I Am the Fated Villain

Chapter 1699. Sex is also the color of food, the black mist reappears in the world

Xi Yin stood in the valley, seemingly arguing with Gu Changge in front of her. Her expression changed from anger to confusion, and her delicate hands clenched under her sleeves, looking very indignant.

Meanwhile, Gu Changge remained calm and indifferent, with no change in his expression or gaze.

Ling Yuling, wearing a long flowing dress, brought a faint fragrance with her arrival. It immediately caught Xi Yin’s attention. She was a little shocked at first, but soon regained her composure and greeted Ling Yuling.

“Greetings, Senior Yuling.”

Many cultivators from the outside world thought that Ling Yuling was still imprisoned by Gu Changge in that dark prison.

Xi Yin’s surprise was due to this misunderstanding. She didn’t expect that Ling Yuling had already been freed, and she looked no different from usual.

Ling Yuling nodded slightly and walked over. She kept a calm demeanor, trying to maintain her usual appearance, though her walking posture was still a bit abnormal.

However, Xi Yin didn’t pay much attention to this. She returned to the topic at hand and tried to argue with Gu Changge.

“I’ve done as you asked, pretending to be the Junior Sister and leading the Xiyuan Holy Hall to submit to the Fatian Alliance. But now many forces have started to doubt it. Recently, many cultivators have come near Xiyuan Holy Hall, trying to investigate if the Reincarnation Mirror still exists…”

“If this continues, I’m afraid our identity will eventually be exposed. The Reincarnation Mirror is no longer in Xiyuan Holy Hall, and Junior Sister’s whereabouts are still unknown. Although Xiyuan Holy Hall doesn’t care much about its reputation anymore, once the forces know that Junior Sister is still missing and the Reincarnation Mirror is still lost, the consequences will be unimaginable.”

“Moreover, now that Xiyuan Civilization no longer has the Reincarnation Mirror to guard it, it might become a prime target for other civilizations…”

Not long ago, Xi Yin had agreed to Gu Changge’s request to impersonate the injured Xiyuan Saintess and lead Xiyuan Holy Hall to submit to the Fatian Alliance to protect the entire hall.

This matter had been quite suspicious from the start. Many forces doubted whether the identity of the Xiyuan Saintess was real.

But because of the overwhelming power of the Fatian Alliance, they didn’t dare to verify it.

Xi Yin had originally thought that the matter would pass and that the entire Xiyuan Civilization would experience a relatively peaceful period.

However, the Reincarnation Mirror, as a treasure from the first generation of civilization, was far too tempting for many civilizations in the vast expanse. They sent powerful beings to secretly enter Xiyuan Civilization and prowl around the Xiyuan Holy Hall to probe.

This time, Xi Yin came to find Gu Changge for this reason. But Gu Changge’s attitude towards the matter was extremely casual and unconcerned, showing no interest in the potential consequences of the Xiyuan Saintess’ identity being exposed.

This made Xi Yin both anxious and angry, feeling helpless.

“With the current Xiyuan Holy Hall, it is indeed difficult to stop other civilizations from eyeing it without the Reincarnation Mirror.”

Ling Yuling, who had just arrived, had already understood Xi Yin’s concerns after hearing her words.

She couldn’t help but smile slightly and comforted her, saying, “However, don’t forget who is in charge of Xiyuan Civilization now. Even if the civilizations in the vast expanse know the Reincarnation Mirror is no longer in Xiyuan Holy Hall, so what? They won’t dare to act recklessly, and they won’t even dare to show any signs of coveting it.”

“The only thing you need to worry about is that the whereabouts of the Xiyuan Saintess should not be known to them.”

Xi Yin was a little stunned, not expecting Ling Yuling to say such words. This was very unlike the former senior who had always been opposed to the Fatian Alliance.

What happened to her during this time? Did she change her thoughts?

Could it be that she had truly been brainwashed by the Fatian Alliance?

“Gu Changge lifted his gaze and glanced at Ling Yuling before looking away.

If it were in the past, Ling Yuling wouldn’t have said such words to praise the power of the Fatian Alliance, but what she said was indeed the truth.

When Gu Changge had asked Xi Yin to impersonate the Xiyuan Saintess, it was simply to stabilize the situation in Xiyuan Civilization and avoid unnecessary trouble.

Now that the situation was stable, even if the impersonation of the Xiyuan Saintess was exposed, so what? It would no longer affect him or the Fatian Alliance.

As for the civilizations coveting the Reincarnation Mirror, they currently did not have the courage to reach out to the Fatian Alliance.

Gu Changge hadn’t even begun to make plans against them, and they were already fortunate enough.

Xi Yin’s face still showed signs of concern and worry. Unable to help herself, she said, “But if that happens, wouldn’t the hard-earned stability be thrown into turmoil again?”

Even if the reputation of the Xiyuan Holy Hall had declined, it was still the Xiyuan Holy Hall, holding an irreplaceable position in the hearts of the people in Xiyuan Civilization.

If the people of Xiyuan Civilization knew that even the Xiyuan Holy Hall had been deceiving them, the collapse of faith would undoubtedly be catastrophic.

“This is not for you to worry about. As for what consequences may come from your identity being exposed, whether for the Xiyuan Holy Hall or for you, it’s not something I need to consider.”

“When you agreed to this, you should have known what consequences you would face if your cover was blown.” Gu Changge said casually, his words direct and merciless.

The matter of Xi Yin impersonating the Xiyuan Saintess was known only to him, and almost no one else knew, not even the elders or ancient beings of the Xiyuan Holy Hall.

So her concerns were not without reason.

“I understand…” Xi Yin’s face turned pale.

She had thought that she and Gu Changge were in a cooperative relationship, but now she realized she was just a pawn that could be discarded.

Now, within the Xiyuan Holy Hall, she had no face to meet the other elders or ancient beings, always covering her face with a veil, hiding away in the deep halls under the pretext of recovering from her injuries, avoiding anyone.

The elders and ancient beings were furious and ashamed that the “Xiyuan Saintess” had ultimately submitted to Gu Changge and allied with the Fatian Alliance, disregarding all the ideals and honor of the Xiyuan Holy Hall accumulated over the ages.

Xi Yin felt guilty and self-reproachful, but she had no words to express her struggles. Fortunately, she had a close relationship with the Xiyuan Saintess and was familiar with her habits and daily details, making the impersonation easier, especially with Gu Changge’s help.

For a short time, she didn’t need to worry about being exposed. But, after all, paper can’t hide fire forever; sooner or later, it will be discovered.

“Instead of worrying about these things, you should focus on finding the whereabouts of the Xiyuan Saintess. Since she could become the Xiyuan Saintess, why can’t you, as her senior sister? Why be so fixated on the rules and be so fearful? Anyone can sit in the position of Saintess.”

“If you’re worried about not having enough strength, I can call someone to help you. He should be more than willing.”

Gu Changge smiled faintly.

“No need,” Xi Yin quickly shook her head, her face turning even paler. She knew exactly who Gu Changge was referring to—there was no one else who could help her except Daojun Changming.Daojun Changming, although he had survived eight heavenly calamities, still had many grievances with her, so it was inevitable that he would make hidden moves against her.

The last time she was imprisoned in the dark prison, Daojun Changming was among the first to express his willingness to submit and serve Gu Changge.

Though he appeared upright, his deep cunning was not to be trusted.

Xi Yin hurried over and soon left again. Watching her depart, Ling Yuling, who had been standing aside after their conversation, couldn’t help but sigh lightly.

“Human hearts are really complex…”

She noticed that when Gu Changge mentioned that anyone could sit in the position of the Xiyuan Saintess, Xi Yin seemed to be momentarily stunned, her eyes flashing with a fleeting desire.

This indicated that she had genuinely thought about it.

Although they were close senior sisters, when faced with certain interests, they could end up at odds with each other.

“It’s not human hearts that are complex, but the inequities,” Gu Changge replied with a faint smile.

Ling Yuling nodded in agreement, then suddenly thought of herself and her younger sister, Ling Yuxian. If Ling Yuxian knew about what happened between her and Gu Changge last night, what would she think?

Ling Yuling sighed lightly, hiding these complex thoughts within herself, unwilling to dwell on them.

“Last night, I lost control. I never expected that such things would happen after I got drunk.”

Then, Ling Yuling looked at Gu Changge with clear, ethereal eyes, her aura calm and elegant after restoring her cultivation. She exuded a transcendent air, surrounded by (immortal energy), her Dao rhythm in flux. “You were clearly awake at that time, why didn’t you stop me?”

“Why stop? Desire is part of human nature, I naturally couldn’t avoid it.”

Gu Changge smiled casually, “Moreover, you were so proactive, how could I refuse?”

A faint blush rose on Ling Yuling’s face, but she didn’t say anything more. After everything that happened, she remained calm.

Gu Changge was the same, as if it were an ordinary trivial matter. But this indifference made her feel an unspoken sense of loss.

As dusk approached, Mu Yan, who had gone to the appointment, finally returned to the valley. She had obtained quite a few good things from Luo Xiangjun and had specifically chosen a good ancient talisman to give to Yao Yao.

In exchange, she had to give up a large bowl of her blood.

Mu Yan wasn’t sure how much her half-blood of the Eternal God Clan could help Luo Xiangjun.

The other party had given her quite a few valuable things out of respect for Gu Changge, which made her quite happy.

However, Gu Changge frowned, noticing a new mark on Mu Yan’s body, one she was completely unaware of.

This mark was like a temporal coordinate. No matter where Mu Yan was, the other party could sense her location.

Gu Changge didn’t tell Mu Yan about this. Instead, he left his own mark on the same spot, completely covering the original one.

This way, when the other party tried to locate Mu Yan, they would only detect the mark left by Gu Changge, making it a natural bait. No need for a net—just wait patiently by the mark for the prey to come.

On the third day after Xi Yin left, a figure that even Ling Yuling didn’t expect suddenly arrived, appearing outside the valley.

Ling Yuxian, dressed in a long flowing gown, her black hair tied simply with a red ribbon, stood on a low mountain outside the valley. The breeze lifted her skirt, revealing her particularly white and slender legs. Her face, pale and ethereal, shimmered with a faint glow as she gazed into the valley.

But the valley was shrouded in mist, and the edges seemed to be expanding with chaotic fog, making it impossible for even Dao Realm beings to see what was inside.

Beside her, a senior member of the Fatian Alliance was responsible for guiding her, knowing that she had a close relationship with Gu Changge.

“The Lord of the Alliance usually resides here. Unless there’s a major matter, we don’t dare to disturb him.”

“Miss Yuxian, if you wish to see the Lord of the Alliance, you can wait outside the valley. Someone will bring you in.”

After bringing Ling Yuxian here, the senior member of the Fatian Alliance left, not daring to stay any longer.

Even in the eyes of the high-ranking members of the Fatian Alliance, this picturesque valley seemed like an uninhabited, forbidden zone, filled with an endless and terrifying aura.

“Thank you.”

Ling Yuxian nodded and watched the high-ranking member of the Fatian Alliance leave. Just as she was about to hesitate on how to proceed, a familiar figure suddenly emerged from the thin mist in the valley.

“Sister?” She exclaimed, full of joy.

“Yuxian.”

Ling Yuling also looked at her with a smile full of joy, then led her into the valley, asking about her purpose as they walked.

“I came here because I need to see Brother Gu.”

“I thought you had been suffering all this time, trapped in that dark prison…”

Seeing her sister regain her freedom and even restore her cultivation, Ling Yuxian was naturally overjoyed and hurriedly asked about everything that had happened to Ling Yuling during this time.

Ling Yuling briefly explained her experiences in the valley. Although it seemed like she had been imprisoned by Gu Changge, her life was actually quite relaxed and free, as if she had returned to the time when they had practiced together at Xiantai Mountain.

Ling Yuxian was relieved to hear her sister speak so calmly, as the heavy burden in her heart finally lifted.

However, she did not forget her purpose in coming—to find Gu Changge. After all, this matter concerned clearing her sister’s name.

She still did not know why her sister had been hiding this matter all along.

Meanwhile, deep within the Yuxian Palace, vast ocean-like clouds piled up, ebbing and flowing. Layers of time and space collided, like bubbles of different sizes, expanding and collapsing.

This was an endless chaotic sea of time and space, where the broken time and space from various universes were all piled together, colliding and vanishing, filled with endless chaos and destruction.

At that moment, strands of black mist surged like a tide from the cracks in the shattered space and cosmic fragments, constantly spreading and engulfing everything.

The originally cold and deep chaotic sea of time and space was now swept by a chilling, heart-pounding dark aura.

The black mist seemed to possess life and a soul, twisting and writhing, with pieces of broken flesh continuously reassembling into grotesque and evil forms.

This suffocating and oppressive terror swept in from a distance, overwhelming everything in its path, making many ancient beings that survived in the chaotic sea of time and space tremble with fear and desperately flee, afraid of being contaminated by it.

“The darkness is coming again…”

“That streak of black mist has appeared again…”

The minds of many ancient beings collided, filled with despair and fear. They fled towards the cracks in space and the fragments of the universe, desperate to escape this chaotic sea of time and space.

“The relic of the Holy Ancestor has triggered intense movements. A large number of ominous shadows are sweeping towards us. An unprecedented disaster is upon us.”

“After hiding for so long, we’ve still been found…”

On a floating continent deep in the chaotic sea of time and space, an old man dressed in ancient robes, named Elder Zhu, looked with a grave and trembling expression at the terrifying scene outside the light curtain.