I Am the Fated Villain - Chapter 426

Chapter 426: This time, he is really dead, a favorable place to solve the troubles of the red witch

The yellow sand stretched endlessly, with distant bones being scattered by the wind, and this place was very close to the boundary monuments. One could even feel the enormous fluctuations of battles nearby, with shocking sounds of slaughter.

On the mountain peak, Gu Changge watched the scene before him with interest. Soon, the Hongmeng Purple Mirror shone brilliantly, and after a blurry figure flashed by, the silence returned.

“Who is this old man?” Gu Xian’er asked curiously, her eyes fixed on the Hongmeng Purple Mirror in Gu Changge’s hand.

“The man who saved your father and grandfather,” Gu Changge replied lightly, putting away the Hongmeng Purple Mirror to stop Gu Xian’er from staring at it eagerly.

“The one who saved my father and grandfather? So, it’s the old man behind Li Xiu? It turned out to be him.” Gu Xian’er was a bit stunned, but more curious about how the item in Gu Changge’s hand had located the old man. Was it because of the cause and effect he mentioned earlier? If there was a connection between him and Li Xiu, then this item could be used to find Li Xiu’s trace.

“It turns out that you’re not afraid to find that War Immortal because of this reason.”

Although she was eager to take a closer look at the Hongmeng Purple Mirror, she knew that with Gu Changge’s character, he probably wouldn’t agree. This made her feel that Gu Changge was too cautious and didn’t trust her much. Did he really think she was the kind of person who would snatch things because of a fetish?

“Let’s go, find that guy’s hiding place, and resolve Li Xiu’s matter. Otherwise, the Shen family will suffer his revenge sooner or later.”

Gu Changge glanced at her, then got up, transformed into a divine light, and left the mountain. Many powerhouses behind him quickly followed.

“You actually care if the Shen family will suffer revenge?”

At first glance, Gu Xian’er thought Gu Changge was worried about the Shen Clan’s revenge. But on second thought, it didn’t seem right. Since he was so concerned, there had to be another reason. Gu Changge was unlikely to care about the life and death of the Shen family.

Soon, she also followed, a bit regretful that she hadn’t brought the big red bird with her. With its abilities, she might still be able to find the treasure.

At this moment, a strange scene unfolded within a distant space crack. The waves outside were monstrous, constantly crashing, and it seemed as if a real world was in motion, making a rumbling sound. As Li Xiu’s old servant entered the space crack, runes began to flash outside, restoring everything to its original state, making it unclear and faint with mist.

Many candles, made of unknown materials, were lit along the corridor, dispelling the surrounding mist. The old man walked in with a jade pot in his hand, appearing very pious and careful, as if he was about to meet something significant. Outside this cracked space, the formation he had laid down emitted green rays of light. The surrounding stones flickered with a faint sense of laws, hiding a terrifying murderous intent. He was worried that a cultivator might stray into this place and disturb Lord War Immortal, who was recuperating.

After leaving this place, he encountered Shen Xian’er’s father and grandfather trapped nearby. Coincidentally, he was carrying Li Xiu, who had just condensed a new body. After some thought, he decided to save them both, creating a chance for Li Xiu to get closer to the world. Unfortunately, his calculations were not as good as theirs. In the end, all his plans and efforts were in vain, which made him extremely angry.

“There is still a little bit of origin left, and Lord War Immortal can be resurrected. This time, the hatred will not be resolved so easily.”

The old man walked through the corridor, and the scene suddenly brightened, as if he had entered a splendid underground palace. The spiritual energy was dense, the immortal mist floated, and even the laws of life manifested and floated in the air. This was an excellent place to nourish the soul, located near the Boundary Monument and benefiting from its natural topographical advantage.

The Boundary Monument had been there for many years, with countless casualties. As many powerhouses fell, their origins dissipated between heaven and earth. A large part of them drifted and scattered in the Boundary Monument, eventually coming together through the terrain here. Over the years, this had formed such a place to nourish the soul.

Moreover, it was said that in the deepest part of this place for raising the soul, there was a place of sacrifice to all immortals. In a very ancient era, ten thousand immortals were said to have prayed for the Dao of heaven to find an altar of life. The old man didn’t know if this was true, but the soul-nourishing place was real. It could not only warm up War Immortal’s incomplete life and soul but also reshape his broken body, which was extremely mysterious.

Even in the depths of the Reincarnation Lake, a mysterious place involving the rules of the upper bounds, it was said that such a feat could not be achieved.

In the center of the splendid underground palace was an ancient bronze coffin, with oil lamps burning faintly at its four corners. The oil in these lamps was clearly not ordinary kerosene but something very special, refined from the spine using a unique method that allowed it to burn for countless years without going out.

Inside the ancient bronze coffin lay the War Immortal, who had fought in the Eight Desolations and Ten Regions. Upon arriving, the old man became even more respectful, carefully bringing the jade pot in his hand closer to the ancient bronze coffin, allowing the light balls to float out and finally fall into it.

“My lord…” he spoke respectfully, intending to report what had happened in the outside world, including the tragic death of Li Xiu.

“I already know,” an indifferent voice came from the ancient bronze coffin. It was very old and extremely weak.

Li Xiu was his subordinate, and their minds were connected. Despite the vast distance, he was still aware of what had happened to the Shen family. However, he was different from Li Xiu. Although there were some disturbances, he had not yet reached the point of anger.

“Then, my lord, how should we repay Gu Changge’s revenge?” The old man was stunned and then asked respectfully.

“I don’t need to worry about this in advance. I will condense a new body after a while. Those family members are not easy to mess with. What’s more, my enemies now know that I’m not dead. Let him be proud for a while,” the weak voice in the bronze coffin resounded again.

He spoke with a sense of self-deprecation. He didn’t expect that he, once so high and mighty, would be reduced to lingering like this. Even after being humiliated and beheaded, he had to continue to forbear and could not take immediate revenge.

“Yes, my lord,” the old man responded, his face also reflecting sadness. Once upon a time, Lord War Immortal was so high-spirited and invincible. If it weren’t for Heaven and Earth, he would have already become a true immortal. But now, he could only survive slowly in the ancient bronze coffin, needing to search for the source of his body everywhere to help him recover from his injuries. Even a younger generation could easily humiliate and torture him.

“Someone is coming…”

At this moment, a solemn and shocked voice suddenly came from the ancient bronze coffin. The old man’s face changed suddenly upon hearing these words. Why hadn’t he sensed it? In the place for raising the soul, he had laid out many formations, and if someone approached, he would surely feel it immediately. He was about to turn his head when he heard an interesting voice from behind.

“It turns out you’re hiding here, Lord War Immortal. We meet again,” Gu Changge said, his eyes fixed on the ancient bronze coffin before him. Gu Xian’er and the others followed behind, all looking around.

“You… you are Gu Changge,” the old man said, his back suddenly cold and his complexion changing drastically. How had Gu Changge found them? He had been so cautious, yet he was still followed.

“It’s the power of cause and effect, and it has nothing to do with you. He has a divine weapon to deduce cause and effect, which led him here,” the voice of War Immortal Li Xiu sounded from the ancient bronze coffin, explaining to the old man, but with a tone of solemnity and fear. Since Gu Changge had found this place, it was clear he had no intention of letting them go.

“The place to nourish the soul is really easy to find,” Gu Changge remarked, looking around. He didn’t waste time with the old man in front of him. Taking out the Xuan Yang Heavenly Sword, he slashed it with one swift stroke. The terrifying sword aura surged through the place, containing a ray of extreme power, and instantly struck the old man.

Puff!!

Blood splattered in the void as the old man grunted. His reaction was quick enough; he sacrificed his own weapon and activated his divine power, but he still vomited blood and was instantly flung away, his body nearly exploding. Despite having the cultivation base of the peak of the Supreme Realm, he was no match for Gu Changge wielding the Xuan Yang Heavenly Sword. The fact that he didn’t die instantly was a testament to his strength.

“We have no grievances, so why are you so aggressive?” The voice of War Immortal Li Xiu came from the ancient bronze coffin, filled with anger and coldness. He hadn’t expected Gu Changge to be so strong, coming directly to this place with no intention of leaving any way for him to survive.

“No, we have a grudge,” Gu Changge replied with a smile. He attacked again, slashing directly at the coffin in front of him, causing a terrifying explosion. The coffin shook violently, its material not simple at all, but it was still blown away by the sword’s force, and Li Xiu’s body rolled out.

“This is…” Gu Xian’er’s beautiful eyes widened in surprise. It was hard to connect the tattered corpse covered in green hair before her with the legendary War Immortal.

“Gu Changge, you…” Li Xiu was extremely furious. The way he looked now was terrifying and ferocious, his whole body tattered and not a single piece intact, covered in green hair as long as a human arm.

“My Lord…” The old man looked on in disbelief. It was difficult for him to reconcile the heroic and invincible Lord War Immortal with the green-haired corpse before him. This sight was unacceptable.

“It turns out that you have already started to decay. Such a good place to nourish the soul is wasted on you,” Gu Changge remarked, unsurprised. Li Xiu was clearly in the process of transformation or evolution, but the process was still very long. Even given another million years, he wouldn’t succeed. During this time, Li Xiu could only be at the mercy of others.

“Hateful… If I were at my peak, how dare you humiliate me like this?” Li Xiu was furious, but he was just a tattered corpse. Although he retained his sanity, he couldn’t even move. As Gu Changge said, he was now only a victim, unable to defend himself.

Gu Changge didn’t waste time. He wanted to find a place to nourish his own soul, and in his eyes, Li Xiu’s current state was no different from a source of experience. He didn’t even bother to exchange more words.

Buzz!!

In the next moment, the Xuan Yang Heavenly Sword erupted with unparalleled sword force. The emperor’s might was vast and surging, like a mountain torrent pouring down with unstoppable force. With a scream, Li Xiu’s already collapsed body exploded once more and turned to ashes.

This time, he was truly dead. Naturally, before this, Gu Changge didn’t forget to absorb Li Xiu’s remaining luck points.

After completing this task, Gu Changge paid no heed to the system prompts in his mind or the golden luck treasure chest that fell out. He surveyed the area seriously, considering it as a potential favorable location to resolve the issues involving the red-clothed witch in his plans.

Of course, this assumption relied on the correctness of his conjecture. Otherwise, everything would be futile, especially with only six months left for him to act.