I Am the Fated Villain - Chapter 335

Chapter 335: It’s not Gu Changge’s Identity that matters, Gu Xian’er’s thoughts

Buzz!!

The blood splattered in the void, akin to a captivating flower blossoming with breathtaking beauty.

Just like the sword light that just illuminated the sky, bathing everyone in its beautiful glow, as radiant and flawless as the moon, yet with a murderous intent enough to send shivers down one’s spine, instilling fear to the extreme.

It was as if a holy and transcendent Immortal fairy had descended by moonlight to the mortal world.

However, amidst the splendor of this thriving world, the Supreme of the Purple Mansion stood frozen in place.

In his widened eyes, the sense of horror and despair had yet to dissipate, even as his vitality had already ebbed away.

He was obliterated!

There was a hole between his eyebrows, the front and rear transparent, which was incredibly horrifying.

This sudden turn of events shocked everyone.

The once supremely strong and arrogant Supreme of the Purple Mansion vanished in an instant, his vitality extinguished.

As they glimpsed the faint smile on Gu Changge’s face, everyone couldn’t help but shudder.

Witnessing this spectacle, the remaining masters of the Purple Mansion appeared extremely horrified and incredulous.

Many were rendered dumbfounded and speechless.

The middle-aged man who had been rescued by the older man in the Daoist robe moments ago wore a pallid expression drained of all color.

He couldn’t stop trembling, his fear reaching such extremes that he seemed on the verge of collapse.

“The Supreme of the Purple Mansion is dead…”

A cultivator reacted, swallowing involuntarily, his voice trembling as he sensed that today would mark a turning point in the upper realm, with unimaginable events poised to unfold.

“It seems Gu Changge had foreseen all of this and had it all arranged. I was worrying for nothing…”

Gu Xian’er’s eyes widened in surprise as well.

She didn’t know who had fired the shot just now, but judging from Gu Changge’s demeanor, it had to be someone from the Ancient Immortal Gu family.

Their strength was immense.

“This is unbelievable; it defies all logic to just directly eliminate a supreme…”

“That’s the nature of supremacy.”

At that moment, the Six Crowned King, Heavenly Phoenix Maiden, Ying Yu, and others couldn’t help but stare in shock, a chilling terror creeping down their spines. It was almost inconceivable what was unfolding before them.

Yet, they were acutely aware that today’s events would undoubtedly send shockwaves through the Dao forces, instilling terror in all.

One must understand that a third-level Supreme Realm powerhouse was an unrivaled force in the current Upper Realm.

They were revered as ancestors, unmatched by anyone.

Even among the Dao forces backing them, encountering a Supreme Being demanded utmost respect and deference.

To attain the level of supremacy, one had to possess unparalleled talent, arrogance, and pride since ancient times.

Though their talents were formidable, there was no guarantee they would reach such heights in the future.

Yet now, the Purple Mansion had dispatched a supreme being to resolve today’s affairs, providing refuge and escorting away Zi Yang Heavenly King.

In the eyes of everyone, it had almost become a foregone conclusion, and no one could halt it.

Even though Gu Changge possessed a supreme weapon, competing with a true supreme was still out of the question.

At the moment when the supreme being attacked just now, many people were still wondering why Gu Changge remained so calm and fearless.

And now they finally understood.

There was a peerless powerhouse hidden behind him.

The strength of this peerless powerhouse was simply beyond imagination, terrifying enough to effortlessly obliterate a supreme being.

One must understand that even if it were two supremes facing each other, attempting to obliterate the other in an instant was simply impossible.

This only indicated that the mysterious individual who fired the shot just now surpassed even the supreme.

Could it be someone of Emperor Realm’s stature?

At the thought, everyone’s expressions drastically changed, fear evident on their faces.

The Emperor Realm was the most formidable existence in nearly every major sect and Dao lineage, its presence suppressing their luck and heritage. It wouldn’t easily intervene.

Typically, emergence from seclusion only occurred in the face of a life-or-death crisis.

No one had anticipated that this incident would stir the Gu family’s Emperor Realm powerhouse, hidden behind Gu Changge, awaiting the Purple Mansion’s move against him.

It was evident that the Ancient Immortal Gu family valued and cared for Gu Changge!

This became clear because it was obvious that Purple Mansion wouldn’t be able to help, hence this plan was set in motion.

Could there have been a reason to target Purple Mansion?

Regardless of the reason, the Ancient Immortal Gu family seemed to be on the righteous side.

After all, this was all transpiring in public view, with the Supreme of Purple Mansion bullying the younger generation and preparing to admonish Gu Changge.

It was no wonder the Supreme met such an end.

Purple Mansion could only grit its teeth and bear it.

“A supreme being perished here, and the Hongmeng Dao bone of Zi Yang Heavenly King, the Purple Mansion descendant, was extracted. Death was preferable Purple Mansion is going to erupt today.”

“Indeed, aside from that, Purple Mansion’s actions amount to a declaration of war against the Ancient Immortal Gu family. Their supreme figure striking the young master of the Gu family is nothing short of provocation!”

“The Supreme of Purple Mansion brought this upon himself by his arrogance. He should have foreseen this outcome.”

Some cultivators couldn’t help but murmur, contemplating the ramifications of this incident.

For how many years had passed, this was the first time they had heard of a supreme being killed, and in full view of everyone.

Everyone had seen the blurry figure that fired the shot.

But her face remained unseen.

It could only be vaguely inferred that she was a woman of unparalleled grace.

“Do you still wish to proceed?”

Gu Changge looked at the Purple Mansion members, already shaken to their cores, and smiled faintly.

“Or do you desire to reclaim the Primordial Dao Bone of Zi Yang Heavenly King?”

As he spoke, he indicated the Primordial Dao Bone in his hand, aglow with purple light, its clarity intertwined with divinity.

The wisps of Hongmeng Purple aura intertwined and cascaded down, appearing incredibly mystical and magnificent, as if capable of shaping the heavens and the earth.

When Gu Changge unearthed Zi Yang Heavenly King, he hadn’t yet lost consciousness, intending to hold on until his Supreme Realm uncle arrived to retrieve him.

But in the next moment, witnessing his hopeful Supreme Realm uncle violently slain, he could no longer endure it. He expelled a mouthful of blood, his eyes rolling back before he lost consciousness.

How could Zi Yang Heavenly King persist under such a devastating blow?

At this moment, upon hearing Gu Changge’s words, everyone from Purple Mansion grew pale with fear, trembling as they gazed at Gu Changge in horror, fearing he might suddenly attack and slaughter them all.

Even their ancestor, a supreme being, had been killed. What else could they do?

Resist?

That would only hasten their demise.

“It seems you still comprehend the gravity of the situation, but while the death sentence may be avoided… punishment is inevitable.”

Gu Changge observed their terrified expressions, his smile unwavering.

Yet his tone turned sharp and indifferent as he uttered the latter sentence.

“Purple Mansion conspired with the practitioner of demonic arts, murdering their peers. Apprehend them all and carry out their execution.”

“Come forth, let me subdue the people of Purple Mansion while we await their judgment.”

In the sky behind him, a series of divine lights suddenly appeared, rushing in and enveloping the area like a legion.

Dazzling, splendid, and commanding, all clad in armor, wielding celestial swords, spears, and halberds, exuding aggression and menace.

“This is…”

“Where did young master Changge send the Immortal Guards?”

Everyone observed the scene in astonishment.

It was only then they noticed that Gu Changge had deployed an elite squad at some point.

Each member’s cultivation surpassed the heavenly god realm, emanating a potent aura as if born from a sea of blood, teeming with formidable intent.

“As expected, Gu Changge has orchestrated everything. He aims not only to confront Zi Yang Heavenly King but also the Purple Mansion backing him.”

“What audacity.”

The Six Crowned King’s pupils involuntarily contracted, feeling a sense of astonishment.

“Gu Changge must have long been aware of Zi Yang Heavenly King’s whereabouts, yet he waited for Zi Yang’s powerhouses to converge here. It’s a calculated move.”

“Does he truly intend to dismantle Purple Mansion?”

“Hiss!”

Heavenly Phoenix Maiden also reacted at this moment.

Despite her familiarity with strategies, today’s events still left her breathless, a hint of fear creeping in.

Then, to the astonishment of all, the Immortal Guards surged into the sky with their murderous aura, encircling the Purple Mansion members and preparing to subdue them.

Though the Purple Mansion members were terrified, they dared not resist.

Their arrival was swift, but so was their suppression. Even a quasi-supreme realm powerhouse found their spiritual sea sealed, subdued without resistance.

Gu Changge randomly sealed Zi Yang Heavenly King and handed him over to the Immortal Guards, refraining from killing him for the time being.

For Gu Changge, Zi Yang Heavenly King still held another purpose.

However, Gu Changge did confiscate the small bottle containing the water from Reincarnation Lake from Zi Yang Heavenly King.

At that moment, he saw Qin Wuya hand over this small bottle to Gu Xian’er, but Gu Xian’er didn’t reach for it. Instead, Zi Yang Heavenly King took it.

“Why are you still lost in thought? The whereabouts of Qing Xiaoyi will soon come to light. Zi Yang Heavenly King is in my custody, and he’ll have to explain everything sooner or later.”

Then, Gu Changge’s figure descended from the sky, arriving beside the still slightly dazed Gu Xian’er, and he said with a faint smile,

“Are you alright?”

Gu Xian’er nodded, her gaze cold, without uttering a word or posing any further questions.

This time around, she didn’t retort to Gu Changge as she had in the past. Instead, she appeared unusually calm and indifferent, as if she could transcend to immortality at any moment.

Gu Changge understood her thoughts and couldn’t help but chuckle, “What’s on your mind? Still dwelling on what just occurred?”

Hearing him broach the subject voluntarily, Gu Xian’er was a tad surprised. Yet, she merely glanced at Gu Changge and didn’t elaborate much, though her stance was already apparent.

She wasn’t naive; on the contrary, she was sharper than many cultivators.

Previously, she felt Zi Yang Heavenly King and Qin Wuya were acting suspiciously and with ulterior motives, attempting to drive a wedge between her and Gu Changge.

This infuriated her, and without much contemplation, she hastily concluded that Zi Yang Heavenly King and Qin Wuya were plotting against Gu Changge.

However, considering all the recent actions, it was evident that Gu Changge had long been plotting against Zi Yang Heavenly King, even enlisting the support of the Ancient Immortal Gu family’s emperor-level powerhouse.

These preparations couldn’t have been made overnight, indicating that Gu Changge had indeed planned this meticulously for quite some time.

In this scenario, Zi Yang Heavenly King was akin to an unfortunate victim devoid of any chance for redemption.

Such revelations were truly chilling.

Gu Xian’er knew that Gu Changge wasn’t inherently evil, but he had little to do with goodness, either. As for the images Zi Yang Heavenly King presented to her, Gu Xian’er paid them no mind. Despite Gu Changge’s deep brooding and terrifying methods, she was certain he would never harm her. If Gu Changge truly had an interest in her origins, how could she have survived this long with her limited resources? However, if what Zi Yang Tianjun and Qin Wuya claimed was true, how would she confront Gu Changge in the future? If he was indeed the heir to dark arts, then what did that make her? An accomplice to the inheritor of demonic arts?

In truth, Gu Xian’er didn’t harbor much aversion to the inheritor of demonic arts. Her mentors in Peach Village embodied both good and evil, and every shade of morality had its code of conduct. However, she still clung to the hope that those words were all fabrications, deliberately spun by Zi Yang Heavenly King to sow discord between them.

“I believe there are some things I ought to clarify with you so you don’t feel like I’ve left you indebted,” Gu Changge remarked, casting a glance at the pensive Gu Xian’er.

Simultaneously, he gestured for the immortal guards to escort the members of Purple Mansion away. Observing this, the other prodigies in the vicinity were eager to approach and offer their commendations, yet they stayed back knowingly, choosing not to intrude. Today’s events had truly shaken them, and they were itching to inquire of Gu Changge about many matters.

The Six Crowned King, Heavenly Phoenix Maiden, and others refrained from stepping forward, lingering in silence for a moment before transforming into divine light and departing one by one.

Soon, many cultivators present also departed, spreading the events of the day to their respective factions and sects.

“Um?” Gu Xian’er’s reverie was abruptly halted, and she regarded Gu Changge suspiciously. Though she found his analogy a bit annoying, she remained somewhat intrigued by what he had to say.

“Actually, I stumbled upon this location before you arrived. I overheard everything Zi Yang Heavenly King said to you, including his claims about me being the inheritor of dark arts, his assertion that you were their junior sister in a past life, and his suggestion that drinking from the Reincarnation Lake would restore your memories I even saw that image. I heard you express your willingness to do so,” Gu Changge disclosed with a composed demeanor. Yet, a faint smile crept onto his lips as he continued.

Upon hearing this, Gu Xian’er widened her lovely eyes in astonishment. However, upon hearing the final sentence, she couldn’t help but blush and feel a surge of embarrassment. How could he suddenly mention such things, especially in front of Gu Changge?

Confronted with Gu Changge’s expression, she wished she could sink into the ground.

“Gu Changge, don’t read too much into it. It was just a moment of anger for me. Surely you don’t take it seriously?” Gu Xian’er attempted to regain her composure, her tone laced with an attempt to defuse the awkwardness.

Soon, she reverted to her true self, casting him a fleeting glance and even posing a question with a “Do you think it’s beautiful?” expression. Of course, she hadn’t anticipated Gu Changge’s sudden admission. However, Gu Changge’s confession put her at ease to a considerable extent. She realized that what truly mattered to her wasn’t Gu Changge’s lineage but rather his demeanor.

“Is your reaction a tad exaggerated? I’m sharing this with you because I want you to grasp something,” Gu Changge remarked with a light smile.

“I understand. You don’t need to explain,” Gu Xian’er replied. “Even though I seldom hear pleasant words from you, I still have faith in you.”

“No, in reality, what Zi Yang Heavenly King and the others said is true.” However, Gu Changge raised his hand to forestall her, and his subsequent words left Gu Xian’er momentarily stunned, utterly bewildered as to whether Gu Changge’s words held truth or falsehood.

With a faint smile playing on his lips, Gu Changge continued, “Hence, you must keep your distance from me in the future. Perhaps one day, if you anger me, I’ll toss you into a dungeon, siphon your blood, strip your bones, and consume your essence.”

“So, you couldn’t resist coming forward when you witnessed me being injured by Heavenly King Zi Yang?” Gu Xian’er reacted, her teeth grinding in irritation as she grew increasingly defiant, ready to engage in a battle of wits with him.

“Yeah, I did say that no one except me has the right to bully you. Zi Yang Heavenly King was asking for trouble; I can’t fault him for that,” Gu Changge affirmed with a solemn nod, acknowledging his words seriously. Then, with a tinge of regret, he added, “Sadly, you were too vulnerable. I had assumed that with your strength, you wouldn’t have been harmed by him.”

Gu Xian’er was taken aback, suddenly recalling that the conflict between Gu Changge and Zi Yang Tianjun seemed to have stemmed from her actions. Whether Gu Changge was confronting Zi Yang Heavenly King or Purple Mansion, it had little to do with her.

She still grappled with Gu Changge’s identity and the formidable nature of his methods moments ago. “You must think I’m feeble…” With this thought in mind, Gu Xian’er fixed her gaze on Gu Changge and finally huffed in exasperation.