I Am the Fated Villain - Chapter 408
Chapter 408: The gate of death and the gate of life, and the true identity of the son of the demon emperor is exposed
Hearing Bai Lian’er speak, Jun Fan nodded and began pondering silently. Suddenly, he noticed subtle changes in the surrounding mountains and terrain.
“What’s happening…”
Bai Lian’er frowned, sensing the shift as well.
“Is that you, Bu Fan?”
A faint, ethereal voice echoed, reaching Jun Fan and Bai Lian’er’s ears.
“Is it you, Sister Ruoxi…”
Jun Fan was momentarily stunned upon hearing the voice, his face lighting up with joy as he couldn’t help but ask. He had been intending to locate Jun Ruoxi, yet unexpectedly, she had taken the initiative to find him. Even after more than 6,000 years, he recognized her voice instantly.
“Yes, it’s me, Jun Fan. Where are you now?” His voice trembled with joy and excitement.
“Follow my voice, and you’ll find me.”
The ethereal voice carried a hint of excitement and joy.
“Jun Ruoxi.”
Bai Lian’er’s expression shifted slightly. Following Jun Fan, she trailed behind him as they moved toward the source of the voice.
At this time, in the depths of the forbidden area, there was an ancient blue stone well, shrouded in thick purple mist, leading directly to the depths of the leylines. Within it, a vague figure sat cross-legged, floating up and down, as if cultivating or perhaps self-sealed.
This was a woman, motionless and seemingly devoid of vitality. Her skin was as white as suet jade, and her white hair was scattered, covering her face. Any cultivator witnessing this scene would be shocked, as the spring water in this ancient well was a very rare divine spring, flowing with colorful clouds, with rules and chains intertwined mysteriously.
Moreover, the aura here was extremely chaotic and terrifying. Even a sacred realm cultivator would be instantly pulverized upon stepping in, leaving nothing behind. Additionally, an amazing aura of life emanated from this ancient well, resembling the legendary fountain of life.
The white-haired woman remained motionless with her eyes tightly closed, but now, they seemed to flutter open. Finally, two terrifying divine lights shot out from her eyes, golden and radiant, containing peerless divine might.
“Bu Fan, you are finally here. I waited for you six thousand years ago.”
Her eyes softened, but her figure remained immobile, still seated cross-legged.
“Sister Ruoxi, are you in this well?”
Jun Fan’s shocked voice came from outside. He had followed the voice to this place, only to find an ancient well, with no sight of Jun Ruoxi, which greatly surprised him. Behind him, Bai Lian’er discreetly held a crystal-clear image stone under her sleeve, quietly capturing many images of the surroundings.
She noted the extraordinary nature of the ancient well. It seemed to possess endless vitality, with immortal energy emanating from it, even causing her cultivation base to show signs of loosening. Bai Lian’er was at the peak of the quasi-supreme realm and hadn’t made a breakthrough in many years. Yet, standing by this well, she felt a mysterious change, which shocked her.
What was hidden in this well? Was Jun Ruoxi inside it?
“I’m here, Bu Fan. Don’t come any closer; with your current cultivation, you can’t handle this,” Jun Ruoxi’s voice came from the well. Her eyes, though looking at the void in front of her, seemed to fall on Jun Fan’s face, her gaze soft.
“I understand, sister.” Jun Fan nodded, though his heart still trembled. He sensed the mystery of the ancient well. Soon, he remembered the important matter that had brought him here and prepared to speak, intending to warn Jun Ruoxi to be careful.
However, before he could say anything, Jun Ruoxi shook her head and said, “I already know what you’re about to say. They won’t be able to find me here. Unless it’s someone I wish to see, it’s impossible to reach me. The contract with Xi Yao was just to delay her. I know you have doubts, but it’s difficult for me to explain now. Just know that only the key can open the door. As for the door, you must find Father and ask him the truth yourself.”
“There’s not much more I can tell you.”
Jun Fan’s heart trembled at her words. Could it be that something significant happened over 6,000 years ago, and what other secrets remained unknown? He had been poisoned by Xi Yao and resurrected, hinting at hidden truths.
“The key, what is it? And the door you mentioned, Sister, where is it?” Jun Fan asked, his mind swirling with confusion and doubts.
“I believe Father has already given you the key. As for the door of death, I don’t know where it is. Only those who hold the key can find it,” Jun Ruoxi replied slowly.
“Gate of life, Gate of death… could it be that the ancient well where you are now, Sister, is the gate of life?” Jun Fan asked, suddenly recalling something his father had once mentioned about the gates of death and life. At that time, his father had merely smiled without explanation.
Now, it seemed these two things were closely connected.
Jun Ruoxi nodded and said, “You are right. I am now guarding the gate of life. I can’t leave this place until it is opened.”
“There’s not much time left for me now. You need to find Father quickly. He has something very important to tell you.”
Hearing these words, Bai Lian’er’s thoughts deepened. She knew of rumors in the demon world about two portals between heaven and earth—one being the gate of life, the other the gate of death.
These two portals were arranged by the supreme existence of the demon race in the most ancient period. They were surrounded by countless formations, mysterious and unpredictable, and ordinary people would undoubtedly die if they entered by mistake. These portals were also tied to the greatest secret of the demon world.
Bai Lian’er was suddenly very curious, as Jun Ruoxi clearly knew something significant. The Six Emperors had disappeared, and now it seemed there was another hidden truth. It appeared that her father’s long years of evasion, and even her mother’s death, were linked to the Six Emperors.
Moreover, her father had foolishly considered the Xuan Yang Demon Emperor as his brother, helped him safeguard a treasure for over 6,000 years, only to have it ultimately delivered to Jun Bufan. The irony of six thousand years of hiding and pursuit was stark.
Thinking of this, Bai Lian’er’s expression grew even colder.
Jun Fan and Jun Ruoxi, separated by the ancient well, began reminiscing about the past and sharing their experiences over the years. Bai Lian’er watched all this with cold eyes, tightening her grip on the image stone. She had been worried that Jun Ruoxi might notice her, but fortunately, the jade pendant her father left her was reliable, and Jun Ruoxi didn’t detect her secret actions.
Bai Lian’er’s eyes remained faint and contemplative.
Just now, Jun Fan was still hesitating about whether to save his father, never thinking about why this was happening. Compared to Gu Changge’s indifference and hypocrisy, Jun Fan made her feel even more disgusted.
Afterward, Jun Fan and Jun Ruoxi separated, heading to find the Heavenly King of Chaos. As requested, Bai Lian’er hid in the void and did not show herself. Simultaneously, she created a dharma body and handed the image stone to Gu Changge, fulfilling his instructions.
The matter of clearing and suppressing this restricted area ended without incident. The King of Chaos led many large armies to search inside and out but could not find any trace of Jun Ruoxi or Jun Bufan. In the end, they returned empty-handed, believing that Jun Ruoxi and Jun Bufan had probably fled upon hearing of their arrival. Though disappointed, he wasn’t surprised. After all, they were not foolish enough to stay and wait for their demise.
However, Jun Fan did not return to the imperial capital with the army. He planned to find the gate of death first. According to Jun Ruoxi, his father, the emperor, had left him the key to unlocking the gate. Only with this key could he find the gate of death. He had a guess about where the key might be.
During this process, he opened the bag that the Xuan Yang Demon Emperor had left for him. After reading the message inside, he was stunned for a long time, unable to regain his senses. His mood became extremely complicated, filled with mixed emotions—happiness, anger, unwillingness, confusion.
Finally, he let out a long sigh. If things were as stated in the bag, and all of this was just a misunderstanding, then what was the point of his revenge?
“Reporting to Your Majesty, I led the troops to clear the restricted area of life for a week, but Jun Ruoxi and Jun Bufan have not been found. I suspect they have already escaped, and I had no choice but to return. I was late…”
“I also hope that Her Majesty the Queen will forgive me.”
In the splendid palace, the King of Chaos, who had returned from the restricted area, was now reporting the results of the incident. Empress Xi Yao, wearing a phoenix robe, sat at the top. Hearing his words, her face was uncertain—she seemed angry, but more than that, she appeared cold.
She said nothing.
Everyone in the hall looked solemn, cold sweat breaking out on their foreheads as they dared not breathe. They sensed that Empress Xi Yao was in a foul mood. Even the Demon Master, Marshal Zhenguo, and others remained silent, watching the situation unfold.
The forehead of the King of Chaos also oozed with cold sweat. In his opinion, his ineffectiveness had angered Her Majesty.
“Come here, take down the Heavenly King of Peace and Chaos, put him in jail, and at the same time arrest everyone in the Palace of Heavenly King of Peace and Chaos. Those who violate the order will be killed without mercy.”
In the next moment, Empress Xi Yao’s icy voice suddenly filled the hall, carrying an undeniable iron resolve and murderous intent.
Boom!!
Hearing this, everyone in the hall was stunned for a moment, as if struck by a huge hammer. Their minds went blank, their eyes widened, and their faces changed drastically, unable to believe that Her Majesty the Queen had said this.
The King of Chaos was her most powerful subordinate, like a sharp blade, invincible in all battles, clearing many obstacles for her. Empress Xi Yao’s current achievements were largely due to his indispensable support. But now, she actually wanted to punish the King of Chaos for such a trivial matter? And to harm his entire household?
This kind of severe punishment had only been meted out a few times in the past six thousand years, and only for major crimes like betrayal and collusion with the remnants of the five emperors. Could it be that the Heavenly King of Chaos had overstepped his bounds, and she was using this opportunity to put him in his place?
“Your Majesty, I don’t understand…” The complexion of the King of Chaos changed suddenly, almost doubting whether he had heard correctly. Punishing him for such a minor issue seemed unreasonable.
“See for yourself.”
Empress Xi Yao, now composed, threw a crystal clear image stone in front of the King of Chaos. Filled with doubts, he picked it up and injected his mana into it. As soon as the images appeared, his face went pale, drained of all blood.
Clang!
His fingers trembled, and the image stone slipped from his grasp, falling directly to the ground.
“How is this possible…”
The King of Chaos trembled, unable to believe his eyes. Given his cultivation level, he could easily discern whether the image was genuine or not. The sight left everyone in the hall shuddering. Some had caught a glimpse of the image, and although it flashed by quickly, they understood its significance.
After the initial shock, their expressions toward the King of Chaos were filled with sympathy, emotion, and other complexities.
“How could things become like this…” the Demon Master sighed. Who would have thought that Jun Fan, the third son of the King of Chaos, would have such a hidden identity? It was simply terrifying.
“What else do you have to say?” Empress Xi Yao’s face was cold. “You have disappointed me too much.”
The Heavenly King of Peace and Chaos had a dejected and disbelieving look on his face. In the end, he could only laugh bitterly and slump to the ground. Regardless of whether it had anything to do with him or not, the foundation he had built over thousands of years was now ruined.
“I didn’t even know about this…”
Even now, the mind of the King of Chaos was still dazed and in disbelief. The true identity of his third son, Jun Fan, turned out to be Jun Bufan, the son of the Demon Emperor Xuan Yang from six thousand years ago. This news was truly shocking.
In the main hall, many ministers had different expressions, never expecting him to be involved in such a matter.
“No wonder Jun Ruoxi disappeared in the restricted area… It seems that Jun Bufan notified her to go…” Everyone was shocked, realizing that Jun Fan had hidden his identity so deeply for so many years. The recent assassination attempt on Empress Xi Yao also seemed to be part of Jun Fan’s plan.
Everyone felt chills down their spines. If Empress Xi Yao hadn’t presented evidence today, they would have remained in the dark.
Later, the King of Chaos was detained. As a quasi-supreme existence, he could have easily broken free if he wanted to. But doing so would have confirmed his alliance with Jun Bufan, so he didn’t dare act rashly and was honestly imprisoned.
“Today’s events are not to be spread outside this hall. Those who violate this order will be dealt with as traitors and conspirators,” Empress Xi Yao declared coldly, glancing at everyone before getting up and leaving the hall.
“Congratulations, Your Majesty.”
The Demon Master and the others all smiled bitterly and looked at each other, not daring to go against the will of Her Majesty the Queen. If this kind of information spread, it would cause a huge sensation. However, the fact that everyone in the Heavenly Palace of Peace and Chaos was sent to the Heavenly Prison was no trivial matter, and anyone paying attention would definitely guess the implications.
At the same time, in another hall, Gu Changge was leisurely drinking tea, looking quite content. A vague figure stood in front of him, appearing no different from Bai Lian’er. It was her dharma body, and she was reporting to Gu Changge.
“That’s the way it is. If you don’t believe me, I have nothing more to say,” Bai Lian’er said lightly, handing over the image stone.
“Miss Lian’er is joking, how could I not believe you?” Gu Changge smiled upon hearing this. “The gate of life, the gate of death, the key… It seems that the secrets of the demon world will soon surface.”
“If Jun Bufan were a bit smarter, he would realize you betrayed him. But I have already told Xi Yao to strictly forbid the ministers from spreading the matter, so she should be able to hide it for a while. Jun Bufan won’t doubt you for the time being,” Gu Changge continued.
“Then do I still have to thank you for considering me?” Bai Lian’er sneered.
Gu Changge shook his head slightly. “There’s no need for politeness, Miss Lian’er. There’s no need for us to act this way.”
Bai Lian’er rolled her eyes at him, too lazy to say anything more. At that moment, footsteps approached from outside the hall, and Empress Xi Yao entered. She recognized Bai Lian’er at a glance; after all, she was an acquaintance.
In Xi Yao’s eyes, the former Bai Lian’er was just Jun Bufan’s follower—weak, pitiful, and meddlesome.
It was hard to connect this enchanting woman with her cold temperament today.
“I have already imprisoned the Heavenly King of Peace and Chaos in the Heavenly Prison according to your request, and the same goes for his family members,” Empress Xi Yao reported succinctly, glancing briefly at Bai Lian’er before withdrawing her gaze. Bai Lian’er, on the other hand, was too indifferent to even acknowledge her, treating her as a stranger. If it weren’t for Gu Changge, she wouldn’t have appeared in the palace.
“Well, I see,” Gu Changge nodded without offering any explanation. Empress Xi Yao, though puzzled, didn’t ask further questions. She believed the King of Chaos was unaware of Jun Fan’s true identity and couldn’t be blamed for his ignorance. Over the years, he had made significant contributions to her dynasty’s stability, and she wasn’t one to repay loyalty with betrayal. However, since Gu Changge requested the detainment of the King of Chaos and his family, she complied.
“How did you get Bai Lian’er to work for you?” Empress Xi Yao still had doubts. As far as she knew, Bai Lian’er and Jun Bufan were like siblings. How could Bai Lian’er betray Jun Bufan, ally with Gu Changge, and provide the image stone?
“Naturally, it’s because Miss Lian’er is smart and rational, and she doesn’t want to help someone misuse their power,” Gu Changge replied with a smile.
“It’s naturally because this guy threatened me with my father’s life…” Bai Lian’er interrupted with a sneer, looking at Empress Xi Yao and saying lightly, “Otherwise, do you really think I would kindly help you?”
Hearing this, Empress Xi Yao’s expression showed she had expected as much.
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