I Am the Fated Villain - Chapter 316

Chapter 316: Making a plan to devour the origin of absolute heavenly extinction under the tiger’s skin

He glanced inexplicably at Jia Nan. Gu Changge fell silent. Now was not the time to reveal his name; after all, he had concealed even his true appearance. Even if the eldest princess of the heavenly extinction divine court were to investigate, she might not presently know his identity. He was supposed to be recuperating in the ancient Xuanwu country at the moment, unable to move about freely. Therefore, Gu Changge chose to ignore her question and instead made his inquiry.

“How many of those absolute heavenly extinction origins do you possess in the land of absolute heavenly extinction?”

“The origin of absolute heavenly extinction?” Jia Nan was momentarily stunned, but she didn’t particularly mind that Gu Changge hadn’t disclosed his origin. However, she was genuinely surprised by his query. She couldn’t fathom why Gu Changge was interested in this.

Logically, as a human cultivator, no matter how mysterious and powerful he might be, Gu Changge should avoid something like the origin of heavenly extinction that could consume numerous substances. Could it be that his purpose in visiting was to locate the origin of absolute heavenly extinction and seek a solution to it? Apart from that, what other explanation could there be for his actions?

Contemplating this, Jia Nan found herself admiring his audacity a bit. The origin of heavenly extinction was something that even the heavenly extinction divine court preferred not to deal with. And the birth of the origin of absolute heavenly extinction was shrouded in great mystery; even if they had sealed some origins of absolute heavenly extinction, there weren’t actually many.

In certain scenarios, the origin of absolute heavenly extinction had to be utilized and strategically positioned to incite disasters. Once unleashed, its spread resembled a mountain fire fueled by strong winds—unstoppable and unconquerable. Many of the absolute yin mists plaguing the upper realm seemed unrelated to the absolute yin Imperial Court. The sudden eruption of disasters in these areas prompted her current expedition.

“We are also quite scarce in terms of the origin of absolute heavenly extinction, but I can provide you with some if you wish,” Jia Nan offered.

“Regarding the consequences of meddling with the origin of absolute heavenly extinction, you should be well aware. I’d prefer you not to be consumed by it before our transaction concludes,” she cautioned.

Gu Changge nodded in acknowledgment. “Princess, your concern is noted. I am well-versed in these matters.”

“Excellent,” Jia Nan replied, retrieving a black token from beneath her sleeve. Resembling a chess piece, it emitted discernible spatial fluctuations that caught Gu Changge’s attention.

“This is a space chess. I will use it to notify you of any developments, and simultaneously, the origin of absolute heavenly extinction you require will be dispatched to you via this device,” Jia Nan explained, extending the dark black chess piece crafted from an enigmatic material to Gu Changge.

Gu Changge accepted the token, examining it closely before nodding. “Void beast bone casting, no wonder it possesses such miraculous properties.”

Observing Gu Changge’s reaction, Jia Nan’s gaze took on a peculiar intensity, though she refrained from commenting further. Casting the reincarnation platform wouldn’t be a straightforward task; numerous arrangements still needed to be made. In her estimation, Gu Changge’s current level of cultivation wasn’t sufficient.

With that, Jia Nan bid farewell and departed, boarding the dark boat with her entourage from the heavenly extinction Divine Court. They retraced their route back, showing no intention of venturing further into the outside world.

From a distance, the man in the purple-gold armor cast a wary glance at Gu Changge, the lingering fear and trepidation from their earlier encounter still fresh in his mind. Uncertain of what transpired between him and the princess, he opted to return to the Jueyin Imperial Court. However, the shadow Gu Changge left behind lingered, casting a pall over his thoughts.

“It’s rather intriguing; the heavenly extinction Divine Court’s existence is indeed a pawn in my game,” Gu Changge mused as he watched Jia Nan depart. Glancing at the dark black chess piece in his hand, he smiled slyly.

Tossing the chess piece into his storage ring, Gu Changge sealed off any perception within it. He discerned Jia Nan’s meticulous scheme; she had left her consciousness on the chess piece, which could also contain a fragment of her divine soul. As a supreme being, her array of abilities was formidable indeed.

Gu Changge couldn’t be bothered to delve into it further; perhaps this fragment of her divine soul would hold value in the future.

However, mindful that Jia Nan’s divine soul might detect his presence, Gu Changge sealed off the chess piece, effectively trapping any perception within it. At this point, Jia Nan likely remained unaware that she had willingly exposed her vulnerability to Gu Changge.

Regarding the information Jia Nan provided, Gu Changge had no intention of controlling it. Once the origin of heavenly extinction fell into his possession, its fate wouldn’t be dictated by her.

With that settled, Gu Changge’s form flickered as he ventured toward the location of the perceived origin of absolute heavenly extinction.

A potent dark aura surged in the area, with dense gray fog billowing around. Ancient runes flickered, hinting at the origin’s agelessness, akin to the purest essence of the universe. Its beginnings were unfathomable, comprised of billions of black lights capable of consuming all.

The surrounding laws, Dao, and rules shattered and reconfigured, creating chaos that even a supreme being would find unsettling to their core.

The origin of absolute heavenly extinction loomed large, dwarfing its predecessor by at least fivefold. Its expansion and engulfment ruptured the laws of the void, annihilating even immortal runes with its sheer presence.

Buzz! The Great Dao Treasure Bottle materialized above Gu Changge’s head, emitting a formidable brilliance that seemed capable of consuming all. Even the origin of absolute heavenly extinction quivered as if confronting a natural adversary. Strands of the Dao bottle descended, casting a galaxy-like radiance that engulfed everything.

Silently, Gu Changge remained seated, his form enshrouded in the boundless divine light. He seemed akin to an eternal, immortal god, his aura continuously ascending. Every cell in his body appeared to awaken, emitting colorful rays and shrouded in mist and chaotic energy. Veiled in an aura of aloofness and mystery, he exuded an ethereal presence.

Meanwhile, the black boat sped swiftly through the gray fog, departing the area. A hidden passage, invisible to ordinary cultivators, emerged, swiftly breaching the spatial barrier and leading to another mysterious realm. This was the absolute heavenly extinction passage reserved for the heavenly extinction creatures.

“Queen…” The man in purple-gold armor stood before Jia Nan on the boat, his expression fraught with fear.

“Idiot,” Jia Nan rebuked from her throne, her delicate features framed by cascading black hair. Her eyes bore the noble and indifferent air of a deity.

The man’s expression shifted, his fear intensifying at her reproach. “Please forgive me, Elder Princess. The human was deceitful. I did not provoke him.”

His voice trembled, reflecting his profound apprehension of Jia Nan’s iron-fisted authority, renowned throughout the heavenly extinction Imperial Court. Even the old emperor of the court held her in fearful reverence.

“I won’t pursue this matter,” Jia Nan declared calmly. “That human is a distinguished guest of my heavenly extinction Divine Court. If you encounter him in the future, you mustn’t provoke him.”

“Yes, ma’am,” the man in the purple-gold armor hastily consented. Though he felt aggrieved, he didn’t dare to voice further complaints. It was evident that despite being injured by the human, Jia Nan, as his elder sister and the eldest princess, didn’t seek retribution. Instead, she declared him a guest of honor, leaving him resentful yet apprehensive about the human’s identity.

“You may return,” Jia Nan dismissed him with a casual glance. She remained indifferent to his inner turmoil, simply sending him on his way.

Once the purple-gold armored man departed, a subtle furrow creased Jia Nan’s brow, a flicker of surprise crossing her usually impassive countenance.

“Has he discovered it?” she pondered silently. Jia Nan hadn’t anticipated that Gu Changge would swiftly detect the trace of the divine soul she concealed within the spatial device, promptly blocking her perception.

Despite this, Jia Nan harbored no doubts regarding Gu Changge’s oath sworn on his Dao’s heart. For cultivators, such an oath was the most binding, and none would dare disregard it.

However, Gu Changge’s simple promise at the time struck Jia Nan as suspiciously inadequate. It prompted her to feel that something was amiss, urging her to monitor his movements closely.

Given the unique properties of space chess, even if she embedded her soul within it, ordinary cultivators wouldn’t detect it upon inspection. Jia Nan initially planned to observe Gu Changge for a period, believing she could act even if he eventually discovered her presence.

Yet, she hadn’t anticipated Gu Changge’s swift detection and subsequent severance of her perceptions. This turn of events left her angry.

“Why do I have a nagging feeling that this supposed descendant of the ancient heavenly lord of reincarnation isn’t trustworthy?” Jia Nan pondered, her brow furrowing in contemplation. “If you court danger, don’t be surprised when it bites back…”

With a sigh, Jia Nan shook off her unsettling thoughts, swiftly regaining her composure and focusing her mind.

…..

In the blink of an eye, seven days had passed.

Beyond the crack, Jiang Chuchu observed the diminishing aura of heavenly extinction, feeling a sense of relief wash over her.

“It seems that Gu Changge has managed to resolve this crisis,” she thought to herself.

Even though she had witnessed Gu Changge’s method for dealing with the heavenly extinction crisis, Jiang Chuchu couldn’t help but worry. This time, the calamity was several times more severe than before. During the previous incident, Gu Changge had been tainted by the aura of heavenly extinction and suffered grave injuries.

Given the heightened severity this time around and the involvement of heavenly extinction creatures in the quasi-supreme realm, Jiang Chuchu doubted Gu Changge would have an easy time. In the face of quasi-supreme beings, even the most talented individuals could only retreat and flee, knowing they stood no chance against such formidable opponents.

Before quasi-supreme entities, they were as feeble as ants. With a mere flicker of their aura, they could rend flesh from spirit, annihilating body and soul.

Though Gu Changge was formidable, he wasn’t invulnerable.

However, as the mist of heavenly extinction thinned and the number of heavenly extinction creatures dwindled, Jiang Chuchu sensed that Gu Changge had likely succeeded in quelling the scourge of heavenly extinction. This realization filled her with relief, prompting a deep sigh of contentment.

As Jiang Chuchu pondered the complexities of the situation, a golden channel emerged from the crack, radiant with immortal light and exuding vast, boundless energy that repelled the aura of heavenly extinction.

Gu Changge emerged from the channel.

His aura appeared unchanged from before, but Gu Changge knew that after absorbing the Origin of Absolute Heavenly Extinction, his cultivation had significantly advanced.