I Am the Fated Villain - Chapter 438

Chapter 438: The last despair of the Son of Luck, the end of Qin Wuya

In the courtyard, the moonlight was mottled, the wind rustled, and the bamboo shadows whirled. Food and wine were scattered on the ground, and even the stone table had exploded. When Qin Wuya fell, he couldn’t control his aura, which leaked out, causing the surrounding area to explode and almost collapse the void.

Despite being severely poisoned, Qin Wuya was in the Quasi-Supreme Realm, beyond the reach of ordinary cultivators. He spat out a few mouthfuls of black blood mixed with fragments of internal organs. The severe pain persisted, as if his body was about to dissolve into pus and blood, inducing terror and fear.

Qin Wuya’s face turned pale as he quickly got up. Enduring the intense pain, he took out numerous pills from his storage ring and stuffed them into his mouth. Then he sat cross-legged, trying to expel the poison from his body. He knew he had been poisoned; the food and drink contained a terrifying poison that even quasi-supreme beings could hardly escape.

“Why are you so…” While detoxifying, Qin Wuya looked at Tang Wan in pain and disbelief, his voice trembling. He knew that the poisoning was due to his own carelessness; he never thought Tang Wan would harm him. The vigilance he exercised in the Nine Heavens in the past was gone. So, he didn’t realize that Tang Wan had poisoned the food and drinks.

He couldn’t believe that Tang Wan would harm him. She had prepared the food and wine especially for him and called him there in the middle of the night. At this moment, Qin Wuya’s heart was filled with betrayal, regret, sadness, and disbelief.

Although Tang Wan hadn’t yet recovered the memory of her previous life, he had done so much for her during this time. Was it possible that she couldn’t see it? Qin Wuya didn’t understand why Tang Wan wanted to kill him. There was no hatred between them at all.

“I am sorry… but I had no choice but to do it.” Tang Wan’s expression was calmer than Qin Wuya imagined. She said this with an indifferent tone, causing him even more pain and despair. Why would she do this?

“Who is threatening you? Can you tell me?” Divine light rose from Qin Wuya’s body like golden flames, clusters of which were incomparably gorgeous, trying to evaporate the poison. This was a secret technique from the Nine Heavens. However, he found that the poison was terrifying and had even penetrated his soul. Such a poison couldn’t have been obtained by Tang Wan alone, so someone must be secretly instructing or threatening her, forcing her to do this.

Tang Wan looked at him calmly, not speaking, just standing there. She hadn’t expected Qin Wuya’s strength to be so terrifying. The poison, Burying Immortal Water, was incredibly potent. Yet, Qin Wuya persisted for so long, his expression barely changing. Not only did he possess mysterious secret techniques, but he also had various rare magical medicines that eased his injuries.

“Qin Wuya, I actually knew my identity a long time ago. Thank you for your kindness these days, but it is impossible between you and me. I am not your wife. There should be no intersection between us in this life.” As Qin Wuya’s heart ached unbearably, Tang Wan calmly stated a fact that made his mind roar and almost go blank.

“What…” Qin Wuya’s eyes widened again, unable to believe it. These words came from Tang Wan’s mouth, especially now that she had said his real name without hesitation. This forced him to accept the shocking reality.

“You knew a long time ago that you were actually my wife in your previous life?” Qin Wuya’s voice trembled. Did this mean that Tang Wan had been acting with him these past days, while he was so foolish that he didn’t even realize it?

For a moment, Qin Wuya’s face was distorted, ferocious, like a raging beast. He never expected that tonight, he would learn such a devastating fact, causing him immense suffering, despair, and even more anger and hatred. Tang Wan nodded calmly, and seeing Qin Wuya’s current appearance, the guilt that had just arisen in her heart dissipated.

To Qin Wuya, she was just his wife from his previous life, and all his actions towards her were solely because of that. She understood this very clearly.

“Who is behind all this? From the very beginning, I have been manipulated. You could actually see everything I did… That’s why tonight’s incident…” By now, Qin Wuya had figured it all out, and his gaze became very cold. Given that Tang Wan knew his identity, her treatment of him enraged him further. His anger was hard to contain.

Moreover, how did Tang Wan know about this? She had never drunk the water of the Reincarnation Lake. Could it be that she herself awakened the memory of her previous life?

“You’ll know sooner or later. You offended people you shouldn’t have, and this is the consequence,” Tang Wan said indifferently. As long as Qin Wuya was dealt with, the affairs of the Tang family would be resolved. For her, it was worth it.

“You… have murdered me so…” Qin Wuya was so angry that he couldn’t calm down and couldn’t help but spit out black blood again.

“You’re wrong, it’s not her.” At that moment, a faint laugh suddenly came from outside the courtyard. A slender figure manifested from the empty space. Gu Changge appeared and walked over, looking very interested.

“You did not disappoint me.” Gu Changge smiled casually and then walked unhurriedly in front of Qin Wuya, who looked shocked and incredulous.

“Don’t dare to violate the will of the young master Changge.” Tang Wan was very afraid of Gu Changge. She lowered her head when she heard his words, indirectly explaining to Qin Wuya who was secretly planning all this.

“Gu Changge… why are you here? Are you the one behind all this?” Among the people Qin Wuya hated the most, if Gu Changge ranked second, no one could rank first. He clenched his teeth, filled with hatred, and could no longer maintain his usual calm and composed appearance. He never thought that Gu Changge would appear here, nor did he think that Tang Wan would be instigated by him.

The scene of his younger brother Zi Yang Heavenly King tragically dying at his hands was still vivid in his mind, making it unforgettable for Qin Wuya. Now that this great enemy had shown up on his own initiative, Qin Wuya could not wait to get violent and fight him to the death.

“Qin Wuya, we meet again. The last time I let you escape, you didn’t learn your lesson, so you can’t blame me now.” With a warm smile on his face, Gu Changge walked up to him and stopped, looking down at him with interest, as if he were a little insect struggling to survive.

“Gu Changge, you are despicable and shameless… Pretending to be the leader of the upper world while thinking of me like this!” Qin Wuya’s back went cold, and he couldn’t help but curse him, his eyes full of hatred and anger. Under Gu Changge’s gaze, he felt like he might explode, especially now that he was suffering from severe poison, making it difficult for him to display his true strength. Moreover, Gu Changge’s strength was obviously much more terrifying than before, as vast as the deep sea, causing him to tremble.

“Do you know that you give me the feeling of a drowning worm, one that can be drowned by a wave at any time?” Gu Changge didn’t care about his scolding, maintaining a calm smile on his face.

“Actually, I’m more curious. With your ability, how did you survive in the Nine Heaves for so many years? Did you live in the fringe area… or did I overestimate you?”

“You…” Hearing this, Qin Wuya’s complexion changed again. His experience of living in the Nine Heavens for hundreds of years was his biggest secret. No one knew about this except himself. But now Gu Changge had actually spoken it aloud. It sent a chill down his spine, making him feel like he might explode in disbelief.

“Who the hell are you?” Qin Wuya’s voice trembled with unprecedented fear and trepidation. He suddenly understood why Zi Yang Heavenly King had fallen by Gu Changge’s hand, and how Tang Wan had come to know his identity from his previous life. It must have been Gu Changge who revealed it to her.

“Who am I? You don’t need to know that.” Gu Changge smiled warmly, but his eyes remained emotionless and deep. Seeing Qin Wuya’s fortune hit rock bottom, he didn’t waste words and struck him directly.

Divine light surged, and a terrifying aura, like the collapse of the sky itself, descended upon him.

“Gu Changge, I will fight you!” Qin Wuya roared, abandoning all fear of life and death. With a surge of golden light behind him, chains of order, sharp as heavenly knives, shot towards Gu Changge with a whistle.

But before they could reach Gu Changge, they were crushed by his overwhelming aura, unable to get close at all.

At the same time, Gu Changge’s palm was extremely domineering, like the hand of a heavenly emperor, shrouded in divine light capable of obliterating everything it descended upon. All of Qin Wuya’s countermeasures collapsed instantly; they were not on the same level, leaving him no chance to resist.

Enduring the severe pain, Qin Wuya opened his mouth and spat out a golden flag. This mysterious treasure, obtained from the Nine Heavens, was immensely powerful. The golden Dharma flag unfurled in the wind, adorned with bloodstains and fragments of broken stars. It quickly enlarged in his palm, emitting a buzzing sound as golden rays of light surged, shaking the world.

In the dead of night, this scene was astonishing. However, it was contained within the courtyard, sealed by a misty chaotic mist that prevented any information from leaking out.

“Boom!!” Qin Wuya’s eyes were on the verge of bursting. Gripping the flagpole with both hands, he swung it with all his might, causing violent tremors. In an instant, vast fluctuations spread out; the stars and moon dimmed, and the universe seemed to turn upside down. Even the seal of the courtyard was nearly torn apart.

The golden flag formation was unique, constantly fluttering with terrifying power as it clashed forcefully against Gu Changge’s palm.

But the next moment, there was a scoff. Gu Changge’s complexion remained unchanged, showing no unnecessary fluctuation as his palm descended from on high, exuding a vast and ancient aura that effortlessly tore through the golden formation of the flag.

“No… how is that possible?” Qin Wuya was horrified, facing his inevitable demise. The golden Dharma flag, a mystical artifact from the Nine Heavens, was supposed to be indestructible. How could Gu Changge destroy it?

He couldn’t believe it, but denial didn’t change the bloody reality. Qin Wuya was in despair, realizing there was no way to counter Gu Changge. His strength was simply beyond Qin Wuya’s reach, even if he weren’t poisoned and at his peak.

In the next moment, Gu Changge’s palm crashed down, causing the void to collapse and envelop Qin Wuya completely. With a single strike, Qin Wuya was obliterated, turning into a blood mist that exploded and dispersed. His soul was devoured by Gu Changge, who planned to glean memories of the Nine Heavens from him later.

Gu Changge also seized Qin Wuya’s remaining storage ring. Aware of its valuable contents, he explored it with his divine sense, discovering an array of colorful and dazzling treasures.

In addition to numerous divine materials, various secret treasures, and inscriptions from ancient scriptures—all originating from the Nine Heavens rather than the current upper world—Gu Changge also discovered a divine pill sealed within a jade pot. Opening it, he was greeted by the permeating aura of the Immortal Pill, radiating with a dazzling glow that filled the virtual space like the Milky Way.

“Great Profound Pill… Eight Trigram Yangxu Pill…” Gu Changge muttered the names of the pills as he rolled up his sleeves and collected all these treasures. Along with them, he also acquired the Heavenly Dao Treasure Box, Luck Points, and Destiny Points in abundance.

Comparing the heavenly treasure box obtained from killing Qin Wuya to the one obtained from the battle immortal Li Xiu, Gu Changge noticed it was considerably less radiant, likely due to the difference in strength between Qin Wuya and Li Xiu at their peaks.

Accompanied by bursts of golden light, Gu Changge opened the Heavenly Dao Treasure Chest. Among its contents, one particular item caught his interest: a piece of inscription shrouded in purple, adorned with ancient characters that were somewhat obscure. The atmosphere it exuded was one of primordial chaos, imbuing it with a profound and straightforward meaning.

“Space-Time Monument.” Gu Changge read the explanation that emerged from the inscription and quickly grasped its purpose. It bore a striking resemblance to a teleportation array, though unlike the array, it could traverse different eras.

Although it could span vast distances, even across endless spaces, the Space-Time Monument strictly adhered to a linear progression of time without deviation. This mysterious object allowed travel across both time and space, involving the profound mysteries of the river of time.

“It’s somewhat akin to the Creation Immortal Ark, but the Space-Time Monument functions merely as a fixed coordinate. Once determined, it cannot be altered, and this coordinate exists solely within the river of time.”

“Reversing the years is not within human capabilities.” Gu Changge accepted the Space-Time Monument, foreseeing its potential use in the future.

Having completed his tasks, Gu Changge glanced at Tang Wan, who still appeared somewhat stunned. He released the seal that had confined her and departed without further concern. Tang Wan held little current value to him, yet he considered her connection to Chu Hao might yield future benefits.

“That’s it.” As Gu Changge’s figure vanished from sight, Tang Wan breathed a sigh of relief. The earlier unease and fear gradually faded, leaving her heart at peace.

In her view, Qin Wuya’s strength had been formidable, and ordinary supremes might not have matched him. Even though he was weakened by severe poison, he couldn’t even contend with Gu Changge’s palm. Many current rumors in the upper world underestimated Gu Changge’s true power.

Qin Wuya’s death didn’t impact the Tang family significantly. Besides Tang Wan, no one else knew what had transpired the previous night. Elder Tang and the others were unaware of Qin Wuya’s existence beside Tang Wan.

Having disposed of Qin Wuya, Gu Changge showed little interest in the Tang family’s affairs. He had already made it clear to Yin Mei that disobedience could lead to death, reassuring her that they needn’t fear consequences. With no backers, the Tang family’s non-native members lost their resolve. After a few were eliminated, the rest readily surrendered their assets.

Smoothly taking control of many of the Tang family’s industries, Yin Mei facilitated Gu Changge’s plans. Afterwards, Gu Changge sent a message to Bai Lian’er of the Spring Breeze Pavilion, summoning her to enhance their intelligence network. He instructed Yin Mei to hand over the most valuable informants to Bai Lian’er.

By doing so, the Spring Breeze Pavilion’s efficiency in assassination could be significantly heightened.