I Am the Fated Villain

Chapter 1283:1644.

The battle at the true meaning of the “Zudao Realm” in was terrifying and continuousEveryone shuddered, realizing that Chu Gucheng was indeed a man who could rise from being a small figure to the level he was now.

His thoughts and methods were so meticulous that they sent chills down the spine.

Han Feng and the others had initially thought that by surviving and reaching the former Grand Tutor’s residence, they would find the Yuanyang Jade Pendant and uncover the real murderer of the Champion Marquis’ wife.

However, they never expected that Chu Gucheng had already made other plans.

Even if the assassination attempt failed, he would have someone destroy the jade pendant.

This way, even if Han Feng and the others miraculously survived, they would never be able to investigate the true killer.

“I really don’t know who it is that is targeting the Marquis.

It’s worthy of the protection the Nation Lord gives them,” Han Feng gritted his teeth, full of resentment.

He had already sent word to Champion Marquis Chu Heng about the happenings in the capital, but at this moment, he was starting to doubt whether the message he sent had even reached him.

The others’ faces were also ashen.

Compared to the royal family, their power was pitifully weak, and they had no chance of resisting.

They had even spent the last few days being extra cautious, fearing they might encounter the same situation as last night.

Chu Bai was also unwilling to accept the situation.

He had almost lost his life last night.

Although he had been saved by Gu Changge, he was certain that after last night’s incident, Xian Chu Haotu would definitely send people to eliminate them, making them vanish without a trace.

Now, Xian Chu Haotu was no longer a safe place for him.

Where should they go next?

How could they escape?

“The way Xian Chu Haotu treats you, even now you’re still thinking about how to hide?

I think you deserve it,” suddenly, a mocking voice of the Shooting Sun Bow’s artifact spirit rang in Chu Bai’s mind.

His face instantly turned pale, but quickly, he fell into despair again.

Chu Bai, too, felt that continuing to hide in fear was humiliating and frustrating.

However, what else could he do?

Was he supposed to rely on himself to deal with Xian Chu Haotu or Chu Gucheng?

Couldn’t even the powerful and mysterious Gu Changge be besieged by so many beings at the Zudao Realm level?

The sound of slaughter from Chongxiao reverberated through ancient and modern times, shaking everyone’s hearts to the point where they felt like they should kneel in submission to the intense waves.

In that direction, as Zhen Xian Hou Chu Yuan took the first action, the Nation Lord Chu Gucheng followed suit, and others joined the fray.

An indescribably terrifying battle broke out.

The entire imperial capital seemed to come alive.

Billions of dazzling and powerful wills of the people surged up like a mighty dragon, rushing from all corners of the world.

Heaven and earth roared, as if an ancient deity had been awakened, breathing in the air.

Countless great universes echoed in response, producing a sound as loud as a tsunami.

The terrifying aura empowered Chu Gucheng, making him appear as if an emperor had descended to the mortal realm.

His armor and battle attire glowed with an indestructible divine light as he led everyone into battle against Gu Changge.

The moment of confrontation felt like the vast ocean surging for billions of miles, with the ancient sky trembling, and billions of rules of order being drowned in an endless sea.

Several elders from the Yuxian Palace were swept away by the shockwaves, unable to maintain their stance.

The ordinary disciples were almost turned into blood mist in an instant.

Nearby buildings and palaces had already turned to dust, and an eternal vacuum zone formed, with even the great path being obliterated, as if the area had been completely hollowed out.

Then, the battlefield shifted to the outer world, with no one able to see the scene or know the details of the battle.

However, every moment brought vast and terrifying ripples, sweeping from the outer realms like a tidal wave, oppressing the minds of all cultivators.

Outside the capital of Xian Chu Haotu, the entire area fell into eternal night.

Stars dropped and shattered into dust, with the flow of time itself disturbed.

A single glance from someone at the Zudao Realm level could destroy countless great universes.

The hunting battle at that level was beyond imagination, capable of destroying the heavens and the earth, breaking ancient and modern times.

Such a battle scene made even someone like Chu Bai, a mere existence, feel utterly hopeless and insignificant, like an ant or a bug.

Facing the mocking words of the Shooting Sun Bow’s artifact spirit, he had no way to counter them.

He was just a “small cultivator” who hadn’t even reached the level of an Immortal Emperor—how could he possibly have the power to interfere in a battle between such terrifying beings?

”If I had the strength of the Zudao Realm, I would naturally rise up and resist, but right now, I can’t do anything,” Chu Bai said dejectedly.

The Shooting Sun Bow’s artifact spirit let out a cold laugh, its tone filled with unmasked mockery.

“I thought you had some abilities, but it seems I overestimated you.

With your spirit, how dare you try to make me submit to you and recognize you as my master?

Truly a foolish dream.

”Faced with its sarcastic remarks, Chu Bai’s face grew even darker, but he gritted his teeth and said, “Tell me, what can I do now?

Do you really think I have the power to intervene in a battle at the Zudao Realm level?

Just one glance from them could obliterate me tens of thousands of times.

”The Shooting Sun Bow’s artifact spirit was actually surprised by Chu Bai’s weak response.

Normally, someone with the kind of fortune Chu Bai had would not be an easy target.

Such people usually couldn’t settle down.

In its view, it was indeed the overwhelming power of the Zudao Realm that had left Chu Bai in despair and feeling powerless.

However, given the current situation, it couldn’t really blame him.

Even those at the Dao Realm level would feel despair and helplessness in the face of such a situation.

“But don’t forget, you’re not the only one suffering from the oppression and threats of Xian Chu Haotu.

You could have joined forces to resist.

Xian Chu Haotu was unjust first, so why should you show them any mercy?

”“If you don’t even have the courage to seek justice, then I think you might as well give up on your cultivation altogether,” the artifact spirit continued with a cold laugh, clearly not wanting Chu Bai to give up.

Although the situation in Xian Chu Haotu was chaotic, it wasn’t completely lost yet.

It still needed a bit more fuel to throw it into disarray.

Chu Bai understood the logic behind the artifact spirit’s words.

But he didn’t believe that just by banding together, they could make any significant impact on Xian Chu Haotu.

At this point, even if Champion Marquis Chu Heng appeared, it would still be of no use.

Of course, after hearing the artifact spirit’s words, he was still somewhat shaken.

After all, rather than constantly running away and hiding, it would be better to stand up and face Xian Chu Haotu directly and seek the justice that was rightfully his.

Cultivation, as they say, is like rowing against the current—if you don’t move forward, you’ll fall behind.

And his cultivation path was one of mental clarity.

If he continued like this, always shrinking in fear, it would likely lead to a heart demon, and his cultivation journey would come to an end.

“I understand now.

”After coming to this realization, Chu Bai’s eyes lit up, becoming incredibly bright.

He suddenly understood why the Shooting Sun Bow’s artifact spirit had spoken with such a tone of disdain.

His state of mind now seemed even clearer, as if it had been swept clean.

“Han Feng, Dao Brother, try to get the news of what’s happening in the imperial capital to Champion Marquis Chu Heng.

Let him know the current situation.

Xian Chu Haotu has wronged us, wanting to wipe us out entirely.

Why should we show them any mercy?

This time, we must make Xian Chu Haotu give us an explanation.

”Chu Bai’s body trembled, and his thoughts quickly recovered.

He began discussing with Han Feng and the others.

Although the talent of the oddities in the Talent and Exceptional Talent Manor was under the imperial family’s jurisdiction, many of them were used to being casual and didn’t hold much respect for the imperial family.

Chu Kui, Bi Xin, and the others were naturally not the type to be easily manipulated.

They had nearly been killed by Chu Gucheng’s trusted subordinates last night, and they had yet to settle that score.

Hearing Chu Bai’s words now, they were filled with righteous indignation and all voiced their support, agreeing that they would make Xian Chu Haotu give them an explanation.

Han Feng’s position as Champion Marquis Chu Heng’s confidant was not a secret in the imperial capital.

They planned to use last night’s incident to make a big issue out of it, forcing the imperial family to give an explanation, hand over the Champion Marquis’ wife’s body, and the Yuanyang Jade Pendant, and uncover the true murderer’s identity.

“No matter who killed my daughter, I will make sure to find them,” the former Grand Tutor said, his gaze fixed on the distant battlefield that was beyond his reach, and a deep Confucian aura began to emanate from his body.

Chu Bai and the others’ words greatly moved him.

He had dedicated so much effort to cultivating talent for Xian Chu Haotu, but in the end, his daughter was murdered, her body still fresh, while the imperial family was trying to protect the true killer.

Such actions truly made him feel disheartened.

The former Grand Tutor’s words greatly inspired Han Feng and the others.

Though the former Grand Tutor seldom intervened directly, he was a true Confucian sage, his talents immense—his words could shape the universe, and his speech could shatter the heavens.

Moreover, the former Grand Tutor had cultivated countless talented individuals.

Many of the prominent ministers in Xian Chu Haotu had once been his students, and it would not be an exaggeration to say he had spread his influence far and wide.

With these words from the former Grand Tutor, who would not show him respect?

“With the former Grand Tutor’s words, we can rest assured,” Han Feng and the others said, filled with joy.

Everything seemed to be turning around.

“I have not involved myself in the matters of Xian Chu Haotu for a long time, but no matter what, today I will make the imperial family give me an explanation,” the former Grand Tutor said in a deep voice.

Soon, letters personally written by the former Grand Tutor were sent out from the Grand Tutor’s residence, arriving at the residences of various ministers in the capital of Xian Chu Haotu.

In addition, many letters were sent to the outer realms of Xian Chu Haotu.

An invisible current began to stir within Xian Chu Haotu.

In the imperial capital, at the Prince’s residence, Chu Wushang sat calmly, listening to the report from his confidant, his face showing no emotion.

“Just as Father said, the former Grand Tutor will not remain quiet, which is why he asked me to keep an eye on the Grand Tutor’s residence,” Chu Wushang murmured.

“Fortunately, Father had already made arrangements.

Now, the capital of Xian Chu Haotu is sealed off, and no news or movements can reach the outside world.

If any of the ministers rebel or pick sides at this moment, we can deal with them by accusing them of colluding with the black disaster and its remnants,” Chu Wushang continued.

“Although it’s a loss, it will be a great benefit to the long-term development of Xian Chu Haotu,” he said softly.

At the same time, he gazed at the scene outside, focusing on the shattered ruins in front of the Yuxian Palace’s base.

The moment Chu Gucheng, the Sage of Laws, and Old Jin and others joined forces to hunt down Gu Changge, the battle that shook time and space had already begun.

However, a battle at the Zudao Realm level was beyond anyone’s imagination.

It took place across endless dimensions of time and space.

The aura there had already become chaotic and shattered.

No one could see through it—it was even more confusing and disordered than the time before the creation of the heavens and earth.

Chu Wushang also could not see what was happening there, but he could feel the continuous twisting and fragmentation of space and time, with entire worlds collapsing in invisible dimensions.

The entire sky over the capital of Xian Chu Haotu had long turned as dark as ink, like an eternal night.

The stars dimmed, shattering and falling in the trembling aftermath, turning into a dazzling pink mist.

The infinite space and time were shaking, as if all past and future, all the way to the farthest reaches of time, were being intertwined and blending into endless emptiness.

Countless others, aside from Chu Wushang, were also watching this scene.

However, no one could see anything.

Only those who were near the Zudao Realm, or who were true beings of the Zudao Realm, could faintly glimpse a silhouette, a shadow flying across, or a terrifying hand descending from the end of the river of time, pressing down on the ancient and modern worlds, shattering all matter.

Their expressions were serious and fearful.

The Zudao Realm was the true foundation of immortal sects and ancient powers, beings who would not reveal themselves for hundreds of millennia, let alone engage in battle.

What was happening today, with several Zudao Realm beings joining forces to hunt one person, was the first of its kind in the history of the Xiyuan civilization.

At that moment, it wasn’t just Xian Chu Haotu that felt the terrifying power.

Across all the other realms of Xiyuan civilization, and even beyond the vastness of the world, countless cultivators and beings felt the overwhelming and terrifying aura, one that seemed to shake the ancient sky itself.

“Everyone, follow me and subdue the demons!

”Suddenly, Chu Gucheng’s furious roar echoed through the realms, reverberating like thunder from the outer worlds, carrying immense anger.

The sound was so intense that it felt as if everyone’s ears were about to shatter.

Then, those Dao Realm beings who had charged toward the battlefield from the outer world began to cough blood and fall in disarray.

One figure, in particular, was covered in blood and fell from the sky.

The armor on that figure shattered, revealing a face covered in white bone shards—it was Zhen Xian Hou, Chu Yuan.

He was severely wounded, with no part of his body left unharmed.

His skull was shattered, his forehead collapsed, and his chest had a terrifying gaping hole.

Dark and eerie rules of order twisted around him, continuously devouring his life force.

It was as if he had been pierced by a tremendous punch, losing almost all his fighting strength as he plummeted from the heavens.

This scene horrified and shocked everyone.

They had all thought that this battle was inevitable, that with so many strong warriors on the side of Xian Chu Haotu, Chu Gucheng had an inherent advantage.

Yet, only a short time had passed, and Zhen Xian Hou Chu Yuan was gravely injured, almost on the brink of death, his body surrounded by deathly energy as he plummeted from the battlefield.

No wonder Chu Gucheng had issued that earth-shattering roar just now.

“He shouldn’t be in danger…”Ling Yuxian, despite not being able to intervene in this battle due to her own limited strength, felt her heart tighten, worried about Gu Changge.

At that moment, she noticed that the Xiyuan Saintess, who had not participated in the battle, seemed even more anxious than herself.

The Saintess, normally so calm and aloof, was far from her usual composed demeanor.

“If only my sister, Ling Yuling, were here.

She could stop all of this.

”Ling Yuxian felt that something was off with the Xiyuan Saintess, but she couldn’t pinpoint exactly what was wrong.

At this point, she could only hope for her sister’s appearance to put an end to the madness.

This battle had undoubtedly shaken all of Xian Chu Haotu, as well as the entire Xiyuan civilization.

Countless vast and mysterious places, unknown regions, all cast their eyes on this event, filled with astonishment.

From the outer worlds, a thunderous sound almost tore through the entire space, reverberating to the ends of the void, becoming the absolute sound of heaven and earth.

In this place, fragments of various laws, order, and Dao flew through the air, with the supreme laws and unparalleled Dao of all ancient and modern times evolving before everyone’s eyes.

Hum!!!

Every symbol radiated the brightest light, with destructive power so horrifying that it shocked the very fabric of time and space.

This siege lasted for a long time, long enough to make one shudder, as if countless eons had passed, but also feeling incredibly brief at the same time.

In the region where the battle took place, there was no concept of time.

No one knew how long it had been, as time itself had been erased from the area.

For beings at the Zudao Realm level, the concept of exhaustion was impossible.

They had reached the peak of power, and they could effortlessly restore their essence, making the notion of energy depletion or exhaustion utterly irrelevant.

Their life force and magical power were nearly infinite—immortal, undying, and eternal.

Boom!!!

Suddenly, a violent tremor shook the entire space, as if a hole had been punched into the heavens themselves, and the outer battlefield shattered.

A rift appeared, and the once pitch-black and vast cosmos was illuminated, as if struck by a bolt of eternal thunder.

Everyone saw a blurred and terrifying figure standing in the center of the battlefield.

With a slight shake of the figure’s sleeve, a powerful surge of energy fell, carrying with it the weight of billions of paths, as if the true ruler of the universe or the master of all worlds had made their move.

In the next moment, another figure fell from the rift, covered in blood.

The figure’s once stooped body now appeared like a broken sack, its arms nearly severed, and the face wore an expression of shock and disbelief.

“Impossible…”Old Jin from the Xudan civilization, his mouth constantly spitting blood, was sent flying out of the battlefield, his body in tatters.