I Am the Fated Villain

Chapter 1805. Flowing with the Same Bloodline, Karma Is Truly Great

“People of the surname Gu?”

The elders of the Falling Moon Sect were all stunned upon hearing this. They exchanged glances, each seeing confusion and bewilderment in the other’s eyes.

Gu?

This surname was not common, and within the disciples of the Falling Moon Sect, they had never heard of anyone with the surname Gu.

Had they mistaken the person? Or the place?

The many cultivators and beings on the long street were equally shocked and puzzled, not understanding what was going on.

“Could it be… that clan?”

However, there were some very old cultivators who vaguely guessed something. Looking at this group of extraordinary young men and women, their eyes revealed shock and disbelief.

Ji Yu and his Uncle Lan stood beside the Purple Star Great Sage, watching the scene—one with an ugly expression, the other extremely grave.

One of them was the disciple of the current Nine Heavens Overturning Heaven Sect’s sect master, the Eternal Dao Sovereign, and also the true orthodox bloodline of the former Radiant Light Ancestral Court, with an extraordinary background.

The other was a genuine being of the Ancestral Dao realm. Even the Eternal Dao Sovereign would treat him politely.

Thus, both of them knew far more about the secrets of the Nine Heavens than ordinary inhabitants, and because of this, they felt something was deeply wrong.

The Gu clan rarely moved within the Nine Heavens Realm. They were almost in a transcendent state, ignoring external affairs. Why would they suddenly send out members of their clan, specifically coming to the First Heaven to search for someone with the surname Gu?

And it just so happened that this occurred when they had brought the Falling Moon Sect group into the Nine Heavens Realm?

This was absolutely not a coincidence. Even Uncle Lan, who was of Ancestral Dao cultivation, felt a faint sense of unease when facing the smiling old man. His strength was definitely above his own.

A figure who might have survived eight cycles of heavenly tribulation had personally appeared to search—such treatment and importance was simply unimaginable.

“Ordinary members of the Gu clan would never receive such treatment.” Uncle Lan’s gaze was heavy, a vague suspicion forming in his heart.

Ji Yu clenched his fists and said in a low voice, “Perhaps it has something to do with that white-clothed woman brought back by Gu Xian’er. Even Uncle Lan, you cannot see through her strength, right?”

Uncle Lan remained silent and simply shook his head.

Meanwhile, the Purple Star Great Sage in purple robes also seemed to be lost in thought.

“Yesterday, for a brief moment, it felt as though some extremely powerful existence had awakened. Its aura swept across the Nine Heavens and woke me from my closed cultivation, giving me a cold sweat. Could it be related to this matter?”

“Now is a time of turmoil. Even the Nine Heavens Realm is not peaceful. This clan has begun to move—this means a great upheaval is about to occur.”

The Nine Heavens Realm, on the surface, had rulers for each heaven. But in reality, many ancient beings knew that this was merely an appearance.

The waters of each heaven ran extremely deep. No one could be sure whether some cave, ruin, forest, or wilderness might hide reclusive beings like qilin or true dragons.

Some deeply hidden sects and clans never revealed themselves to the world. For example, the Eternal Dao Sovereign of the Overturning Heaven Sect—Purple Star Great Sage knew very well that the Eternal Dao Sovereign himself had come from an extremely hidden and ancient sect within the Nine Heavens Realm…

As for that sect’s name, foundation, and origin—he knew nothing. The only thing he knew was that it seemed to be connected to “Heaven.”

And this Gu clan before them had origins and foundation even greater than that sect—possibly even more so. In certain parts of the Nine Heavens, there were even faint myths and legends about them.

As the ruler of the First Heaven, Purple Star Great Sage did not even have the qualification to be looked at directly by them.

At the entrance of the inn, the elders of the Falling Moon Sect held their breath, not daring to act carelessly. They honestly reported the situation on their side, saying that within their disciples and elders, there was no one with the surname Gu.

“That can’t be. For so many years, this is the first time outsiders have truly entered the Nine Heavens Realm, and they are all here. The feeling cannot be wrong.”

The few young men and women with extraordinary bearing and bodies shrouded in divine radiance all shook their heads upon hearing this.

One of them even had deep eyes with blazing divine light, carefully examining the Falling Moon Sect elders to determine whether they were lying.

The elders of the Falling Moon Sect broke out in cold sweat. Although they felt these young men and women had not yet reached the Dao realm, their scrutiny still exerted great pressure.

“Do not be impolite.”

The gray-white robed elder waved his hand, casually glancing at the young people beside him. Then he looked at the elders of the Falling Moon Sect with a gentle expression and said, “We harbor no ill intent. We simply sensed that my Gu clan’s bloodline is here, so we came to inquire.”

At that moment, the disciples of the Falling Moon Sect also walked out of the inn.

Gu Xian’er walked slowly, falling behind Blue Xin and the others. Her expression carried faint confusion and uncertainty. In fact, she had already heard the commotion outside earlier and knew they were searching for someone with the surname Gu.

In the Falling Moon Sect, she had always used the alias Gu Xian’er, never revealing her true name.

Blue Xin and Ji Yu and the others all thought her name was Gu Xian’er. So she truly could not understand why, just after arriving in the Nine Heavens Realm, she was already being sought.

Could there also be a Gu family here?

Because of her childhood experiences, Gu Xian’er had little interaction with the Gu family of the Daochang True World, rarely even visiting them. Most of the time, she stayed in Peach Village.

Naturally, she did not know that the Gu family of the Daochang True World was only one branch of the vast, boundless Gu clan.

At that moment, Gu Xian’er hesitated whether to reveal her identity. If there truly was a Gu family in the Nine Heavens Realm, it would be beneficial for her current situation…

But why were they making such a big fuss to find her? That was what puzzled her.

“May I ask what this young lady’s name is?”

At the moment Gu Xian’er stepped out of the inn, the gray-white robed elder, who had been speaking gently with the elders of the Falling Moon Sect, immediately turned his gaze towards her.

His body trembled slightly, as if sensing something. His slightly hunched figure shook, and his clear eyes revealed an uncontrollable excitement.

But in order not to attract unnecessary attention and trouble, he suppressed his emotions and asked as gently as possible.

Upon hearing this, all the cultivators and beings on the long street looked over.

Many of them lit up with amazement, struck by her beauty. The white-clothed girl had eyebrows like a painting, beauty like an immortal. Her clear eyes were pure and flawless, her skin like porcelain jade—refined and otherworldly, like a fairy.

“My name is Gu Xian’er. I should be the Gu surname person you are looking for.”

After many thoughts flashed through her mind, Gu Xian’er did not hesitate and directly stated her real name.

In a place like the Nine Heavens Realm, she suspected that even if she tried to conceal her identity, it would eventually be discovered anyway. Moreover, this elder gave her a feeling of warmth and closeness, making her instinctively trust him and feel that he bore no ill will.

At the moment she spoke, the Falling Moon Sect elders and disciples were all stunned.

Even Blue Xin looked at her in shock.

“Gu Xian’er… Gu Xian’er?”

“I should have realized earlier. This person has been hiding in the Falling Moon Sect, likely aiming for the inheritance of the Heaven-Controlling Sect. Of course she would not use her real name.”

Ji Yu’s eyes were dark as he clenched his fists unwillingly.

Just moments ago, he still held a trace of hope, thinking that the Gu clan might be looking for someone else.

“Young Master, regarding the inheritance… we need to plan carefully.”

“The Gu clan is not to be provoked. As long as we avoid entangling ourselves in karma, we must not get involved.” Uncle Lan transmitted his voice, his expression grave, letting out a silent sigh.

He knew very well how terrifying this clan was.

For them to go to such lengths to find Gu Xian’er clearly showed how much they valued her. Whatever special nature she had, it was not something they could interfere with.

Ji Yu took a deep breath and forced himself to calm down.

“I understand, Uncle Lan. I will not overestimate myself or overreach.”

“I knew it wouldn’t be wrong. This aura is indeed the purest Gu clan bloodline.”

The gray-white robed elder looked at Gu Xian’er and smiled gently.

“You should be a branch member of my Gu clan from the outside world. Do not worry. I am Gu Clan’s Fifth Ancestor. If you have met your ancestors from the outside branch, they should know of me.”

Gu Xian’er shook her head and said, “I have never met any ancestors. Coming to the Nine Heavens Realm was purely accidental.”

The Fifth Ancestor nodded and continued with a gentle smile, “It matters not. Whether it is the external Gu clan or the Nine Heavens Gu clan, we are all one lineage. The same blood flows within us.”

The awakening of the Gu clan’s ancestral true spirit was a major matter. Although the entire clan was shaken, only a few high-ranking members truly knew about it.

Before bringing Gu Xian’er back, it was best not to cause unnecessary complications.

Thus, the Fifth Ancestor did not reveal much.

“Our Gu clan has always strictly upheld its rules and deeply values every clan member. So you need not worry. Once you return to the Gu clan, I will answer all your questions.” The Fifth Ancestor said warmly, as though he already understood all her doubts.

Gu Xian’er nodded thoughtfully.

In the Nine Heavens Realm, if there truly was such a Gu clan backing her, her situation would improve greatly.

At least Ji Yu would no longer dare to target her inheritance.

Since the Gu clan had gone to such lengths to find her, there must be a reason. They would surely take her back.

So for now, the best choice was to agree and follow the Fifth Ancestor back. The Fifth Ancestor did not rush her, allowing her ample time to consider.

The elders and disciples of the Falling Moon Sect had not yet recovered from their shock.

Although they did not understand what the Gu clan represented in the Nine Heavens Realm, they could vaguely sense its terrifying origin.

Gu Xian’er—no, Gu Xian’er actually had such a background.

As for her hiding her real name, few cared. After all, she had originally been brought to the Falling Moon Sect by a mad old woman and only later became a disciple through coincidence and fortune.

Blue Xin was genuinely happy for her. With such a background, Ji Yu would likely not dare to act against her…

In the end, Gu Xian’er did not hesitate for long and agreed to return with the Gu clan’s Fifth Ancestor, on the condition that Blue Xin, Qing Nan, and others accompany her.

As for the other elders and disciples of the Falling Moon Sect, her relationship with them was neither close nor distant—only nominal. She did not possess the saintly compassion to care about their future. During this journey, she had already seen their true colors clearly.

The Fifth Ancestor naturally did not refuse and agreed with a smile, promising that Blue Xin and the others would be treated as honored guests in the Gu clan.

Qing Nan originally wanted to refuse Gu Xian’er’s kindness, as she did not understand the Nine Heavens Realm well.

The waters of the Gu clan were clearly extremely deep, and she did not want to take risks or expose herself.

Along the way, although she had left various hidden marks without being detected by Gu Xian’er and the others, she was still seen through by the Grave Keeper.

Who knew whether the Gu clan contained beings even stronger and more mysterious than the Grave Keeper?

However, considering the Heaven-Controlling Sect’s inheritance still lay in Gu Xian’er’s possession, if she stayed alone in the Nine Heavens Realm, it would be a waste of time.

With this time, she could accomplish many things outside.

If her abnormality were discovered by the Gu clan later, she could forcefully escape. Although the Nine Heavens Realm and the Nightmare Demon Domain were separated by endless space-time, she could activate the power within the Burial World Coffin to easily tear open a spatial passage and leave safely.

The people of the Gu clan came quickly—and left just as quickly.

The elders and disciples of the Falling Moon Sect were left in confusion and regret. If they had formed a better relationship with Gu Xian’er earlier, perhaps they would have been taken along today as well…

Now, as Gu Xian’er and the others departed, Ji Yu was left standing there with an extremely ugly expression. Despite his unwillingness, he could only forcibly suppress it.

Gu Xian’er taking Blue Xin away meant Ji Yu lost any chance of acting against her.

Thus, all his years of planning and scheming had come to nothing.

“From the Heaven-Defying Alliance… and also connected to that clan…”

“What other identity does she have? Why did that mad old woman choose her and pass her the inheritance?”

Hatred and madness flashed in Ji Yu’s eyes.

The news of the Gu clan descending to the First Heaven quickly spread throughout the Nine Heavens Realm, causing a huge commotion.

A mysterious ancient figure known as the Gu Clan Fifth Ancestor personally arrived to search for someone, clearly showing the importance the Gu clan placed on this matter.

Gu Xian’er’s name quickly became the focus of attention across various heavens, sparking countless speculations and discussions. However, perhaps due to the Gu clan’s extreme mystery and transcendence, these speculations did not last long.

Soon, they were suppressed by an invisible force. Even many cultivators and beings who had personally seen Gu Xian’er’s appearance that day found their memories fading. Even the ruler of the First Heaven, the Purple Star Great Sage, was no exception. After realizing his memory had been affected, his face turned pale. He decisively and ruthlessly severed all related memories himself, leaving no trace of karma.

To merely glimpse her true appearance and become entangled in such a massive cause and effect—if he were careless and got involved, all his years of cultivation might be utterly ruined.

Within the Nine Heavens, in the Overturning Heaven Sect’s grand hall.

Ji Yu stood with a dispirited expression behind the Eternal Dao Sovereign, recounting his experiences in the Falling Moon Sect.

“I know you are unwilling, but do not interfere with the Gu clan. Though you possess the orthodox bloodline of the Radiant Light Ancestral Court, I recently deduced that there seems to be a princess of the Radiant Light Ancestral Court in the vast world.”

“With your current strength, wanting to restore the Radiant Light Ancestral Court is still far too difficult. For now, focus on cultivation and strive to break through to the Dao realm as soon as possible.”

“Your strength is still too weak. I do not know why that senior insisted I guide you, but forget it. Once you reach the Dao realm, I will send you to that place so you can catch up more quickly.”

The Eternal Dao Sovereign shook his head slightly. In his deep eyes, countless scenes of the future seemed to unfold.