I Am the Fated Villain - Chapter 183
Chapter 183: If it’s Xian’er, then I agree to this request, admit my identity to the world
She was worried that Gu Changge would reject the Great Elder’s request. In doing so, all of her previous speculations would be overturned. When the Elder made the request, he was attempting to protect her.
Gu Changge’s thoughts were unfathomable, and no one could predict them. While he harbored no malice towards her, who could say what hidden intentions he might still hold? Who could be sure about the future?
At this moment, the Great Elder, Gu Xian’er, and Gu Nanshan simultaneously turned their gazes toward Gu Changge. Gu Changge had already formulated his response internally, maintaining his composed expression as he smiled slightly. “Please forgive Changge for not readily agreeing to this request from the Great Elder…”
Upon hearing his words, the expressions of the trio shifted abruptly. Gu Xian’er’s visage drained of color, her features contorted with fear. She gripped the fabric of her skirt so tightly that her knuckles whitened. Did Gu Changge’s response imply that he still intended harm towards her?
“Gu Changge, you…” The Great Elder’s demeanor turned frosty, unable to trust Gu Changge when he couldn’t swear upon his heart. This indicated that Gu Changge likely harbored ulterior motives concerning Gu Xian’er’s well-being.
Gu Changge seemed oblivious to the Great Elder’s reaction, continuing to speak detachedly. However, as heard by Gu Xian’er, his words carried an undertone of indifference.
“Do you not find this request excessive?” Gu Changge queried. “To swear that I will not harm my enemy by any means implies I must simply await my demise at the hands of this foe. Would you, Great Elder, agree to such terms?”
Gu Changge’s demeanor remained calm, but his words carried weight, asserting his control over the conversation.
“This matter…” the Great Elder frowned, acknowledging his oversight. “I was remiss.”
He ignored one thing: if Gu Xian’er sought to kill Gu Changge in the future, would he simply wait for his demise? Such a scenario was implausible unless Gu Xian’er swore upon her Dao’s heart to relinquish all hatred. But that was even more unrealistic. The Great Elder had focused solely on protecting Gu Xian’er, neglecting Gu Changge’s interests. It was evident that Gu Changge was unwilling to incur any losses.
Gu Xian’er also reacted to the request. It was too much for Gu Changge, and given his character, he would likely reject it. If it were up to her, she would have to swear upon her heart never to harm her enemies in the future. Would she agree to such terms? Only if there was something special about the enemy or her judgment was impaired.
As various thoughts raced through their minds, Gu Changge spoke again, this time with seriousness. “But since this person is Xian’er, then for this request… I can agree.”
What?! Gu Xian’er was stunned, her eyes widening in disbelief. She couldn’t fathom it. Had she misheard?
After all his resistance, Gu Changge had chosen to agree. Did he agree to such an excessive request? Did he genuinely intend to bear this burden and risk his safety in the future?
A flurry of emotions surged within her – joy, happiness, excitement, jealousy – mingling like a broken seasoning bottle, creating a complex mixture of feelings.
“See, I told you Changge has his good intentions…” Gu Nanshan quickly chimed in, though he, too, was perplexed by Gu Changge’s unexpected decision. Nevertheless, he commended Gu Changge for doing what seemed right.
From the family’s perspective, this was naturally the most desirable outcome. Everything would be fine if Gu Changge promised not to harm Gu Xian’er. However, Gu Nanshan remained unaware that behind Gu Xian’er lay several formidable masters cultivated terrifyingly and had an astonishingly powerful peach tree of unimaginable origin. Gu Changge considered all of these factors and wouldn’t jest about his safety.
“Since you’ve said it, I hope you can uphold your promise. Should you violate the oath of the Dao’s heart, you’re aware of the consequences,” the Great Elder responded, nodding with a complex expression. He began to question his judgment of Gu Changge.
While his actions were extreme, they didn’t reach the level of madness. There may have been more to bone digging than he initially thought. He glanced at the stunned Gu Xian’er, a hint of inexplicable brilliance in her eyes, realizing that he would need to broach this topic with her at another time.
“Born with a devilish nature?” The Elder mulled over this matter, initially uninterested but now feeling compelled to understand it further.
Gu Changge, maintaining a calm demeanor, asked, “Now, can the Great Elder rest assured?” Even if Gu Xian’er harbored murderous intent towards him, Gu Changge could quickly subdue her and wasn’t afraid of any trouble she might cause. Furthermore, Gu Xian’er’s hatred towards him had dissipated.
As for the oath of the Dao’s heart, Gu Changge needed to place more stock in its effectiveness. What difference would it make if he swore by it? If swearing held significance, one could easily deceive others behind their backs.
“I hope you won’t disappoint me,” the Great Elder nodded, acknowledging Gu Changge’s assurance.
“I’ll have to trouble the Great Elder with the matter of the Ancient Immortal Dragon Clan,” Gu Changge said with a smile. The presence of the Great Elder symbolized the Heavenly Dao Immortal Palace’s stance. When the time came, Gu Changge would reassert himself as the heir of the Heavenly Dao Immortal Palace, confident that the Ancient Immortal Dragon Clan would ultimately capitulate.
As long as he controlled the power of the Ancient Immortal Dragon Clan and dominated the entire Ancient Immortal Clan, Gu Changge knew things would become much more straightforward. His ambition knew no bounds, and he wouldn’t be satisfied easily.
His goal was solely the Ancient Immortal clans, but he would soon infiltrate the other Dao heritages in the Boundless Heaven. His ultimate aim? To rule the entire Boundless Heaven, showcasing his formidable influence on the whole of the Upper Realm.
With the figure of the Great Elder vanishing, Gu Changge returned to the Ancient Immortal Continent. He had made a promise, and he intended to keep it.
“Are you deeply moved by my words, Xian’er?” Gu Changge inquired, noticing Gu Xian’er’s stunned expression.
There was no need for Gu Xian’er to respond. He already knew the answer, having gained significant luck points and destiny from Gu Xian’er, as indicated by the system’s prompt.
“Who’s moved by you? I’m just uneasy and kind,” Gu Xian’er retorted, glaring at him and taking a few steps back, her heart racing.
Gu Changge’s smile faded, replaced by a calm demeanor. “Remember what I said to you. Don’t harbor any other feelings for me. In the end, it will only lead to regret.”
“Gu Changge, don’t talk nonsense. Who would have other feelings for you?” Gu Xian’er snapped, her irritation evident. Gu Changge had now repeated this warning for the second time. The first instance might have been dismissed as accidental, but the repetition made her uneasy. Did it imply that Gu Changge could foresee the future? Her earlier happiness is now replaced with agitation.
“Changge…” Gu Nanshan began to speak, but Gu Changge’s eyes shifted slightly, and he smiled before saying, “Old Ancestor, don’t worry. Acknowledging Xian’er’s identity is very simple for me; it’s just a matter of one sentence.”
Gu Nanshan nodded and then fell silent. As the old ancestor, he couldn’t compel Gu Changge to act against his will. Today, Gu Changge represented the Ancient Immortal Gu Family as its young master, a position not to be easily slighted.
Revealing Gu Xian’er’s identity to the world would disgrace the Ancient Immortal Gu family and subject it to ridicule from other sects and Dao heritages. Thus, Gu Nanshan had to consider preserving the family’s dignity and couldn’t act hastily.
So, he awaited Gu Changge’s solution with curiosity.
“Gu Changge, I don’t need you to prove my identity. I don’t care,” Gu Xian’er’s words still held no courtesy towards Gu Changge.
“How about I sit back and watch as the Sea King Palace retaliates against you?” Gu Changge asked casually, his arrogance evident. He wouldn’t satisfy her. The Sea King Palace had been a calculated pawn in his plans, and he intended to utilize it fully. However, if Gu Xian’er persists in her defiance, Gu Changge will show her the consequences of her actions.
“You…” Gu Xian’er gritted her teeth. Did Gu Changge underestimate the might of the Sea King Palace? She believed she could escape back to Peach Village. Despite the Sea King Palace’s strength, could they unite all sea clans and eliminate them?
“Stop it, behave. This is a specially prepared opportunity for you by your brother,” Gu Changge admonished gently.
“You were supposed to be the little princess of the Ancient Immortal Gu family, the jewel in everyone’s hand… This is the identity you should have.”
As Gu Changge spoke, he wore a soft smile, a rare sight that caught Gu Xian’er off guard. She had never seen Gu Changge look so gentle before, and she found herself frozen in place, her mind buzzing with confusion. Though she didn’t quite catch his last words, the first sentence echoed in her mind, causing her face to flush red like a cooked crab.
Meanwhile, news of the Sea King Palace’s influential members moving to the Heavenly Dao Ancient City spread quickly, attracting countless cultivators and creatures to witness the event. The Sea King Palace commanded immense respect and fear as an ancient power that had dominated the boundless sea for numerous years.
Despite their power, many immortal sects and supreme Dao heritages regarded the Sea King Palace warily and were cautious about provoking them. However, the recent incident involving the female disciple of the Great Elder of the Heavenly Dao Immortal Palace, who had killed the Seventh Princess of the Sea King Palace within the Ancient Immortal Continent, sparked widespread attention and speculation.
Many believed that the Sea King Palace would seek revenge and demand that the Heavenly Dao Immortal Palace hand over the female disciple responsible for the princess’s death. Gu Xian’er’s identity was now known throughout the heavens. While she bore the Gu surname, the Ancient Immortal Gu Family did not recognize her, suggesting she was an outcast expelled from the clan.
Despite this, her actions against the Sea King Palace posed a challenge. Many cultivators questioned whether the Ancient Immortal Gu Family would risk antagonizing the powerful and ancient Sea King Palace for the sake of an expelled member. It was viewed as a risky move that could have serious consequences.
And the Great Elder of the Heavenly Dao Immortal Palace would likely be unable to protect Gu Xian’er. Despite his power, it was improbable for him to withstand the might of a supreme power like the Sea King Palace. Moreover, the entire Heavenly Dao Immortal Palace was unlikely to risk making enemies with the Sea King Palace over a single disciple.
Therefore, when the Sea King Palace mobilized its ancient warships and approached aggressively, many observers anticipated the situation with a mix of complicated emotions — regret, pity, and even admiration for the young girl who had displayed remarkable strength, enough to rival Gu Changge.
Rather than heading to the Everlasting Gu Family, the Sea King Palace boldly moved and aimed directly for the Heavenly Dao Immortal Palace. Their intention was clear: they sought an explanation for the death of their Seventh Princess.
Ten million miles east of the Heavenly Dao Ancient City, the sky was filled with vast warships, exuding a formidable aura that shook the world. Sea King Palace’s mighty warriors, ranging from ordinary soldiers to elite generals, emerged from the deep sea, their blue runes illuminating the sky like a vast ocean.
Their eyes glinted with murderous intent as they charged toward the area where the Heavenly Dao Immortal Palace was situated.
“The Sea King Palace is in a frenzy, and a confrontation seems inevitable! They are enraged and seeking justice for their Seventh Princess,” remarked one observer.
“The younger generation engaged in battle, and if they were outmatched and slain, does it warrant such furious retaliation?” another questioned, disapproving of the Sea King Palace’s aggressive stance.
“You cannot judge it so simply. When one possesses a background as formidable as theirs, it ceases to be a mere competition among peers. If a lesser individual inadvertently provokes such powerful figures, it is akin to inviting their demise,” retorted another cultivator, highlighting the situation’s complexities.
The group sighed in agreement, acknowledging the harsh realities of the cultivation world.
“But I heard that the young girl surnamed Gu had little to do with the incident. She was being chased, and when she was in danger, the young master of the Ancient Immortal Gu family, Gu Changge, appeared. Upon witnessing his clan members being bullied, he angrily intervened and suppressed the Seventh Princess of the Sea King Palace.”
“Subsequently, the girl surnamed Gu killed the Seventh Princess, escalating the situation further.”
“It’s a pity that aside from the Great Elder, I doubt anyone will protect her, right? The Ancient Immortal Gu Family has not reacted despite the Sea King Palace making such a big commotion.”
In the ancient city, cultivators conversed as they ascended into the sky, transforming into divine rainbows as they followed behind, eager to witness the unfolding events. Unaware of the hidden complexities within the Ancient Immortal Gu family, they speculated about the unfolding drama.
The Sea King Palace’s formidable presence obscured the sky with thousands of sea creatures. Their terrifying might was audible from millions of miles away as they converged outside the Heavenly Dao Immortal Palace.
“Hand over the murderer!”
“Heavenly Dao Immortal Palace, surrender Gu Xian’er!”
“Justice for the Seventh Princess!”
Their shouts reverberated loudly, shaking the heavens above.
A blue-haired general appeared atop the warship of the Sea King Palace, his medium build and cold, indifferent eyes scanning the surroundings.
“Heavenly Dao Immortal Palace, surrender Gu Xian’er!” he demanded, seeking to pressure the Heavenly Dao Immortal Palace into compliance.
This incident had ignited the Sea King’s wrath, sending anger throughout the sea realm, chastising all sea creatures within a hundred million-mile radius.
Now, the blue-haired general stepped forward, brandishing a blue halberd and emanating a terrifying aura. The pressure of the Great Sacred realm surged, vast and boundless, forming an unparalleled Great Sacred Dharma body that loomed over the sky.
The heavens were shrouded in terror, eyes like deep lakes dominating the sky. Runic laws transformed into long chains, coiling around the halberd in his hand. The immense pressure of the Great Sacred realm reverberated, shaking the very foundations of the earth.
Witnessing this spectacle firsthand, countless cultivators and creatures stared in awe and disbelief. Speculation paled in comparison to the reality before their eyes.
“The true body of the Great Sacred realm!”
“The Sea King Palace is truly furious, dispatching such a powerhouse.”
Terror gripped the cultivators, their faces drained of color as they retreated to safer ground. The prospect of battle loomed, and the mere aftershocks of a strike from the Great Sacred realm would annihilate them, body and soul.
“This is indeed a cultivator of the great sacred realm!”
Many elders of the Heavenly Dao Immortal Palace were visibly shaken. Confronted with such overwhelming pressure, even their souls quivered. Their cultivation only reached the sacred realm, making them no match for someone in the great holy realm.
“The Great Elder has yet to return to the Heavenly Dao Immortal Palace. What should we do? Shall we seek aid from other ancient beings?” Their expressions darkened as they pondered their options.
Unaware of the absence of grievances between Gu Xian’er and Gu Changge, they believed that without the Great Elder’s presence, no one could deter this formidable entity from the Sea King Palace in the Great Sacred realm. Even their palace lord had only attained the great sacred realm at best.
“Gu Xian’er is under the protection of the Great Elder, and the Sea King Palace wouldn’t dare to act too recklessly.”
Just as the atmosphere grew tense among the elders and disciples of the Heavenly Dao Immortal Palace, a voice of reassurance broke through the tension.
In the sky, a divine light streaked across, heralding the arrival of a slender figure. It was a beautiful girl, her skirt billowing in the wind, her feet as white as snow as she stood in the void.
Gu Xian’er’s calm expression belied the gravity of the situation before her. Confronted by the mighty and terrifying forces of the Sea King Palace outside the mountain gate, she exuded an air of fearlessness.
“I am here,” she stated calmly.
Silence fell over the surroundings as shock rippled through the gathered cultivators and creatures. No one had expected her audacious appearance despite such overwhelming odds. Tens of thousands of creatures from the Sea King Palace, along with numerous hidden masters, loomed over her while a formidable being in the Great Sacred realm cast its shadow.
Where did Gu Xian’er find such confidence? The Ancient Immortal Gu Family remained silent, the Great Elder did not appear, and the Heavenly Dao Immortal Palace chose to stay aloof.
Her slender frame seemed almost fragile against the backdrop of such power.
“The girl shows courage, but does she realize she’s here to meet her end? We might consider sparing her some suffering,” remarked the sea clan commander indifferently, as if her fate had already been sealed.
“Do you know how the Seventh Princess died?” Gu Xian’er inquired gently, her expression calm and composed.
The commander’s countenance darkened, his brows furrowing in response. Behind him, the tens of thousands of sea creatures seethed angrily, unable to contain their fury at Gu Xian’er’s daring mention of the incident.
“What happened to her?” The commander’s voice held a steely edge, betraying his mounting irritation.
“Because she bullied me,” Gu Xian’er replied calmly, her voice carrying a weight that silenced the clamor of resentment from the sea creatures.
“You…!” The commander seethed with fury. He had not anticipated that no one would defend him in this critical moment and that Gu Xian’er would dare to provoke them brazenly. Such audacity was unheard of.
With a swift motion, he conjured a massive golden palm imbued with the overwhelming power of the Great Sacred realm. Dao patterns and celestial laws danced across its surface, promising destruction to anything it touched. The very fabric of the void trembled and shattered under its might.
However, just as the palm descended, a sword aura stretched, radiating a brilliant light that clashed against the commander’s pressure, dispersing it effortlessly. And from within the chaos emerged Gu Changge, calm and composed.
Gu Changge’s presence was elevated to new heights by an aura of boundless immortal energy. Behind him, the phantom of a Dao Dharma body loomed, lending him an air of unmatched authority.
“A Great Sacred realm cultivator stooping to such measures against a mere girl? Is this not beneath your station?” Gu Changge remarked, his tone light and casual, as he faced down the formidable pressure of his adversary.
It wasn’t that Gu Changge sought to assert dominance needlessly, but rather that this was an opportune moment. With the Sea King Palace willingly thrusting themselves into the fray, he intended to seize the opportunity to maximize the spectacle and further elevate his standing.
Recalling her ancestor’s advice to stand confidently, Gu Xian’er felt reassured by the formidable presence of Gu Changge and the potent forces at her disposal. She had no fear for her safety, surrounded as she was by powerful allies.
Yet, she couldn’t help but wonder at Gu Changge’s intentions. Was this his way of acknowledging her identity to the world? She watched him intently, her gaze unwavering, her mind racing with questions.
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