I Am the Fated Villain

Chapter 1656. In just the blink of an eye has passed, yet it reflects the boldness of desecrating the divine

The White Brow Star Lord, once a trusted minister of the former ruler of the Xianchu Haotu, Chu Gucheng, held a crucial position and was responsible for many affairs within the realm. When Xianchu Haotu faced siege from multiple forces, he did not flee but instead chose to fight alongside numerous generals and officials. However, despite being a cultivator of the Ancestor Dao realm, he was ultimately captured and suppressed by the combined efforts of various factions.

The Sacred Maiden Xiyuan was imprisoned in a void cage after her exile. However, after seven days of imprisonment, she was not concerned, knowing that Gu Changge would eventually rescue her as it aligned with his interests. But in the end, she was saved by Xiyuan Sacred Hall’s Xiyin and her group, which left the Sacred Maiden somewhat puzzled. After her release, she didn’t meet Gu Changge. It seemed that after orchestrating the fall of Xianchu Haotu, Gu Changge vanished from the scene and disappeared as if into thin air.

Following this, the Sacred Maiden Xiyuan, along with Xiyin and the others, dealt with the aftermath of Xianchu Haotu’s destruction. On the day of the great battle, the Champion Marquis, Chu Heng, did not choose to fight till the end. Upon receiving the white jade bottle containing the true soul fragment of Chu Wushang, he suddenly realized that he had been deceived by Chu Gucheng, his rage overwhelming him. He immediately led his followers to surrender. With the Champion Marquis Chu Heng’s defection, the truth about the deceptions of Chu Gucheng was revealed, and many loyal officials of Xianchu Haotu began to waver, eventually following Chu Heng’s example to surrender.

The once-proud and flourishing Xianchu Haotu was now in chaos, its borders consumed by various otherworldly factions. The various immortal Dao forces that participated in the joint siege took most of Xianchu Haotu’s wealth and resources. The Demon Court and Zixiao Mountain, stationed at the borders of Xianchu Haotu, advanced and captured territories as well. With this, Xianchu Haotu was erased from the world, its once-glorious territories now reduced to ruins, absorbed by other powers.

In the aftermath of the battle, the turmoil continued for years. Those remaining rebels of Xianchu Haotu fled, but they were soon hunted down and eradicated by various factions. Many former divine generals and star lords either surrendered or were killed. The White Brow Star Lord, having been captured and interrogated by various Dao factions, revealed crucial information about the origin and secrets of the Yinxu Cave from his divine soul’s memories. Initially, many believed the Yinxu Cave to be a fabrication by the remnants of the Black Calamity and dismissed it as non-existent. However, from the memories of the White Brow Star Lord’s divine soul, it was revealed that the Yinxu Cave was indeed real, and its existence predates the Black Calamity, possibly even stretching back to the primordial times at the very beginning of the ancient myths.

Despite this revelation, some still found the idea absurd, questioning how such an astonishing place had survived multiple calamities without ever being revealed in the world.

How could the ancient sages and ancestors not know of its existence?

After all, the Black Calamity’s remnants had shown unparalleled power and might, even capable of altering the memories and fates of beings in the Ancestor Dao realm.

In the midst of these debates and conflicting opinions, the White Brow Star Lord remained imprisoned in the Void Sky Prison of Xiyuan Sacred Hall, awaiting a decision when the ancient Xiyuan sage would return. Meanwhile, the black coffin dropped by the Lord of Zixiao Mountain, Zhi Wanhe, during the birthday banquet of Chu Gucheng, the ruler of Xianchu Haotu, attracted significant attention. Many Dao factions shifted their suspicions towards Zixiao Mountain, believing that its lord might be involved with the remnants of the Black Calamity. The coffin, resembling the coffin of the world’s burial, was seen as evidence of this connection.

However, after the destruction of Xianchu Haotu, the Lord of Zixiao Mountain led his disciples to retreat and openly stated that the black coffin was an accidental acquisition of his, and he was unsure whether it had any connection to the remnants of the Black Calamity.

Whether the black coffin was related to the Black Calamity remnants was something that the Sacred Maiden Xiyuan and others could personally investigate. After all, after the fall of Xianchu Haotu, the coffin ended up in the hands of various Dao factions. Since it was a replica of a treasured item of civilization, even though it was a fake, it still had great reference value.

Indeed, the Sacred Maiden Xiyuan personally took action to investigate the contents of the black coffin, confirming that the black mist inside was not made of the essence of darkness. It only appeared similar. She speculated that someone might have tried to emulate the Black Calamity remnants by creating this mist resembling the essence of darkness.

This black mist could corrode and taint the souls of cultivators and living beings, but it was only dangerous to those with lower cultivation. Once a cultivator surpassed the realm of the Immortal King, they could easily dispel it. Despite this, the black coffin still caused a great deal of trouble for Xianchu Haotu.

In the following centuries, the various Dao factions of Xiyuan Civilization worked to resolve the aftermath of Xianchu Haotu’s destruction, striving to bring the chaotic situation to peace. The fall of such an immortal kingdom was extraordinary, and the news had long spread to other civilizations, causing a great uproar.

Many of the factions that had attended the birthday banquet of Chu Gucheng, the ruler of Xianchu Haotu, were deeply affected when they heard the news. The forces behind the old Jin of the Xudan Civilization also fell silent. The death of an Ancestor Dao within Xiyuan Civilization was a blow that no faction could bear.

The birth of an Ancestor Dao being was an extremely rare occurrence, and even after hundreds of epochs, it was unlikely that many would emerge. Xianchu Haotu had been favored by heaven, with incredible luck. In just over a century, it had produced several beings in the Ancestor Dao realm, which was an astonishing feat that could shock both ancient and modern times.

Of course, during this period, many factions and Dao nations had been keeping an eye on the movements of the Heaven-Slaying Alliance. In particular, Gu Changge, the mysterious and inscrutable leader of the Heaven-Slaying Alliance, had caught the attention of many civilizations across the vast expanse.

However, within the five hundred years following the destruction of Xianchu Haotu, no one had seen him, and no one knew where he had gone after the battle, as if he had vanished from the world. But in the sixth century after the fall of Xianchu Haotu, a branch of the Heaven-Slaying Alliance silently established itself in the lands once occupied by Xianchu Haotu.

Many large and small factions were quickly absorbed. To be more accurate, they weren’t so much ‘swallowed’ as they willingly joined the Heaven-Slaying Alliance, becoming part of it. This caused a stir in Xiyuan Civilization, drawing the attention of various Dao factions.

In theory, an outside faction like the Heaven-Slaying Alliance would never be able to establish itself in Xiyuan Civilization without accumulating hundreds of years of foundation. Such an effort would face strong opposition from the local Dao factions. Yet, despite the resistance, including from the Xiyuan Sacred Hall, the Heaven-Slaying Alliance branch grew rapidly, as if a towering tree was taking root, expanding and flourishing quickly.

In just a hundred years, the Heaven-Slaying Alliance absorbed the surrounding cosmic star domains, the Great Thousand Worlds, and the Middle Thousand Worlds, developing countless followers and believers. Their faith power continuously surged, shining like the Milky Way, gathering and drifting through the deep reaches of space.

In the territories of the Heaven-Slaying Alliance branches, numerous Heaven-Slaying Temples were built, each housing a vague statue of a young god. This statue was surrounded by a smoke-filled aura, making its face unrecognizable. This young god stood as if on the other side of all worlds, overlooking the vast and endless masses of living beings, eternal and majestic. He was none other than the most mysterious leader of the Heaven-Slaying Alliance.Before the Heaven-Slaying Temples, no cultivators or living beings dared to act recklessly. Once they arrived, as long as they prayed sincerely and offered sufficient tributes, they would receive the blessings of the leader of the Heaven-Slaying Alliance and be granted his protection.

With such rapid expansion, the Heaven-Slaying Temples began to rise, occupying vast territories that were once part of Xianchu Haotu’s domain. The various Dao factions in Xiyuan Civilization witnessed this firsthand. Although they knew this was a sign that the Heaven-Slaying Alliance was spreading its influence within Xiyuan Civilization, they dared not stop it, let alone destroy it.

Though the leader of the Heaven-Slaying Alliance had disappeared over the years, his presence was still felt, like an overwhelming force, pressing upon the hearts of every cultivator and living being, instilling a sense of awe and respect. This situation lasted for centuries, and then one day, the Demon Court from the Endless Demon Domain suddenly announced that it would join the Heaven-Slaying Alliance and become one of its factions.

This news sent shockwaves throughout Xiyuan Civilization, causing countless Dao factions to tremble in disbelief. The Demon Court was no ordinary power; the Demon Ancestor, Emperor Hao, had survived eight Heavenly Calamities and was stronger than the ruler of Xianchu Haotu, Chu Gucheng, at his peak.

Did this mean Emperor Hao agreed to let the Demon Court join the Heaven-Slaying Alliance?

After the battle between Xianchu Haotu and the Demon Court, the Seventh Prince, Emperor Kun, became the new Demon Emperor, commanding all demons. Over the years, he led the Demon Court’s army in countless battles across the Endless Demon Domain, expanding its territory. Due to mounting pressure, many demon tribes that had previously resisted the Demon Court’s rule had no choice but to surrender.

The Demon Court grew stronger and stronger. While it was still far from its former glory, where it could look down on all realms and have all tribes worship it, its power was nonetheless unparalleled compared to what it was several centuries ago. The new Demon Emperor’s iron-fisted rule caused many demon lords and generals within the court to fear him, and those who refused to submit were dealt with according to the laws of the Demon Court, with even Demon Lords being executed without mercy.

The decision for the Demon Court to join the Heaven-Slaying Alliance was the new Demon Emperor’s. As for why the Demon Ancestor, Emperor Hao, had no reaction or objection, many within the Demon Court’s ranks speculated on the matter. In truth, after the fall of Xianchu Haotu, the leader of the Heaven-Slaying Alliance had personally visited the Demon Court. At that time, the Seventh Prince, Emperor Kun, who was not yet the Demon Emperor, accompanied him. In the deep abyss of the Demon Court, the Demon Ancestor personally met with the leader of the Heaven-Slaying Alliance, showing immense respect.

During their conversation, the Demon Court’s lords and generals were unaware of the details of their discussion, but they knew that afterward, the Demon Ancestor was furious and nearly left. It was only through Emperor Kun’s persuasion that the Demon Ancestor reluctantly stayed, suppressing his anger.

It was clear to anyone who could see that Emperor Kun had the support of the leader of the Heaven-Slaying Alliance, which was why he was so confident in leading the campaign against Xianchu Haotu. The other princes of the Demon Court were not happy, feeling they were being manipulated by Emperor Kun, and believed that if they fought openly, they could match him.

As a being who had lived for countless epochs, the Demon Ancestor, Emperor Hao, naturally understood that the conflict between the Demon Court and Xianchu Haotu was likely instigated by Gu Changge behind the scenes. In fact, the death of his youngest son, Emperor Wen, was also connected to Gu Changge’s machinations.

Why else would Emperor Wen leave the sacred tree of the Tang Valley to chase after that mysterious seven-colored light, entering the territory of Xianchu Haotu, which led to his death at the hands of Xianchu Haotu?

Although this incident had occurred long ago, every time the Demon Ancestor thought about it, he was filled with anger. What particularly irked him was that now his favored son, Emperor Kun, seemed to hold more respect for Gu Changge than for his own father.

Though the Demon Ancestor’s confrontation with the leader of the Heaven-Slaying Alliance was not witnessed by others, rumors spread within the Demon Court. After the banquet, it was revealed that the Demon Ancestor had indeed made a move against the leader of the Heaven-Slaying Alliance, only to be severely injured by a single strike. He had been so embarrassed by the defeat that he chose to leave and retreat into the depths of time and space to recover, entrusting the affairs of the Demon Court to Emperor Kun.

It was only from that moment on that Emperor Kun fully secured his position as the Demon Emperor. These rumors, though circulated only within the Demon Court, eventually reached the ears of many Dao factions and caused a great shock. The fact that even the mighty Demon Ancestor had been wounded by the leader of the Heaven-Slaying Alliance raised many questions about whether anyone in Xiyuan Civilization could stand against him.

Decades after the Demon Court joined the Heaven-Slaying Alliance, news came from the Jing Clan of the Shengyang Ancient Domain, announcing their intention to join the Heaven-Slaying Alliance and become one of its factions. The Jing Clan’s ancestor, Jing Tianyuan, was a living relic from the same era as the founder of the Yuxian Palace and was a true ancient figure. His decision stunned all the factions and was considered unbelievable.

The rapid rise of the Heaven-Slaying Alliance had surpassed even the former glory of Xianchu Haotu. While Xianchu Haotu had absorbed many factions and Dao traditions during its development, none of them could compare to the power and influence of the Demon Court and the Jing Clan. At its peak, Xianchu Haotu could only barely stand shoulder to shoulder with forces like the Demon Court and the Jing Clan.

In just a few hundred years, the Heaven-Slaying Alliance had established itself firmly within Xiyuan Civilization and its foundation had become as formidable as any of the ancient Dao factions and immortal nations.This development caused a sense of unease and worry among the various factions.

Once, Xianchu Haotu had made them wary, but how did the Heaven-Slaying Alliance compare to the fallen Xianchu Haotu?

A thousand years could pass in the blink of an eye. For Dao realm cultivators, a thousand years was but a fleeting moment. During the years of its growth, the Heaven-Slaying Alliance of the Xianling Civilization, while not as strong as the Xiyuan Civilization, had managed to convert all surrounding real worlds, both large and small, into its territory. One Heaven-Slaying Temple after another rose up across the various cosmic domains, becoming symbols of faith for many tribes and powers, particularly for those civilizations that had weathered great calamities and were slowly recovering.

After enduring a cosmic tribulation, the Kunxu True World waited in anticipation for a new era to begin.

In the Taixu Realm, before a magnificent Heaven-Slaying Temple towering like a celestial palace at the pinnacle of the heavens, a graceful figure draped in a veil and silver armor stood, gazing down at the endless sea of kneeling cultivators and living beings outside the temple.

Her face, as cold and unmoving as an ancient iceberg, finally softened into a faint smile.

“Fate’s Warrior, Chen Jinhang, has finally fulfilled her mission. The name of the Heaven-Slaying Alliance now echoes across the entire Taixu Realm.”

She stood before the temple, and as the voices of countless cultivators and beings praying and bowing rose in unison, the blurry face of the god statue within the temple, once obscured by fog and mist, suddenly became distinct and solidified.

The god seemed to awaken. His deep, vast eyes, as boundless as infinite space, stared at her across countless eons and distances.

“What reward do you seek?”

The voice, both mighty and awe-inspiring, like that of a god or demon, resounded once again in Chen Jinhang’s mind.

She recalled the moment when her sister had callously abandoned her at the Abyss of Ten Thousand Demons and the day she had rebuilt her body in a remote temple, gaining immortality.

That intense, maddening desire surged within her once more.

“The Fate’s Warrior asks for no reward but is willing to dedicate everything to the great Lord of Heaven-Slaying,” Chen Jinhang said with a gaze that was almost crazed, her voice unwavering and resolute as she stared at the temple, focusing on the statue of the young god that seemed to come to life.

“A person with a peculiar fate… how interesting,” the voice responded, its tone filled with amusement. “You have the boldness to desecrate the divine, yet why do you hesitate to act?”

“Hehehe… how about I give you a hand and bring this god down to the mortal realm?”

In the boundless void, a gaze full of interest suddenly pierced through the vast expanse of space, falling into the Kunxu True World.