I Am the Fated Villain - Chapter 388

Chapter 388: As long as you look good you follow your five senses, now it’s your turn

Outside the corridor, a man and a woman emerged, walking side by side, akin to immortals. The man smiled, appearing slightly surprised as he spoke, as if he had inadvertently disturbed everyone.

“Gu Changge!”

“How did you get here……”

The sect leader-level figures engaged in combat were equally astonished. Upon reacting, they fixed their gaze upon him with an unprecedented fear in their eyes. They hadn’t anticipated Gu Changge’s sudden appearance at this critical juncture, becoming the oriole behind the mantis catching the cicada. He had likely observed everything but chose not to reveal himself until this moment.

This realization led to a solemn shift in everyone’s expression, glancing apprehensively behind Gu Changge. Seeing no other powerhouse accompanying him, they breathed a collective sigh of relief. Previously, they had regarded Gu Changge as a young junior. However, outside the underground palace, they witnessed him effortlessly slay a peak Great Sacred Realm powerhouse.

They comprehended that Gu Changge had ascended to a prominent position, his strength surpassing that of other young prodigies by a wide margin. The recent display of his terrifying sword aura had confirmed this, sending shivers down their spines. Even the formidable presence of those in the Great Sacred Realm couldn’t withstand it; they would be swiftly dispatched.

Thus, they remained vigilant, realizing they weren’t dealing with ordinary individuals. In an instant, they grasped the gravity of the situation, realizing they had fallen into Gu Changge’s trap. Not to mention the renowned holy maiden from the Human Ancestor Hall standing beside him. Though her true strength remained unseen, standing alongside Gu Changge implied formidable power.

“Why shouldn’t the junior be present?”

“The so-called treasures are destined for the virtuous, and in the eyes of the younger generation, this Supreme God Divine Orb is rightfully mine.”

Gu Changge spoke with a smile, leisurely stepping into the hall. Wang Ziji followed, visibly intrigued, scanning her surroundings. She pondered how Gu Changge had navigated to this location so effortlessly. While others were clueless about the main tomb’s whereabouts, he seemed to possess innate knowledge, rendering all obstacles futile. This only fueled her curiosity further.

“Gu Changge, do you intend to claim this item for yourself?” A prominent sect leader, adorned in a red robe with crimson eyebrows and an unsightly visage, directed a cold stare at Gu Changge, his tone lacking in courtesy.

The other three sect masters also fixed their gaze on him, wearing vigilant expressions, wary of any sudden moves from Gu Changge. The likes of the blond old woman, Jiang Luoshen, and others were sidelined by their concern, as they deemed Gu Changge a far greater threat.

“Gu Changge…” Jiang Luoshen’s eyes burned with hatred as she stared at him, her delicate hands clenched tightly. In this moment, she dared not act impulsively, sensing Gu Changge’s aura locking onto her. Any attempt to seize the purple crystal-like substance would surely incur a devastating retaliation from him. Witnessing Gu Changge’s formidable prowess, her heart quivered involuntarily. She’d rather confront the four great sect leaders than face Gu Changge. As for how Gu Changge had discovered this location, it was a concern pushed aside for the time being.

“Artifact spirit, what should we do now? How did Gu Changge locate this place…” Jiang Chen’s heart trembled, his only hope resting on Gu Changge not recognizing him.

“I am uncertain,” replied the Immortal Boat Spirit. “Exercise caution. Do not let Gu Changge perceive any irregularities. He is exceedingly dangerous. If he identifies you, both of us will meet our end today,” the voice of the Immortal Boat Spirit quivered uncontrollably.

“How could he have found it?” Monk Pu Du wore an expression of sheer frustration, his mind already racing to devise the next escape plan.

“The younger generation has set their sights on this item, so kindly depart,” Gu Changge heard but offered no response. Instead, he smiled faintly, his gaze sweeping slowly across the assembly. Eventually, it settled on Jiang Luoshen’s countenance. Upon catching her eye, he quickly averted his gaze, focusing on the Supreme Divine Orb atop the Taoist platform.

Many of the formations surrounding it had been breached, awaiting his approach to claim the item effortlessly. He had simply bided his time for Jiang Chen to decipher the formations. Otherwise, he would have intervened much sooner.

“It contains the cultivation base origins of the Supreme God Clan’s progenitor, capable of propelling one to celestial heights,” Gu Changge remarked with a hint of admiration, as if appraising his own possession, disregarding those nearby.

This declaration soured the expressions of both the Supreme God Clan members and the four great sect leaders. Gu Changge’s disregard for them and his assumption of ownership over the Divine Orb was brazenly arrogant and domineering.

“Gu Changge, it’s wiser to divide this item evenly; otherwise, you’ll find yourself outnumbered against the four of us,” one of the great sect leaders advised, attempting to steer the situation towards a compromise.

“Don’t be overly covetous. Otherwise, you’ll walk away empty-handed,” another chimed in, cautioning against greed.

Nevertheless, despite the warnings, a great sect leader drew a deep breath and proposed a compromise. A purple aura glimmered in his eyes, resonating with a potent Dao rhythm, a testament to his authority. Draped in a voluminous Taoist robe and wielding a formidable Taoist sword, he exuded an aura capable of rending through the fabric of reality itself.

The other three sect leaders remained silent, their subtle movements suggesting acquiescence to this proposal. If Gu Changge sought a share, they were prepared to accede. Dividing the spoils equally among five or four parties hardly made a difference. They preferred to avoid conflict with Gu Changge if possible.

However, Jiang Luoshen’s complexion darkened at the sight. Neither the four great sect leaders nor Gu Changge regarded her with any regard. It was a blatant disregard, particularly considering that this tomb belonged to her Supreme God ancestor.

At that moment, she clutched a piece of golden paper tightly in her hands, poised to sacrifice it at a moment’s notice. This was one of her trump cards, one she hesitated to use before the direst need arose.

“No, is it not clear? The younger generation has set their sights on this item,” Gu Changge reiterated, his tone firm. “Must I reiterate such a notion?”

With a slight shake of his head, Gu Changge strolled casually toward the Taoist platform, maintaining an air of nonchalance as if discussing a trivial matter.

“Gu Changge, don’t succumb to greed, or you’ll leave empty-handed,” a testy sect leader retorted, visibly irked by Gu Changge’s stance.

In the ensuing moment, thunder crackled as a weapon enveloped in lightning materialized in the sect leader’s grasp. Its brilliance flashed, causing the void to tremble as though on the brink of rupture. It was evident that disagreement had escalated into imminent conflict.

With the Divine Orb within their grasp, giving up easily was out of the question. Frowns furrowed the brows of the onlookers. At this juncture, who would yield without a fight?

Yet, Gu Changge’s tone remained unwavering. “I do not care to repeat myself,” he stated calmly. “If you wish to avoid demise, depart from this place.”

Despite his genteel demeanor and divine countenance, an ominous aura emanated from him, causing a subtle shift in everyone’s expression.

“Gu Changge, I await you as an elder. Do not overstep,” a more tempered sect leader retorted, his tone tinged with displeasure.

“I showed deference to your seniority, yet you fail to comprehend?” Gu Changge shook his head slightly, his resolve unyielding. “Should you desire death, I can accommodate.”

With that declaration, he thrust his palm forward, unleashing a barrage of terrifying, multicolored divine light that interwove in the ethereal realm. Its surging aura, akin to a force of nature, bore down upon the sect leader who had just spoken.

Boom! The leader of the great sect’s expression shifted as Gu Changge unexpectedly struck. He unleashed a formidable sword energy in an attempt to resist, but his countenance quickly turned incredulous.

“Impossible…”

Puff! Gu Changge’s palm descended like a condensed, multicolored mountain, weighty and immense, shattering the sword aura. The leader’s arms snapped instantly, bones collapsing with a sickening crunch, accompanied by a horrifying sound. He recoiled, blood gushing forth, thrown backward and grievously wounded in an instant.

“How… How can the disparity be so vast?” The other three great sect masters gaped in shock, stunned by the swift conclusion of the battle. Gu Changge’s unfathomable strength surpassed their expectations.

Jiang Luoshen too stared in disbelief at Gu Changge, trembling at his sheer power, a sensation that sent shivers down her spine.

“I offered you a chance at survival, yet you squandered it,” Gu Changge remarked calmly, his voice tinged with indifference. “Now, you seek death. Do not blame me.”

Gu Changge proceeded unhurriedly, his demeanor composed yet ominously detached.

Wang Ziji, who remained in the corridor, observed Gu Changge’s actions with a rapidly beating heart. In her view, Gu Changge’s behavior was entirely justified. Although strong and indifferent, he had already declared his intention to claim the divine orb. Despite this, the great sect leaders refused to relent. Knowing they were no match for Gu Changge, their persistence seemed foolish, almost a death wish.

Sure enough, as long as you look good, the three views will follow the five senses.

While Wang Ziji was lost in thought, Gu Changge’s palm continued its descent through the void. He then retracted it, seizing the sect leader who had just attacked, producing a gut-wrenching sound of bone cracking.

“You…”

“What…”

“Gu Changge, please let me go!”

“I don’t want it anymore!”

The sect leader’s face was a mask of terror, struggling to comprehend the reality before him. Despite his strength, he found himself utterly powerless against Gu Changge, as if facing the true Supreme Patriarch.

Everyone’s expressions changed drastically, their fear palpable. A great sect leader, a being who had cultivated for tens of thousands of years and wielded immense power, now resembled an ant in Gu Changge’s grip, capable of being crushed at any moment. The sheer shock of this scene caused them to tremble, their scalps tingling with terror.

“Oh?” Gu Changge’s tone seemed almost regretful. “Letting you go is possible. I gave you a chance to live, but you didn’t cherish it.”

With a slight shake of his head, Gu Changge’s voice held a hint of helplessness. In the next moment, amidst the sect leader’s despairing expression, the five-colored hand in the void closed together. With a sickening puff, a blood mist erupted, obliterating both body and spirit.

“You actually killed the Abandoned Sun sect master…” The remaining three great sect leaders turned pale, their voices trembling with fear and regret as they witnessed the brutal execution.

“Don’t worry, you’ll accompany him soon.” Gu Changge’s gaze fell upon them, his expression unchanged, as if he had just performed a trivial task.

“Not good, let’s attack together; otherwise, we won’t stand a chance against him,” the sect leader in the large Taoist robe urged in a low voice. Simultaneously, he brandished his Dao sword, unleashing a heaven-penetrating sword energy that shattered the world, imbued with divine destructive power, aimed directly at Gu Changge.

The other two leaders quickly followed suit, summoning their divine weapons and unleashing their most potent techniques. For a moment, the area erupted in resplendent brilliance—thunderlight flashing, and the chains of laws cracking like thunderbolts, threatening to shatter the void itself.

But in the next instant, Gu Changge’s expression remained indifferent. With a mere wave of his hand, a dazzling sword light emanated from his fingers, slicing through the void with an unparalleled sharpness.

Puff!

A light sound was followed by a scream as one of the sect leaders’ arms was severed, blood splattering everywhere. His weapon exploded, shattering instantly, and his entire body disintegrated into a cloud of blood. His soul, desperate and terrified, tried to escape through the void.

However, Gu Changge’s gaze swept across, transforming into a dazzling heavenly sword. This sword glow carried endless, overpowering might.

“Not good, let’s attack together; otherwise, we won’t be his opponents,” the sect leader in the large Taoist robe repeated, urging action. He unleashed his Dao sword, and the heaven-penetrating sword energy shattered the world, carrying divine destructive power, aimed at Gu Changge.

The other two leaders quickly reacted, summoning their divine weapons and displaying their powerful techniques. The area erupted in resplendent brilliance—thunderlight flashing, and chains of laws cracking like thunderbolts, threatening to shatter the void.

Yet again, Gu Changge’s expression remained flat. He waved his hand, and from his finger, a dazzling sword light shot forth, breaking through the void with an unparalleled sharpness.

Puff!

With a light sound, another scream erupted as a man’s arm flew off, blood spraying everywhere. His weapon shattered instantly, and he disintegrated into a cloud of blood. His soul, desperate and terrified, attempted to escape through the void, but Gu Changge’s gaze followed, turning into a dazzling heavenly sword imbued with endless power.

The attack not only embodied the ultimate power of reincarnation but also the supreme laws, rendering it virtually invincible. Even those at the pinnacle of the Great Sacred Realm, and possibly even a true Supreme being, would need to tread carefully.

In the blink of an eye, another great sect leader fell, offering no resistance. Even Wang Ziji was slightly taken aback. She recognized that her full strength could at most contend with a great sect leader, but she couldn’t eliminate one as effortlessly as Gu Changge had. This underscored the terrifying and unfathomable depth of Gu Changge’s hidden strength. What percentage of his power had he just displayed?

The expressions of the blonde old woman and others mirrored shock and horror. None had anticipated that the four great sect masters would be so utterly overpowered by Gu Changge, crushed unilaterally.

“Princess, what should we do? Do we still need this ancestral divine orb? If I sacrifice myself now, I still have some confidence,” the blonde old woman transmitted to Jiang Luoshen, her face solemn and filled with fear. “Since Gu Changge has killed these people here, he will certainly not leave us alive.”

Jiang Luoshen, still clutching the golden paper tightly, felt a deep sense of reluctance upon hearing this.

After all her hard work, she had gained nothing, and now she faced the prospect of fleeing in embarrassment. How could she accept that? Yet, if she insisted on taking the Divine Orb, she would likely perish here.

“Artifact Spirit, let’s escape like last time. Gu Changge is too strong; even the heads of the great sects can’t withstand his attacks,” Jiang Chen’s lips turned pale as he looked at the man in white, who stood in the void shrouded in endless divine light. He tried his best to keep his voice steady despite the fear.

Finally, he understood the terrifying extent of his enemy’s power—a power gap so vast it was despair-inducing. Killing a great sect leader was as easy for Gu Changge as butchering a frog.

At this moment, he even considered giving up on revenge.

Jiang Luoshen, holding the golden paper tightly, hesitated for a moment. She felt a deep sense of reluctance, but the reality of the situation was undeniable. She couldn’t possibly contend with Gu Changge’s overwhelming strength. The decision weighed heavily on her, torn between her pride and the instinct for survival.

With a final glance at the Divine Orb, she made her choice. Survival took precedence over ambition.

“After a while, Jiang Luoshen will definitely fight against Gu Changge. I will take the opportunity to activate the formations here and make this palace collapse. Don’t look back and run to the east. There is a secret passage there that leads to the outside world,” the voice of the Immortal Boat Spirit was heavy with an unprecedented seriousness. “I can only do this now, and then I will fall asleep. After that, it’s up to you.”

Jiang Chen nodded, his palms slick with cold sweat. “We are not his opponents, even if we join forces. Let’s run away.”

At this moment, the faces of the remaining two great sect leaders turned pale. It was hard for them to believe the reality before them, but fear had already taken root. They knew they were no match for Gu Changge.

Boom!

They activated their secret methods, burning their blood essence, their bodies glowing brightly. In this final moment, their auras reached the peak of their lives, but it was all for the sake of escape.

“Do you think you can escape?” Gu Changge’s voice remained unfazed.

He raised his sleeve, and the void around him suddenly became stagnant, as if every inch was packed with billions of gravity. A tremendous force then descended, like a shocking wave, crashing through the place and turning the world upside down.

Puff…

Amidst a shocking burst of blood light, the bodies of the two great sect masters collapsed and exploded, dying tragically on the spot. This scene made the blonde old woman, who was about to escape with Jiang Luoshen, turn pale and shiver uncontrollably.

“Now it’s your turn.” Gu Changge shook his sleeves lightly, as if to brush off the nonexistent blood on them.

He looked at Jiang Luoshen and the others with an unwavering tone, as if he had merely stepped on a few ants.