I am The Fated Villain

Chapter 1490: No one is better than me, or from a taboo and weird place

The young man in white standing in front of Zi Yunchuan was none other than Gu Changge, who had recently left Yu Xian Academy. During this time, he first traveled to the Endless Demon Realm, where he met Di Kun, the Seventh Prince of the Demon Court, who harbored a deep hatred for Xian Chu. Although Di Kun had not been informed about the descendants of Chu Gucheng, he still provided Gu Changge with a rough orientation.

Di Kun harbored grand ambitions, but his talents fell short, and he was not valued by the demon ancestors. He sought to control the demon court and restore the glory it once had over the demon realm. Such a person was ideally suited to be a pawn in Gu Changge’s plans.

Despite the ongoing conflict between Xian Chu and the Demon Realm, Gu Changge viewed this as little more than a confrontation, not a true battle. His dissatisfaction with the current state of affairs motivated him to secretly fuel the flames of war, spreading them deeper and wider.

In fact, with Gu Changge’s current strength, he had no need to tread carefully. However, due to various considerations, he refrained from taking direct action. Regardless of how chaotic the situation in the Xi Yuan Civilization became, it was far from disintegrating at the slightest touch. If he revealed himself too soon, even if he managed to subdue the Xi Yuan civilization, it would attract countermeasures from the other supreme civilizations in the vast world. Such consequences would outweigh any potential gains and could trigger numerous subsequent reactions.

Otherwise, Gu Changge wouldn’t have wanted to waste time like this; pushing directly would have been simple and straightforward.

“Is this the first time Brother Gu has appeared? I have never heard of any power in the Xi Yuan Civilization that has a young existence with such unfathomable strength as you,” Zi Yunchuan remarked.

“Now I can say I have increased my knowledge. It’s clear that there is a sky beyond the sky, and there are people beyond people.”

At that moment, Zi Yunchuan retracted his thoughts, unable to suppress a sigh of admiration, though he wasn’t sure if it was genuine or merely flattery. He believed Gu Changge must be the contemporary successor of a hidden force. While the most powerful forces, such as Zixiao Mountain and Yu Xian Palace, were well-known, it didn’t mean that the Xi Yuan civilization lacked other forces that could stand alongside them.

For instance, some forbidden and mysterious places had been hidden from the world for millennia, places even Zixiao Mountain and Xi Yuan Temple would regard with caution. Zi Yunchuan speculated that Gu Changge likely came from such a place, as it was there that one could cultivate a transcendent and unfathomable young existence like him.

“For the first time? Perhaps that could be said,” Gu Changge replied with a noncommittal smile.

It was indeed his first time appearing in such a manner within the Xi Yuan civilization. That was true. The Zi Yunchuan before him had been deliberately placed in danger by Gu Changge, who had then coincidentally come to his rescue. Otherwise, how could Zi Yunchuan have been so unfortunate as to encounter the rumored space-time rift connecting to a lawless land?

Gu Changge’s purpose in orchestrating this was to facilitate his own future identity and presence within the Xi Yuan civilization. How Zi Yunchuan chose to make amends was entirely his own business. Yu Xian Academy had already fallen under Gu Changge’s control, alleviating any concerns about Zhou Yuanyi and others who had seen his true face.

Upon hearing Gu Changge’s words, Zi Yunchuan adopted a thoughtful expression and, with a hint of emotion, asked, “I had an inkling it would be like this. I wonder how strong you are, Brother Gu, among the forces behind you?”

He was genuinely curious, after all; the rumored forbidden and strange places were shrouded in mystery.

Even a powerful force like Zixiao Mountain knew very little about those forbidden and strange places. It was said that before the ancient era, a founding patriarch-level existence from Yu Xian Palace sought the supreme realm. He ventured to explore those enigmatic locations, aiming to unravel the mysteries and seek the truth, but after that, no one knew where he went or what he found.

In addition to methods of extinction, there were rumors that those taboo and strange places also contained methods of supreme guidance that could connect with the true realm. These places had existed for an extremely long time, tracing back to before the founding of the Xi Yuan Temple. Moreover, Zi Yunchuan had heard that within those taboo areas, there was a high likelihood of encountering dormant existences linked to the source of the black disaster that had plagued the vast world prior to the ancient epoch.

Such mysterious tales filled Zi Yunchuan with awe toward those forbidden places.

“Oh? My strength?” Gu Changge seemed taken aback by Zi Yunchuan’s question. He smiled slightly, pondered for a moment, and then replied, “No one is better than me.”

Hearing this, Zi Yunchuan let out a sigh of relief and smiled in response. “I knew Brother Gu’s background would definitely not be as simple as you suggested.”

He was well aware of his own limitations and understood that, regardless of his efforts, he could not compete with Gu Changge. Knowing that Gu Changge was second to none among the forces behind him eased Zi Yunchuan’s mind. He was, after all, one of the strongest individuals in Zixiao Mountain. The thought of an ordinary person being far stronger than him was hard to accept.

Of course, Zi Yunchuan assumed that when Gu Changge claimed no one was his opponent, he was referring to his peers, and he didn’t think much deeper than that.

The wide ancient street was bustling with people. Gu Changge and Zi Yunchuan walked side by side, followed by a group of followers as they made their way into the city. Zi Yunchuan wore a smile, as though he and Gu Changge were enjoying an engaging conversation.

Many cultivators and creatures in Zigui City recognized Zi Yunchuan as one of the most powerful geniuses of Zixiao Mountain today and a direct descendant of its master. Their surprise and curiosity grew as they observed the identity of the young man accompanying him. After all, someone who could command such attention from Zi Yunchuan undoubtedly held a significant status.

From Gu Changge’s demeanor and expression, it was evident that he exuded an air of casualness, seemingly indifferent to Zi Yunchuan’s status. This left many cultivators both startled and intrigued, leading them to speculate about Gu Changge’s background.

“I share a deep friendship with Fairy Caiyun from the Tianxiang Sect. She has already arrived in Zigui City and is currently at Lin Shuixuan. She has booked a private room, and I plan to visit her later,” Zi Yunchuan said. “I wonder if Brother Gu would honor me by accompanying me. It just so happens that some well-known geniuses will also be present.”

Zigui City was vast, spanning millions of miles, with buildings and palaces stretching endlessly, radiant in brilliance and illuminated by the sky. In the Xi Yuan civilization, a young genius like Zi Yunchuan enjoyed an extremely noble status, and they were all interconnected within a small, elite circle.

With the appearance of the secret realm, some individuals who had arrived earlier had already organized a banquet, awaiting their arrival, and planned a small gathering before departing for the secret realm. At that moment, Zi Yunchuan spoke with anticipation, extending an invitation for Gu Changge to join him.