I Am the Fated Villain

Chapter 1282:1643.

Please, everyone, follow me to subdue the demons.

It’s completely chaotic nowWhile the Zhenxian Army was battling and training in the depths of time and space, they had encountered ancient behemoths from the ancestral realm and fought them many times, gaining immense experience.

This time, when Chu Gucheng dispatched the Zhenxian Army, he wasn’t really expecting the army to do anything to Gu Changge.

He simply wanted to use this opportunity to let all the guests and dignitaries see the truth of Gu Changge’s power and understand how terrifying he was.

By doing so, he hoped to form alliances with them, so that together they could resist Gu Changge.

“Since Saintess Xiyuan claims that I am the remaining evil of the Black Calamity, why doesn’t she just stand up, point at me, or provide concrete evidence that would convince me?

”“Merely making empty claims is hard for anyone to believe.

”“Or is this how the Heavenly Chu Territory intends to deal with me, or how they intend to handle the Yuxian Palace?

Or perhaps, the Heavenly Chu Territory is the one secretly colluding with the Black Calamity remnants?

”Standing in the ruins of the broken palace, Gu Changge stood tall, his robes untouched by dust.

He merely smiled faintly at the words of Zhenxian Marquis Chu Yuan and didn’t seem to care at all.

Above in the sky, many figures flew in, watching this scene from afar, their expressions full of surprise and uncertainty.

Even now, many still weren’t sure whether the news they had heard was true or false.

Not long ago, Saintess Xiyuan had said that the Heaven Severing Alliance had nothing to do with the Black Calamity remnants, but today she changed her stance.

This was beginning to shake some people’s faith, making them start to doubt.

Even though Saintess Xiyuan had a transcendent status, with her constantly changing her words, she no longer carried the same trustworthiness as before.

“Even Saintess Xiyuan can’t recklessly place such accusations on others.

Since she says this, she should present solid evidence.

”“When the Yuxian Palace fought the source of the Black Calamity long before the endless epochs, she wasn’t even born yet.

How does she have the right to question our Yuxian Palace’s position?

”At that moment, Ling Yuxian also coldly spoke.

Her gown fluttered in the wind, and her jade-white, exquisite face was filled with a cold expression.

Ling Yuxian’s personality was always direct; she didn’t like going around in circles.

She had nearly suffered humiliation earlier, and the anger inside her had already turned into a burning fire.

No matter how Saintess Xiyuan was, in her eyes, she was just a junior.

Ling Yuxian’s teacher, Xiyu, and they were the ones who had once been allies from the same era.

“You are right, Little Ancestor.

Where is Saintess Xiyuan?

Let her come out.

We will respect her status, but she must provide evidence.

If she can prove that Gu Gongzi is related to the Black Calamity remnants, we won’t just distance ourselves from him, but we will immediately act to assist everyone in capturing and subduing him.

”Ling Yuxian’s statement also made the few elders of the Yuxian Palace, who had been injured earlier, flare up with righteous indignation.

Now, the ancestor of the Yuxian Palace was about to be reborn, ready to rule over all realms once again.

How dare the Heavenly Chu Territory act so arrogantly, humiliating them like this?

They truly had no regard for the Yuxian Palace.

The events unfolding here had already attracted the attention of the entire Heavenly Chu Territory’s imperial capital.

Many cultivators and beings, stunned, were rushing towards the scene.

What was happening today was so shocking and unbelievable.

In the face of the Demon Court and Zixia Mountain’s invasion, was the Heavenly Chu Territory really planning to drag the Yuxian Palace into this?

Many were eager to know the reason behind Saintess Xiyuan’s sudden change of heart.

Did she really have evidence showing that the Heaven Severing Alliance was involved with the Black Calamity remnants?

“Evidence?

The Heaven Severing Alliance not only invaded the Immortal Spirit Civilization but also occupied many surrounding territories, shrouding these lands in black fog, as if it were a place of eternal darkness.

”“Now, the leader of the Heaven Severing Alliance has come to Xiyuan Civilization, secretly collaborating with the Demon Court to cause chaos in the Heavenly Chu Territory.

They want to use the same methods to bring chaos to Xiyuan Civilization.

”“This is something visible to all.

Do you still need me to repeat it?

How can you easily question the status of Saintess Xiyuan?

”Chu Yuan knew he was no match for Gu Changge, so he made a decisive move.

His tone was firm, and the moment his words fell, the Zhenxian Army behind him quickly set up their formation.

The murderous aura soaring into the sky split the universe as if it came from the Nine Hells, striking fear into the hearts of all who felt it.

One could only imagine how many souls had perished under their blades.

Gu Changge chuckled lightly.

“You in the Heavenly Chu Territory are rushing to deal with me.

Isn’t that a bit too hasty?

I ask, I’ve had some dealings with Saintess Xiyuan in the past, and by all rights, she is not the kind of person to be so heartless and ungrateful.

”“Now I’m curious if she is being threatened by you, and that her actions and words are no longer under her control.

”He spoke openly, and many cultivators and beings in the imperial capital could hear his words clearly.

For ordinary cultivators, this was indeed something they had suspected.

But they also felt that the Heavenly Chu Territory didn’t have the courage to lay hands on Saintess Xiyuan.

Many guests’ eyes flickered, though they still felt the possibility was small.

Now it would be revealed whether the Heavenly Chu Territory was lying or if Gu Changge was just pretending to be calm.

Inside the palace, Chu Gucheng furrowed his brows.

He knew it was a bit too hasty to take action against Gu Changge today.

However, after worrying that time would drag on and that his plans would be disrupted, especially after his subordinates who had been sent to assassinate the Champion Marquis Chu Heng’s confidant suddenly vanished without a trace, Chu Gucheng began to suspect that Gu Changge was behind it.

He feared Gu Changge might interfere, so he thought it would be best to remove this potential trouble first.

Without showing any sign, Chu Gucheng glanced at the ‘Saintess Xiyuan’ beside him.

He didn’t know what kind of relationship Saintess Xiyuan had with Gu Changge, and it was possible that Gu Changge was simply fabricating lies.

But now, he needed Saintess Xiyuan to step forward, take control, and unite everyone to capture Gu Changge.

At this moment, ‘Saintess Xiyuan’ instantly understood Chu Gucheng’s intentions.

Her figure fluttered, and she rose into the air, leaving the imperial palace.

In a single step, she appeared outside the palace.

Though the process of creating life with the ‘Great Creation Dan’ was mysterious and incomprehensible, the memories related to Saintess Xiyuan in her mind were unclear.

There was only a vague outline to prevent her from being exposed.

Therefore, at that moment, Chu Xinyue wasn’t sure what kind of relationship Saintess Xiyuan had with Gu Changge.

But from the vague memories she had, she could still confirm that what Gu Changge said was true.

Saintess Xiyuan indeed had many memories related to him, even some hazy experiences of interacting with Gu Changge.

Before the ruins of the Yuxian Palace’s station, a figure as radiant as the moon descended.

She was dressed in white, elegant as a snow-covered flower tree, untainted by the mundane world.

Wearing a veil, her face, with its slender brows slightly furrowed, coldly stared at Gu Changge standing before the ruins.

At that moment, she thought again of her tragically deceased brother, hatred and rage flashing in her eyes.

Yet, she suppressed her emotions and said flatly:“The Heaven Severing Alliance is a remnant of the Black Calamity, with deep sins.

They have, for their own selfish desires, caused chaos in the world, harmed countless lives, and destroyed the homelands of many cultivators.

They are condemned by Heaven and Earth.

”Saintess Xiyuan’s appearance and her words stunned everyone present.

Could the rumors and messages from this morning be true?

“On what evidence does Saintess Xiyuan base her claim that the Heaven Severing Alliance is connected to the Black Calamity remnants?

This cannot be decided simply by your one-sided words.

”Ling Yuxian showed no fear of Saintess Xiyuan’s power.

Coldly, she glared at her and spoke.

“Whether it is true or not, is that something you can decide?

If what I say today is false, I am willing to endure endless retribution, my Dao heart shattering, and suffer the punishment of Heaven’s laws.

”Saintess Xiyuan gave Ling Yuxian a cold glance, her expression unmoving.

Ling Yuxian hadn’t expected Saintess Xiyuan to swear such an oath to Heaven in front of everyone.

She turned and looked at Gu Changge.

But she saw that Gu Changge still had a faint smile on his lips.

Even though Saintess Xiyuan had personally appeared and said those words, he showed no reaction at all.

“Is what Saintess Xiyuan said true?

”Her mind buzzed slightly, and she couldn’t help but think this thought.

“Do you believe me, or do you believe her?

”Gu Changge seemed to know exactly what Ling Yuxian was thinking, and he asked with a light laugh.

Ling Yuxian turned her clear eyes to him, and without hesitation, she replied, “Naturally, I believe you.

”Upon hearing this, Gu Changge laughed heartily, and an overwhelming, terrifying aura surged around him, as if an endless, boundless chaotic black hole was forming around him.

He laughed and said, “The Heavenly Chu Territory is only driven by profit, distorting the laws of Heaven, reversing right and wrong, and has long colluded with the Black Calamity remnants.

Today, I shall reveal your true faces to all beings.

”“All the various Dao factions of the Xiyuan Civilization are connected in destiny, for better or for worse.

I hope all Dao friends know this and unite with me to defeat this demon.

”Hearing these words, Chu Yuan’s anger flared even further.

With a loud roar, his hair shimmered like golden divine light, and he transformed into an indomitable god-like figure, with his armor exuding a divine glow of immortality.

He had already struck.

His Dharma body crossed the heavens, pressing down the sky, continuing to extend towards the outer realms.

In his eyes, the stars and moons rotated, and the light of time and space radiated, as if he were truly standing at the pinnacle of the Great Dao, overlooking the vast and boundless mortal world.

At that moment, he displayed the peak power of a true Dao realm cultivator who had survived six Heavenly Calamities, exuding an overwhelming force that would make everyone bow and worship him.

Boom!

With Chu Yuan’s strike, the endless years of time were cut off.

The entire span of time seemed to be seized by him, transformed into swords and weapons.

The world trembled as the heavens and earth were on the verge of collapsing.

Behind him, the Zhenxian Army formed its formation, and an overwhelming murderous aura surged toward them like a sword strike from the depths of the universe, destroying all in its path.

Inside the imperial palace, everyone watched this scene closely.

Although Law Saint and Elder Jin were of the Ancestral Dao Realm, they did not have confidence in defeating Gu Changge.

They couldn’t discern whether Gu Changge was real or fake, and even the incredibly mysterious Yin Xu Dongxing Ying, an elder of the Yin Xu sect, feared Gu Changge deeply.

“The strength of the Heaven Severing Alliance’s leader has already been seen by everyone.

He is not someone any of us can defeat.

Even on the Heavenly Chu Territory’s home ground, I have no confidence in capturing him.

”“Today, with Saintess Xiyuan here, perhaps we should unite and work together to capture the leader of the Heaven Severing Alliance and eliminate this disaster for the Xiyuan Civilization.

”Seeing that Zhenxian Marquis Chu Yuan had already made the first move, Chu Gucheng turned to the guests and clasped his hands in greeting.

As he spoke, golden light from the Great Dao flashed in his eyes.

His casual clothes now shimmered with threads of rules and order, exuding an overwhelming and immeasurable aura, preparing to step forward and assist.

“Lord Chu is right.

It seems that Marquis Zhenxian might not be able to defeat the leader of the Heaven Severing Alliance.

We should take this opportunity to join forces and capture him.

”A hidden ancient cultivator from the Vast Wilderness also spoke, his expression grave.

The words spoken by Chu Gucheng stirred the visitors from the Xiyuan Civilization’s factions.

They could all see that Gu Changge’s strength was far beyond what they could handle at the moment.

Now, only by uniting their forces would they have a chance of subduing him.

“The Black Calamity remnants are wreaking havoc across the heavens.

Since he dares to appear in the Heavenly Chu Territory, not even fearing anyone, we must make him regret it.

”Another ancient cultivator from the Xu Dan True Realm nodded slightly, his intention to act becoming clear.

This wasn’t just for the sake of the Xiyuan Civilization’s people—it was for their own benefit as well.

The Heavenly Chu Territory was so powerful now that it might soon unify the Xiyuan Civilization, making it worth forming an alliance.

The powers from the Ling God Cave, Guangming Temple, and the Tathagata Buddha Kingdom, among others, did not speak up yet.

They simply observed the situation quietly.

“This is very good.

Now, let us all work together to subdue this demon,” Chu Gucheng declared, full of boldness, as he raised his hand with a smile.

As he moved, rays of light from the palace’s depths flew toward him, resembling fragments of armor, constantly covering him.

Even his face was completely shielded.

At this moment, Chu Gucheng exuded an overwhelming and surging aura, his golden light dazzling, resembling a deity seated at the center of all worlds, receiving worship and offering divine power without bounds.

Some guests, still watching, didn’t seem to matter much to him, as his goal had already been achieved.

With Chu Gucheng’s figure stepping out of the imperial palace, many others followed in his wake.

This included Dao realm guests from other true realms and powerful figures such as Law Saint and Elder Jin.

They flew into the air, covering tens of thousands of miles in just a few steps and arrived at the ruins, where they faced off against Gu Changge from afar.

Each of them was brimming with boundless, immeasurable energy, as vast as the ocean and unfathomable.

The entire imperial capital of the Heavenly Chu Territory trembled in response.

Countless cultivators and beings, regardless of their cultivation level or status, shivered with fear, feeling a deep sense of dread.

This was a force of unimaginable power, enough to make the heavens and earth tremble.

Three Ancestral Dao Realm beings had appeared, including Chu Gucheng, the ruler of the Heavenly Chu Territory, whose power was enhanced by the land’s fortune, surpassing ordinary Ancestral Dao beings.

“The Heavenly Chu Territory truly intends to cover the sky with one hand,” Ling Yuxian said coldly, grinding her teeth.

She stood by Gu Changge’s side, and although she couldn’t feel the immense pressure, she understood how terrifying this power was for the Xiyuan Civilization at that moment.

“Gu Gongzi was right.

The country’s lord is indeed about to act against him.

”“Moreover, the second princess, who is pretending to be Saintess Xiyuan, is incredibly bold.

Not only did she openly say that the Heaven Severing Alliance is the Black Calamity remnants, but she also wants to marry Saintess Xiyuan off to the Heavenly Chu Territory.

”At that moment, in the former Grand Tutor’s residence, Han Feng, Chu Bai, and the others were watching the scene unfold with tense and anxious expressions.

They never expected that, after just one night, such earth-shattering events would occur.

Lord Chu Gucheng had personally appeared, joining forces with other Dao Realm beings to go after Gu Changge.

The former Grand Tutor was a venerable old man with gray hair, but he was still mentally sharp.

Despite his somewhat short stature, he had a cultured aura.

“This is chaos… complete chaos…” the former Grand Tutor said with a trembling voice.

Although he was not adept at cultivation, his talents in the Confucian Dao were exceptional, and he had come a long way, his strength rivaling that of a Dao Realm cultivator.

As he watched the unfolding events, his voice trembled with disbelief.

Han Feng, Chu Bai, and the others had already informed the former Grand Tutor of what happened the night before.

At first, the former Grand Tutor couldn’t believe it.

But when Han Feng and the others told him that Chu Gucheng had teamed up with Law Saint and others to imprison Saintess Xiyuan and then sent the second princess to impersonate her, he gradually accepted the truth.

Today’s scene seemed to provide an explanation.

Han Feng and the others hadn’t forgotten their purpose.

Now, in this battle of Dao Realm powers, they couldn’t interfere, not even with the right to observe.

Their only course of action was to find the perpetrators behind the assassination of the Champion Marquis Chu Heng’s wife.

But they never expected that the wife’s body was not in the former Grand Tutor’s residence, but had been sent to the royal tomb.

The Champion Marquis was a celebrated hero, and Lord Chu Gucheng had personally posthumously honored his wife as a first-rank noblewoman, allowing her to be buried in the royal tomb.

They couldn’t find the pair of jade pendants they were looking for through any other means.

Could they really break into the royal tomb?

“If I had known how important that jade pendant was, I would have kept it,” the former Grand Tutor lamented deeply.

He didn’t know that the pendant was the key to finding his daughter’s murderer.

Now, it seemed like their only hope was to request an audience with Lord Chu Gucheng and retrieve the relics from the royal tomb.

“It’s impossible.

The ones who went to intercept us last night were Chu Gucheng’s trusted subordinates.

He’s calculated everything.

Even if the assassination failed, he destroyed the wife’s body and the jade pendant,” Chu Bai said coldly, his gaze icy.