the Scavenger Book leave a trace of its Dao Body within it, pretending to be the innate companion spirit of the Sun-shooting Bow.

It could be said that the current conflict between the Demon Court and the Immortal Chu Haotu all began because of that Sun-shooting Bow.

“I understand.

”The Spirit of the Scavenger Book nodded, its hazy form drifting through the void, like smoke, without a true shape.

During this time, she had completely witnessed Gu Changge’s methods.

Without raising a single weapon, he had already placed the vast Immortal Chu Haotu in such a dire situation.

If her previous kingdom, where she once held power, had faced an enemy like Gu Changge, the outcome would probably be no different from that of Immortal Chu Haotu.

Such an enemy was terrifying beyond measure, causing one to feel cold with fear and dread.

“Rest assured, I will keep my promise to you.

Once this matter is settled, I will honor my word,” Gu Changge said with a faint smile, seemingly aware of the Spirit of the Scavenger Book’s concerns.

Although he had never inquired about the origins of the Spirit of the Scavenger Book, Gu Changge knew she longed to escape from the Scavenger Book, regain her freedom, and seek revenge on the enemy who had sealed her in the book.

Currently, Gu Changge could help her break free and reshape her body, but he didn’t plan to do so.

This state of the Spirit of the Scavenger Book was far more useful and beneficial to him.

Once the Spirit of the Scavenger Book no longer served him in any significant way, he would indeed help her break free, as Gu Changge wasn’t the kind of person to go back on his word.

“I naturally believe you.

”The Spirit of the Scavenger Book nodded.

She understood that at this point, she had no other choice but to trust Gu Changge.

Although everything seemed to be unfolding as Gu Changge had anticipated, it would not be so easy to completely collapse the vast Immortal Chu Haotu.

Despite the constant pressure from the armies of the Demon Court and Purple Cloud Mountain, they had not caused much tangible damage to Immortal Chu Haotu.

As of now, only one Heavenly God General had died in battle.

The other gods who went to the frontlines were heavily wounded and fled, while other Dao-level existences were difficult to track and could vanish into time and space after their defeat.

Dao-level existences were truly the deciding factor in the outcome of the war.

Lower-level cultivators and beings, harshly speaking, were just cannon fodder in such a large-scale war.

Even Immortal Kings and quasi-Immortal Emperors were merely slightly larger cannon fodder.

Only Immortal Emperors, or higher-level Dao existences, were the most critical forces in determining the victory of the war.

Even though the Demon Court possessed the Soul-devouring Ancient Formation granted by Gu Changge, it still required the sacrifice of a massive number of demon creatures to unleash the full power of the ancient array.

The sacrificed demon creatures were essentially cannon fodder to drain the enemy’s strength in battle and couldn’t truly alter the situation on the battlefield.

At the beginning of the conflict, the Demon Court managed to catch Immortal Chu Haotu off guard with the Soul-devouring Ancient Formation, but this was only possible because there were few Dao-level existences involved in the war at the time.

If the number of Dao-level existences were sufficient, they could easily break through the Soul-devouring Ancient Formation with absolute power.

At that point, one must admit that the foundation of Immortal Chu Haotu should not be underestimated.

The number of Dao-level existences in Immortal Chu Haotu was far greater than that of most other immortal Dao lineages.

Therefore, even with Purple Cloud Mountain’s involvement later on, it couldn’t cause Immortal Chu Haotu to suffer significant losses.

Of course, another reason for this was that other Dao lineage forces of the Xiyuan civilization were still watching from the sidelines.

The Demon Court and Purple Cloud Mountain couldn’t afford to fully mobilize, as they needed to keep forces behind to guard their mountain gates and ancestral lands.

Especially now, Immortal Chu Haotu was still joining forces with other powers, attempting to encircle and suppress Purple Cloud Mountain, believing that Purple Cloud Mountain had colluded with the remnants of the Black Calamity.

Gu Changge was actually quite curious about this.

With the abilities of Zi Wanhe, how had he managed to obtain a replica of the Burial World Coffin?

Moreover, within that black coffin, the corrupted blood essence was sealed, tainted by dark matter.

While others couldn’t see it, Gu Changge could absolutely identify it.

The black mist now sweeping across Immortal Chu Haotu was actually emitted by the corrupted blood essence, but it wasn’t purely dark matter.

The difference between these two was like that between the black coffin and the true Burial World Coffin.

This led Gu Changge to speculate that, over the long course of the era, perhaps some Dao forces were continuously imitating him, attempting to reshape dark origin matter and restore the Tian Organization.

Of course, it was also possible that this was the work of the remnants of the Black Calamity.

Zi Wanhe, the master of Purple Cloud Mountain, had already secretly made contact with the remnants of the Black Calamity.

Although the remnants of the Black Calamity were remnants of the Tian Organization, they didn’t have much connection with Gu Changge.

He wasn’t planning to leave such an organization behind.

In his plans, the Tian Organization had already become a term from the ancient, old era.

Through the passage of time and the change of the ages, it had long been destroyed and buried in the long river of history.

Yet, even to this day, remnants of the Black Calamity remained active in various regions, hiding and infiltrating various Dao lineages, civilizations, and nations.

This was indeed somewhat unexpected for Gu Changge.

As the former leader of the Tian Organization, he had assumed that after his demise and imprisonment, the Tian Organization would be attacked by various civilizations and countries, disintegrating and completely perishing.

Gu Changge hadn’t intended to leave the Tian Organization as a backup.

In fact, the organization’s creation was for the sole purpose of being destroyed in the end.

It could even be said that the Tian Organization, from the moment of its creation, was destined to be destroyed one day.

After resolving the issue of Immortal Chu Haotu, Gu Changge felt it was necessary to investigate the remnants of the Black Calamity that still lingered.

Perhaps these remnants could still be of use to him.

…“This Easy Fetal Creation Grand Pill is now entrusted to you.

You’ve always been clever, so you should know what to do.

”“At the same time, the Saintess of Xiyuan once allowed you to stay at the Xiyuan Holy Hall out of respect for me.

You approaching her now would likely not raise her suspicions.

”At that moment, deep within the palace of Immortal Chu Haotu, Chu Gucheng and his daughter, Chu Xinyue, were plotting something in secret.

As he spoke, Chu Gucheng took out the Easy Fetal Creation Grand Pill that had been sealed in a silk pouch.

The pill was the size of a fist, extraordinary and exuding a misty glow.

Every pore of the pill seemed to emit magnificent light, as though it could evolve any being from all the worlds of the heavens.

“Father, rest assured.

I know what to do.

I have already consulted with Senior Xing Ying about the profound mysteries of this Easy Fetal Creation Grand Pill, and I guarantee there will be no mistakes.

”Chu Xinyue nodded seriously, then reached out to take the pill and carefully stored it as if it were a treasure.

Chu Gucheng nodded in satisfaction and said, “As for this matter, you must keep it a secret.

No one must know.

Just give it three days.

After three days, the situation in Immortal Chu Haotu will be completely turned around.

”“From then on, the entire Xiyuan Civilization will be under the control of the Chu family.

”“Understood, father.

”Chu Xinyue knew the importance of this matter and nodded gravely.

Then, seemingly thinking of something, she hesitated and asked, “Father, regarding the Champion Marquis Mansion, is it that Big Brother…?

”When she first learned of this news, she was shocked and couldn’t fathom who would be bold enough to do such a thing.

But after carefully considering it, and linking it with the events that had occurred in the palace earlier that morning, she couldn’t help but have many bad thoughts.

Upon hearing this, Chu Gucheng’s smile disappeared.

He rubbed his forehead in frustration and then said, “Regarding this matter, you’d best not inquire any further.

You must trust your elder brother.

Wu Shang has always been steady and mature; he would never do anything that jeopardizes the bigger picture.

”Upon hearing this, Chu Xinyue immediately understood, her expression turning serious as she nodded, “I understand, father.

I have always trusted Big Brother.

Whatever he does, I know he must have his reasons.

”Chu Gucheng smiled with satisfaction.

”Then I will take my leave, Father.

”With that, Chu Xinyue did not stay long and quickly left.

However, her heart was far from as calm as her outward appearance suggested.

She couldn’t understand how it was really her steady and mature brother, Chu Wushang, who was behind the events of last night.

Why would he do such a thing?

Chu Xinyue was deeply perplexed.

When she was younger, she often followed her brother around.

Back then, the wife of Champion Marquis Qinglan and her brother were extremely close, like childhood sweethearts.

Many people believed they would eventually become a couple.

But fate played its hand, and the events that unfolded were beyond anyone’s expectations.

It seemed that after all these years, her elder brother still hadn’t let go of it.

Outside the palace, Ouyang Ji, the young master of the Carefree Heavenly Palace, was waiting for Chu Xinyue.

Seeing her walking out with a worried expression, he approached her and asked with concern, “Xinyue, what happened?

”“It’s nothing, just thinking about some things, a bit lost in thought,” Chu Xinyue replied, giving Ouyang Ji a glance before shaking her head and regaining her composure.

Ouyang Ji seemed used to Chu Xinyue’s indifferent attitude by now.

He simply smiled and said, “If it’s nothing, then it’s good.

After you found me last night, I contacted my father in the Xudan Civilization and informed him about the situation in Immortal Chu Haotu.

”“My father was deeply moved and extremely angry.

He has already sent several powerful elders from the palace to Immortal Chu Haotu for reinforcements.

Even an ancestor from the Ancestor Dao realm has set out, so they should arrive soon.

”The existence of an ancestor from the Ancestor Dao realm was akin to the foundation of an immortal Dao lineage.

Such figures rarely leave their mountain gates or ancestral lands.

In both the True Realms of the Supreme Realm and the vast expanse of the Cangmang Realm, Ancestor Dao existences hold a status and strength far beyond ordinary Dao existences.

Sending an ancestor from the Ancestor Dao realm to assist clearly showed how much the Carefree Heavenly Palace valued this matter.

Upon hearing this, Chu Xinyue couldn’t help but show a smile of joy, quickly expressing her gratitude.

“Thank you, Ji Lang.

With the help of the Carefree Heavenly Palace, Immortal Chu Haotu will surely overcome this crisis.

Once that happens, my father will surely arrange our marriage, and no one will be able to say anything about it.

”Ouyang Ji smiled, “Xinyue, don’t be so polite with me.

There’s no need for such formalities between us.

”Although the Carefree Heavenly Palace wasn’t the top Dao lineage in the Xudan True Realm, its foundation was still formidable.

At its peak, the Carefree Heavenly Palace was able to challenge even the top immortal Dao lineages.

To be honest, if it were an ordinary woman, she would probably have been moved by Ouyang Ji’s sincere attitude by now.

But Chu Xinyue was not one of them.

While she appeared deeply moved on the surface, in her heart, she still thought Ouyang Ji was too weak.

In such a short time, he had already fallen for her.

His passions were easily swayed, and he lacked the strength for important matters.

If Ouyang Ji had some real capabilities, she might have truly considered a marriage alliance with the Carefree Heavenly Palace.

But once her objective was achieved, Chu Xinyue would definitely be the first to cast Ouyang Ji aside.

”I’m going to visit the Saintess of Xiyuan soon to inquire about the Heavenly Extermination Alliance.

Would you like to come with me, Ji Lang?

”Chu Xinyue’s mind was racing with various thoughts, but her face remained calm as she asked with a slight smile.

“The Saintess of Xiyuan?

”Ouyang Ji froze for a moment, then, as if realizing something, quickly shook his head and said, “This is something you should handle on your own.

I’ve heard that the Saintess of Xiyuan has quite a temper.

Those who’ve tried to visit her recently have been turned away.

I don’t want to go and get a cold reception.

”Chu Xinyue smiled slightly, not surprised.

The Saintess of Xiyuan was indeed a tough nut to crack; even her father had a difficult time meeting her.

However, when she was young, the Saintess had allowed her to stay at the Xiyuan Holy Hall for a while, out of respect for her father.

With this connection, Chu Xinyue believed her visit would not be an issue.

After parting ways with Ouyang Ji, Chu Xinyue and her entourage headed straight for the pavilion where the Saintess of Xiyuan resided.

Along the way, she quietly swallowed the Easy Fetal Creation Grand Pill.

A vague, mist-like feeling enveloped her soul.

Chu Xinyue could distinctly feel a strange aura swirling around her as she breathed.

She seemed able to sense the movements, appearance, posture, and even the breath of anyone nearby with just a thought.

“So this is the formless illusion, the ever-changing sensation Senior Xing Ying spoke of…”Chu Xinyue was deeply shocked.

The feeling of being able to change into anyone with just a thought was incredibly mystical and beyond imagination.

This transformation was not limited to physical form; it included the person’s aura, fate, and destiny—things that were intangible and elusive.

In other words, she could seamlessly become someone else and take over their life.

The Easy Fetal Creation Grand Pill did have limitations—it could only imitate the aura of someone’s cultivation and could not fully replicate their strength.

If a battle were to occur, it would be easy to expose the mimicry.

However, Chu Xinyue was not worried about this.

After all, the person she intended to mimic was the Saintess of Xiyuan—who would dare to easily harm the Saintess?

Meanwhile, in another courtyard, a jade talisman in Gu Changge’s hand emitted a faint glow, and Ouyang Ji’s respectful voice came through.

“Young Master Gu, Chu Gucheng and his daughter Chu Xinyue are secretly plotting against the Saintess of Xiyuan.

I don’t know what methods they plan to use, but from Chu Xinyue’s expression, it seems they are fully confident.

”“If the Saintess of Xiyuan falls into their hands, the situation in the Xiyuan civilization could undergo an unpredictable reversal.

”“At this moment, Chu Xinyue is on her way to visit the Saintess of Xiyuan…”“Plotting against the Saintess of Xiyuan?

”Gu Changge gently rubbed the jade talisman, contemplating.

The Saintess of Xiyuan had the Reincarnation Mirror and was skilled at deduction and simulation, able to avoid danger and predict favorable outcomes.

It seemed impossible that she wouldn’t sense any potential danger herself.

But even Gu Changge couldn’t guarantee that everything would go perfectly without a hitch.

The Saintess of Xiyuan, despite her extraordinary skills, was still human.

Sometimes, even the most meticulous of plans had their blind spots.

“Since that’s the case, I’m quite curious to see what methods Chu Gucheng and the others have up their sleeves.

”Gu Changge chuckled lightly, putting away the jade talisman.

He then stood up and headed toward the pavilion where the Saintess of Xiyuan resided.

For the time being, he had no intention of leaving Immortal Chu Haotu.

Moreover, due to Chu Gucheng’s loud cries of ‘catch the thief’ and his strict orders for searches, various distinguished guests were temporarily unable to leave.

Meanwhile, at the border between Immortal Chu Haotu and the Demon Court, a dense, overwhelming aura of demons spread across the heavens and the earth, sweeping through the entire universe like a surging flood, powerful and unstoppable.