I am The Fated Villain

Chapter 1401: Even the supreme civilization can only face the enemy, I will give you two choices

In the pavilion, while Gu Changge sipped his tea contentedly, Hun Yuan Jun and Zhuo Fengxie appeared noticeably uneasy. Hun Yuan Jun, in particular, who had previously clashed with the Bone Ancestor and suffered a hidden defeat, found it difficult to stand still. He was uncertain about Gu Changge’s true strength, but the closer he stood to him, the more he sensed a vast and unfathomable presence.

Though Gu Changge stood right in front of them, it felt as if endless time, space, and years separated them, as though he existed outside the realms of heaven, earth, or any known dimension.

“You were right… the mysterious Mr. Gu before us is far beyond imagination,” Hun Yuan Jun reflected silently.

Zhuo Fengxie, having met Gu Changge before, was not unfamiliar with this overwhelming aura. The two had come alone to offer their apologies for the incident the previous day, without informing any of their clansmen. Given their status, the situation felt somewhat embarrassing and unreasonable to them.

Gu Changge, however, remained indifferent, showing no particular concern about the matter.

After Ling Huang received the order, she approached, poured tea for the two guests, and brought over two chairs. However, neither Zhuo Fengxie nor Hun Yuan Jun took a seat; they remained standing.

“What happened yesterday was due to my abruptness, and I hope Mr. Gu will not take offense,” Zhuo Fengxie said, his tone more conciliatory than Hun Yuan Jun’s. Being less assertive, he took the initiative to address the situation.

Seeing Zhuo Fengxie speak up, Hun Yuan Jun followed suit, cupping his hands and adding, “I appreciate Mr. Gu’s mercy regarding the events of yesterday, and I chose not to pursue the matter further.”

As they spoke, both of them produced two boxes crafted from purple immortal copper, placing them on the table beside them as a gesture of apology. Purple immortal copper was a unique metal prized for its ability to be forged into weapons for Daoist cultivators and treasures of civilization. The choice of material for the boxes suggested that the items contained within were likely to be of considerable significance.

Moreover, when they presented the boxes, both Zhuo Fengxie and Hun Yuan Jun displayed clear signs of discomfort on their faces. Gu Changge merely glanced at the two boxes, showing little interest.

“I’m not the type to hold grudges. What happened yesterday was not a big deal. You two shouldn’t worry too much,” he said, maintaining a light smile and an air of calm.

Upon hearing this, both Zhuo Fengxie and Hun Yuan Jun let out a sigh of relief. Their greatest concern had been that Gu Changge would continue to pursue the matter, and they knew they couldn’t take such a situation for granted. If it escalated, it would only lead to their own embarrassment.

However, their visit to Gu Changge was not solely about offering apologies for yesterday’s events. The two had primarily come to gauge Gu Changge’s intentions and feelings regarding the situation.

Now it seemed that Gu Changge held no ill will toward them, and Zhuo Fengxie realized they had been overly concerned.

“Actually, apart from apologizing for yesterday’s incident, there’s another matter we wanted to discuss with Mr. Gu,” Zhuo Fengxie said, finally addressing the doubts that had been troubling him. Since Gu Changge didn’t appear hostile, Zhuo Fengxie felt more confident in raising his concerns.

With Hun Yuan Jun also present, he believed they could escape if anything unexpected happened. After all, they were close to the Zhuo clan’s ancestral land, where reinforcements could arrive swiftly if needed.

“You want to ask about the purpose of my visit to the immortal civilization, don’t you?”

Gu Changge responded, unsurprised by Zhuo Fengxie’s inquiry. He smiled faintly and then stood up, his movements calm and deliberate.

Seeing Gu Changge’s reaction, Zhuo Fengxie and Hun Yuan Jun grew more cautious, stepping back in unison, their expressions tightening.

“That’s precisely our concern,” Zhuo Fengxie continued in a low voice.

“Young Master Gu’s strength is beyond comprehension, yet you suddenly appeared in our immortal civilization. Without knowing your purpose or intentions, it’s only natural that the various ethnic groups would feel unsettled.” ȓАꝊβΕŚ

His words painted a clear analogy: the arrival of a stronger beast in a forest full of creatures with their own territories. Until the intentions of this beast were understood, none of the others could rest easy. This was exactly the concern that had kept both Zhuo Fengxie and Hun Yuan Jun on edge.

As two of the most powerful figures within the immortal civilization, they were already among the few who knew that Gu Changge had not been invited by the Zhuo clan as a guest. They realized that if other cultivators and beings at lower levels learned this truth, their worries would only escalate further.

Hearing this, Gu Changge let out a soft chuckle, a faint amusement glimmering in his eyes.

Gu Changge’s smile deepened, and his eyes gleamed with amusement as he observed the reactions of Zhuo Fengxie and Hun Yuan Jun. “Kidding?” he asked lightly, his tone carrying a subtle edge.

“Perhaps. But tell me, is it really that unbelievable?”

Zhuo Fengxie and Hun Yuan Jun exchanged uneasy glances, still reeling from the weight of Gu Changge’s words. The mere suggestion of conquering the immortal civilization was audacious, almost absurd. But standing before Gu Changge, they couldn’t dismiss it as an idle boast.

“Young Master Gu,” Hun Yuan Jun spoke cautiously, his voice steady despite the growing tension.

“With all due respect, conquering the immortal civilization is no small feat. Even with your strength, such an endeavor would spark unimaginable chaos. Every major power would rise in opposition.”

Zhuo Fengxie nodded in agreement, his expression more solemn than before.

“The forces that protect this civilization aren’t easily swayed. Even the Eternal Protoss, Zhuo clan, and Hun clan, while powerful, are only pieces in a larger game. To challenge that balance is.”

“Ambitious,” Gu Changge finished for him, still smiling. He stood up and walked toward the edge of the pavilion, gazing into the distance as if the entire star field was within his grasp.

But I never said it would happen all at once.

The two elders remained silent, sensing the gravity in Gu Changge’s words. The idea of conquest, once laughable, now felt disturbingly plausible. In their minds, they wondered just how deep Gu Changge’s plans ran—and whether they were already caught in them.

To understand the entirety of civilization is to recognize that it extends beyond mere familial ties. It represents the evolution and accumulation of diverse forces and ethnic backgrounds, spanning countless eras and years. Although the Zhuo and Hun clans were the dominant powers of the immortal civilization, they could not claim to possess the strength and background necessary to sweep away all opposition and achieve invincibility.

Many mysterious ethnic groups and forces lay deeply hidden, their true strength known only at the most critical moments. Additionally, one civilization had endured numerous catastrophes, spreading across multiple space-time universes, with the worlds involved being far too numerous to count.

Regardless of how powerful Gu Changge was, he remained just one person. It was unrealistic to think he could subdue an entire civilization by sheer force alone. Conquering and destroying are fundamentally different. From their perspective, if Gu Changge were truly ruthless, annihilating a civilization would not pose a challenge. However, his intent was subjugation, not destruction, and many complications were involved.

“Do you think I’m joking with you?”

Gu Changge remarked, glancing at the two of them with a light smile.

Zhuo Fengxie and Hun Yuan Jun exchanged glances, finding it difficult to respond to the question, yet their expressions grew more serious. They were both ancient figures, having lived for countless years, and possessed a deep understanding of many matters. Gu Changge’s directness in addressing them indicated he must have considerable confidence; it was impossible for him to speak without a solid basis. Most importantly, they were unaware of Gu Changge’s origins and what kind of power and means lay behind him.

“During this period, I have also taken a close look at the immortal civilization. Although I haven’t traveled extensively to trace its history, I still have a good understanding of it,” he continued.

“The structure of immortal civilization may seem complicated, but it is actually quite simple. Over the years, the Hun and Zhuo clans have appeared to engage in fierce battles, each vying to replace the other. Yet, at critical moments, they manage to reach a consensus and stand united.”

“In contrast, the Wu and Gou clans tend to be more low-key, with few conflicts in their day-to-day interactions. However, they carry a significant problem inherited from their ancestors—a problem that will inevitably resurface. These two clans can only survive for so long…”

As Gu Changge spoke, he walked slowly to the window, gazing out at the entire Gufeng ancient city, a casual smile on his face.

He understood why Zhuo Fengxie and Hun Yuan Jun regarded this as a fantasy. The immortal civilization was fundamentally different from the Spiritual Realm. The Spiritual Realm was governed by the spiritual royal family, which had only just begun to step into the threshold of the ancient Realm, resulting in a relatively simple composition of forces. All other ethnic groups and sects followed the authority of the spiritual royal family. Thus, as long as Gu Changge commanded the royal family to comply with his orders, he could easily control the Spiritual Realm.

In contrast, the power structure of the immortal civilization was more intricate, with a background that had accumulated over a vast expanse of time. The Zhuo clan and the Hun clan, along with the other two families—the Gou clan and the Wu clan—had been in opposition for many epochs. Additionally, there were numerous powerful sects operating both openly and covertly, and the overall strength of a single family might not match that of the Zhuo and Hun clans.

However, the advantage of these factions lay in their multitude and complexity. Hun Yuan Jun felt a jolt of shock in his heart; these insights were typically known only to their ancestors. Gu Changge had been in the immortal civilization for such a short time, yet he understood these matters as if he were intimately familiar with them.

“He must have a profound insight into the phenomena of all beings in the immortal civilization, allowing him to discern the crux of the various races.” He was secretly shaken by this realization.

The phenomena of living beings were complex, yet they represented the changes in the heavens and the earth, the universe, time, and space throughout different periods, allowing for a general trend of events to be deduced. Zhuo Fengxie’s mind raced as countless thoughts flashed through him, prompting him to speak in a deep voice, “Since Mr. Gu has said this, it must have been planned.” Both he and Hun Yuan Jun were astute individuals, recognizing that Gu Changge’s bluntness was clearly a signal.

It was evident that Gu Changge was preparing to attack the immortal civilization. During this time, he had indeed been observing, not merely passing through, but closely examining the entire immortal civilization and waiting for the right moment.

“Hehe, you two must be quite intelligent as well. After living for so long, you can grasp many things without needing to say much,” Gu Changge remarked with a light smile.

“I intend to subdue the immortal civilization. Anyone who stands in my way will be erased from this world at any cost.”

Despite his calm demeanor, these words caused Zhuo Fengxie and Hun Yuan Jun to break into a sweat. A chill ran down their spines, and their hearts were filled with tumultuous waves. It was clear he wanted them to express their views.

“Of course, I don’t intend to use unnecessary means unless absolutely necessary. The Zhuo and Hun clans are intertwined and have a strong foundation; it would be a pity to simply destroy them…” Gu Changge said with a faint smile.

“I know that you have many connections with Xi Yuan Civilization, but Xi Yuan Civilization is hundreds of millions of light-years away, existing in infinite time and space. No matter what happens to the immortal civilization, it is beyond reach.”

This point had been made previously, and Gu Changge showed no intention of concealing it. From Hun Yuan Jun and Zhuo Fengxie’s perspective, it was clear he was trying to see through them. At the moment Gu Changge’s words fell, both Hun Yuan Jun and Zhuo Fengxie sensed a significant shift in their surroundings.

It felt as if they had traveled an infinite distance, suddenly finding themselves in a boundless void that was almost unbelievable. In this place, there seemed to be no laws and no concept of time; naturally, there was no Daoism or divine powers either. A bleak and thin gray mist emerged from nowhere, enveloping every inch of space and every corner.

In this place, they could not perceive any aura of the Great Dao, nor could they sense any fluctuations of power.

“True lawlessness?” Zhuo Fengxie’s complexion changed drastically in an instant, a hint of horror in his eyes. He turned his head to look, only to see the endless gray fog sweeping toward them, enveloping everything.

Boom!!!

Hun Yuan Jun’s expression turned grim; his cheekbones glowed, and his mental power surged like a vast universe, ready to burst forth from his body and tear apart the space around him. However, a more terrifying force suppressed him, forcing all his spiritual power back. At the same time, his body began to crack, horrific fissures appearing as if he might collapse at any moment.

“This place doesn’t truly exist; it’s a mental space created by him. Your mental power is useless here,” Zhuo Fengxie warned, noticing Hun Yuan Jun’s reluctance to stop his attempts.

The more you resist, the greater the blowback.

The mental space that had easily trapped both of them was unimaginably strong. It was countless times more difficult than opening a vast world with a mere hand.

For existences in the Dao realm, size was ultimately irrelevant; the gathering and dispersing of matter were impermanent, and a single thought could alter the state of existence, transcending the limitations of world creation. At this level, it was easy to create living beings and transform matter. The fog of fate had long been pushed aside; it was already known and controlled by Gu Changge.

At this moment, Hun Yuan Jun realized the vast chasm that separated them from Gu Changge, leading him to abandon his resistance.

“What does Mr. Gu mean?”

Zhuo Fengxie sighed softly in his heart, recognizing that they had still underestimated Gu Changge’s capabilities.

With a single thought, he had taken them away from the real world and brought them to this indescribable land where there was neither heavenly Dao nor any restraint. This was likely something only a peak existence in the Ancestral Dao Realm could accomplish. In other words, Gu Changge’s strength might not be far from the pinnacle of the Ancestral Dao Realm, and it was highly likely that he actually stood within that realm.

The realization that such a terrifying individual had come to the immortal civilization filled him with bitterness. In a vast and boundless world, once an existence of this caliber approached a territory, even the supreme civilizations would have to confront the threat or face annihilation.

“At your level, truly killing you would be troublesome, but not difficult,” Gu Changge remarked.

However, I have always cherished talent, so I want to offer you both two choices.

Gu Changge’s figure manifested not far away, remaining unhurried and calm.