I Am the Fated Villain - Chapter 401
Chapter 401: Just to hide from people’s eyes and ears, the sun suddenly comes to light
“Nothing meaningful. I wouldn’t interfere in the affairs of the demon world, but I am concerned about Xi Yao’s affairs.”
“After all, this Gu is a good person who helps others. How can I sit still while you bully and take advantage of other people…”
Gu Changge smiled.
“Gu Changge, don’t make a mistake. As someone from the younger generation, many things are beyond your control.”
Night Demon’s face sank. He couldn’t understand what Gu Changge meant by saying this, but it didn’t stop him from knowing that Gu Changge insisted on interfering in the demon world.
Isn’t Xi Yao’s business a matter of the demon world? What’s the difference?
“Do you really think that being the young master of the Ancient Immortal family means you can interfere in everything?”
Jun Fan had been paying attention to this exchange, and seeing this scene, the sneer in his heart deepened. He knew that Gu Changge’s strength was formidable, far beyond what he could currently achieve, but his Uncle Ye still had an imperial weapon in his hands, the Xuan Yang Heavenly Sword.
If the strength of the Supreme Realm, combined with the full power of the Xuan Yang Heavenly Sword, were unleashed, who could compete against it unless someone in the real Quasi-Emperor Realm existed?
Jun Fan was betting on the fact that Gu Changge came to the demon world without his guardian. If he lost the bet, he didn’t have to worry, as he had already figured out a way out. However, he would be a little unwilling.
“It seems that you are determined to seek death.”
“I said, you can’t touch Xi Yao, even if she once killed your whole family.”
Hearing Night Demon’s words, Gu Changge couldn’t help shaking his head slightly, his tone still calm. “If you humble yourself now, kneel down, and beg for mercy, maybe I can spare your life for a while.”
“You…” Night Demon’s forehead almost pulsed with blue veins. He had never encountered such an arrogant person before. Gu Changge’s cultivation realm was far inferior to his, yet he was so arrogant, acting as if he already had Night Demon’s life under control.
When Jun Fan heard this, his heart filled with anger, and his face darkened. “Damn, this guy is really arrogant! How dare he humiliate Uncle Ye like this.”
As the words fell, Gu Changge made his move. The peerless immortal sword, seemingly condensed from countless rules, instantly descended and slashed toward Night Demon. The five-colored divine light soared into the sky, and the boundless sword energy, like the transformation of many stars, submerged the sky.
This power was too vast and terrifying, making everyone pale and tremble. It was no longer something that human beings could compete with. Faced with this kind of fluctuation, any creature would instantly turn into powder.
“It seems that you are determined to seek death.”
“I said, you can’t touch Xi Yao, even if she once killed your whole family.”
Hearing Night Demon’s words, Gu Changge couldn’t help shaking his head slightly, his tone still calm. “If you humble yourself now, kneel down, and beg for mercy, maybe I can spare your life for a while.”
“You…” Night Demon’s forehead almost pulsed with blue veins. He had never encountered such an arrogant person before. Gu Changge’s cultivation realm was far inferior to his, yet he was so arrogant, acting as if he already had Night Demon’s life under control.
When Jun Fan heard this, his heart filled with anger, and his face darkened. “Damn, this guy is really arrogant! How dare he humiliate Uncle Ye like this.”
As the words fell, Gu Changge made his move. The peerless immortal sword, seemingly condensed from countless rules, instantly descended and slashed toward Night Demon. The five-colored divine light soared into the sky, and the boundless sword energy, like the transformation of many stars, submerged the sky.
This power was too vast and terrifying, making everyone pale and tremble. It was no longer something that human beings could compete with. Faced with this kind of fluctuation, any creature would instantly turn into powder.
“You…”
The pupils of the Night Demon in the black gold robe shrank slightly; he didn’t expect Gu Changge to make the first move from above the sky. In his hand, there was a long black sword that looked like it was cast from immortal gold, and the supreme aura emerged as he slashed forward.
The movement was not very fast, but there was the sound of heaven and earth, and it suddenly crossed endless space.
“This is… the resonance of the Dao, the sound of harmony, and the energy pervading the universe! This is the power of an imperial weapon!”
Every significant figure in the demon world got goosebumps. This power was enough to kill the common people, only shown by the existence of taboos.
“Xuan Yang Heavenly Sword… how could it be in his hands…” Even Queen Xi Yao’s expression changed.
Dao resonance, which had always appeared only in the most ancient legends, belonged to the power of the emperor, and now they saw it firsthand.
Between heaven and earth, there were terrifying projections that came from an unspeakable place, as if it was the supreme aura that existed in the imperial realm. In it, the Dao was stubbornly suppressed, and innumerable strands were falling down.
There were dragons leaping, phoenixes dancing, and the voice of God was like a knife, slaying all living beings!
However, this was just the accompanying heavenly sound, containing endless terror. The real killer move was the black heavenly sword, which pierced through the sky at once, crossing many realms and slashing toward Gu Changge’s eyebrows in the blink of an eye.
The sky was torn apart, and the ages were turned into ashes. It was terrifying!
Seeing this scene, even the King of Chaos and others, who had reached the quasi-supreme realm, felt palpitations and horror. This was the spiritual thought that could make all living beings and creatures throb.
This sword was accompanied by countless black lines, each a law, and each strand enough to cut down a quasi-supreme, or even a supreme being! Innumerable threads condensed on the black blade, focused on Gu Changge’s forehead. It was conceivable how terrifying this attack was. Time and space were cut off, and there was a vacuum of heaven, which looked invincible.
Even the immortal sword condensed in Gu Changge’s hand shattered at this moment; they were not on the same level.
“Clang!”
But in the next moment, a peerless heavenly sound rang out, and a golden nine-story pagoda emerged, like divine gold casting, with the prestige of the world and unparalleled strength. It quickly appeared behind Gu Changge, hanging down with vast golden laws. Every golden law was indestructible.
The sword fell on it, making a terrifying vibration, but it did no damage. Gu Changge stood still, not even lifting his robe.
Gu Changge’s face remained unchanged, and he said lightly, “It can’t even break through my defenses. What means do you have to deal with me?”
“This is… the legendary Heavenly Palm Tower? How could it be in your hands!”
Night Demon’s complexion changed dramatically. He felt the trembling sound from the Xuan Yang Heavenly Sword, his arms almost spasmed, and his bones shook violently. After all, he was not a real emperor, and it was difficult to exert the true power of the Xuan Yang Heavenly Sword.
As for the Heavenly Palm Tower in front of Gu Changge, it was said to be an artifact of the Immortal Palace, capable of suppressing the luck of the world. It was thick and indestructible. Some even said that it was a true immortal!
Even if Gu Changge couldn’t fully activate it, it was easy for him to protect himself in a short period of time. The rest of the prominent figures in the demon world were also stunned. At the moment of the collision, the peerless heavenly sound almost shattered their souls. They dared not imagine how strong it would be to face this sword.
But now, not only was Gu Changge unimpeded, he even had the ability to use other means! His strength was simply unfathomable. Even if the Heavenly Palm Tower could protect him, without strong energy support, it was empty talk.
“The Heavenly Palm Tower turned out to be in his hands… How many tricks has he hidden?”
Queen Xi Yao’s heart was also shaking abnormally. She had wanted to speak out earlier, to warn Gu Changge to be careful. But it seemed she was completely overthinking it. Gu Changge’s methods were beyond her imagination.
She estimated that even in her heyday, unpoisoned and using all means, she would not be a match for Gu Changge. His strength lay in the fact that no one knew what his bottom card was or the extent of his true power.
“How is this possible… How could the Heavenly Palm Tower fall into Gu Changge’s hands? This is not right…”
Jun Fan’s face was grim, his brows tightly furrowed. He took out another jade talisman hidden in his sleeve and silently sent a message to notify the others, urging them to act quickly. Gu Changge had become the biggest variable.
He had initially considered Gu Changge, but he did not expect Gu Changge to have so many means and to insist on protecting Xi Yao.
“Let Uncle Ye hold off Gu Changge, and the rest take this opportunity…” Jun Fan’s eyes flashed slightly as he informed the rest of the people through the communication talisman.
The battle below the top of the sacred mountain was also extremely terrifying. Everyone was fighting, attacking each other in the sky, and the bones were piling up.
Soon, the battle between Gu Changge and the Night Demon broke out again. Gu Changge’s dharma body, towering ten thousand feet, was like the transformation of the Dao, with mysterious and endless fluctuations.
“Just hold him back…”
Night Demon received Jun Fan’s message, understanding now how difficult Gu Changge was. His eyes flashed, and his figure rose into the sky.
“Are you trying to hold me back?”
Gu Changge smiled. He had intended to draw this out, and many methods were not easy to use in front of others. Wasn’t this Night Demon just looking to run away?
“Protect Queen Xi Yao. If she loses a hair, you don’t have to return to me,” he instructed Tian Ze and the others.
“Yes, Master, don’t worry, we will protect Queen Xi Yao.”
Although Tian Ze and the others looked fierce, their strength was not to be underestimated.
After that, Gu Changge’s figure disappeared from the spot. His dharma body of ten thousand feet evolved, causing the void to tremble, and his speed was extremely fast. The two rushed out of this place and came to the outside world, where the most terrifying battle broke out. Within a radius of tens of thousands of miles, there were desolate lands, depleted stars, broken continents, and lifeless star corpses.
“Gu Changge, why do you insist on helping her to be abusive? Queen Xi Yao’s methods are cruel, and the heavens are angry. If the great demon world continues to be under her control, it will be destroyed sooner or later.”
Outside the realm, Night Demon also breathed a sigh of relief. He didn’t intend to fight against Gu Changge; his words were meant to delay him and give the others a chance to assassinate Queen Xi Yao.
“What does it matter to me if the demon world is destroyed or not? I’ve said that I won’t interfere in the demon world. I’m not interested in how your demon world is doing,” Gu Changge said casually. “If you want to keep delaying time, you don’t have to.”
“What do you mean by that?”
Night Demon frowned, and the black gold robe on his body was glowing, with an immortal aura, as if it could withstand the ages.
“Because you will die soon,” Gu Changge said. At the same time, the Heavenly Palm Sky Tower flashed and fell from the top of his head, landing on his shoulders.
“How arrogant, you even took out the Heavenly Palm Tower. You are underestimating me too much,” Night Demon sneered. He didn’t expect Gu Changge to be so arrogant. After arriving outside the realm, he first took out the Heavenly Palm Tower. How confident was he in his own strength?
“It was a cover-up just now. I didn’t want to shock the world, or do you think I need to use weapons to defend against you?” Gu Changge spoke calmly, smiling mockingly.
In the next moment, monstrous demonic energy suddenly appeared in his hand. This was a halberd forged from flawless black crystal, exuding a terrifying aura that shattered the ages and slaughtered the heavens.
“What is this… Ominous aura?”
Night Demon’s complexion changed slightly as he sensed something was wrong. This was a strong sense of danger, as if his soul was frozen and cracked, ready to be pierced by that devilish halberd at any moment.
At this moment, the Xuan Yang Heavenly Sword in Night Demon’s hand seemed to sense the danger. It began to recover, exuding a terrifying aura. The radiance was sharp and pressing, with black light brilliant, unleashing an absolutely powerful blow.
“You’re going to die, and you are still asking so many questions?”
Gu Changge’s expression remained calm. As he stepped forward, the void blurred, and he disappeared from the spot in an instant. The Eight Desolate Demon Halberd swept down, causing the nearby star field to explode at once.
The terrifying fluctuations caused the Xuan Yang Heavenly Sword to emit a terrifying cracking sound instantly, struggling to continue contending.
“Puff…”
Night Demon was severely injured in an instant. He groaned and coughed up blood, his internal organs in severe pain, and his hand holding the Xuan Yang Heavenly Sword almost cracked. This was a destructive power, and any level before it could only turn into powder.
At this moment, his face was horrified. It was unbelievable. Why did Gu Changge still have such means? Even he, who possessed the Xuan Yang Heavenly Sword, was far from being his opponent.
Buzz!!!
In the next moment, Gu Changge advanced towards him, a chaotic gray mist spreading in his wake, enveloping the vicinity. Heaven and earth grew weary, all life turned inert, and silence eternalized.
A black Dao, with dark light cascading, hovered above his head like a black hole swallowing the heavens, emitting a terrifying pulse.
“How is this possible… You’re a descendant of demonic art!?”
Seeing this, Night Demon finally reacted, his complexion turning drastically pale. He recognized Gu Changge’s true identity. It filled him with despair and disbelief—how could Gu Changge be the inheritor of demonic art? The revelation was chilling, nearly causing his mind to shatter.
He raised his hand, channeling all his power into the Xuan Yang Heavenly Sword, attempting to break free from this place. The sword’s light shattered the sky, the rules of the Dao of the Sword flowing forth.
Gu Changge’s expression remained unchanged. The Eight Desolate Demon Halberd swept down, and the void exploded as if the very universe itself had ruptured and split in two.
Buzz!!!
In the next moment, Gu Changge advanced towards him, a chaotic gray mist spreading in his wake, enveloping the vicinity. Heaven and earth grew weary, all life turned inert, and silence eternalized.
A black Dao, with dark light cascading, hovered above his head like a black hole swallowing the heavens, emitting a terrifying pulse.
“How is this possible… You’re a descendant of demonic art!?”
Seeing this, Night Demon finally reacted, his complexion turning drastically pale. He recognized Gu Changge’s true identity. It filled him with despair and disbelief—how could Gu Changge be the inheritor of demonic art? The revelation was chilling, nearly causing his mind to shatter.
He raised his hand, channeling all his power into the Xuan Yang Heavenly Sword, attempting to break free from this place. The sword’s light shattered the sky, the rules of the Dao of the Sword flowing forth.
Gu Changge’s expression remained unchanged. The Eight Desolate Demon Halberd swept down, and the void exploded as if the very universe itself had ruptured and split in two.
Afterward, the gray fog loomed over the sky, shrouding all the star fields, accompanied by heart-pounding screams that eventually faded into silence.
On the peak of the sacred mountain, the figures of Gu Changge and Night Demon burst out of the realm. More assassins swiftly rushed in, wielding formidable strength. Many talented individuals fell victim to their deadly hands, unable to resist even for a moment. The area echoed with shouts as combatants brandished weapons and clashed fiercely.
“I have dispatched orders to the palace army; they will arrive soon,” Queen Xi Yao stated calmly, showing no signs of panic. Although she couldn’t use her full energy, her formidable physical prowess alone made her inaccessible to ordinary assailants. Moreover, Gu Changge had left behind many powerful allies by her side.
The assassination attempt was nearing its end. In a moment of reflection, she realized who had betrayed her. This revelation stirred anger within her, yet it also sent a chill down her spine.
She now understood the necessity of reorganizing her circle of trust. Never before had she imagined that her most trusted confidant, cultivated since childhood, would one day betray her by poisoning her meal.
Until now, Queen Xi Yao still remembered how she had rescued Jun Bufan from the clutches of a great demon and taught him the methods of cultivation. The companionship they shared over hundreds of years remained vivid in her mind. Yet, in the end, he had repaid her with betrayal.
“The naivety that Gu Changge pointed out back then has come to this. It seems he had already sensed it…” Queen Xi Yao’s lips curled slightly in self-deprecation. This was no longer a matter of political intrigue; it was simply her own folly.
Now, another question occupied her thoughts: if Jun Bufan was not dead, where could he be hiding? Had he changed his appearance, or had he gone into seclusion?
But one thing Queen Xi Yao was certain of: Jun Bufan was undoubtedly the mastermind behind this assassination attempt. The Xuan Yang Heavenly Sword was the damning evidence.
Six thousand years ago, her mother, Demon Emperor You Yue, vanished without a trace, leaving behind only the sword and a brief letter. The letter was straightforward, instructing her that chaos would soon engulf the demon world, leaving the sword for her defense and urging her to make her own decisions.
If not for the contents of that letter, Queen Xi Yao would never have come this far.
Therefore, the Xuan Yang Heavenly Sword must have been left by Demon Emperor Xuanyang to his son in the end.
“I seem to have fallen into a misunderstanding because the body in Jun Bufan’s tomb disappeared. I thought he died through deceit, not truly dead but hiding somewhere.”
“But what if this was his old suspicion? Did he deliberately lead me to doubt? Was he actually deceased then, but before Demon Emperor Xuanyang vanished, he reshaped his soul and imbued it with his original memories? Reincarnation? Is that why I never found Jun Bufan?”
Queen Xi Yao’s eyes narrowed involuntarily, a sudden clarity piercing through her thoughts.
“Could it be that all my long-term plans are about to fail…”
However, just as Queen Xi Yao grasped this pivotal realization, Jun Fan’s expression turned grim.
While engaged in the melee, he had been monitoring the battles beyond the realm, awaiting the moment Uncle Ye arrived after subduing Gu Changge. Uncle Ye was his primary pillar of support now. If Uncle Ye intervened, Queen Xi Yao would have no chance of survival.
Yet, Uncle Ye remained entangled in combat with Gu Changge, making it challenging for him to extricate himself for the time being. Jun Fan had underestimated Queen Xi Yao’s strength on this front. Despite dispatching numerous formidable assassins, all met tragic ends atop the sacred mountain, unable to harm her in the slightest.
Then, once the palace army arrived, the situation would undoubtedly flip instantly, and many would find themselves unable to escape.
With this realization sinking in, Jun Fan, though reluctant, clenched his teeth and rallied everyone to flee. In this assassination attempt, the person he had most underestimated turned out to be Gu Changge. Without Gu Changge’s interference, this operation would have proceeded without a hitch, but Gu Changge’s strength and tactics proved unexpectedly formidable.
“Run! Don’t linger!” Jun Fan exhorted urgently, sending messages to notify his subordinates.
Simultaneously, he began plotting the next course of action, determined not to let Queen Xi Yao slip away like this.
Fortunately, Jun Fan had remained in the shadows throughout the assassination, ensuring his safety and deflecting any suspicion away from himself. He remained concealed while Queen Xi Yao was thrust into the spotlight.
“Qingzhu, I’m sorry…” Jun Fan glanced sadly at Qingzhu, who stood pale-faced in the distance.
Qingzhu was now the most likely person to expose his true identity. Yet, to protect his current life and identity, Jun Fan knew he had no choice but to eliminate her.
Upon Jun Fan’s command, the assassins exchanged looks and swiftly began evacuating from the mountains.
In the distance, the formidable Imperial Palace army arrived with a palpable aura of menace, ready to carry out a thorough cleanup operation.
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