I Am the Fated Villain - Chapter 373
Chapter 373: The Great Upper Realm will no longer have any place for them to stand, the remnants of the Thirteen Great Thieves
In the following days, news erupted from the True Immortal Academy, swiftly gaining wings and spreading like wildfire throughout the upper realm. It sent shockwaves through countless Dao traditions and factions, setting off alarms across the land.
The long-awaited reincarnation of the world’s human ancestor had finally emerged: none other than Gu Changge. The revelation caused an uproar and seismic ripples of disbelief among many cultivators.
It’s crucial to understand that Gu Changge was already a highly esteemed figure in the upper realm. No one could have foreseen the sudden announcement from the descendants of the Human Ancestor Hall.
The declaration that Gu Changge was the reincarnation of the Human Ancestor prompted intense speculation: was it fact or fiction? The sheer magnificence of Gu Changge’s persona defied simple description. Even the lofty status of being the human ancestor’s reincarnation was seen by many as merely adding to his already radiant aura.
However, even if the title of human ancestor’s reincarnation were bestowed upon another, it would hardly dim the brilliance of Gu Changge at this moment. In the eyes of many, his ascendancy to this revered position appeared almost effortless.
Indeed, such speculations were not confined to the musings of ordinary cultivators. Many Taoist traditions and factions perceived a collaboration between the Human Ancestor Hall and Gu Changge.
The sudden announcement by the descendants of the Human Ancestor Hall raised suspicions. Prior to this revelation, there had been no whispers or hints regarding the matter. It seemed plausible that the Human Ancestor Hall, unable to locate the true reincarnation of the Human Ancestor, had strategically enlisted Gu Changge to temporarily assume this prestigious role.
There could hardly have been a more fitting candidate than Gu Changge. And for him, this arrangement wasn’t without its benefits. It was widely believed that Gu Changge had simply negotiated terms with the Human Ancestor Hall. Otherwise, the timing and circumstances of his ascension to this role seemed too coincidental to be mere chance.
Indeed, numerous forces and sects harbored similar suspicions. Yet, while these thoughts circulated quietly, it was tacitly understood among the Daoist factions that voicing such speculations would be unwise. No one wished to incur the ire of both Gu Changge and the Human Ancestor Hall.
The ripple effect of this revelation also reached the True Immortal Academy, further adding to the commotion stirred by this extraordinary incident.
“The reincarnation of the Human Ancestor?” Jun Yao’s brow furrowed in perplexity. “What could Gu Changge and the Human Ancestor Hall be up to?”
In Jun Yao’s estimation, Gu Changge’s involvement in the supposed reincarnation of the Human Ancestor seemed dubious. To him, it appeared more like the Human Ancestor Hall leveraging Gu Changge’s influence to make waves throughout the upper realm. Conversely, Gu Changge could be capitalizing on the detached status of the Human Ancestor Hall. It seemed like a mutually advantageous arrangement.
Following the Zi Yang Heavenly King incident, Jun Yao had come to realize that Gu Changge was far from virtuous. In an era where rivalry among peers was inevitable, Gu Changge’s status as the foremost figure among the younger generation placed immense pressure on Jun Yao.
Within the halls of the True Immortal Academy, many young prodigies echoed Jun Yao’s sentiments upon hearing the news.
Meanwhile, the elders of the Human Ancestor Hall, upon hearing of the skepticism surrounding the announcement, hastened to the True Immortal Academy to ascertain the truth.
In response, Gu Changge exhibited no hesitation, unveiling the form of the Nirvana Green Lotus. A majestic vitality surged forth, enveloping the surroundings in its divine radiance. Within this brilliance, a verdant lotus swayed, commanding the heavens and the earth, accompanied by a vast expanse of chaotic mist.
The hearts of the Human Ancestor Hall elders trembled at the sight, leaving them with no room for doubt.
As Gu Changge had previously remarked, what the Human Ancestor Hall required at present wasn’t a figure akin to the Human Ancestor, but rather, the identity itself. Even if they harbored alternate intentions, they would have to acquiesce to this arrangement.
For Gu Changge, this newfound status held minimal impact. While the Human Ancestor Hall boasted ample resources, his primary concern lay in securing these resources for himself.
Time flew by, and within the span of half a month, Gu Changge devoured numerous quasi-supreme origins, propelling his cultivation to break through the quasi-supreme realm. Over half of the 206 bones in his body underwent transformation into transcendental bones.
Simultaneously, his inner universe underwent a profound evolution, transitioning from its embryonic state towards perfection. These profound changes imbued his being with an aura reminiscent of the heavens and the six realms.
Amidst these developments, numerous significant events transpired in the upper realm. Chief among them was the eradication of the thirteen thieves within the Chaotic Starfield, leaving no survivors in their wake.
The Thirteen Thieves had garnered infamy throughout the chaotic star field over millions of years. Their reputation for ferocity and resilience preceded them, making them elusive prey akin to slippery eels. Many Dao traditions and caravans had suffered grievous losses at their hands.
Less than half a month later, a formidable army descended upon the Thirteen Thieves, unleashing a devastating onslaught that left the world trembling with the echoes of battle. The sheer ferocity of the attack shocked many witnesses.
The ensuing carnage painted the stars and rivers with blood, as the once formidable thieves met their gruesome end. Ancient warships crumbled, their fragments scattered amidst the desolation, while the heads of the thirteen thieves served as a grisly warning outside the Chaotic Star Territory.
Subsequently, a cultivator uncovered the catalyst behind this cataclysmic event: a secret treasure dispatched by Gu Changge for refinement in the Divine Weapon Realm had come to fruition. The Thirteen Thieves’ transgression against Gu Changge precipitated their downfall, culminating in their complete annihilation.
This revelation instilled a sense of dread among many cultivators, yet simultaneously evoked a chorus of applause. Ultimately, the demise of the Thirteen Thieves served as a stark reminder of the consequences of their own misdeeds. Why, indeed, would such notorious outlaws court their own demise?
For Gu Changge, however, this incident amounted to little more than a trivial footnote. With the eradication of the Thirteen Thieves accomplished, his attention turned to the arrival of the secret treasure, now refined and ready for his use, from the Divine Weapon Realm.
He christened it the Hongmeng Purple Mirror. From its exterior, it resembled an ancient scripture page, exuding an air of simplicity and natural elegance. Wrapped in a radiant cloak of purple light, the Hongmeng emitted a mesmerizing Dao aura, shrouding it in an enigmatic ambiance reminiscent of the Dao itself.
As a secret treasure of the deduction category, its primary refining components comprised the Hongmeng Dao Bone, the Hongmeng Purple Aura, and the Immortal Eye of the Zi Yang Heavenly King. Moreover, it boasted an array of divine talents, rendering it a luxury in its own right. Such was the magnitude of Gu Changge’s ambition and spirit that none in the upper realm possessed the audacity to refine a treasure of comparable magnitude.
“It shouldn’t pose much difficulty to deduce fragmentary scenes in the future. Furthermore, it possesses other capabilities such as deceiving the heavens and tracking cause and effect…” With a slight closure of his eyes, Gu Changge immersed himself in the refining process, golden divine light dancing around him.
As the function of the secret treasure materialized within his mind, Gu Changge’s expectations were met. Anticipated abilities such as future deduction, heavenly deception, and cause-and-effect tracing, and even world reversal, came to fruition.
Upon completing the refining process, Gu Changge wasted no time in testing the Hongmeng Purple Mirror’s efficacy. As the ethereal purple aura descended, the mirror began to radiate, emitting a mysterious fluctuation.
In the mirror’s pristine surface, Gu Changge discerned undulating ripples akin to those upon a tranquil lake, expanding outward with seamless fluidity.
Smooth as a polished mirror, the Hongmeng Purple Mirror fulfilled its purpose with resounding clarity.
Immediately following, images began to materialize within the Hongmeng Purple Mirror. Amidst the desolate expanse of star fields lay scattered, majestic continents, adorned with the remnants of shattered stars and ancient warships. The sky was painted with the aftermath of a brutal battle, strewn with corpses and blood—a testament to the recent carnage.
“This is Chaotic Star…” Gu Changge murmured, squinting as he endeavored to deduce the cause-and-effect threads pertaining to him. The chaotic star field materialized within the Hongmeng Purple Mirror, prompting Gu Changge to contemplate the possibility of his fate being intertwined with this region.
In the next instant, the scene within the mirror shifted, revealing a sight that caught Gu Changge’s attention—a blind middle-aged man garbed in purple, confined to a wheelchair, his lower limbs seemingly crippled. Pushed through the void, he swiftly departed the chaotic star field.
Assessing the situation on the battlefield, Gu Changge deduced that this middle-aged man in purple attire must have been affiliated with the Thirteen Thieves. Fleeing hastily amidst the chaos of battle, he vanished without a trace.
“Who is this individual?” Gu Changge pondered, his eyes narrowing in scrutiny. Yet, as swiftly as the image had manifested, it vanished from the Hongmeng Purple Mirror. Should he wish to invoke it again, he would need to wait for half a month.
Upon receiving the Hongmeng Purple Mirror, Gu Changge convened his followers. “Greetings, master. How may we serve you?” one of them respectfully inquired.
Gu Changge contemplated for a moment before issuing his command. “Investigate any remnants of the Thirteen Thieves that may have escaped the Chaotic Star Territory.”
He harbored a burgeoning curiosity regarding the blind middle-aged man’s identity. He suspected that the Thirteen Thieves’ assault on the caravan transporting the Hongmeng Purple Mirror was closely linked to this enigmatic figure. There seemed to be something peculiar about him.
Simultaneously, he summoned Yin Mei, tasking her with delving into the secrets of the Thirteen Thieves. Before long, intriguing news reached Gu Changge’s ears.
“Behind the Thirteen Thieves, there was a mysterious gentleman?” The revelation piqued Gu Changge’s interest. “It appears that the blind middle-aged man who eluded capture may indeed be this mysterious figure.”
The question lingered: Could this mysterious gentleman be connected to any Child of Luck?
Gu Changge ruminated as he tapped leisurely on the table, then calmly crushed the jade slip in his hand. Numerous matters lay before him, yet amidst them all, his priority remained the augmentation of his strength. In truth, simply ingesting the general quasi-supreme origins did little to further his advancement.
The pursuit of the Supreme Being’s origin proved exceedingly arduous. As the ancestral existence of every clan, the Supreme Being rarely manifested and certainly wouldn’t be easily slain and devoured for its origin. This path presented formidable challenges.
Hence, only individuals possessing a special physique of extraordinary luck, known as Child of Luck, or those with exceptional luck, could potentially influence him. Moreover, whether a Child of Luck or a person of great luck, their cultivation base couldn’t be too low. Otherwise, even if Gu Changge were to absorb their original cultivation, it would yield minimal benefit.
Though Qin Wuya and Chu Hao both possessed quasi-supreme cultivation, Gu Changge harbored alternate plans for them. Considering the possible connection between the blind middle-aged man and himself, Gu Changge surmised that even if the man wasn’t a Child of Luck, he likely possessed exceptional luck.
Consequently, Gu Changge mobilized his vast network, including the Ancient Immortal Gu family, the Ancient Immortal clans, the Heavenly Dao Immortal Palace, and the Divine Sect of Absolute Beginning, to launch a relentless manhunt for this individual.
The reverberations of Gu Changge’s actions sent shockwaves throughout the entire Upper Realm. The magnitude of force he dispatched to hunt down the remnants of the Thirteen Thieves was both awe-inspiring and terrifying.
Yue Mingkong, too, complied with Gu Changge’s directive, prompting the Peerless Immortal Dynasty to mobilize numerous troops in a widespread search.
The collective response struck fear into the hearts of all who dared oppose Gu Changge. His ruthlessness in dealing with those who crossed him sent shivers down everyone’s spine. In the Great Upper Realm, there would be no sanctuary for the remnants of the Thirteen Thieves. Their prospects for survival, even if they fled to the lower realm, were all but nonexistent.
Gu Changge’s relentless pursuit was so formidable and desperate that fleeing to the lower realm offered no refuge from his wrath.
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