I Am the Fated Villain - Chapter 338

Chapter 338: Premonition of the beginning of the immortal war, just a little Purple Mansion, how ridiculous

At that moment, Gu Changge glanced at Gu Xian’er and suddenly produced a plain white vial from his pocket, handing it to her. “This is the water from the Reincarnation Lake that Qin Wuya mentioned before. I inspected it, and it appears to be fine.”

“The water from the Reincarnation Lake?” Gu Xian’er pondered about Xiaoyi. She didn’t respond immediately but instead gazed at him blankly, her eyes downcast. “Will drinking this water help me regain memories of my past life?”

If what Qin Wuya and Zi Yang Heavenly King had said was true, how would she confront Gu Changge once she regained her memories from her previous life? According to Qin Wuya, she was Qin Wuya and Zi Yang Heavenly King’s junior sister in her past life, and they were enemies of Gu Changge.

“Perhaps, perhaps not. I’m uncertain,” Gu Changge replied.

“Then… do you want me to drink it?” Gu Xian’er lifted her gaze, her eyes holding a different meaning as she stared at him. She didn’t know why she suddenly questioned Gu Changge about it. If she truly recovered her past life memories, would she become a different person?

Gu Changge couldn’t help but chuckle. “After drinking it, will you still be Gu Xian’er, or will you be able to challenge me?”

“That’s not what I meant, don’t change the subject…” Gu Xian’er glared at him indignantly, sensing Gu Changge’s deliberate attempt to deflect.

“Some decisions are yours to make. Ultimately, it’s your choice. Besides, I suspect you’re also curious about the truth of what Qin Wuya and Zi Yang said,” Gu Changge said, his smile fading.

At that moment, it was rare for him to become serious and contemplate Gu Xian’er’s situation. Hearing his words, Gu Xian’er gazed at him deeply.

As Gu Changge suggested, she was indeed quite curious about whether what Zi Yang Heavenly King and the other person said was true or false. Was reincarnation truly possible in this world? She hesitated to accept it, fearing there might be an issue with the water from this Reincarnation Lake. However, now that even Gu Changge vouched for its safety, it seemed the water from the Reincarnation Lake should be fine.

After pondering for a moment, Gu Xian’er pursed her lips as if she had resolved to do something. She finally took hold of the small, plain white bottle. But in the next instant, her action was swift and resolute, with almost no hesitation. The bottle was swiftly upended and allowed to fall to the ground.

Whoosh!

With that sound, a silver brilliance akin to a galaxy cascaded from the bottle’s mouth into the ethereal space. A question was answered. It was as if the Milky Way itself had descended for nine days. The lake water was glorious and radiant, adorned with mysterious runes, yet it dissipated into the air in an instant as if it had evaporated. Soon, no traces remained to be seen.

Gu Changge appeared somewhat stunned by the turn of events and then expressed some regret. “You just let it fall?”

Gu Xian’er responded coldly, “Why not? Did you really expect me to drink it?”

“Naive girl,” Gu Changge sighed softly. “If you didn’t want to drink it, why didn’t you give it back to me? You’ve wasted the precious Reincarnation Lake water. Qin Wuya must have paid a hefty price for such a small bottle of it.”

“Are you missing the point? Are you really upset about this lake?” Gu Xian’er looked at him with dissatisfaction. She had anticipated a different reaction from Gu Changge after making her choice, perhaps gratitude or happiness, or even some praise.

But none came.

Was he truly distressed over such a trivial matter as a bottle of Reincarnation Lake water now? Did it mean she was less valuable to him than that bottle?

Seeing the expression on her face, Gu Changge couldn’t help but smile. “You waste my Reincarnation Lake water, and now you expect me to praise you? Gu Xian’er, some people might not look like much, but they certainly think highly of themselves.”

“Gu Changge, you’re such a hypocrite… you’re despicable!”

“You don’t want my care in the future!” Gu Xian’er retorted indignantly. Her body trembled with anger, but unfortunately, she remained as still as a statue, unable to display any emotional fluctuations.

With that harsh statement, she stormed off.

Her silhouette flashed, her skirt billowed, and she vanished from the scene.

What did he mean by saying she didn’t look very good but thought she was pretty? Wasn’t she beautiful?

Originally, Gu Xian’er had planned to teach Gu Changge a lesson after his harsh words, but witnessing his strength firsthand, she subdued her thoughts. After contemplating for a while, the only threat she could come up with was her departure.

Gu Changge shook his head as he watched Gu Xian’er walk away, the smile fading from his face. Even if Gu Xian’er had consumed the Reincarnation Lake water, it wouldn’t have made any difference. Otherwise, he wouldn’t have been so at ease handing her the bottle. Knowing Gu Changge’s nature, he wouldn’t undertake anything beyond his control. If Gu Xian’er couldn’t let go of her allegiance to her two former brothers after regaining her memories, how would she reconcile that? Would she turn against Gu Changge again?

In essence, Gu Xian’er had taken the initiative to sever ties with her past brothers. But it was a harsh decision for her. Gu Changge didn’t desire for her to take such actions either. The conflicts and bloodshed were not fitting for someone with her pure spirit.

Pouring out the Reincarnation Lake water was actually the best choice for her. Of course, even if she had drunk it, the outcome would have been the same. Long ago, Gu Changge knew that the Dao bone contained some ancient bone inscriptions that didn’t belong to their era. It was intricate and mysterious, exerting significant influence on his cultivation. He had taken the initiative to erase it later on.

And those innate bone inscriptions were evidently fragments of divine soul memory. If his speculation was accurate, Dao Xian’s supposed reincarnation memories were actually contained within her Dao’s bone. However, Gu Xian’er’s bones had been unearthed by Gu Changge when she was very young. Now, the immortal bone she had been reborn from in Nirvana was exceptionally pure, devoid of any traces or imprints from her previous life. In essence, Gu Changge had actually severed her connection to her past life long ago.

After that, Gu Changge paid little attention to Gu Xian’er until the powerhouse from Purple Mansion arrived. He brought Qing Feng along with him, intending to retrieve Qing Xiaoyi. Initially, he had randomly found a deserted mansion and left her there. Given Qing Xiaoyi’s current level of cultivation, a few years of confinement posed no threat.

Gu Changge wasn’t concerned about her safety either. As for the origin of Qing Xiaoyi’s immortal demonic body, he had already obtained that knowledge from the Dao guiding fruit. Hence, he didn’t harm her.

Soon, he and Qing Feng arrived at the lonely, quiet mansion, abandoned for many years and devoid of inhabitants. When he laid eyes on Qing Xiaoyi again, she appeared paler and more worn than before, her delicate face noticeably thinner. She resembled a fragile white flower, soft and weak.

“Young Master Changge, brother…” Qing Xiaoyi’s eyes widened in disbelief upon seeing the two individuals who had arrived. She couldn’t fathom it. In the days since her kidnapping, she had gradually regained composure after the initial panic, anxiety, worry, and despair. The mysterious figure who had abducted her had never revealed his true identity.

Qing Xiaoyi remained unaware of the other party’s intentions.

“I’m here to rescue you,” Gu Changge smiled and proceeded to release the restraints on her.

“Xiaoyi…” Qing Feng was overcome with excitement, his face flushed, and he was on the verge of tears. “Young Master Changge subdued Zi Yang Heavenly King and came to save you…”

He was so overwhelmed with emotion that he struggled to articulate his words. Seeing Xiaoyi’s confusion, he recounted everything that had transpired during her absence, including her abduction by Zi Yang Heavenly King. Zi Yang Heavenly King had intended to hand her over to the inheritor of demonic arts. Qing Feng then detailed how Gu Changge subdued Zi Yang Heavenly King, extracted information about her whereabouts, and initiated her rescue.

Upon hearing the account, Qing Xiaoyi was deeply shocked and felt even more grateful toward Gu Changge. She held great admiration for him. Feeling rescued by him, she sensed an inexplicable connection between them.

However, Gu Changge waved off any sense of obligation, stating that it was simply his duty.

Subsequently, he escorted Qing Xiaoyi and Qing Feng back to the ancient Xuanwu country. News of her safe return had already reached the elders, including the one who had provided Qing Feng with the 9th Rank Resurrection Pill. Although they were relieved, they hastened to remove them from the area, sensing impending danger.

The ancient Xuanwu country had become a bastion of justice. Similarly, other major ancient countries anticipated significant events and hurriedly evacuated many cultivators.

Gu Changge’s presence in the region meant that Purple Mansion might seek revenge by dispatching powerful adversaries to eliminate him swiftly. Such a clash between titans could obliterate entire nations in an instant. Even with additional reinforcements, they would succumb to the collateral damage.

Taking this into consideration, Gu Changge decided to depart from the ancient Xuanwu country first, not out of indifference but because the fate of these small nations held little significance to him. Instead, he planned to journey to the Ancient Vermillion Bird Country, the former domain of another fortunate individual, Chu Hao.

As the saying goes, the fire at the pool affects the fish within.

With such intensity of conflict, how could a small ancient Vermillion Bird country hope to resist? Could they possibly have dared to confront him?

“Master, it appears that the individual I dispatched has lost track of Qin Wuya. His concealment technique seems remarkably adept; he’s been evading detection and has now vanished,” Yin Mei reported with a puzzled expression, her charming face furrowed in concern.

After Qin Wuya escaped from the Hengyue Mountains, Gu Changge instructed Yin Mei to keep tabs on his whereabouts. Following his defeat, Qin Wuya was determined to erase any trace of Gu Changge’s influence on him. He possessed cunning and numerous hiding methods.

Yin Mei had never anticipated losing track of Qin Wuya. “It’s alright,” Gu Changge waved off her concern. “Qin Wuya will resurface sooner or later. As long as Tang Wanwais was under my control, Qin Wuya won’t escape.”

“Things may become unsettled here for a while, so you should return to the Wan Dao Business Alliance. While you’re there, gather some information about the Ji family,” Gu Changge instructed Yin Mei, prompting her to depart instead of remaining.

Yin Mei nodded lightly, unperturbed by the potential dangers Gu Changge might face.

In the ensuing days, the ancient Xuanwu country experienced unrest. Cultivators and prodigies departed daily, either returning to their clans or enrolling in the True Immortal Academy. Even residents of the ancient Xuanwu country relocated with their families, sensing the impending turmoil.

The lord of the ancient Xuanwu Kingdom wore a perpetual frown, refraining from broaching the matter with Gu Changge. He could only hope that the fallout from the conflict wouldn’t engulf their region, knowing it would overwhelm even a hundred ancient Xuanwu kingdoms.

During this tumultuous period, Gu Changge received a summons from Yue Mingkong, inquiring about the need for Peerless Immortal Soldiers. Gu Changge simply replied that they were unnecessary.

Yue Mingkong, recognizing that a mere Purple Mansion wasn’t worthy of Gu Changge’s attention, didn’t press further upon receiving his response. She had her tasks to attend to. Among the seven pieces of the Heavenly Palm, she already possessed two: the Heavenly Palm Mirror and the Heavenly Palm Seal. Now, having discovered the whereabouts of the Heavenly Palm Sword, she aimed to obtain it. Gathering all seven Heavenly Palm Artifacts would enable her to unlock the Immortal Palace that had collapsed in the river of time.

While Gu Changge was in the ancient Xuanwu country, unrest brewed elsewhere in the upper realm.

Outside Emperor Mountain, a divine lake suddenly illuminated the surroundings with radiant light. A vague, towering figure ascended into the sky, wielding a trident capable of destruction. Its eyes gleamed like celestial blades, fixated on Purple Mansion in the distance.

Elsewhere, amidst blood-red mountains, rosy clouds curled into existence, and a terrifying figure emerged, stepping onto blood-red clouds beneath his feet.

“Purple Mansion has slain my descendants of Emperor Mountain, and this affront is unforgivable!” Their voices reverberated with cold, murderous intent.

Divine lights shot into the sky one after another, indicating the gathering of formidable creatures from mighty races. Their auras were immense, their intentions murderous. Clouds churned, and darkness loomed like a shroud.

Ying Yu stood amidst them.

Following Gu Changge’s directives, Ying Yu’s first action upon returning to Heavenly Emperor Mountain was to rally many terrifying beings to redress the recent humiliations suffered by Heavenly Emperor Mountain.

Evidently, these formidable beings had harbored simmering resentment for some time. With no hesitation, they emerged from seclusion to seek retribution.

Even if Purple Mansion dared to harbor Zi Yang Heavenly King, associated with the inheritor of demonic arts, it amounted to sheltering the inheritor himself and, consequently, the enemy of Heavenly Emperor Mountain.

Could such a grievance be resolved so easily?

Soon, the Supreme Being among these creatures made a bold move, opening a spatial channel to breach the boundary and reach Purple Mansion directly. Simultaneously, reports of significant changes came in from the Ancient Ye Clan, the Endless Fire Nation, the Golden Qilin Clan, the White Tiger Clan, and other forces.

A vast army began to assemble, formidable and extensive enough to obscure the sky and sun. Among them, warships stood majestic and ancient, adorned with shimmering scales and flowing feathers, their divine wings casting shadows over the sun, their momentum overwhelming.

The spatial channel descended directly into the territory of Purple Mansion, causing a tremendous sensation throughout the upper realm. It was a harbinger of the imminent immortal war.

Outside Purple Mansion, Dao lineages amassed, preparing to embark on a crusade. However, within the Ancient Immortal Gu family, an air of tranquility prevailed.

The skies were serene and radiant.

“Just a measly Purple Mansion, how absurd,” remarked one member of the Ancient Immortal Gu family.

“Daring to provoke the majesty of my Ancient Immortal Gu family, they must be tired of living,” another added with disdain.

Within the grand hall, an older man with yellowed teeth smoked a dry cigarette, resembling an old farmer. He chuckled with contempt. “Zi Fu seems to have forgotten that their ancestors were once unknown, and how they ultimately begged before the gates of the Gu family mountain… It appears that time has not been kind. Those youngsters who knew of this back then, I reckon they’ve met a boiling demise.”

A voice, faint yet commanding, echoed through the hall. An older man exuding an earthy scent entered slowly, his expression stern.

He sported a rusted iron sword fastened to his waist, exuding a palpable energy as he strode through the hall.

Within the hall, the current head of the Gu family, Gu Changge’s father, Gu Lintian, also heard his approach. He appeared notably subservient in his presence. In the presence of these elders, Gu Lintian lacked the qualification to speak extensively.

Unlike other Dao lineages, the Gu family’s ancestors were not organized by seniority but rather by strength. However, this generation had not been ranked for quite some time, as many ancestors had passed away, gone into seclusion, or their burial sites remained unknown. Over time, even the members of the Gu family lost track of the total number of ancestors.

Whenever faced with significant decisions, it was customary to consult the graves of their ancestors. Over the years, aside from Gu Nanshan, the ancestor of Gu Xian’er’s lineage, who had ventured out for some fresh air not long ago, few other Gu family ancestors had made appearances. Consequently, most affairs of the Gu family were managed by the head of the family and the clan elders.

Currently, the several ancestors in the hall had all experienced breakthroughs in their cultivation, putting them in good spirits and prompting their visit to observe the younger generation. Gu Lintian refrained from disturbing them with trivial matters such as Purple Mansion.