I Am the Fated Villain - Chapter 242

Chapter 242: Do I look like a savior? It’s the so-called self-direction

Although she found Gu Changge’s response more satisfying than her initial reaction, Yaoyao still felt a tad irritated. At her young age, she couldn’t quite pinpoint the source of her annoyance. The master was sometimes closer than family; that phrase had firmly stuck with her. With her brother gone and likely bleak prospects for her grandmother, her master remained her sole remaining family member.

“I’ve avenged your brother, Jiang Yang. You needn’t mourn any longer,” Gu Changge assured her. “I encountered him in the depths of the Netherland Heavenly Pond and learned about you from him. So, I took matters into my own hands and ended him.”

“But the one who took him was merely a fragment of the true essence of the Immortal Lun Supreme. The real culprit still lurks somewhere in the upper world. Rest assured, I’ll hunt them down when the time comes,” Gu Changge continued, taking the lead in discussing Jiang Yang’s fate with Yaoyao.

Jiang Yang had perished, and the reincarnation seal remained in the Great Dao treasure bottle, undergoing digestion. Naturally, Gu Changge couldn’t divulge this intricate process to Yaoyao. Meanwhile, Yaoyao remained oblivious to Jiang Yang’s true identity. Since Gu Changge had implicated the Immortal Lun Supreme as the true culprit, Yaoyao would unquestionably lay blame there.

With all these intricacies, even if the earlier peach tree attempted to probe, it would be futile to uncover any discrepancies.

Indeed, the Immortal Lun Supreme had been an accomplice of the human ancestor. Had Gu Changge erased all traces of the human ancestor’s existence? When the investigation eventually unfolded, it would likely converge on the Immortal Lun Supreme. After all, the Immortal Lun Seal and Immortal Lun Sect were remnants left behind upon his departure from the Heavenly Star Realm.

“I understand. Thank you, Master,” Yaoyao replied gratefully, nodding in acknowledgment at Gu Changge’s words. The resentment she harbored, even if Gu Changge didn’t intervene, she would still pursue resolution by any means necessary. Gu Changge had assisted in resolving a portion of it, but Yaoyao felt compelled to tackle the remainder on her own.

“Yaoyao…” Granny Yinhua’s sudden exclamation from her concealed position beside the Heavenly Pond interrupted the conversation, startling both Yaoyao and Gu Changge. Tears streaked down her aged face, her excitement palpable. When Yaoyao had fallen into the Heavenly Pond, Granny Yinhua had wished to rush to her aid.

But the imposing figure of the terrifying entity loomed in the high heavens, its aura intimidating all directions, shrouding heaven and earth, rendering the silver-haired granny motionless with fear. Despite her overwhelming concern for the young lady’s safety, she could do naught but fret anxiously, paralyzed by the overwhelming presence.

Yaoyao, too, found herself utterly astonished. She had feared her grandmother would perish under that fearsome figure, yet here she stood, alive and well. “Grandma…” Yaoyao’s voice quivered with disbelief and relief.

“You two should reunite first, grandmother and granddaughter,” Gu Changge suggested calmly, gently setting Yaoyao down before turning his attention back to the looming figure in the sky. “I still have unfinished business here.”

“Understood, Master,” Yaoyao responded, her admiration evident in her eyes as she comprehended Gu Changge’s intentions. The scene was wrought with chaos; gray mist billowed, mountains crumbled, and the very sky fractured and burned like a mirror inch by inch, plummeting downwards.

Such a sight was dread-inducing, unsettling not only for the young silver-haired granny and onlookers but also for the most formidable beings of the heavenly domain observing the spectacle. As the sky collapsed, a ghastly crevice tore through the heavens, signaling impending catastrophe.

Boom!

At that moment, it seemed the looming figure in the thick gray fog high above had finally taken notice of Gu Changge. Its cold, merciless eyes bore down, accompanied by a palpable bloodthirsty aura and a tumult that could reduce oceans to ash with its sheer pressure.

The intensity of this aura was staggering, akin to the awakening of a supreme true devil. Its presence sent shockwaves not only through the heavenly domain but also reverberated across the entire Heavenly Star Realm, from the Xuan domain to the Hong domain. It felt as if the world itself was crumbling, and the universe collapsing.

Countless beings, mortal and cultivator alike, quaked in the face of this overwhelming force, their very souls threatened with dissolution as if confronting a cataclysm. Divine chains of terrible laws intertwined, piercing through the heavens, causing stars to falter and plummet to the earth.

The impending sense of doom gripped all who witnessed it.

“It’s too terrifying…”

“What manner of being lies beneath the Netherland Heavenly Pond? This aura surpasses the limits of our realm.”

“Yes, what sort of monstrous entity, stirring from slumber, dares to rend the heavens? This foretells disaster for all.”

“What can we possibly do in the face of this…”

On a divine mountain, within the forbidden sanctum of ancient beings, voices trembled as they beheld the horrifying spectacle. Their souls quivered with despair at the looming threat.

The horror was palpable, particularly among those of higher echelons. This was a force beyond the capacity of even the most formidable cultivators of the Heavenly Star Realm. The collapsing sky was but one facet; should that true devil fully awaken and emerge from the Netherland Heavenly Pond, it would spell the annihilation of the entire realm—a prospect that filled all living beings and spirits with genuine despair.

Though seemingly confined within the Netherland Heavenly Pond, the overwhelming demonic power had breached the celestial barrier. Countless beings, mortal and cultivator alike, their faces pale with desperation, knelt in supplication, beseeching a savior to deliver them from impending doom.

“Do I appear to be a savior?” Gu Changge’s voice rang out, firm and resolute. “But it is time to put an end to this calamity.”

Standing at the precipice of the Heavenly Pond, his robe billowing in the wind, Gu Changge exuded an aura of indomitable resolve, surrounded by an ethereal glow of immortal power. As these words echoed from all directions, his strikingly handsome visage betrayed a glimmer of intrigue.

“Master is the savior sent from heaven to rescue us,” Yaoyao declared firmly, her faith in Gu Changge unwavering. Gu Changge now commanded unparalleled reverence and belief; his power surpassed anything she had ever imagined.

“The immortal from the upper realm has been awaiting this moment,” the silver-haired granny chimed in, her respect for Gu Changge elevated to the highest degree, akin to reverence for the gods. She had once believed he had perished here. Yet, to her astonishment, he had reappeared today, evidently intent on vanquishing the true devil with his own formidable power, to safeguard heaven and earth from impending catastrophe.

Boom!

At that precise moment, Gu Changge took a step forward. An immortal aura radiated from him, causing the colorful divine light beside him to surge. A suspended atmosphere enveloped him, its dark particles hinting at a world drained of vitality. Heaven and earth quaked in response, every facet of existence trembling in awe.

True dragons, immortal phoenixes, vermilion birds, and numerous other celestial beings materialized, their presence akin to that of a young immortal emperor commanding the skies. Their collective power surpassed the bounds of this realm, exerting a dominance that silenced even the laws of nature.

The celestial firmament shuddered, and the Netherland Heavenly Pond roared, cascading a torrent of divine laws imbued with terror. Gu Changge’s display of strength transcended the limits of this world, reaching a cataclysmic level.

The majestic dragon aura stretched like an endless mountain range, piercing through the cosmos and intertwining with boundless chaotic immortal energy. Heaven and earth stood in awe; the eight directions fell silent.

“It’s… It’s that immortal…”

“Didn’t he already perish in the Netherland Heavenly Pond?”

Supreme beings atop divine mountains trembled with disbelief as they beheld the spectacle. Countless cultivators and beings watched, their very souls trembling, scarcely able to fathom that a savior had truly emerged to deliver the world and its inhabitants from calamity.

And it was the very same Immortal who had been suspected of perishing in the Netherland Heavenly Pond. At once, cultivators and beings everywhere found themselves kneeling, unable to resist bowing in that direction with unparalleled reverence. The sound of prayers echoed through the heavens and the earth.

“Today, I shall subdue you, the true devil, and restore heaven and earth to their rightful clarity and brightness!” Gu Changge proclaimed, his voice ringing out with determination. “You shall not be permitted to unleash havoc upon heaven and earth, nor upon the living creatures and spirits of this world. Return to whence you came!”

In that moment, his righteousness exuded an overwhelming aura, accompanied by an infinite stream of merit and virtuous light emanating from his being. Upon hearing his words, countless cultivators and beings were stirred with excitement, their blood surging. Some were even moved to tears, feeling an undeniable sense of righteousness compelling them to purge all great evils.

Rumble!

Before long, a titanic battle ensued, unleashing devastation of earth-shattering proportions. The aura emanating from Gu Changge was so formidable that it blanketed the sky, overwhelming even the celestial vault. The entire vicinity quaked as if the very fabric of the universe was being pushed and suppressed.

Every fiber seemed to pulse with an incandescent brilliance, radiating an explosive power of immense magnitude.

Boom!

The sky and earth were cloaked in swirling gray mist, but amidst a resounding explosion, the sinister aura dissipated. It seemed as though bones shattered, blood clots burst, and scraps of bone scattered, enveloped in a mist of crimson.

Amidst the chaos, Gu Changge’s figure stood alone, eternal and unmatched, spanning the heavens. With a deafening roar, the terrifying figure within the gray mist was obliterated in an instant.

In its place, a seemingly bottomless black hole emerged, swallowing both the demonic fog and the eerie scenery that had once dominated the landscape. For many living beings and cultivators, this became their final glimpse of the spectacle.

Their blood surged with fervor. “Who would have thought this immortal possessed such righteousness for the world… We feel ashamed for our timidity!”

“If only I possessed a fraction of that immortal’s courage, I would not hesitate to stand firm!”

At that moment, numerous powerful beings, inspired by the same fervor, descended from the heavens to lend their aid to Gu Changge in suppressing the true devil within the Netherland Heavenly Pond.

Puff!

But as this group of beings attempted to approach the Netherland Heavenly Pond, they were engulfed by a fierce wind emanating from the shattered celestial dome. Instantly, they were torn apart, their very souls included, leaving nothing but fragments in their wake.

This horrifying scene sent shockwaves through all who witnessed it, instilling a deep sense of fear in countless beings. It was clear that such a feat was beyond the capabilities of mere mortals.

Their reverence for Gu Changge deepened further, his unwavering resolve and righteousness in the face of such perilous adversity only serving to reinforce his status as their savior.

“Master will prevail!”

“He is our salvation!”

Yaoyao’s small hands clenched tightly as she was led away from the battlefield by the silver-haired granny, fearful of being caught in the aftermath. She harbored no doubt in Gu Changge’s abilities; she was confident he would eradicate all threats.

Ultimately, this terrifying battle, which had reverberated throughout the entire Heavenly Star Realm, lasted for half a day before culminating in an earth-shattering roar—a testament to the true extent of the conflict’s ferocity.

As if reluctant to concede defeat, endless black light erupted forth, shrouding heaven and earth, obscuring all visibility. Then, just as swiftly as it had begun, the gray mist that had enshrouded everything dissipated, along with the terrifying aftershocks, leaving nothing but tranquility in its wake.

Of course, the Netherland Heavenly Pond was reduced to ashes in the wake of this monumental battle. All that remained in its original place were countless ruins and dust, with nothing left standing. Mountains, ponds, ancient trees—all were reduced to nothing more than rubble and ash.

As the gray fog dispersed, sunlight once again bathed the heavens and earth, restoring the sky to its former glory. Creatures everywhere were astonished to find that the ruptured vault of heaven seemed to have been miraculously repaired by the immortal through supreme means.

The threat had been vanquished. However, the disappearance of the immortal became the greatest source of regret and speculation among countless cultivators and beings. The one who had eradicated all scourges for the inhabitants of heaven and earth had vanished without a trace, leaving his fate unknown.

This enigma became a timeless mystery, one that persisted for countless years without resolution. Yet, many believed that with the immortal’s power, it was unlikely he had met with any harm. Some speculated that after quelling the scourge, he had chosen to depart and return to the upper realm.

Others surmised that the immortal’s descent to the Netherland Heavenly Pond was a deliberate act to suppress the true devil within. The pond served as a seal to contain the ultimate true devil, and its breach would spell doom for the Heavenly Star Realm. The immortal, sent from heaven to save the realm, had become their savior in their time of need.

Various rumors circulated, ranging from the plausible to the outright fantastical, yet many remained steadfast in their beliefs. The spectacle witnessed that day was truly awe-inspiring, with even lingering images captured in stone, circulated throughout the Heavenly Star Realm.

This event was meticulously recorded in historical annals, revered by future generations of cultivators and beings alike. In gratitude to the immortals, countless devotees established a place of reverence amidst the ruins, dubbing it the Immortal Ruins. Here, statues emerged from the earth, revered daily with offerings of incense and faith.

Yet amidst all this, Gu Changge had already departed the heavenly domain with Yaoyao, preparing to return to the upper world. The silver-haired granny opted not to accompany them, content in the knowledge that Gu Changge would care for Yaoyao. She had her own responsibilities and ties to her clan, choosing to remain in the Heavenly Star Realm.

Though reluctant to part ways, Yaoyao understood Granny Yinhua’s decision and didn’t press her to leave. Ultimately, they both recognized the necessity for Gu Changge to confront the powerful true devil threatening the world.

Initially, Gu Changge had sustained only minor injuries in the battle. Of course, he chose not to disclose to Yaoyao that the true devil threatening the world was merely his innate dharma soul.

He had no intention of disrupting the world, nor did he have the time to do so. His actions, portrayed as that of a selfless savior before all beings, were merely a facade with little concern for the underlying effects.

Through this incident, he casually cultivated an image of greatness in the eyes of his young disciple. Additionally, even if a supreme being attempted to deduce the existence of the human ancestor’s reincarnation, they might suspect Gu Changge’s true identity. He had anticipated such scrutiny, though uncertain if any probing would occur.

In this process, he discovered the benefits of manipulating faith, realizing the pure power it held to strengthen the primordial spirit. However, Gu Changge remained skeptical of its efficacy, prioritizing his own goals and intentions.

After the Great Dao Treasure Bottle finished devouring and refining, it became a valuable resource to aid in his cultivation. Having cleaned up many traces, Gu Changge led Yaoyao to the top of a random mountain.

“Yaoyao, today I will escort you out of the Heavenly Star Realm and return to the upper realm,” he said with a smile.

“Hmm,” she replied, nodding in understanding.