I Am the Fated Villain - Chapter 160

Chapter 160: Taking the lead in preparing treasure for others, what a big harvest

Bang!

The Eight Desolate Demon Halberd sliced through the air, causing dust to settle as the surroundings slowly became visible again. As the mist dispersed, the scene became clear.

Gu Changge appeared, calmly collecting talismans from the nearby space. Despite the skirmish, his attire remained immaculate, devoid of any traces of battle.

“The Reincarnated Heaven Lord’s phantom was weak.”

Gu Changge remarked, shaking his head as he gazed at the cave. The cave was emitting a silvery glow ahead, along with the palace supported by three white jade pillars.

“But now, all these treasures are mine,” he added faintly. In truth, he had anticipated this outcome all along.

Buzz!

Gu Changge stowed the Eight Desolate Demon Halberd without hesitation in his arsenal, despite any reluctance he may have felt. Now wasn’t the time to reveal it.

Ding! Your use of the Luck Plundering Card was successful. You gained 5,000 Luck points and 25,000 Destiny points.”

Ding! The task of eliminating Ye Ling, the protagonist, is complete. You received 3,000 Luck points and 15,000 Destiny points.

Ding! You triggered the protagonist’s Luck Point Clearance Drop Rule, earning an additional Heavenly Dao Treasure Chest.

All rewards are being processed.

Simultaneously, a series of system prompts echoed in his mind.

“With 40,000 Destiny Points and 8,000 Luck Points, Ye Ling exceeded my expectations.”

Gu Changge smiled as he remarked. By restraining the Reincarnated Heaven Lord’s phantom using void power, he had successfully utilised the Luck Plunder Card and capitalised on Ye Ling’s desperation to achieve its effect. This resulted in gaining 5,000 luck points. Subsequently, he fulfilled the luck point-clearing task and triggered the drop rule by eliminating Ye Ling, obtaining an extra treasure chest related to him.

“Open!”

Gu Changge uttered, and as the Treasure Chest yielded to his command, a familiar light illuminated his surroundings. Before long, a yin-yang ball of light, radiating black and white hues, materialised in the palm of his hand. Resembling an immortal light, it shone as brilliantly as a galaxy and harboured myriad mysteries.

In a trance, Gu Changge beheld miraculous visions unfold before him. He witnessed the world tree stretching across the universe, its roots delving into the vast silver ocean that engulfed souls from heavens and worlds alike.

“Ah, truly a remarkable artefact. It encompasses the essence of the sea of reincarnation, the supreme force sustaining the universe,” Gu Changge remarked, highly pleased with his acquisition.

After scheming against Ye Ling for so long, he reaped substantial spoils. Furthermore, refining the phantom of the Reincarnated Heaven Lord promised additional benefits.

From the outset, Gu Changge had prepared for the worst. Despite luck’s elusive nature, Ye Ling’s remarkably high luck points suggested the potency of his trump card.

Gu Changge speculated that the Reincarnation Heaven Lord had bestowed the most formidable life-saving talisman upon Ye Ling, possibly even a fragment of his actual Dao body.

Unfortunately, it was a mere phantom, leaving Gu Changge somewhat regretful. His preparations had accounted for confronting a segment of the actual Dao body, yet he faced a phantom scarcely 1% as potent.

Admittedly, Gu Changge had overestimated Ye Ling’s capabilities. Nevertheless, he acknowledged his tendency to plan meticulously, even preparing additional contingencies to mitigate unforeseen events.

In retrospect, he realised he had envisioned Ye Ling as a terrible adversary akin to a boss on the tenth floor. However, he discovered that Ye Ling was more like a boss on the first floor. The treasure bottle Gu Changge employed needed to be crafted from condensed runes.

Instead, this was a genuine Treasure Vase.

Legend had it that a terrifying crimson mist pierced the heavens during its refinement, shrouding the stars. The blood essence of the mightiest beings surged from their corpses, vibrant, flowing through the sky and permeating the universe’s depths.

Of course, this Treasure Vase was one of Gu Changge’s trump cards. If he hadn’t been concerned about the Reincarnated Heaven Lord’s powerful techniques, he wouldn’t have used it so quickly. Its aura could attract certain entities’ attention, prompting Gu Changge to seal its space to prevent leakage.

The Reincarnated Heaven Lord might have mistaken this precaution as a deliberate ploy against him, but it was merely his overthinking.

Immortal Light of Reincarnation x1: This luminance embodies the profound essence of reincarnation. This is imbued with the power of time, encompassing the origin of time and the temporal path.

Afterward, Gu Changge surveyed the description of the Immortal Light. Resembling the five-coloured true dragon blood and void essence encountered previously, it represented supreme talent. However, the Immortal Light of Reincarnation and Void Essence differed in their respective domains.

The Immortal Light of Reincarnation delved into the supreme power of time, while the Void Essence harnessed the maximum power of space.

Gu Changge fused the Immortal Light of Reincarnation, feeling a comforting warmth enveloping his entire being as if he traversed through boundless enigmatic runes. Ultimately, he integrated it into his eyes, with the left representing life and the right symbolising death.

“Fuse,” he commanded.

In an instant, a familiar aura swept through his eyes. Mysteries seemed to converge within them, illuminating the sky with brilliance. The fusion of the immortal light imbued his eyes with reincarnation runes, capable of unleashing formidable temporal might.

With one glance, Gu Changge could evoke life or bring about death. Those who met his gaze would be consumed by fear. Their souls were trembling. His eyes held the power to unveil the universe’s evolution and the genesis of life, albeit in fleeting glimpses.

Gu Changge’s eyes held all these qualities: profound, mysterious, vast, and unknown. With a mere thought, immortal light flickered within them, distorting the void and enveloping everything in black-and-white hues imbued with the power of time. This power could snuff out life in an instant or usher in the finality of death.

The power of time truly merits its status as the supreme law.

Gu Changge mused, satisfied with his newfound abilities. The visions within his eyes faded swiftly, leaving no trace of his extraordinary feat.

Even Yin Mei, who stood nearby, failed to discern any anomaly in Gu Changge’s demeanour. Witnessing the spectacle firsthand, only the old turtle spirit trembled with fear. It recognized the black-and-white light as the Reincarnated Heaven Lord’s power—a force steeped in aeons of time and history, utterly terrifying.

With Ye Ling’s demise, Gu Changge shattered the last of his trump cards. The young man’s formidable prowess left the old turtle shaken. It had seen countless young prodigies throughout immortal history, but none as terrifying as Gu Changge. His mastery over the Immortal Devouring Demonic Art marked him as an unparalleled force capable of instilling despair in even the most stubborn hearts.

The world will soon witness the rise of its most terrifying entity.

The old turtle trembled, knowing that Gu Changge would stop at nothing to achieve his goals. Desperation consumed it, for it understood the dire consequences of crossing paths with such a formidable adversary.

“Congratulations, master!”

Yin Mei exclaimed, relieved to see Gu Changge dispose of Ye Ling and the Reincarnated Heaven Lord’s phantom. Her smile was genuine as she spoke.

“You’ve put in a lot of effort,” Gu Changge replied, offering her a colourful elixir.

“This antidote will rid you of the heart demon’s torment. From now on, you’ll be free from its pain.” Gu Changge remarked with satisfaction.

“It wasn’t too difficult. Thank you, master,” Yin Mei expressed her gratitude, accepting the elixir without hesitation.

Gu Changge nodded. Initially, he had implanted the heart demon within Yin Mei to keep her focused on her duties. However, it was no longer necessary with her sincere loyalty and his newfound control over the Treasure Vase. Offering to rid her of the heart demon was a gesture of trust and a step toward their deeper alliance.

Yin Mei understood this and appreciated Gu Changge’s willingness to release her from the heart demon. It was the first sign of his trust in her, something she hadn’t expected from someone like him. She felt genuinely content with this development.

“As for the treasures in the cave, take whatever you desire,” Gu Changge declared, sweeping Yin Mei into the cave with a flourish of his sleeve.

“Thank you, master,” Yin Mei responded warmly.

Reflecting on Ye Ling’s behaviour, particularly his hesitation outside the cave despite his affection claims, Yin Mei couldn’t help but feel contempt. Gu Changge, on the other hand, allowed her to choose freely despite using her as a pawn. The comparison was clear. Yin Mei knew whom she preferred to follow.

In light of this, Yin Mei couldn’t help but wonder: How had someone like Ye Ling attained his current status?

Gu Changge tucked away Ye Ling’s pendant, which still held the remnants of the old turtle. He decided to address it at the right moment.

Entering the cave, a dazzling array of divine treasures surrounded Gu Changge and Yin Mei, each emitting a radiant glow. Weapons adorned the stone walls, their flickering runes imbuing them with extraordinary power. Axes, tomahawks, knives, forks, seals, tripods, furnaces, swords—each weapon exuded an aura of ancient power.

In the cave’s centre, they sat a futon woven from black-and-white branches and leaves, radiating a palpable sense of law. It appeared like a figure was seated upon it, accompanied by a musical chanting sound. The futon emanated a yin-yang harmony, resonating with profound meanings of life and death while endless runes flickered around it.

This was the Futon of Dao-building experts, a coveted treasure among cultivators. However, for Gu Changge, it held little value compared to the nearby weapons.

“Master, I want this,” Yin Mei exclaimed, her eyes alight with excitement. She pointed to a crystal-clear ancient scroll nestled in the corner. Divine light danced upon its surface, the runes shimmering with divine power.

“You may choose whatever you desire. You’ve earned it,” Gu Changge replied with a faint smile. He went to the cave’s centre, where a cluster of stars seemed to have condensed countless times. He recognized it as the core of the cave, which was crucial for him to assert his dominance over this space.

Buzz!

Soon, Gu Changge delved into the refining process, using his current primordial spirit state. Refining the core of the cave proved to be a straightforward task for him.

As Gu Changge worked, Yin Mei’s smile widened, her nine fluffy snow-white fox tails swaying behind her as she searched for her favourite trinkets throughout the cave. The Reincarnated Heaven Lord’s legacy was vast; alongside the divine weapon spell formations, the cave contained numerous jade jars sealed with divine ancient pills. As Gu Changge broke them, he unearthed a treasure trove of rare old pills.

However, Gu Changge focused on the five puppets in the cave. These beings, in a state akin to the living dead, each possessed a unique appearance. Three were Sacred Realm puppets, while the others were of Great Sacred Realm calibre.

In Ye Ling’s domain, such puppets were his mainstay. This puppet of Reincarnated Heaven Lord was quite protective. These puppets were crucial for Ye Ling, but now, they will serve me well.

Gu Changge mused. Despite the Heavenly Lord’s preparations for his descendants, they amounted to nothing more than gifts for his disciples. As Gu Changge refined the cave’s core, he simultaneously refined these five puppets.

Though seemingly lifeless, the puppets exuded an eerie aura, capable of deceiving observers into viewing them as mere inanimate objects. Yet, they possessed terrible power, capable of overwhelming many Sacred Realm entities. Most notably, these puppets were impervious to fear, pain, and death. They could regenerate within the cave’s confines as long as they weren’t completely destroyed.

These puppets were a timely boon for Gu Changge, who needed to be more staffed.

Now that a portion of the Reincarnated Heaven Lord’s legacy is in my possession, I can leverage this identity.

Gu Changge narrowed his eyes and mused. Unlike Ye Ling, who hesitated to reveal the Ancient Heavenly Lord’s inheritance, fearing others’ covetousness, Gu Changge harboured no such reservations. He knew that even if he openly declared himself as the Heavenly Lord’s “successor,” no cultivator would dare challenge him.

Gu Changge, as both the heir of the Heavenly Dao Immortal Palace and the young master of the Ancient Immortal Gu Family, stood at the apex of the Upper Realm’s hierarchy. Aside from the ancient emperor’s direct offspring or a true immortal’s reincarnation, his status could rival that of no one else.

However, Gu Changge understood that Ye Ling’s demise couldn’t remain concealed indefinitely. He needed a scapegoat, someone to deflect attention away from himself. At this critical juncture, the successor of the Reincarnated Heaven Lord could serve as a shield, shielding him from public scrutiny.

Here is a detailed account of the Black Heavenly Eagle, Ancient Snake, Divine Crocodile, and other immortal and ancient clans being branded with slave seals by the Reincarnated Heaven Lord. It’s a shame that these seals were intended for Ye Ling.

Gu Changge muttered as he perused a jade slip. The slip contained the Reincarnated Heaven Lord’s instructions for Ye Ling and details about the slave seals.

The Lord had invested considerable effort in grooming Ye Ling, almost establishing an entire faction.

“Activating the slave seal required the Reincarnated Heaven Lord’s inheritance. That part of the inheritance has dissipated now that Ye Ling has passed away,” Gu Changge lamented.

Nevertheless, he quickly dismissed any lingering regret. He had already factored in contingencies regarding the Black Heavenly Eagle clan. Even without the slave seals, the Immortal Binding Art remained at his disposal.

Unlike the slave seals, which could only subdue these clans, the terrible Immortal Binding Art granted him complete control over their fate, making it a far superior option.