I Am the Fated Villain

Chapter 1223

Chapter 1223: It seems that it has been arranged, but in fact, I am in the play and don’t know it

The river surged with waves, rushing and then silently dissipating. It eventually returned to a calm state.

Gu Changge, sitting at the other end of the long river of time, watched the timeline fragments unfold, each revealing a carefully constructed narrative.

Understanding the truth may be the best choice for you.

He whispered, his eyes piercing through the ages.

Two fragments of the long river of time hovered before him, reflecting the divergent experiences of Chan Hongyi and Tao Yao. Their visions differed, yet they could converge into a shared timeline.

Gu Changge refrain from intervening further. Whether it was Chan Hongyi’s perspective or Tao Yao’s, the scenes they witnessed were truths within their respective timelines.

However, this layer of truth wasn’t an absolute reality; many aspects were deliberately “revealed.”

Gu Changge mentioned that the immortal heavens and various life forms were part of an extensive performance. Due to the interference of his true self, the second annihilation calamity arrived early, leading to the destruction of the natural world of mountains and seas before the Forbidden Era.

In collaboration with Qing Yi, the true spirit of the mountains and seas, they devised a plan to deceive the heavens.

Gu Changge, as the demon lord, seemingly destroyed the real world of mountains and seas, causing it to collapse and prompting his withdrawal into seclusion. This stratagem spared the world from the imminent calamity.

The discord between Gu Changge and Qing Yi was staged because of Chan Hongyi. To eliminate any suspicion, this drama began before Chan Hongyi was born.

From the start, Chan Hongyi was a preordained pawn in this intricate chess game. Her birth, apprenticeship, training, descent from the mountain—all were predetermined before her arrival, yet she remained unaware of it.

Gu Changge, in his role as her master, gradually developed a sense of “feelings’ ‘ for her during their shared days and nights. His relationship with Qing Yi, marked by dissatisfaction and secret jealousy, was a natural and logical outcome.

Later in the performance, Gu Changge, posing as himself, orchestrated the dispatch of bandits to Chan Hongyi’s birthplace, leading to the slaughter of her parents.

The revelation unfolded like an intricate tapestry, exposing the carefully woven threads of destiny and deception. Gu Changge, playing his part from the other end of the long river of time, had to navigate through complex situations where favoring one side over the other proved challenging.

In response to the delicate situation, he concealed the truth from Chan Hongyi and severed ties with Qing Yi. Dissatisfied with his decision, Qing Yi sought to eliminate Chan Hongyi, leading to their falling out and turning against each other.

This discord directly triggered the catastrophic events—the destruction of the Immortal Palace, the collapse of the heavens, and the burial of an entire era.

This supposed “truth” became a buried secret within the Forbidden Era. Countless beings in the real world of mountains and seas were left in the dark, shocked and disbelieving of the actual sequence of events.

The overall situation, meticulously discussed between Qing Yi and Gu Changge, aimed to make the impending battle of catastrophe appear reasonable, devoid of inconsistencies or loopholes. Even the most powerful beings in the original world would find it challenging to discern the abnormality through deduction.

This strategic plan was the only solution Qing Yi could devise to avert the second calamity and liquidation of the natural world of mountains and seas, providing a more stable and peaceful era for future generations.

However, this came at the cost of depleting the luck of the natural world and a lengthy cultivation period. Throughout this process, vigilance against the engulfment and merger of other real planets and various potential crises was imperative.

Gu Changge pondered the unfolding events and reflected on the depth of the orchestrated plot. Even Qing Yi, who had played a crucial role, was merely a participant in the middle of the grand performance, unaware of the full extent of the plan.

Gu Changge’s eyes, devoid of emotion, gazed into the distance and sighed softly. In Qing Yi’s eyes, he was a heaven-slayer from the boundless universe, a savior during a life-and-death crisis.

Her trust in him remained unshaken. For Chan Hongyi, witnessing these truths in the fragments of the long river of time, there would be no room for doubt, only a lingering sense of guilt for the complex tapestry of events that unfolded around her.

Boom!!!

Gu Changge’s eyes remained calm as he gestured, causing the long river of time to surge again. The thick fog enveloped the sea area, obstructing Chan Hongyi and Tao Yao from returning to the present world.

“For the follow-up plan, you are not allowed to return.”

Gu Changge stated softly. The undulating waves beneath him bore the Fateful Immortal Boat, carrying him away from the long river of time. The vague shadow of the long river emerged in the Temple of Destiny, and Gu Changge walked out of it.

After glimpsing Xiao Ruoyin, who awaited him, Gu Changge asked, “How long has it been?”

“Reporting to Your Majesty, half a month has passed,” Xiao Ruoyin replied.

She couldn’t help but notice a trace of fatigue between his brows as he handed over the Fateful Immortal Boat, a sight that left her incredulous. Gu Changge was perpetually composed in her perception, radiating an air of confidence, seemingly unfazed by any challenges.

Witnessing him show even a hint of exhaustion was a rare occurrence.

Considering their absence, Xiao Ruoyin suspected that something had happened to Tao Yao and Chan Hongyi. The silence between them lingered, and she was uncertain about what to say.

Is it only half a month?

Gu Changge mused. The journey through the long river of time had felt extensive, and the blurring of events during this period made it challenging for even him to discern the passage of time accurately.

Gu Changge observed the unfolding events calmly, acknowledging the surge of luck and the emergence of extraordinary individuals across various worlds and universes.

The upper realm experienced a period of prosperity, and many figures, including those from past dynasties, found renewed vitality in their cultivation.

Gu Changge witnessed Gu Xian’er’s departure from Peach Village and the beginning of her journey in the divine palace. He also encountered familiar faces, such as Ye Langtian, who had become the patriarch of the ancient Ye Clan, and his sister Ye Liuli. The Ye Clan had submitted to the Divine Kingdom, attaining a prominent status within the court.

Ye Langtian’s pursuit of enlightenment was a significant endeavor, aiming to seize an opportunity to elevate his cultivation. While the List of Immortals in the Divine Kingdom provided shortcuts for many cultivators to become revered immortals, the journey of enlightenment held its unique challenges and rewards.

Amidst the flourishing era, Gu Changge maintained his composed demeanor, overseeing the unfolding destinies and the rise of influential individuals.

The cycle of life and cultivation continued, and the heavens witnessed the ascension of new talents and the resurgence of ancient powers.

Despite their talent and arrogance, many geniuses often sought shortcuts and relied on external factors. However, such an approach was akin to becoming rootless duckweed, vulnerable to the collapse of the Divine Kingdom.

For those who bound their destinies to external elements, the potential downfall of the Divine Kingdom meant the swift destruction of their cultivated Dao-building expert.

Numerous geniuses like Ye Langtian, who had once sealed their potential in Gu Changge’s presence, broke those self-imposed limitations and embarked on the emperor’s road.

Gu Changge observed these acquaintances, such as Yan Ji, Hei Yanyu, and even the demon world’s ruler, Empress Xi Yao, who was now aspiring to attain Dao-building expert status.

The journey along the emperor’s road was difficult, marked by deaths, crises, and substantial advancements in cultivation. Gu Changge, a silent spectator, watched the fate of thousands of worlds unfold. Meanwhile, he fully refined the origin and true blood he had absorbed during his visit to the immortal domain.

Above the immortal realm, the hierarchy included true immortals, immortal kings, and immortal emperors, with the threshold of detachment looming beyond. The gap between a true immortal and an immortal king, and even more so, between an immortal emperor and an immortal king, was vast and incomprehensible.

The realm of an Immortal King could be achieved through accumulated Daoism, time, and talent. Still, reaching the status of an Immortal Emperor required surpassing an impossible threshold.

While the Immortal King realm could be achieved by one in a hundred epochs, the chance of qualifying to touch the road to becoming an Immortal Emperor was a mere 1% among those hundred Immortal Kings. The daunting challenges and terrifying nature of this journey were evident.