I Am the Fated Villain

Chapter 1299: The clues of the Pool of Creation“Oh?

Are you talking about my mother?

” Nan Qing picked up the teacup, lowered her gaze to blow on the hot steam, her long eyelashes fluttering slightly.

She spoke casually without paying much attention.

“No,” Ling Yuling shook her head.

She wasn’t sure why, but as she looked at Nan Qing in front of her, she couldn’t help but think of that figure.

Could it be that it’s because their tone when speaking was somewhat similar?

Both were casual, indifferent, as if nothing mattered.

Upon thinking this, Ling Yuling felt confused.

How could she possibly link the two together?

However, as she carefully examined Nan Qing’s exquisite, flawless face, she wasn’t sure if it was because of her earlier train of thought, but the shape of her brows and eyes indeed seemed to have some resemblance.

“Has your mother never mentioned anything about your father?

” Ling Yuling asked, almost as if possessed.

Nan Qing instinctively placed her teacup down and shook her head.

“She never mentioned it.

”Ling Yuling nodded, and she didn’t pursue the topic further.

She carefully put away the ancient manuscript and prepared to leave.

But before she departed, she thought for a moment and said to Nan Qing, “If we fail this time, then it may mean that your previous guess was correct.

If that hidden force in the darkness has always wanted to wipe out the descendants of the former allies, then the peace here will likely be shattered soon…”“You’d better prepare yourself.

”Nan Qing slightly nodded, her expression remaining unchanged, as if she was indifferent to such matters.

After Ling Yuling left, Nan Qing picked up the teacup again, gently caressing it.

In her clear and clean eyes, there was a hint of contemplation.

“Does it really seem somewhat similar?

”Suddenly, a faint smile appeared on her lips.

Her originally exquisite and flawless brows and eyes now took on a breathtaking beauty.

Nan Qing’s face quickly regained its calm, and she stood up.

In her green attire, the wind fluttered, and her long dark hair was blown by the mountain breeze, seeming as if it was covered by clouds and smoke, ready to fly away with the wind at any moment.

Her gaze shifted downward, looking at the vast wilderness beneath the Holy Ancestor Mountain.

A young, remarkable man was battling fiercely with several ancient, vicious, and brutal beasts.

Surrounding ancient trees were destroyed, mountain peaks were obliterated, reduced to dust.

The earth was covered in cracks that stretched for tens of thousands of miles.

Within the territory of Holy Ancestor Mountain, everyone’s cultivation would be suppressed.

Even a Dao Realm existence here wouldn’t necessarily surpass an ordinary Immortal Path cultivator from the outside world.

The young and extraordinary man was able to battle with several terrifying ancient beasts without falling behind, clearly showcasing his impressive strength.

“With innate divine power capable of fighting a true dragon, it’s a pity that after all this time, he still hasn’t awakened his true Panzhu bloodline…” South Qing’s expression was cold, and her eyes showed no fluctuation as she gazed at the young man, seemingly muttering to herself.

As the sun set and the moon rose, she stood on the mountaintop, watching the young man fiercely battle with the ancient beasts, honing himself regardless of his injuries, showing an undaunted, fearless attitude as if seeking death.

In this terrifying battle, the young man seemed to go mad, wildly unleashing his fists and palms, stretching his arms and legs with no discernible martial arts or rules, attacking with reckless abandon.

Yet, he appeared like an undefeated war god, filled with fighting spirit, growing braver as the battle continued.

From his body surged an intense aura of blood and energy, which poured out from every pore in the form of radiant divine power, allowing him to fight against ancient beasts, each of which had at least the strength of a semi-immortal emperor.

Despite his relatively low cultivation, he was still able to injure and frighten them.

In the end, behind the young man, a towering and mighty figure seemed to materialize, carrying the heavens on its back, holding a terrifying axe, with an ancient and vague pool-like entity floating above its head.

This mighty and imposing figure, merely swinging the axe in its hand towards the front, seemed to cause the very fabric of time and space to twist, tearing apart the chaos itself.

The brilliance of the axe was so dazzling and terrifying that it could destroy everything—matter and existence alike.

“Kill!

” The young man roared, and in that moment, it was as if he had merged with the mighty figure behind him.

His hands, previously empty, seemed to hold the very axe, and with a mighty swing, he brought it down.

Splash!

Blood sprayed, and in the cold of the night, it appeared even more striking.

The few terrifying ancient beasts didn’t even have time to scream before they were cleaved in two midair.

The toughest skulls shattered, leaving smooth, mirror-like wounds, and their souls were obliterated in an instant, dying on the spot.

“Pool of Creation…”From her vantage point on the mountaintop, watching everything unfold, South Qing’s figure trembled lightly.

Her gaze was fixed tightly on the young man.

Her breath was slightly hurried, and there was a bright light in her eyes.

To be precise, she wasn’t focused on the young man himself.

She was staring at the ancient, vague figure behind him and the pool-like entity floating above its head.

At that moment, South Qing’s emotions seemed to flicker with a hint of surprise, but she quickly took a deep breath and calmed herself, returning to a state of composure.

“Xiao Die, take Zhu Xuan back to the Ancestral Saint Pavilion and inform Old Zhu that Zhu Xuan has exhausted himself in the battle with the fierce beasts and needs to rest for a while,” she spoke calmly.

“Yes, miss.

”The air shimmered, and a maid with her hair tied in a traditional style appeared, respectfully replying.

She transformed into a streak of divine light and headed straight towards the Great Wilderness.

After the recent battle with the ancient fierce beasts, the young man had already collapsed from exhaustion, lying unconscious in the wilderness.

“I’ve waited for so long, and finally, I’ve discovered the whereabouts of the Pool of Creation.

The last bloodline of the Panzhu Clan is truly manifested in him.

”“Without him, it seems the Pool of Creation would forever remain undiscovered.

”“The ancestors of the Panzhu Clan truly went to great lengths to prevent the Pool of Creation from falling into the hands of others.

”South Qing withdrew her gaze from the Great Wilderness, her light steps moving as she disappeared from the mountaintop like a wisp of smoke that had never existed.

Currently, the treasures of the ancient civilization with known traces and whereabouts include the Mirror of Reincarnation, the Door of Immortality, and the Coffin of the End of the World.

Now, some clues about the Pool of Creation have finally appeared.

The next day, in the Ancestral Saint Pavilion, Zhu Xuan, feeling a headache, rubbed his head as he got up.

The glaring light from outside the window made him squint.

At that moment, he felt as if all the bones in his body had shattered, and every pore seemed to tear with pain.

“What exactly happened last night?

I only remember battling fiercely with those ancient beasts, fighting with abandon like I haven’t in a long time.

But then my head hurt, and I can’t remember anything after that.

”How did I end up in the Ancestral Saint Pavilion?

Did Grandpa bring me back?

Zhu Xuan rubbed his brow, muttering to himself.

He couldn’t recall exactly what had happened the previous night.

He only remembered battling the ancient beasts in the Great Wilderness under the Ancestral Saint Mountain, honing his combat skills.

What was the result of that battle?

Why was he back in the Ancestral Saint Pavilion now?

“Wait, I seem to remember a vague figure, someone who was guiding my combat techniques, teaching me the way of opening the heavens, and saying something to me… but who exactly was he?

”“Ugh…”Zhu Xuan kept trying to recall the events of the previous night, but the more he tried, the sharper the pain in his head became, almost as if it was going to explode.

He couldn’t help but gasp for breath, his face turning pale from the pain.

“You exhausted yourself last night.

Don’t move around, just rest properly.

”“I told you not to get into trouble.

Last night, it was Xiao Die from the Saint Mountain who personally brought you back.

Even Qingxianzi specifically asked me to prepare some restorative herbs and spiritual materials for you…”A strong medicinal fragrance suddenly filled the room as an elderly man, not too old in appearance, entered holding a bowl of medicine.

He scolded as he walked.

“Grandpa…”Zhu Xuan looked at Old Zhu, feeling a bit embarrassed as he scratched the back of his head.

However, when he heard the latter part of what Old Zhu said, a look of surprise and excitement appeared on his face.

“What?

Grandpa, you mean Xiao Die personally brought me back?

” He disregarded his pain and quickly stood up from the bed, tightly grabbing Old Zhu’s arm.

“It should be said that Qingxianzi specifically told Xiao Die to bring you back.

You keep running to the Great Wilderness under Saint Ancestor Mountain.

If they didn’t pay attention to you, it’d be hard not to.

” Old Zhu gave him a displeased look.

Zhu Xuan chuckled and drank the medicine in a few big gulps, not caring that it was still hot.

Old Zhu, seeing this, couldn’t help but shake his head, feeling helpless.

“Qingxianzi has never said she would accept you as a disciple.

She only casually gave you some martial arts techniques for you to practice, and yet you keep calling her ‘Master.

’ I’m embarrassed for you.

”Zhu Xuan wasn’t bothered and smiled, “No matter what, she still cares about me.

Otherwise, she wouldn’t have had Xiao Die bring me back personally.

I went to the Great Wilderness to hone my fighting skills so that if she has time, she can guide me.

”Old Zhu shot him a look and said, “Don’t speak nonsense, and stop thinking too much.

The relationship with Qingxianzi is not something you can just reach out for.

”Zhu Xuan, somewhat dissatisfied, replied, “I’m not thinking anything inappropriate.

I just respect Qingxianzi, who saved my life.

”Upon hearing this, Old Zhu sighed, as he recalled something.

“If it hadn’t been for Qingxianzi stepping in back then, helping you heal your body and enabling you to control that innate divine power, you probably wouldn’t even be alive today.

”Zhu Xuan’s respect for Qingxianzi was entirely understandable.

“However, you often call yourself her disciple, and even I, as your grandfather, feel awkward about it.

”Despite Qingxianzi’s youthful appearance, she was the daughter of the Saint Ancestor, with a status and age far beyond ordinary.

“The people of the Floating Continent have been under Qingxianzi’s care since childhood.

”“When you were still an infant, you were being chased by someone.

Wrapped in a blood-soaked swaddle, you floated to the outskirts of Floating Continent.

It was actually Qingxianzi who first found you, and she asked me to take you in…”“In a way, Qingxianzi has saved your life twice.

” Old Zhu shook his head as he spoke.

Hearing this after so many years, Zhu Xuan’s expression grew somewhat complex.

“I know about these things.

And I will find a way to uncover the truth about my origins, so that I can avenge my parents and family…”A flash of hatred crossed his eyes.

Although these events had occurred a long time ago, many times the blurry images would resurface in his mind.

On a dark, moonlit night, blood stained the land red.

The cold wind blew, accompanied by screams and bloodshed.

A cold, slender figure stood on a mountain peak under the blood moon, quietly watching everything unfold.

Numerous figures surrounded by black mist, resembling reapers of life, descended from the void, wielding various weapons and mercilessly slaughtering all living beings.

No matter how his clan resisted, it was useless in the face of those reaper-like beings.

Everyone could only await death, their necks exposed to the slaughter.

The mountain wind blew, and the flames rose, quickly spreading, igniting villages, fields, palaces, and islands.

The wind lifted the hair of that figure, and the firelight illuminated their blurred face.

Their indifferent gaze seemed to look down at a group of insects struggling at their feet.

This scene would often appear in Zhu Xuan’s mind.

He knew that was the true culprit who had slaughtered his entire clan, though he didn’t know who they were.

But he firmly believed that one day, he would find them and avenge his family and clan.

And this was the very reason why Zhu Xuan had been working hard to refine his combat skills.

For cultivators, several days felt like the blink of an eye.

On the grounds of the Yu Xian Palace, ancient warships draped in chaotic energy broke through the universe, coming from all corners of the world.

In addition, many lights, celestial birds, flying swords, and other mounts could be seen streaking across the starry sky, carrying powerful figures with terrifying auras.

The ancestor of the Yu Xian Palace had emerged, announcing to the world, and naturally, it was a major event that stirred the entire Xiyuan civilization.

Any clan, force, or nation of significance in the Xiyuan civilization immediately sent influential figures, not daring to show disrespect to the Yu Xian Palace.