I Am the Fated Villain - Chapter 179

Chapter 179: My Ancient Immortal Gu family is the retribution, so I don’t care

As soon as Gu Changge finished speaking, Gu Nanshan’s figure emerged amidst the monks’ shocked and incredulous expressions.

Hum!

He stepped, defied gravity, and instantly appeared beside Gu Changge.

With a hunched body, tattered clothes, a weathered face, yellowed teeth, and a worn kitchen knife strapped to his back, the appearance of this old peasant left everyone stunned, their eyeballs nearly hitting the ground.

Was this the mysterious ancestor of the Gu family?

Many Taoist and ethnic strongmen stared at Gu Nanshan in disbelief, finding his appearance vastly different from the masters they had envisioned.

“I have seen our ancestor,” Gu Changge said, momentarily taken aback but quickly wearing a warm smile.

Judging by his aura, he seemed to be an ancestor of the Gu family, which reassured Gu Changge.

With such a bold scheme, even if the ancestors were angered, he wouldn’t dare strike. After all, it involved the family’s secrets and affairs.

The more ancient these beings were, the more they valued such matters, likely prioritizing the bigger picture and enduring the situation.

And this was precisely what Gu Changge had manipulated.

His initial plan was to draw the ire of the feathered clan, prompting them to attack him and forcing the ancestor to reveal himself.

Furthermore, given Gu Xian’er’s current state of confusion, she probably wouldn’t care about avenging the past grievances anymore.

Previously, her hunger for cultivation stemmed from her hatred toward Gu Changge, driving her to surpass him and reclaim what she believed was rightfully hers.

But now, her motivation has shifted toward uncovering the “hidden truth” surrounding Gu Changge.

Understanding Gu Xian’er’s character, Gu Changge knew it was improbable for her to witness him in a “life-or-death crisis” and remain indifferent.

At that moment, whatever the possibility, this old ancestor could indeed be coerced into showing up and become Gu Changge’s instrument to intimidate the major ancient immortal clans. However, the feathered clan proved to be a tremendous disappointment—they didn’t dare to make a move against him. With no other recourse, Gu Changge had to resort to such a conspiracy to reveal the location of this ancestor directly. His method was ruthless, adhering firmly to the ancestral nature of the Gu family. As for offending this ancestor? Gu Changge didn’t even bother to consider it. Initially, he hadn’t expected this old ancestor to have any favorable impression of him.

“You’ve done well,” Gu Nanshan said with a warm smile, though inwardly, he couldn’t wait to slap this unworthy descendant to death. The infuriated ancestor had truly mastered the art of acting. He hadn’t entertained the thought of taking action at all, and even if he desired to, he would have to wait until the most critical moment. Otherwise, it would be a disgrace to the honor of the ancestors.

This incident also confirmed Gu Nanshan’s impression of Gu Changge’s character—bold and decisive. He even dared to manipulate his ancestor. Was there anything in this world he wouldn’t dare to do?

“Blame this old ancestor for being too soft on them. After all, you were the one who gave the orders, and Changge followed through,” Gu Changge retorted, hearing the underlying dissatisfaction in the ancestor’s words. Yet, why should he concern himself with such trifles? Gu Changge was even more direct, squarely placing all the blame on Gu Nanshan’s shoulders. He didn’t even flinch while saying it. He was well-versed in such schemes, leaving Gu Nanshan’s smile frozen.

However, Gu Nanshan was an ancestor who had lived for countless years.

“Changge, you’ve done well. As the young master of our ancient immortal family, you truly live up to your title. The feathered clan doesn’t seem to grasp the gravity of their situation. From this day forward, they have no reason to exist,” Gu Nanshan stated slowly, his voice carrying a cold, lethal intent. Despite the comfort in his demeanor, there was a hint of malice in his eyes.

“The key is having the support of our ancestors. Otherwise, how could I have dared to make such a move?” Gu Changge replied with a light smile, his expression seemingly saying, “What can you do to me?”

To onlookers, an ancestor of the Gu family was commending the younger generation. Their interaction seemed harmonious and free-flowing, evoking envy from many observers. This was the hallmark of an ancient immortal family—respectful and intelligent younger generations, kind and powerful ancestors, genuinely deserving of the title “immortal.”

“Why does this feel strange…” Gu Xian’er muttered, tearing her gaze away from Gu Changge’s smiling face. She sensed an underlying unease.

“I knew it was a ruse! Gu Changge is cunning, and there’s undoubtedly a powerful figure behind him!” Yu Wudi sighed with relief in the feathered clan’s palace, his eyes still sharp and vigilant. The sudden appearance of the Gu family ancestor exuded a vast, overwhelming presence that made his heart tremble, rendering him unable to meet the ancestor’s gaze directly.

“Patriarch, if the ancestor doesn’t awaken, our clan will perish today! The Gu family has even sent their ancestors…” Some clan elders’ voices trembled with fear. They sensed a chilling aura emanating from Gu Nanshan. They were utterly outmatched and wouldn’t stand a chance against even a fraction of his power.

“Ancestor, I’ll leave everything to you. My presence here will only complicate matters for you,” Gu Changge said lightly, not waiting for Gu Nanshan’s response before retreating.

Then, his figure swiftly retreated into the hazy void, instantly disappearing from the scene. His objective was accomplished, and it was only natural for him to find a vantage point to observe the unfolding events, waiting to capitalize on the situation.

Do youCan you teach me a lesson? Gu Changge couldn’t help but sneer inwardly as he pivoted to evade the old ancestor’s scrutiny.

“You…” Gu Nanshan was on the brink of erupting in anger, but he had to rein it in front of the gathered assembly, resolving to settle the score with Gu Changge once this ordeal was over. What audacity! No one had ever dared to plot against him in such a bold manner.

“Where is your ancestor? Summon him to meet his demise!” Gu Nanshan’s temper flared, unleashing a terrifying aura that could alter the very fabric of reality and annihilate the universe.

“So potent!” exclaimed onlookers, whether they were from the feathered clan, nearby cultivators, or other creatures. The sheer force of Gu Nanshan’s aura instilled dread, suffocating those in its vicinity.

And yet, this was merely a fraction of the Gu family ancestor’s power.

“Quickly, summon the ancestors!” Yu Wudi collapsed to the ground, trembling uncontrollably, his very essence quivering. Despite his formidable status as a powerhouse in the sacred realm, he felt as insignificant as an ant.

The other clan elders fared no better, their faces drained of color, rendered speechless by the overwhelming presence before them.

“Ah, so you’ve finally emerged?” Gu Nanshan’s expression twisted with displeasure as he prepared to unleash his wrath upon the feathered clan.

In the depths of the clan, a golden sun ascended, heralding the awakening of a terrifying entity, its brilliance blinding, rendering onlookers unable to gaze upon its radiance.

It was a colossal creature with wings spanning its back. Its presence exerted a pressure akin to the quasi-supreme realm before morphing into a youthful form, radiating an intimidating brilliance.

“Greetings, Old Ancestor!” The members of the Feathered clan chorused, their excitement palpable as their revered ancestor finally roused from slumber.

“A quasi-supreme, or perhaps even higher cultivation,” murmured spectators, pondering the match between this being and the aged figure who emerged from within the clan.

Meanwhile, Gu Changge observed from a vantage point, his hands folded, nodding in anticipation of the impending clash. Among the Gu family’s ancestors, their strength was renowned and acknowledged across various dao heritages and sects.

“The Ancient Immortal Gu Family is brazen. Do they not fear repercussions?” The old ancestor of the Feathered clan questioned, his countenance obscured by mist, unable to discern Gu Nanshan’s formidable cultivation.

Upon awakening, he swiftly discerned the situation’s intricacies, though Gu Changge’s actions stunned him. Yet, his immediate concern was repelling the Gu family ancestor before him.

“Retribution? My Ancient Immortal Gu Family is the very embodiment of retribution!” Gu Nanshan retorted, baring his yellowed teeth. His words sent shivers down the spines of onlookers, emanating an aura of dread and terror.

“Abomination!” The old ancestor of the Feathered clan launched an attack, his formidable aura signifying his status as a quasi-Supreme Realm cultivator.

As he surged forward to attack, the world quaked with intensity. Simultaneously, he parted his lips and expelled a radiant golden divine sword, merely a foot in length but gleaming with a light gold hue, its surface etched with indestructible golden teeth. Crafted in the Ancient Immortal era, it had remained unused until now, nearly invincible and capable of effortlessly cleaving through small worlds.

The terrifying resonance sent shivers down everyone’s spine. In an era where battles between quasi-supreme realm cultivators were rare, witnessing such a spectacle left them in awe.

“Heh…” the Great Elder sighed, disheartened by the unfolding confrontation.

Gu Xian’er couldn’t help but inquire, “Is the master truly formidable, Elder?”

“He’s not merely formidable,” the Great Elder shook his head, “He’s exceptionally so.”

A resounding clang reverberated as he spoke. Gu Nanshan remained impassive, his fist colliding with the sword, effortlessly shattering it into fragments.

“My Ancient Immortal Gu family embodies retribution! Can’t you see?” Gu Nanshan’s voice rang out, his fist descending with terrifying force as though capable of rewriting the fabric of time itself. Immortal remains sank, blood mist billowed, and his fist’s radiance illuminated the world with unwavering righteousness, causing the very foundations of reality to tremble.

The old ancestor of the Feathered clan’s expression contorted in shock, horror, disbelief, and despair.

“No…” he cried out, realizing too late that the unassuming ancestor of the Gu Clan possessed cultivation far beyond his own. He stood no chance against such a formidable opponent.

With a puff, the light dissipated, and his body evaporated under the force of that fist, including his primordial spirit, turning to ashes.

They were hissing filled the air as all the cultivators in the mountains and around the world watched in horror, letting out a collective sigh of disbelief. Had they indeed witnessed the ancestor of the feathered clan being struck down with just one punch? What in the world was happening? How influential was this Gu family ancestor?

The members of the Feathered Clan felt their scalps tingle, and their bodies tremble uncontrollably. Many stood frozen in shock and bewilderment.

“Humph!”

Gu Nanshan snorted, somewhat satisfied with the impact he had made, though his anger still simmered beneath the surface. He glanced at Gu Changge, who appeared unsurprised and even smiled at him.

“Is this brat trying to provoke me?” Gu Nanshan’s anger flared again as he observed Gu Changge’s reaction.

Then, under the horrified gazes of onlookers, Gu Nanshan vanished instantly, rushing towards the deepest part of the feathered clan to unleash his fury.

The terrifying aura that had emanated from that place moments ago dissipated like a bubble, revealing another ancestor of the feathered clan. He, too, was taken aback by the horrifying scene unfolding before him upon awakening.

“These youngsters dare to challenge their ancestors!” he roared, witnessing Gu Nanshan’s approach. Without hesitation, he trembled, his soul on the verge of collapse, transforming into a black shadow in an attempt to escape.

Is a being of a quasi-supreme realm attempting to flee? Such absurdity was beyond belief.

Gu Nanshan’s anger surged upon seeing the foolish attempt to escape. He pursued the fleeing figure with thunderous steps, causing the ground to quake beneath him. The majestic and terrifying pressure vanished from the area.

All the cultivators and creatures were drenched in cold sweat as if they had narrowly escaped a watery grave, their faces pale with fear.

Around the mountain, numerous young supreme beings from various Dao Heritages and immortal sects stood, their spirits still trembling slightly. To witness someone in the quasi-supreme realm, previously thought invincible across the ancient continent, being felled with just one punch by an ancestor of the Gu family left them in profound shock.

The magnitude of this scene lingered in their minds, rendering them unable to comprehend what had transpired fully.

“Just how formidable is the Ancient Immortal Gu family…”

“It’s astonishing that even a single ancestor possesses such immense power.”

“And rumors suggest that the Ancient Immortal Gu family’s ancestry is vast, with countless ancestors buried in their ancestral land.”

Initially, many had regarded these rumors as mere jests, but now they were forced to reconsider their validity. Even the formidable feathered clan, standing since ancient times with ancestors in the quasi-supreme realm, crumbled in the face of the Ancient Immortal Gu family’s might.

“I knew we shouldn’t have allowed him entry. The remnants of the Ancient Immortals here pale compared to their former glory; they simply cannot be without.” the great elder lamented, watching the scene unfolding with a sense of inevitability.

“Is that ancestor really that powerful?” Gu Xian’er questioned, her confusion evident. She had never imagined her unassuming ancestor to wield such overwhelming strength. To slay a quasi-supreme with a single punch suggested he was nearly on par with her masters.

“If you knew this would happen, why did you allow it in the first place?” Gu Changge’s figure reappeared at this moment, standing amidst the despair and horror of the remaining powerhouses of the Feathered clan.

With a smile, he addressed Gu Nanshan’s unintended assistance in resolving their most pressing issue and stunning the other clans. It was only fitting for him to step forward and claim the rewards he had rightfully earned.

“Gu Changge, you…” Yu Wudi’s complexion paled, his horror evident as he no longer maintained the composure he had as patriarch earlier. The other clan elders echoed his fear, their faces drained of color, trembling in silence.

In their eyes, Gu Changge now embodied the same supreme power as the old farmer-like ancestor, with the authority to decide their fates. Even their ancestors had been effortlessly obliterated, leaving them powerless to resist. With the Dragon Clan abandoning them, they were left with no recourse.

“Remember what I told you?” Gu Changge’s smile remained, his demeanor exuding an air of richness and transcendence.

“We do,” Yu Wudi nodded fervently, a glimmer of hope emerging amidst the darkness. The other members of the Feathered clan also looked to Gu Changge with newfound optimism, grasping onto the chance for survival.

“We choose to submit, to serve as slaves and servants under Young Master Changge’s command,” the elders declared, their voices tinged with joyous relief. Faced with the overwhelming display of power moments ago, they realized rebellion would only lead to further suffering.

“Yes, but before that, there is one condition,” Gu Changge interjected casually, his smile unwavering as if discussing a trivial matter.

“I require one of you to submit to my will,” Gu Changge announced with a playful smile, his tone deceptively light.

“What!?” The members of the Feathered clan froze, sensing the chilling air and Gu Changge’s thick malice. They realized his demand was intended to incite them to turn against each other, branding their bloodline with shame that would not be easy to erase.

Even nearby cultivators trembled at the brutality of Gu Changge’s tactics, swearing to avoid provoking him in the future. Though he appeared a transcendent immortal, his methods were undeniably ruthless and unsettling.

“Gu Changge’s tactics are as ruthless as ever; he shows no mercy to his enemies,” Gu Xian’er thought, secretly relieved that Gu Changge had treated her relatively well compared to his enemies. She shuddered at the memory of her initial murderous intentions towards him.

The members of the Feathered clan realized their mistake and knew they had to make amends. They understood that capitulation was their only recourse, seizing the opportunity to establish Gu Changge’s dominance over the Ancient Immortal Continent.

Chaos erupted within the Feathered clan as some members, consumed by rage and defiance, attempted to resist. However, Gu Changge swiftly silenced them, leaving only those who chose submission to survive. Under the watchful eye of the Divine Sect of the Absolute Beginning and a contingent of immortal armored soldiers, those who submitted lived, while those who resisted met their end.

The humiliation of this day would haunt the surviving members of the Feathered clan, making it difficult for them to face their kin and leaving them unable to lift their heads in shame.

The news of the day’s events quickly spread throughout the Ancient Immortal Continent, igniting uproar in every corner. No clan could remain calm in the aftermath.

Upon hearing the news, elders of numerous Ancient Immortal clans were shocked. The once venerable and ancient Feathered clan, now faced with disintegration and servitude to Gu Changge, sent shockwaves throughout the continent.

The purging battle had thrust the mysterious ancestor of the Gu family into the spotlight, prompting discussions among cultivators far and wide. Meanwhile, the background of the Ancient Immortal Gu family left countless cultivators astounded.

The dominance of the Divine Sect of the Absolute Beginning and the formidable prowess of the Gu Family’s Immortal Armored Soldiers fueled extensive debates and discussions.

Under significant pressure, the Heavenly Dao Immortal Palace continued to open the passage connecting the Ancient Immortal Continent to the outside world.

Despite the conclusion of the young generation’s experience, peace still eluded the Ancient Immortal Continent as Dao heritages and great sects vied for its resources.

In the secluded confines of Dragon Island, where the True Dragon Clan resided, divine light pierced the sky as the defensive formation was activated. The resounding roars of dragons captured the attention of many cultivators, though the purpose behind the Ancient Immortal Dragon Clan’s actions remained in mystery.

As days passed, a dazzling immortal light suddenly erupted from the depths of the Baiheng Mountains, casting a radiant glow across the sky and filling the air with the ethereal sound of immortal spirits dancing. This spectacle left many powerhouses shocked and bewildered.

An ancient immortal sat cross-legged in the vision, immersed in reciting scriptures imbued with supreme mysteries. As old antiques arrived and delved into the scriptures, they uncovered astonishing revelations.

“The immortal gate has appeared, harboring the potential for an immortal path—a chance for immortality!” The proclamation reverberated across the Ancient Immortal Continent, sending shockwaves through the realm and even inciting frenzy beyond its borders.

The pursuit of immortality held unparalleled significance in the upper realm, with anything related to it carrying profound implications. The prospect of attaining immortality stirred the hearts of countless beings, drawing formidable powerhouses to the Ancient Immortal Continent once more.

This development held little sway for Gu Changge, who had already manipulated the downfall of the Feathered clan and set his sights on the entire Ancient Immortal Continent. With a disdainful sneer, he remarked, “I’ve already claimed the best treasures. Even if the immortal path is now open, what more could they hope to find?”

Accompanied by his followers, Gu Changge prepared to depart the Ancient Immortal Continent and return to the Heavenly Dao Immortal Palace. With the passage between the two realms fully accessible, the Ancient Immortal Continent became akin to a backyard accessible at his leisure.

As he contemplated his next moves, Gu Changge recognized the need to leverage Gu Nanshan’s deterrence while finding a means to quell the elder’s ire. While manipulating ancestors had its allure, consequences were inevitable.

Before long, Gu Changge devised a plan, setting his sights on Gu Xian’er as the target of his machinations.