I Am the Fated Villain - Chapter 186

Chapter 186: Changge gritted his teeth angrily.

What did it take to be kind? It felt like carrying a heavy burden of bitterness and hatred. If she knew he did it deliberately, she would explode in anger at this moment. She vowed to expose Gu Changge’s hypocritical facade.

“What do you think you’re doing? Do you even know how old you are?”

Gu Changge stared at her with indifference, then, with a wave of his hand, a massive palm print materialized in the air, instantly knocking Gu Xian’er off the mountaintop.

“Gu Changge, you’ve gone too far. I will bring you down in the future! I’ll uncover your secrets and reveal the truth…” Gu Xian’er’s enraged voice echoed from a distance, her teeth clenched, but she was swiftly silenced by Gu Changge’s slap, disappearing.

“Then I’ll eagerly await your discovery of the truth,” Gu Changge remarked calmly as the mountain breeze tousled his robes, his expression now brimming with intrigue. His earlier statement had been only partially true, but for Gu Xian’er, it was enough.

During this time, an air of tension pervaded the entire Boundless Heaven, with a sense of impending storm. Many cultivators and creatures dared not venture outside, and the reappearance of the inheritor of demonic arts only intensified the unease.

This time, it was the most formidable warriors from all races who bore the brunt of the attacks. There was no respite for the immortal Dao heritages and divine sects beyond the Boundless Heaven.

“Who would’ve thought Brother Changge harbored such a history? Truly unexpected!”

“It’s a shame I didn’t witness his bravery firsthand, the day he tore out his bone to return it to his sister and obliterated the Sea King’s Palace. Such audacity truly befits the top talent of the younger generation!”

In a palace of the ancient Ye Clan, a figure radiated brilliance, his hair shimmering as if ablaze, reminiscent of Ye Langtian himself. Upon hearing the news, he spoke admiringly, his eyes reflecting a deep respect for Gu Changge.

In his estimation, Gu Changge truly deserved the title of the foremost figure among the younger generation. From the current standpoint, there was no youthful prodigy who could rival him.

Only the enigmatic Yue Mingkong, who had managed to conceal her abilities, gave Ye Langtian a sense that she might be able to contend with Gu Changge. However, the fact that they were ostensibly married made him ponder how they could confront each other. Their clandestine discussions were unlikely to be revealed to the world.

“Brother Changge, what kind of innate talent does he possess? Since the Dao’s bone wasn’t originally his, could it be related to spatial abilities?” Ye Langtian mused, his gaze narrowing as he considered Gu Changge’s concealed potential, which he suspected might be tied to space. In the various battles where Gu Changge had intervened, his astonishing speed appeared almost as if he were traversing through virtual space, lending credence to such speculation.

As for bone-digging, it only concerned a few young Supremes, including Ye Langtian. In this world where strength dictated supremacy, the law of the jungle prevailed: the weak were devoured, and the strong flourished.

Recognizing his moral ambiguity, Ye Langtian found Gu Changge’s past actions entirely understandable. After all, youth often clouded judgment and had made choices he wasn’t proud of.

The fact that Gu Changge dared to acknowledge his past deeds surpassed Ye Langtian’s expectations. Were he in Gu Changge’s shoes, he doubted he could muster the same bravery.

“I never imagined the depth of hatred between Gu Changge and Gu Xian’er. However, I find it truly astonishing that someone of Gu Changge’s stature would engage in bone-digging and return it to his sister,” remarked a beautiful girl in a purple dress beside Ye Langtian. She was Ye Liuli.

When she thought of Gu Changge, she couldn’t shake the memory of him forcing her to apologize during her time in the lower realm. As for Ye Chen, her recollection was hazy at best. All she could recall was Ye Chen provoking and offending Gu Changge, and despite her desire to intervene, her efforts proved futile.

Ultimately, Gu Changge had slain Ye Chen. To her, Ye Chen was inconsequential and not worth her concern. Instead, thoughts of Gu Changge plagued her, causing her considerable distress. Disrespecting Gu Changge felt akin to defying the heavens themselves.

“Brother, what do you think will happen? Will the Sea King Palace truly go to war with the Ancient Immortal Gu family? The Ancient Immortal Gu family’s lineage seems profound, but the Sea King Palace should not be underestimated either. It has ruled over the Boundless Sea Clan for countless years without faltering…” Ye Liuli inquired, recognizing the gravity of the situation, which she believed would have far-reaching consequences for the Boundless Heaven.

“This conflict will not come to pass; the Sea King Palace wouldn’t dare,” Ye Langtian replied with a peculiar smile, expressing his confidence in his assessment.

Meanwhile, a dark and foreboding ocean lay at the edge of a vast swamp. Black warships dotted its surface while a sizeable golden sun descended into the depths. The air resonated with the din of battle. It enraged roars as legions of sea creatures, dispatched from various regions and allied factions by the Sea King Palace, converged in a unified front.

Their purpose was to seek retribution for the indignity suffered when their envoy, backed by tens of thousands of sea creatures and even a decree from the Sea King himself, was summarily dismissed by the Gu family’s ancestor at the Heavenly Dao Immortal Palace. This blatant disregard for their authority had ignited the fury of the entire boundless sea, compelling them to rally together with the resolve to cleanse their honor in blood.

At that moment, a thick fog blanketed the sky as the Sea King Palace lay nestled at the bottom of the sea. Immortal energy permeated the surroundings, weaving together to support an ancient tree that held back the seawater, creating a vast and boundless world below the waves.

Amidst this realm, the sun, moon, and stars shone, and the laws of heaven and earth held sway. Mountains, rivers, buildings, pavilions, cities, and palaces sprawled like components of a complete world.

Within the central ancient palace, the Sea King, adorned with the Immortal Gold Crown and wielding the King’s Immortal Dao Sword, wore a grim expression as he bellowed, “The Ancient Immortal Gu Family has gone too far! This is the first time in countless years that my Sea King Palace has been so humiliated!”

He vividly recalled the figure who had attacked him shortly after his manifestation, wielding a rusty kitchen knife aimed at his head. Were it not for the unparalleled fortitude of the shadow he had painstakingly refined, that blade would have reduced him to ashes.

What irked the Sea King the most was the Ancient Immortal Gu family’s unwavering stance, leaving him no room to retreat. The Ancient Immortal Gu Family seemed to have owned the Sea King Palace.

“Your Majesty, should we continue this battle? If you wish, we can rally all the elite members of the sea clan and launch a joint attack on the Ancient Immortal Gu Family to show them that we are not to be trifled with,” suggested a creature with a turtle shell and eyes resembling green beans.

In his view, with the vast numbers of the sea clan, even the formidable Ancient Immortal Gu family would struggle to withstand their might. After all, the ocean comprised the most extensive territory in the upper world.

Upon hearing this, the Sea King’s expression shifted rapidly. However, after careful consideration, he couldn’t help but feel disheartened. “I am no match for the Gu family’s old ancestors. It would not be worth it if we were to engage in war over this matter. The Ancient Immortal Gu Family has weathered countless conflicts. Unless we can secure reinforcements…”

“Gu Changge is merely a youngling. How does he wield such formidable power?” The Sea King’s roar was subdued, reflecting his resignation as he found himself constrained to vent his frustration within the confines of his palace.

Below, the senior officials of the Sea King Palace remained eerily silent, their voices barely above a whisper. However, their demeanor abruptly shifted as a terrifying aura descended from the skies above the palace, causing the sea to churn and the very heavens to tremble.

“It’s the ancestor of the Gu Family!” the Sea King exclaimed, his expression grim as he realized Gu Nanshan had pursued them here. With resolve, he stepped forward, his formidable aura emanating with regal intensity as divine chains surged toward the sky, launching an immediate assault against the intruder.

In the face of this imminent threat, retreat was no longer an option.

Meanwhile, within the Peerless Immortal Dynasty’s grand palace, Yue Mingkong, having intercepted Yin Mei on her return from the Immortal Ancient Continent, now sat on the imperial throne. Adorned in a resplendent imperial robe, she casually flipped through a magazine, her brows furrowing intermittently.

Various emotions flickered across her cold and profound phoenix eyes before finally settling into a calm demeanor.

“Crown Emperor, that concludes the report on the events at the Heavenly Dao Ancient City,” a female official reported respectfully from below.