I Am the Fated Villain

Chapter 1278:1639.

Xuanluo Heavenly Battle Array had directly turned into a prisoner’s trapOld Jin stood in the distance, watching the cold-eyed Xi Yuan Saintess, with a trace of guilt and apology flashing in his eyes.

But soon, his expression returned to calm indifference.

This plan for tonight was indeed something they had discussed thoroughly beforehand and had determined it to be foolproof before inviting the Xi Yuan Saintess.

No matter how powerful Xi Yuan Saintess was, she could not possibly escape under their combined assault.

“I am doing this for the greater good, I hope you can understand my intentions,” Old Jin slowly said, “I have discussed this matter with Lord Chu and others.

We won’t harm your life.

If you don’t believe it, I can guarantee it with my own life.

”“Once this matter is resolved, I will personally go to the Xi Yuan Sacred Hall to apologize.

If your Master, Senior Xi Nv, returns, I will explain everything to her.

I believe she will understand.

”Chu Gucheng, standing beside him, spoke with a calm expression, “The reason I took this desperate measure is because it was necessary.

I hope the Xi Yuan Saintess can understand.

Once the troubles of the Xian Chu Hao Earth and the Xi Yuan civilization are resolved, I will naturally let you, the Xi Yuan Saintess, handle me as you wish, and there will be no complaints.

”Behind him, Chu Xin Yue stood, also somewhat guilty, but soon recovered, not allowing this feeling to affect her.

A person who achieves great things does not dwell on small details.

Everything she had done was also for the sake of the Xian Chu Hao Earth and Xi Yuan civilization.

The figure of the Law Saint was blurry, not fully revealed.

His face was old, and he didn’t speak, but the terrifying aura around him indicated his stance.

Xi Yuan Saintess coldly gazed at everyone.

Her skirt fluttered, and her long hair danced in the wind.

A terrifying aura was rising, and countless forms of mystical light flickered in her delicate hands, manifesting the phenomena of wind and clouds, the four seasons, reincarnation, and thunder.

These symbolized the profound and mysterious principles of the world.

When she came to the banquet tonight, she had already been somewhat cautious.

The words of Gu Changge earlier had made her uneasy, but she didn’t believe that the Xian Chu Hao Earth had the guts to act against her.

It wasn’t until Chu Gucheng had unveiled his true intentions and proposed using the Reincarnation Mirror that she suddenly realized this so-called peace banquet was actually a trap.

From the very beginning, Chu Gucheng had never given up on taking the Reincarnation Mirror.

In recent days, he had used Chu Xin Yue to approach her and make her gradually lower her guard, all in preparation for tonight’s banquet.

But what kind of confidence did Chu Gucheng have to dare to do such a thing?

Even if he trapped her, he couldn’t possibly make her yield and hand over the Reincarnation Mirror.

Could he be planning to capture her and force the Xi Yuan Sacred Hall to hand over the Reincarnation Mirror?

Such a move seemed utterly foolish in Xi Yuan Saintess’s eyes.

“Chu Gucheng, you are a ruler of a country, yet you have chosen such a foolish path.

You must seriously consider the consequences,” Xi Yuan Saintess said coldly.

Her entire body was enveloped in celestial light, and the aura of the great Dao surrounded her.

In her delicate hands, myriad subtle forces were swirling, as if she could carry the entire heavens.

Her figure was blurry, and she appeared as if she could bear the weight of all worlds.

She seemed both sacred and transcendent, making people involuntarily want to kneel and worship her.

This terrifying and vast aura caused all the people in the palace to change their expressions slightly.

“Xi Yuan Saintess has indeed already surpassed eight tribulations of the Heavenly Decay.

If it were just us working together, we might not be able to trap her,” Old Jin’s eyes flashed with a hint of jealousy, then he spoke in a low voice.

The Xi Yuan Saintess was a prodigy, and this fact could not be denied.

As a rising star, her cultivation had already surpassed that of the old seniors like him.

If the Xi Yuan Saintess had the Reincarnation Mirror with her, they probably couldn’t deal with her.

Chu Gucheng’s face remained solemn as he said, “I implore everyone to join me in trapping and sealing her.

”The Star-Illuminating Elder from the Yin Xu Cave had completely white pupils, but it seemed like brilliant starlight was gathering within them, emanating a kind of overwhelming majesty.

“The Xuanluo Heavenly Battle Array is our Yin Xu Cave’s unique formation.

She won’t be able to display her true strength.

With our combined efforts, it will be easy to trap her,” she said indifferently.

Though she was somewhat surprised by the strength of Xi Yuan Saintess, she did not seem overly worried, clearly confident in the Yin Xu Cave’s array.

As they spoke, the scene in the palace, once set up for the banquet, suddenly began to transform.

It was as if the entire space was churning and shifting, like a sea overturning with waves crashing.

A vast and chaotic fog enveloped the surroundings, as if they had suddenly entered the depths of an unknown void.

All the scenes became blurred, and towering pillars of chaotic Dao principles rose in every direction of the universe.

The once grand palace had now transformed into a shattered battlefield, with the heavens above like thick ink, and dense fog spreading everywhere.

Around every towering pillar, dark chains were coiled, made from the most precious Dao gold, forged with extreme precision.

Even a small fragment of it was heavy enough to collapse an entire universe.

Before this, Chu Gucheng and the others had already set up a grand formation, waiting for the arrival of the Xi Yuan Saintess.

To deal with someone whose cultivation far surpassed that of an ordinary Ancestor Dao realm, they had made thorough preparations.

These Dragon Lock Pillars were treasures from the Xian Chu Hao Earth, capable of sealing and binding true dragons of the Ancestor Dao realm.

This time, Chu Gucheng had used four pillars, clearly with the intent to ensure success.

The Xi Yuan Saintess’s face also showed a hint of surprise.

It seemed she had indeed underestimated Chu Gucheng’s determination.

To go as far as setting up such a formation just to trap and seal her.

The palace before had already been enveloped by the Xumi Realm, an illusion that made it seem undetectable, yet in reality, it was no longer in the original time and space.

This was done to prevent the fluctuations from the battle from reaching the outside world and drawing unwanted attention.

She hadn’t noticed before, but it was likely the handiwork of the Star-Illuminating Elder from the Yin Xu Cave.

But now, it was useless to say anything more.

The Xi Yuan Saintess’s expression returned to its coldness as her delicate hand slapped forward.

Billions of rays of twilight light surrounded her, transforming into a pool of Dao principles, a thunderous mound, and a city of heavens.

At the same time, she summoned an ancient bronze tripod with four legs, its body archaic, engraved with images of ancient rites, national sacrifices, mountain spirits taking form, and the swallowing of morning clouds.

Then, these images twisted and transformed into terrifying creatures.

True dragons, Pixiu, Xie Niu, and Taowu… all came to life, seeming to burst forth from the far reaches of the ancient time river, their killing aura soaring into the sky, charging toward Chu Gucheng and the others.

With a thunderous sound, Chu Gucheng, the Law Saint, and others didn’t hesitate at all and immediately launched their attacks, displaying extremely powerful methods to capture the Xi Yuan Saintess.

The Star-Illuminating Elder stood still, not making any extra movements, but she seemed to be murmuring something.

In the mysterious realm, it felt as if the heavens themselves were responding to her.

Around her, resplendent silver-white star radiance surrounded her.

The surroundings once again lit up with intense light, this time from the most scorching order of divine refinement.

It was like willow catkins continuously spiraling toward her, transforming into a cage meant to trap the Xi Yuan Saintess.

At the same time, in the void, numerous dazzling Dao symbols flashed.

This terrifying power contained the endless profound truths of the world.

As soon as it appeared, scenes of thunder, fire, and the annihilation of worlds emerged, with chaos splitting, and the many realms evolving.

All those present were beyond the Ancestor Dao realm in cultivation, and their comprehension and understanding of the Dao were at an unimaginable level.

To put it plainly, they had already reached the so-called Dao level, where a single thought or action could create a Dao principle, transforming it into a newly born path.

Thus, their techniques were even more unfathomable, capable of creating all things and evolving all living beings with just a thought.

Around the Law Saint, one after another crystalline light particles appeared.

Each particle was pure energy, exploding in an instant, then blooming like fireworks before transforming into small worlds that charged toward the Xi Yuan Saintess.

Within those small worlds were the birth and destruction of realms, the great cosmic chaos, all contained within.

“Dao follows nature,” the ancient, weathered face of the Law Saint revealed all the aspects of life.

He clasped his large hand and brought it down.

All the energy particles surged toward him, sparkling and transforming into an ancient character for Dao.

Boom!

The ancient bronze cauldron summoned by the Xi Yuan Saintess trembled violently as it was struck by the Dao character.

It emitted a series of booming sounds, and the ancient monstrous beasts that had come to life were directly obliterated, transforming into a shower of light that dispersed.

Chu Gucheng also made his move.

His knowledge encompassed everything, and at this moment, he radiated with brilliant light.

A blurry figure of the Human Emperor appeared behind him, resembling him in appearance, radiating an aura of majesty like a prison.

Every movement carried the power of the Dao, and his attacks were forceful, aiming to strike down the Xi Yuan Saintess.

Xi Yuan Saintess’s long hair swirled as her cold expression remained unshaken.

She stood suspended in mid-air, and with a delicate slap of her hand, the entire void seemed to erupt in chaos.

All the energy particles boiled, only to silently vanish.

It was as if she were moving the entire world, her vast and overwhelming power pressing forward.

At that moment, she no longer seemed like a serene moon goddess but rather an unrivaled female war goddess.

She was forceful, fierce, and incredibly domineering.

Facing Chu Gucheng, the Law Saint, Old Jin, and the others, her aura remained just as strong as theirs.

The scene was chaotic, and the battle was intense.

Xi Yuan Saintess unleashed her overwhelming techniques, her form seemingly becoming the embodiment of the Dao itself.

At the same time, she conjured multiple avatars of herself, clashing with Chu Gucheng and the others.

The entire void trembled with each exchange.

However, despite her strength, she began to show signs of exhaustion, as it was impossible for one person to face so many Ancestor Dao beings simultaneously.

The Star-Illuminating Elder from the Yin Xu Cave, who had been silently observing, had yet to truly make a move.

She was controlling the formation around them, suppressing the full extent of the Xi Yuan Saintess’s power, limiting her ability to truly exert her strength.

Although Chu Gucheng had summoned the image of the Human Emperor, he had not used his strongest methods nor invoked the fortune of the Xian Chu Hao Earth.

After all, such a move would have caused massive disturbances that would be felt throughout the entire Xian Chu Hao Earth.

They were all trying to exploit any openings in Xi Yuan Saintess’s defense, aiming to exhaust her quickly.

In these circumstances, although Xi Yuan Saintess was initially able to resist and was not at a disadvantage, as time passed, she was soon wounded and coughing up blood.

Seizing the opportunity, Chu Gucheng’s hand glowed brightly, and a terrifying palm print, swirling with billions of Dao principles, struck the Xi Yuan Saintess.

She let out a muffled grunt as her body was sent flying through the void, her white dress stained with blood, an eye-catching sight.

Old Jin’s hand also shimmered with crystalline star sand, which formed a divine whip that shot forward, howling through the air.

The blinding light of the Dao contained destructive energy as it struck Xi Yuan Saintess, leaving behind a terrifying bloody gash on her.

Xi Yuan Saintess let out another muffled cry, her eyes growing even colder and filled with anger.

Taking advantage of this moment, the Star-Illuminating Elder’s originally pure white eyes suddenly flared with intense, dazzling light.

“Go,” she said indifferently, and with a wave of her withered hand, the surrounding Dao symbols surged toward Xi Yuan Saintess, striking her flying body.

These Dao symbols seemed to have a life of their own, each transforming into the most primal and ancient characters, embedding themselves within Xi Yuan Saintess’s body.

Her aura immediately began to wither, and the strength she had been displaying rapidly diminished.

The sound of chains clashing echoed as the chains on the Dragon Lock Pillars, with a wave of the Star-Illuminating Elder’s hand, shot out, causing the entire void to tremble.

Xi Yuan Saintess’s mouth oozed blood as she ignored the excruciating pain, attempting to dodge the chains.

However, these chains seemed alive, heavy as if forged from entire universes, resembling the spine of a true dragon.

Illusions of a true dragon materialized, roaring as they rushed toward her arm and torso, aiming to seal her completely in this place.

Xi Yuan Saintess’s arm glowed as Dao symbols appeared once again.

With a powerful shake, she tried to shatter the chains that were trapping her.

But the surrounding Dragon Lock Pillars also glowed, their ancient engravings releasing a vast array of ordered chains that connected to the Dragon Lock Chains, forcing Xi Yuan Saintess’s form to plummet from the sky.

“Impossible…” Xi Yuan Saintess murmured in disbelief, feeling her strength suppressed to an unimaginable extent, unable to break free.

Then, she was cast down to the ground, her long hair cascading around her jade-like face, which was partially hidden.

Blood stained her lips and the hem of her dress, presenting a rare and humiliating sight.

Seeing this, Chu Gucheng, Old Jin, and the others couldn’t help but show expressions of joy and smiles.

“Do you know how the Xuanluo Heavenly Battle Array of the Yin Xu Cave came to be?

” the Star-Illuminating Elder said, her voice cold.

“Many epochs ago, a figure named Xuanluo Tianzun almost reached the limits of the Dao.

This formation was created by our master after slaying him, using his Dao fruit.

Don’t think that even those who have crossed nine tribulations of the Heavenly Decay would escape its suppression.

”“Though my strength is not on par with yours, after setting up this formation, trapping you is as easy as breathing.

”Despite being blind, the Star-Illuminating Elder could perceive everything.

She looked at the fallen Xi Yuan Saintess, trapped by the Dragon Lock Chains, her face showing a hint of mockery, as if mocking Xi Yuan Saintess for overestimating her abilities.

Xi Yuan Saintess had noticed the strange circumstances from the very beginning.

Those Dragon Lock Pillars could never truly imprison her.

It was clear that the carvings on them and the domain field were what were suppressing her cultivation.

She had indeed been careless, thinking that after surviving eight Heavenly Decay tribulations, no one in the Xi Yuan civilization could threaten her anymore.

If Chu Gucheng dared to scheme against her, it was clear he had prepared thoroughly for this.

At that moment, Xi Yuan Saintess recalled the warning from Gu Changge earlier, feeling some regret and frustration.

If she had listened to his advice and taken more precautions against the Xian Chu Hao Earth, tonight’s events would not have occurred.

Without the pre-arranged formation and the combined efforts of Chu Gucheng, the Law Saint, Old Jin, and the others, it would still have been very difficult for the Xian Chu Hao Earth to deal with her.

“Senior, you certainly have your methods,” Xi Yuan Saintess said, quickly regaining her composure.

Her tone was calm.

She knew that Chu Gucheng did not have the guts to kill her, nor the strength to do so.

Although she was trapped now, she still had confidence in herself.

After all, her Master was the founder of the Xi Yuan Sacred Hall, a true ancient sage.

Even though her Master hadn’t been heard from in many epochs, no one could be sure whether she had passed away or was simply traveling through some distant space-time.

Even if the Xian Chu Hao Earth had obtained the Reincarnation Mirror, they certainly lacked the courage to offend such an ancient sage.

“Thank you for your efforts, Senior Xing Ying,” Chu Gucheng said, seeing that Xi Yuan Saintess had regained her composure.

He finally smiled, his face showing a look of confident victory.

He first thanked the Star-Illuminating Elder, then turned to Xi Yuan Saintess.

“What happened today was indeed quite an offense, but after this, I will find a way to compensate you and apologize.

”As Xi Yuan Saintess had suspected, Chu Gucheng truly did not dare do anything to her.

His goal was only to obtain the Reincarnation Mirror and resolve the current crisis.

Xi Yuan Saintess coldly glanced at Chu Gucheng without saying anything.

Then, she closed her eyes and sat cross-legged to recover from her injuries.

She suspected that Chu Gucheng would attempt to force her to hand over the Reincarnation Mirror.

As for using her life to threaten the Xi Yuan Sacred Hall to hand over the mirror, she doubted Chu Gucheng had the courage to go that far.

“Next, I will trouble you, Xi Yuan Saintess, to stay here for a while.

Once the crisis in the Xian Chu Hao Earth is resolved and we join forces with the Xi Yuan Sacred Hall to unify the Xi Yuan civilization, I will personally come to lift the seal and restrictions,” Chu Gucheng said, his tone now filled with assurance.

Xi Yuan Saintess furrowed her brows and opened her eyes, looking at Chu Gucheng, not quite understanding his words.

“Xin Yue, the next steps are up to you,” Chu Gucheng continued, seeing her gaze.

His heart was filled with pride and satisfaction.

He thought to himself that after Xi Yuan Saintess had repeatedly rejected him and humiliated him in front of others, never giving him face, she never would have imagined that she would end up in this situation—becoming his prisoner.