I Am the Fated Villain

The army of the immortal civilization broke apart and fled, desperate to return to the ancient warship. The immortal emperors who had been delayed by the Dao Chang Realm’s powerhouses could not retreat in time and were obliterated by this palm strike, leaving no trace behind. In the face of absolute power, all beings were rendered equal, and no accidents could occur.

This kind of power is beyond anything I can contend with. I must leave as soon as possible. I never should have coveted it in the first place. As expected, the real world with the spark of immortal civilization holds far more depth than I imagined.

Zhuoyou was horrified by the scene before her, her heart trembling with fear and regret.

Had she moved even a little slower, she would have been slapped to death just like Zhuo Hua moments ago. Even the treasure bestowed upon her by her grandfather would have been of no use. The strength of this person had reached a level beyond her comprehension. Even if her grandfather’s true form were to descend, it would be a terrifying prospect.

At this moment, the army of the immortal civilization was in complete panic, quickly retreating and fleeing the vast universe controlled by one side. Countless showers of light and blood mist exploded, scattering across all worlds.

Attack…!

“Don’t let them escape. Make them stay and pay the price they deserve!”

The Dao Chang Realm’s army surged forward, their morale soaring as they shifted to an all-out offensive. This battle, which had dragged on for many years, had suddenly turned in their favor, causing everyone to scream, cheer, and feel a surge of excitement. Even Hei Ming, Gu Wuwang, and the others were elated, not hesitating to unleash their full strength to keep the retreating enemy from escaping.

Buzz!!!  

On the ancient warship outside the Dao Chang True Realm, the gate of light shone brightly, radiating vast spatial fluctuations. Rays of divine light, far thicker than stars, descended to guide the retreating army away, urging them to leave quickly.

However, the remnants of the army could no longer be saved. Zhuoyou was forced to abandon them, leaving them behind. Many figures scattered across various universes, time, and space, desperately trying to escape to other realms. But the powerhouses of the Dao Chang Realm had already locked onto them, giving chase with the intent to annihilate these fleeing forces.

Aboard the ancient warship, Zhuoyou felt an inexplicable restlessness. Although she had escaped, the lingering fear and trembling clung to her, as if the presence of that powerful, unpredictable figure still haunted her.

Is this the fear of that unfathomable strong man?”

I must leave. I can’t stay here any longer.

Her face turned pale as she hastily commanded her forces to evacuate.

At the same time, she hurriedly reached out to her clansmen within the immortal civilization, pleading for reinforcements, fearing that Gu Changge might strike again. This battle had inflicted devastating losses upon them—Gu Changge’s mere manifestation of a single Dharma body had nearly obliterated the bulk of her fighting force.

Several other clansmen, whose power rivaled that of the Dao Realm, were equally terrified. Without hesitation, they burned the light of their hearts, breaking through time and space to escape. Any delay would have left them trapped forever.

This made it clear that, in the boundless world, ultimate combat power was the key to immortality—one individual could hold the value of tens of thousands of troops. Naturally, this battle was far from over. Zhuoyou rushed to return to the ancient warship to ensure her escape, but many of her troops lagged behind, unable to keep up, and were left behind, lost forever.

Countless veils of blood mist exploded, while time and space unraveled in chaos, as though an eternal sea of turmoil had been unleashed, filled with endless disorder and turbulence.

Everyone was buried within it, and along with the collapsing universe, they were reduced to ashes.

Less than 20% of the army made it back.

Inside the ancient warship, the surviving members of Zhuoyou’s clan looked shaken, unable to erase the terrifying scene from their minds. Zhuoyou knew this all too well; she forced herself to stay calm, but her heart bled.

These armies had taken her a long time to build, and even to the family behind her, their loss was no small matter. Now, all of them were gone, with even slightly weaker clansmen meeting tragic deaths. Even though she had escaped, she knew that returning to the family would likely result in severe punishment and the family’s furious wrath.

“It doesn’t matter. Those who couldn’t escape will remain here forever, dying for us. As long as the clansmen who have transformed their hearts escape successfully, that’s all that matters,” Zhuoyou said coldly, her words steeped in cold-blooded ruthlessness, having already dismissed any thought of those who had been left behind.

Countless veils of blood mist exploded, and time and space remained chaotic, as if an eternal sea of disorder had opened up, filled with endless turbulence.

The surging chaotic air soared into the sky, rolling across the vastness. The ancient warship, shaped like a flying shuttle and covered by a protective barrier, tore through time and space, quickly vanishing into the distance.

On the battlefield far behind, the remaining troops, who were desperately fleeing, couldn’t help but fall into despair at the sight. They had been completely abandoned, left behind to die. For a moment, they were lost in thought, realizing their fate.

Among them were even a few who were comparable to quasi-immortal emperors, but because they were held back, they couldn’t retreat in time.

“We can’t wait…” they roared, tearing open the void with their powerful hands, frantically trying to escape into the depths of time and space.

However, the immortal emperors of the Dao Chang Realm had already locked onto them, moving swiftly to strike and pursue, determined to trap and eliminate them.

Gu Changge’s Dharma Body stood in the starry sky, observing the scene without continuing to attack. His figure had dimmed considerably, as the dharma body, which had been casually left behind at the start, did not possess much strength. Now, after obliterating an existence comparable to the second worst in the Dao Realm, it had consumed most of its spiritual energy and could no longer sustain itself.

Gu Xian’er had also been closely following the battle. Now that the tide had turned and victory was assured, all that remained was cleaning up the remnants, leaving her with no need to worry or continue fighting.

Her attention shifted fully to Gu Changge. At that moment, she had so much she wanted to say to him. In the outside world’s time flow, she had only been trapped in the Heavenly Tomb for hundreds of years, but within it, Gu Xian’er had cultivated for an exceptionally long time.

In other words, for her, it had been a very long time since she had last seen Gu Changge. When they reunited this time, they had exchanged only a few words.

Similarly, Gu Xian’er had many questions she wanted to ask Gu Changge personally, especially regarding Taoyao and Chan Hongyi.

In the distance, Gu Changge noticed the expression on Gu Xian’er’s face. After thinking for a moment, before his figure could completely fade away, he descended in front of her and asked, “Is there something you want to tell me?”

“Husband…” Xiao Ruoyin, who stood nearby, greeted him with a respectful bow.

Gu Changge nodded slightly, and with a wave of his hand, the Good Fortune Immortal Boat, which had been sent flying into the depths of the universe, returned and landed in front of Xiao Ruoyin. At the same time, a few wisps of radiance descended, instantly healing the injuries on her body.

“Since my husband is here, I will take my leave and return to the Temple of Destiny,”

Xiao Ruoyin said. She sensed that Gu Xian’er had something to discuss with Gu Changge and did not linger. She swiftly boarded the Good Fortune Immortal Boat, her figure turning into a streak of light as she departed the area.

Gu Changge, familiar with her personality, didn’t say much and let her leave without comment.

The Da Hong was also afraid of Gu Changge, especially after yelling something earlier that had made Gu Xian’er want to beat it. Now, it quickly flapped its wings and flew away.

“What is it that requires such caution?” Gu Changge asked, looking at the girl.

They were speaking privately, where no one else could hear. For a moment, Gu Xian’er felt a bit guilty. In front of Gu Changge, she always seemed to lack confidence, especially since he had seemed a little upset earlier.

“I…” she began, her tone hesitant.

“You what?” Gu Changge raised his eyebrows slightly, a hint of amusement in his voice.

This girl, who feared neither heaven nor earth, was showing a rare moment of vulnerability in front of him. Initially, Gu Changge had been somewhat displeased with her—frustrated by her disregard for her own life and her disobedience to his previous requests.

But now, seeing her softness, his anger melted away, and he found himself unable to scold or blame her.

After all, this was simply her personality. If she truly didn’t care about this matter, or didn’t take it seriously, she wouldn’t be Gu Xian’er.

Seeing that Gu Changge didn’t seem angry, Gu Xian’er breathed a quiet sigh of relief, patting her chest with her small hands, though it barely rose or fell.

“I was wrong this time. I shouldn’t have disobeyed you and risked my life,” she admitted in a low voice, forcing herself to overcome the awkwardness.

Risking her life today had been reckless, almost like playing with death. If Gu Changge hadn’t appeared when he did, she would have truly disappeared by now.

Back when she was still in Peach Village, she had promised Gu Changge that she wouldn’t take such risks. She still didn’t fully understand why he had made her promise that at the time, but now, with the large-scale attack from the immortal civilization, she had broken her word.

Seeing her like this, Gu Changge almost couldn’t suppress his amusement.

He shook his head slightly and said, “Forget it; what’s done is done, and I won’t blame you for anything. You, relying on my protection, really acted recklessly without any scruples. If this happens again in the future, I won’t blame you. I will definitely protect you once more.”

Earlier, when Gu Changge had learned about Gu Xian’er’s reincarnation from Da Hong, he had also come to understand her identity as an “unusual number” in the real world of mountains and seas. However, this anomaly had drawn the attention of the true Dao of Heaven, making it impossible for her to be sheltered by the Dao Chang Realm, complicating her path to growth.

In this process, she would need to endure three disasters and nine tribulations, with fate destined to bring many twists and turns and difficulties that would be hard to overcome. Sometimes, it even required bad luck to achieve breakthroughs.

Gu Changge had warned her long ago not to place herself in danger.

At the same time, he worried that she might not survive those catastrophes and could perish along the way. To that end, Gu Changge had been paving the way for her long ago, but Gu Xian’er had made her own choices, opting not to follow the path he had laid out.

“I know; I won’t take such risks again in the future,” Gu Xian’er said, nodding like a chick pecking at rice. She understood that Gu Changge cared for her, so it was rare for her not to refute him.

This cute demeanor made Gu Changge feel a bit nostalgic. He reached out, touched Gu Xian’er’s forehead, and smiled, “It seems that I haven’t seen you in so long, and you’re more sensible and well-behaved than before. However, I wonder how long you can keep up this act.”

After all, Gu Xian’er was indeed in the wrong this time, and it was unusual for her to concede to Gu Changge. She never expected he would laugh at her like this. Unable to contain herself, she quickly swatted his hand away.

“Can’t you just seriously praise me for once? It’s really annoying!” she exclaimed, clearly irritated.

Gu Changge chose not to continue teasing her. His Dharma Body wouldn’t last long and was on the verge of dissipating.

Gu Xian’er also noticed this, and the word “reluctance” was almost written on her face.

Where the hell are you going now?

She couldn’t help but mutter.

Gu Changge rubbed her head gently and said softly, “I have some things to take care of. If you don’t want to be a burden or be bullied by me, you should focus on your cultivation. When you break through to the Dao Realm, I’ll come to see you.”

“As for Tao Yao’s situation, you don’t need to worry about it; I will handle everything myself.”

Gu Changge understood what Gu Xian’er had wanted to ask. He had plans in place for both Tao Yao and Chan Hongyi. As for the Dao Chang Realm, he still had many arrangements to make. The large-scale invasion by the immortal civilization suited his intentions perfectly. The leeks he had been nurturing for a long time were finally ready to be harvested without any complications.

“Wait for me to break through to the Dao Realm…”

Gu Xian’er’s words echoed in Gu Changge’s ears, but by then, his figure had already vanished from her sight. She felt a bit dazed, as if she hadn’t yet recovered from his departure.

You just left, and I still have so much to say! Gu Changge, you bastard.

The distant sounds of battle pulled Gu Xian’er back from her swirling thoughts. She calmed herself, channeling all her dissatisfaction with Gu Changge into a fierce fighting spirit, and once again attacked with her sword.

Although this battle hadn’t truly ended, the Dao Chang Realm had fewer worries now. She intended to use these enemies to hone her skills and stabilize her cultivation as she aspired to reach the Dao Realm that Gu Changge had mentioned. Though she didn’t know how long it would take to reach that level, her determination was clear.

Meanwhile, inside the ancient warship of the Spiritual Royal Family, Gu Changge rose from his cross-legged position, a faint smile gracing his lips.

“The boundless coordinates of the immortal civilization are finally determined…”

He had deliberately let the leader of the immortal civilization’s army go. Initially, he had planned to kill her, but after reconsidering, he chose a different course of action. By doing so, he left a trace of his Dao imprint to ascertain the boundless coordinates of the immortal civilization behind her.