I Am the Fated Villain - Chapter 429

Chapter 429: Until there are people who praise their true names, he can live forever with the power of faith, they are not even qualified to be ants

Clouds and mists rolled through the palace, with wisps of divine light flowing, and numerous strands of Dao hanging from the four walls, incomparably miraculous and radiant. Fortunately, the palace was empty now; otherwise, anyone present would have been wide-eyed in disbelief.

Was this still the holy maiden they revered, holy and detached, like an immortal from the Nine Heavens?

“Ooh…”

Gu Changge had no awareness of taking advantage of Jiang Chuchu, causing her beautiful eyes to widen in extreme grievance. She couldn’t help but want to push him away. However, Gu Changge’s strength was overwhelming, and she couldn’t break free.

Gradually, her body weakened, and she nearly lost her balance. She felt deeply embarrassed, having long suspected that Gu Changge wouldn’t honor their agreement, yet she still harbored a faint hope and wanted to trust him. But Gu Changge held her too tightly, and despite his sincere promises, she realized she couldn’t trust him at all.

“Alright, stop dreaming about good things all day. Learn to be smarter in the future, foolish girl.”

Finally, Gu Changge released Jiang Chuchu. He moved to the other side of the room, putting some distance between them, and smiled as he spoke.

“You bastard, I’ll never trust you again,” Jiang Chuchu said, her face clouded with anger. She had never felt as embarrassed as she did today. Her eyes glared at him, and her red lips shone with a captivating luster. She felt incredibly aggrieved, realizing how foolish she had been to believe the words of this big devil.

Gu Changge smiled and said indifferently, “Who knows what will happen in the future?”

“Who said last time they wouldn’t consider my advice?” Jiang Chuchu snorted coldly, calming her mind and herself. Every time she encountered Gu Changge, it was hard for her to stay calm, her emotions in turmoil because of his actions. Just like today, she found herself being bullied by him at will.

After that, Gu Changge stopped bullying her and seriously considered how to help her solve the chaos caused by the great demons in the Demon Burying Abyss. For a moment, Jiang Chuchu was still a bit confused, carefully observing him several times. Was this guy having a change of heart? To think like this for her?

Thinking of this, her mood improved, and she felt that what had just happened wasn’t such a loss after all.

“How can you suddenly be so good today…” Jiang Chuchu felt that the current Gu Changge was different from the one she knew before. In the past, Gu Changge never cared about the life and death of people who had nothing to do with him. He was selfish and indifferent to the extreme. Now, he was actually talking about going to the Demon Burying Abyss to suppress the great demons there and clear the dangers of the Upper Realm. Could it be because of her?

“The Great Demon was born in Demon Burying Abyss. As a cultivator of the Upper Realm, it is naturally my duty, especially with my current identity as a human ancestor. I must maintain the peace of the world, right?” Gu Changge said, shaking his head, sounding quite righteous. He then sighed, “Besides, you are so stupid and stubborn. Knowing it’s dangerous, you still want to go. How can I feel at ease?”

In the riot in the Demon Burial Abyss, the red witch was about to be born, and he couldn’t find a suitable reason to go there now. With the title of human ancestor, it was very suitable for Gu Changge. Otherwise, if he rushed to Demon Burying Abyss at this time, and something went wrong, many Dao forces would inevitably suspect him first. But with a reason, it would be different.

Hearing this, Jiang Chuchu was stunned for a moment, then stared straight at him, her eyes bright as if countless stars were gathered in them. She felt that Gu Changge’s previous words were all nonsense, and the last sentence was the truth. After all, how could someone like him care about the world?

“I know, I will try to avoid those dangerous places as much as possible in the future,” Jiang Chuchu nodded seriously, as if promising to listen to him. At this moment, she felt her heart warm. Although Gu Changge said he wouldn’t care about her death, he always showed up whenever she encountered trouble or difficulty. This wasn’t just once or twice.

“You don’t have to. Do whatever you want. I won’t stop you, and I won’t blame you for anything. If I let you die, with your character, even if you agreed, it probably wouldn’t feel right in your heart.”

To Jiang Chuchu’s surprise, this time, Gu Changge didn’t scold or mock her but said something concerning her well-being. She looked at Gu Changge in a daze, and when she saw that he was also looking at her, she lowered her eyes and hummed softly.

“If you want to bully me in the future, then tell me. I won’t refuse.”

Summoning her courage, she raised her eyes to look at him and said this. As soon as the words left her mouth, a haze appeared on her delicate face. Her heart was beating wildly, and she felt a little dizzy. She couldn’t believe she was bold enough to say this to Gu Changge.

“Bullying you?” Gu Changge was a little stunned, then smiled with interest. “Which kind are you talking about?”

Of course, he knew. Jiang Chuchu was very thin-skinned, and he was surprised she could say such words.

“I have no idea.” Jiang Chuchu’s voice trembled a little, and she couldn’t stand his gaze, so she quickly turned her head away. She had already said something so bold, yet Gu Changge still teased her. He really was an asshole.

“If you don’t know, wouldn’t you just follow me?” Gu Changge teased.

Jiang Chuchu’s face grew hot, and she felt that if she stayed any longer, she might be thrown into Gu Changge’s little world again. After all, she had said she wouldn’t refuse. So she quickly got up and fled, her dress fluttering and swaying, which was extremely moving.

Gu Changge watched her figure disappear outside the hall and couldn’t help but smile.

Afterward, the news of Gu Changge coming to the Human Ancestor Hall quickly spread, shocking many people there. They all came to pay their respects. After all, Gu Changge’s current identity was the Human Ancestor.

Whether it was true or not didn’t matter; the important thing was that Gu Changge’s arrival could solve the troubles they were facing now. Many people speculated that Gu Changge’s visit to the Human Ancestor Hall had a lot to do with Jiang Chuchu.

In this regard, Jiang Chuchu couldn’t explain anything, so she could only acquiesce. In the past, she never imagined betraying the Human Ancestor Palace and allowing the person who killed the Human Ancestor to impersonate one.

Looking at the respectful demeanor of many people in the Human Ancestor hall, she felt a mix of emotions, but things had come to this point with no turning back. As Gu Changge had said earlier, what the Human Ancestor Hall needed was not the actual Human Ancestor but the symbolic role of the Human Ancestor. Anyone could assume the mantle of the Human Ancestor as long as they could uphold the prestige of the Human Ancestor Hall at this critical time. As for the whereabouts of the real Human Ancestor, it was no longer a concern for those in the hall.

“This time, the calamity in the Demon Burying Abyss will trouble Young Master Changge.”

“Since Young Master Changge is taking action, I feel reassured.”

“The Demon Burying Abyss has wreaked havoc on many nearby factions, causing significant damage. Now, many monks from Buddha Mountain have descended to eradicate the demons. If Young Master Changge intervenes again, this matter will surely be swiftly resolved, bringing peace to the realm.”

“Yes, with Young Master Changge present, we can all rest easier.”

A group of powerful figures in the Human Ancestor hall breathed a collective sigh of relief, their words filled with flattering tones towards Gu Changge.

If the older generation were to go there, they would likely miss the battle of the Eight Desolations and Ten Regions, unable to discern the difference and finding escape difficult.

Gu Changge himself planned to journey to the Demon Burying Abyss, a mission they wouldn’t refuse. Several strong ancestors attested that his purpose was to eliminate demons and safeguard the world. As for the impending birth of the red witch and its potential consequences for the Upper Realm, that matter would not implicate him, nor would others suspect him.

In Gu Changge’s strategy, although the red witch had about six months until breaking the seal and being born, he couldn’t wait any longer and planned an early release. He anticipated what would follow in the Demon Burying Abyss.

For the next few days, Gu Changge didn’t rush to the Demon Burying Abyss but stayed in the Human Ancestor Hall. Jiang Chuchu guided him through various monuments, palaces, and libraries, including the immortal engravings. Gu Changge wasn’t particularly interested in these things. Having devoured the reincarnated soul of the Human Ancestor, he was privy to many of the hall’s secrets, especially its inheritance methods, which enabled cultivators to fully embrace the Dao of previous generations, empowering them.

Such inheritances were rare, as few were willing to impart a lifetime of cultivation’s fruits unless facing imminent death. However, what intrigued Gu Changge most was the place of faith.

“The most precious thing in the Human Ancestor Hall is the power of faith, which represents the beliefs and fortunes of all living beings,” Gu Changge mused, his mind formulating a tentative plan.

Subsequently, he positioned the Golden Cauldron of Luck in the main hall of the Human Ancestor Hall to gather the fortune points from the power of faith amassed across the Upper Realm. Threads of silver brilliance converged from all corners of the world, cascading into the golden cauldron like a celestial galaxy. Soon, golden lights mingled with countless silver glimmers, illuminating the hall.

In Gu Changge’s consciousness, brilliant lights condensed, each word resonating with ancient wisdom. It detailed a cultivation method for the Dharma Body of Faith, dependent on vast reserves of faith power—something beyond the reach of ordinary people.

“It’s the power of faith… Perhaps I can explore another path.”

“Those who chant my true name may find eternal life through reincarnation. They might attempt manifestation.”

Gu Changge closed his eyes and settled into a cross-legged position on the ground. With focused intent, he summoned the formidable and expansive silver faith power toward himself.

Buzz!

The sky quaked, and the palace trembled violently. The overwhelming momentum swept across, immense in scale, causing even the stars in the celestial domain to tremble as if they might fall. From the Central Region outward, countless creatures and cultivators’ faces turned pale with shock, sensing the formidable pressure as if confronting the might of heaven itself.

Jiang Chuchu felt the disturbance and hurried to the scene, astonished by the spectacle before her. Inside the palace, Gu Changge’s figure blurred, ethereal and slender, his hair gleaming with crystalline clarity and surrounded by swirling chaotic mist. Beside him, the silver power of faith burned like a divine fire, clusters of flames resembling manifestations of billions of laws, casting a mysterious aura.

The scene was awe-inspiring. Each cluster of silver flames hovered in the space around him as if in worship. Each flame seemed to encapsulate a world, ancient and vast, capable of containing everything within it.

“Someone in heaven and earth is chanting my name…” Gu Changge sat amidst the silver fire, feeling the essence of faith resonating from across the world.

At that moment, a particularly intense and profound feeling emanated from a specific area, fiery and deeply rich—belonging to one of his devout admirers. A vision appeared before Gu Changge’s eyes, sent by this devoted follower.

Meanwhile, far from the Human Ancestor Hall, outside the Boundary Monument, in a desert near the Eight Desolations and Ten Regions, lay a black sea of eerie silence. Deceptively calm yet seething with murderous intent, its waves surged as if the world itself were in upheaval, impassable even for Emperor Realm powerhouses.

On the shore of the Boundary Monument, the pitch-black seawater surged forward, carrying an aura of death. Within this sea floated bone-clad black warships and various other strange vessels, densely packed as they traversed from the Upper Realm.

Above the Boundary Monument, a terrifying boundless aura loomed, its monstrous fog stretching across the sky, obscuring the horizon. Many spiritual cultivators from the Eight Desolations and Ten Regions, exuding fierce determination, gathered outside the sea of Boundary Monuments.

In the distant desert, a fierce battle raged. Vanguard troops from both sides clashed amid the terrifying black fog, with reflections of the Upper Realm’s mightiest figures observing indifferently from within.

Although they couldn’t physically cross over, the Upper Realm relied on various instruments to project their younger generation’s reflections onto this side, stunning the Eight Desolations and Ten Regions. While the Eight Desolations and Ten Regions also boasted strong powerhouses, they were outnumbered and outmatched in cultivation compared to the Upper Realm. This realization weighed heavily on many from the Eight Desolations and Ten Regions, filling them with concern.

The battle unfolded solely among the younger generation since the elder powerhouses had yet to engage directly. Both sides deployed their younger members into the fray, resulting in a tragic conflict with significant casualties. The youth from the Eight Desolations and Ten Regions, clearly inferior in both numbers and strength, fought valiantly but were at a disadvantage—whereas not a single member of the Upper Realm had fallen.

“The eighth!”

“Who’s next?”

Amidst the battlefield, a yaksha-like figure sneered, drenched in blood that emanated a terrifying aura. Unfurling his spear, he swept it forward, causing the void to explode instantaneously.

The blood-colored runes gleamed brilliantly, their crimson rays intertwining and cascading down!

A young prodigy from the Eight Desolations and Ten Regions erupted in a scream, instantly annihilated in body and spirit. This sight greatly bolstered morale among the Upper Realm forces, eliciting cheers from all, even earning a nod of approval from the enigmatic figures shrouded in mist.

Conversely, the Eight Desolations and Ten Regions sank into despondency. Many of their elder powerhouses wore grim expressions, while the younger generation grew timid, their faces pale with fear. Eight of their best had fought valiantly to their deaths, yet none proved a match and were swiftly dispatched, leaving everyone in shock.

Such overwhelming power and disparity left them feeling utterly hopeless.

“The Eight Desolations and Ten Regions, as expected. Even finding eight doesn’t suffice against me. What more can you do but cower behind the Boundary Monument?” sneered the yaksha-like creature, standing boldly amidst the chaos, spear in hand, disdain etched across his features as he addressed the Eight Desolations and Ten Regions.

“Who knows what happened back then.”

“Don’t bully people too much. The true geniuses from our side haven’t arrived yet. They would definitely slay you!”

“You won’t be arrogant for long. They will come and avenge our cultivators!”

These defiant words rang out amidst the Eight Desolations and Ten Regions, sparking red-eyed fury among their younger generation. The humiliation stung deeply, exacerbating their already low morale. The older generation of powerhouses clenched their teeth, seething with intense hatred.

“Real genius?” The yaksha-like creature sneered at the words, his disdain palpable. “If I were to show you what a true genius is, it would likely crush your spirit and leave you without the will to resist.”

“If my master were here, he could crush all of you with a single palm! Your so-called geniuses aren’t even fit to be ants before my master.”

Upon hearing this proclamation, many geniuses and powerhouses from the Upper Realm, including those hidden in the mist, grew solemn. A sense of awe filled the air. The yaksha before them had once been their follower, and his words carried weight.

Indeed, his claim held undeniable truth!