I Am the Fated Villain - Chapter 267
Chapter 267: The founder of demonic art is hiding too seriously. Maybe there will be a dark horse
“Young Master Changge… You must be joking. How is this possible…”
“How could we ever suspect you…”
Jun Gou’s face turned pale, his head buzzing as if it had exploded, and he hurriedly said.
His voice trembled slightly, and it faltered.
Finally, he felt the terrifying power of facing Gu Changge, causing his heart to palpitate and his soul to tremble.
“Qingge, release the sea of consciousness and let them witness your connection with the inheritor of demonic arts.”
At this moment, Gu Changge ignored him and repeated his words, his voice unwavering.
“If they don’t dare to probe my sea of consciousness, then I’ll choose another day to visit Ru Sheng Academy and find someone with the courage to do so.”
Not to mention the disciples of Ru Sheng Academy.
At this moment, all the cultivators present couldn’t help but shudder, their faces changing drastically as they felt the terrifying chill in Gu Changge’s words.
He was genuinely furious!
What did it signify for Gu Changge to come to their doorstep personally? It might lead to a long-standing conflict with Ru Sheng Academy.
They could lay waste to millions of miles of land across the sea at the slightest provocation.
Probe Gu Changge’s sea of consciousness.
Even the founder of Ru Sheng Academy would not dare!
Why did no one dare to investigate even when suspecting that the inheritor of demonic arts was Prince Ying? It was for the same reason.
As the young master of the ancient immortal family, he represented the prestige of the ancient immortal family!
And Gu Changge’s status was even higher than Prince Ying’s.
Hearing this, Jun Gou and the others were so frightened that they trembled, their lips turning white, their legs feeling weak, nearly falling to their knees.
Put bluntly, Ru Sheng Academy was also an ancient and prestigious sect with a long heritage.
But in the presence of the Ancient Immortal family, or behemoths like the Ancient Immortal Gu family, they were no different from ants.
“Yes, young master.”
At that moment, Su Qingge also listened to Gu Changge’s words, obediently closed her eyes, and released her sea of consciousness. Yet, the atmosphere was deathly silent; no one dared to utter a word, their breaths deliberately suppressed.
Who would dare to probe Su Qingge’s sea of consciousness?
“Are you mocking me?” Gu Changge’s voice rang out again, tinged with indifference. His gaze slowly swept over the people from Ru Sheng Academy before him. Suddenly, it seemed as though terrifying apparitions appeared in the heavens and earth. Even from a distance, everyone couldn’t help but feel a shiver down their spine.
In the presence of Gu Changge, the members of Ru Sheng Academy felt an even more profound sense of insignificance.
Puff!
In the next instant, including Jun Gou and the others, no matter how unwilling or humiliated they felt, they couldn’t resist dropping to their knees, their voices trembling as they spoke,
“This was our mistake. We shouldn’t have wronged Miss Su. We beg for your mercy, Young Master Changge. Please forgive us.”
“We will provide Miss Su with an explanation for this matter.”
This scene evoked different emotions in everyone nearby, causing their hearts to race.
Those who humiliate others will eventually face humiliation, a consequence they bring upon themselves.
Kneeling was a much lighter punishment than delving into the sea of consciousness.
For a full quarter of an hour, silence reigned.
Everyone present dared not speak out of turn. The members of Ru Sheng Academy trembled to their very souls, their minds plagued by the fear of potential consequences.
“Forget it. Regarding the inheritor of demonic arts, Gu has a plan. If Qingge is involved with him, I will act swiftly and without mercy.”
“However, if anyone dares to harm her, don’t blame Gu for being ruthless.”
With that, Gu Changge waved his hand, his expression returning to calm.
“Thank you, Young Master Changge, for your kindness!”
The members of Ru Sheng Academy looked as if they had narrowly escaped a catastrophe, drenched in cold sweat.
With the misunderstanding resolved, the members of Ru Sheng Academy compensated Su Qingge generously with divine weapons and sacred medicines. Su Qingge silently followed Gu Changge as they left the scene.
As for the inheritor of demonic arts who had appeared earlier, no one knew how he was currently disguised. Given past experiences where the inheritor disguised himself as others, everyone remained cautious.
They had to be vigilant to avoid situations like Zhao Yiyao’s, where the inheritor seized an opportunity.
However, Ru Sheng Academy’s members remained silent and offended Gu Changge, leaving them with regret.
Discussions and differing opinions circulated, with many believing that Gu Changge’s actions were justified. Ru Sheng Academy was at fault for jumping to conclusions before clarifying the matter.
After leaving the battlefield, Gu Changge brought Su Qingge back to his temporary residence. He remained silent during the journey, his expression calm yet profound, his mind filled with various thoughts.
No flaw was found in this arrangement, whether in timing or method.
Even though Su Qingge was exceedingly intelligent, she failed to realize that Gu Changge had placed the blame squarely on her shoulders.
During a crucial moment, Gu Changge again appeared to assist her, garnering a wave of goodwill.
At this point, Gu Changge had nearly concluded that Su Qingge was the current inheritor of demonic arts. His great Dao treasure bottle possessed a keen sense for the aura of demonic arts. While Su Qingge couldn’t detect its presence, if the distance weren’t too great, Gu Changge could sense the great Dao treasure bottle formed by her runes. It felt akin to distinguishing between an authentic and a counterfeit item, with the counterfeit still somewhat vague.
Gu Changge contemplated asking Su Qingge about her knowledge of forbidden demonic arts. Was there even a trace of it? It seemed highly unlikely.
The inheritance of forbidden demonic arts wasn’t merely about condensing the Dao bottle; it involved numerous secretive techniques. Practices like the immortal binding technique, the transformation of the demonic body, and the notion of freedom from heavenly constraints were concepts Su Qingge likely had yet to encounter, let alone study or practice.
Gu Changge harbored doubts about Su Qingge’s inheritance, pondering whether all the inheritors of forbidden demonic arts throughout history shared similar uncertainties. The secrecy surrounding the founder of the first generation of forbidden demonic arts was too profound. From various clues, Gu Changge always felt it deeply intertwined with his destiny.
Observing Gu Changge’s calm and profound expression, Su Qingge, trailing behind him, vaguely sensed his thoughts. However, she was unsure how to broach the subject at this moment. While she felt a sense of relief, it was apparent that Gu Changge’s deductions were based on what he had observed. Previously, he hadn’t even been aware of her intended visit to Southern Heaven.
She had informed his mother of her plans to seek him out—a ruse she had concocted to evade pursuit. Su Qingge, being astute, understood Gu Changge’s expectations. Consequently, she began to respond along the way.
Now, Gu Changge waited for her to explain voluntarily.
Considering this, Su Qingge’s eyes blinked involuntarily as she took the initiative to tug on Gu Changge’s sleeve, her voice slightly playful.
“Master~”
“I’m sorry, Qingge deceived you today.”
“Oh? How did you deceive me?”
Gu Changge’s mind raced, but he didn’t turn around. He asked casually, expecting Su Qingge to take the lead in speaking.
“Master, Qingge shouldn’t have lied to you. I should have told you that I came to Southern Heaven to find you.”
She responded frankly, knowing Gu Changge’s temperament well enough to understand that honesty was the best approach with him. If she didn’t tell the truth now, it might upset him.
“Oh, so you didn’t want to see me when you came to Southern Heaven? You didn’t want to see me at all?” Gu Changge asked lightly.
“Young master doesn’t seem to want to see me anyway. What if I come to you and you don’t want to see me?”
Su Qingge’s voice carried a hint of grievance.
Gu Changge asked with interest, “Why would I not want to see you?”
“Well, master, you’ve left me in the divine sect of the Absolute Beginning for so long, never coming to see me. I thought you had forgotten about me. You’re surrounded by exceptional women, like Princess Mingkong, and descendants of the Human Ancestor Hall. I know I don’t hold much significance in your heart.”
“I came here solely to eliminate the heavenly extinction and gain entry to the True Immortal Academy for practice…”
“I didn’t intend to come see you.”
Su Qingge remained composed, expressing her true feelings.
She wasn’t afraid of Gu Changge’s reproach.
“Okay, Su Qingge, you’re quite bold to speak to me like this.”
Finally, Gu Changge turned around and lightly pinched her flawless chin. His expression betrayed neither joy nor anger.
“You didn’t come to see me directly when you arrived in Southern Heaven, causing me quite a bit of trouble. I suppose you just needed someone to clean up after you…”
“Then clean me up, young master.”
Su Qingge found the courage she needed. Perhaps Gu Changge’s unconditional trust in her today had moved her heart.
She looked at him provocatively and blinked.
“You little rascal, you know I can’t bear to scold you, yet you’re provoking me like this…”
Gu Changge shook his head helplessly at her audacity.
“Young master…”
Su Qingge deliberately drew out the end note, her smile radiating happiness.
“Master, may I ask you a question?”
“What’s on your mind?” Gu Changge raised an eyebrow slightly.
“If I were truly the inheritor of demonic arts, what would you do to me?”
“Why pose such a peculiar question? Isn’t Prince Ying considered the inheritor of demonic arts? Do you have some connection with him?” Gu Changge asked casually, seemingly indifferent.
“No, no, master, I was just curious. I want to understand my place in your heart…” Su Qingge stared at him intently.
“Then why ask? It would be a swift end for you, to prevent any calamity from befalling the world,” Gu Changge replied, appearing to regard her question as foolish.
“…”
“Master, you’re too ruthless.”
Su Qingge’s expression turned slightly melancholic. “But it’s not so bad to meet my end at your hands.”
“If you truly were the inheritor of demonic arts, then it would be my affair as well. After all, I brought you to the upper realm. So perhaps after I dispose of you, I’ll join you…”
Gu Changge chuckled and playfully pinched her nose.
“Young master, don’t speak nonsense. You’re destined to be the most exceptional person in this world. It wouldn’t be worth it at all,” Su Qingge said earnestly, although she knew Gu Changge was joking.
“I know it’s nonsense, but you take it seriously?” Gu Changge smiled dismissively, yet there was a hint of intrigue in his heart.
Time flew by, and soon, days passed.
After the appearance of the inheritor of demonic arts in Southern Heaven and the gradual disappearance of Prince Ying, a period of peace settled in.
Many young geniuses, whether contemporary prodigies or ancient anomalies, had formed their small groups. When they ventured out to hunt heavenly extinction creatures, they almost always set out together, avoiding situations where they could be singled out and encounter the inheritor of demonic arts.
This approach proved effective. For a long while, there were no reports of attacks by the inheritor of demonic arts.
Finally, the True Immortal Academy began recruiting disciples, extending its reach across the Upper Realm. Anyone under fifty could apply regardless of their power, lineage, or race. The only requirement was to accumulate enough points by hunting heavenly extinction creatures to qualify.
Young aspirants who met the qualifications flocked to the Hong Domain. Every day, majestic divine ships and flying boats rolled past, their rumble echoing across the skies. Various ancient ferocious beasts served as mounts, dominating the landscape with their impressive presence.
This period was often called a golden age, where clouds shifted and stars converged.
Hong Domain derived its name from a formidable figure known as Hong Yu. Some claimed his cultivation had surpassed that of true immortals and reached another realm, but such assertions remained unverified.
The terrain of Hong Domain was vast and mysterious, adorned with towering immortal trees emitting streams of immortal energy. From a high vantage point, one could witness myriad phenomena, from unicorns leaping to immortal phoenixes spreading their wings. The landscape resembled a fairyland, replete with countless enchanting visions.
The choice to locate the True Immortal Academy here was well-founded.
Whether it was the cultivation resources, supreme relics, the emperor’s mansions, or the opportunities like the sacred tree of elixir and the fairy spring iron, they were all the most coveted locations in the Upper Realm—a realm destined to create immortals.
Within the True Immortal Academy, an air of unease prevailed.
An ancient palace stood amidst the void, its surface mottled with rust and surrounded by chaos. Several older men, exuding incomparable and chaotic auras from their eyes, pored over ancient tomes. Beside them lay a scroll detailing records of all the young prodigies under fifty today.
Their expressions remained stoic.
Even when faced with the reincarnation of ancient immortals, natural supremes, ancient gods, unparalleled battle bodies, and sword-heart psychics, their reactions remained unchanged. These formidable young beings appeared ordinary in their eyes, eliciting little reaction.
Suddenly, a glint of surprise flickered in the eyes of one elder. Upon closer examination, his expression shifted, betraying a hint of shock.
His companion frowned and muttered, “An immortal and demon fused in one body, capable of altering yin and yang and reversing the cycle of reincarnation.”
“An immortal body… Such a physique hasn’t surfaced in many years,” another elder murmured.
“I can’t recall…” The next elder’s eyes held an intense surprise. “It seems another prodigy will emerge in this era.”
“Currently, only individuals from the Gu family, Wang family, and Huangling Mountain have revealed quasi-sacred strength, along with the god prince born in Heavenly Emperor Mountain, the Buddhist son of Golden Crane Temple, and the potentially hidden inheritor of demonic arts…”
“Perhaps there will be an unexpected dark horse.”
“And the mysterious stone sealed within our True Immortal Academy for countless years may also awaken.”
“Let’s commence the battle of the ten major sequences with them first. I wonder what fate holds for the descendant of the demon world in this era.”
At the mention of the demon world, their expressions couldn’t help but darken with a mix of solemnity and fear—not out of dread for the demon world itself, but for what it might signify.
An ancient demonic entity within the True Immortal Academy originated from the demon world. They had once taken on an apprentice, who eventually ascended to become Queen Yao Xi, ruling over the demon world. However, they refused to accept any more disciples following Queen Yao Xi’s apprenticeship. This led to an awkward predicament where no one dared to accept descendants from the demon world as apprentices, regardless of their potential aptitude. Even those who had the potential were disregarded.
The other elders hesitated to defy this tradition, so it was rare for descendants from the demon world to seek admission to the True Immortal Academy. Thus, the elders speculated whether anyone from the demon world would emerge in this generation.
Meanwhile, in the demon world, far away, within a specific domain
In a quaint room, a pale-faced demonic figure awoke suddenly, drenched in cold sweat. His expression contorted in agony as he cried out in pain.
“Why, Yao Xi? I loved you, yet you seek my demise?”
His words jolted the little demon girl who tended to him, her face paling in fear. She couldn’t comprehend why the young master, who had just regained consciousness, would suddenly utter such nonsensical accusations.
“Master, what are you saying? We mustn’t speak Empress Yao Xi’s name lightly. It could cost us our lives,” she stuttered, visibly terrified.
The demon man on the bed froze, disbelief etched across his features. It took him a moment to gather his thoughts.
He was the son of the Demon Emperor, once one of the six significant demon emperors in the demon world. Yao Xi was the daughter of the You Yue Demon Emperor, and they had grown up as childhood sweethearts.
Wasn’t he poisoned by Yao Xi’s wine and slain by her sword? How was he now alive while Yao Xi had ascended to become queen?
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thank you very much for the translation 😍