I Am the Fated Villain

Chapter 1681. The Abyss of Despair, this entire situation was caused by her

In the past, the sacred items and medicinal pills that Xiyuan Saintess once despised, she now had no choice but to ignore her appearance and hastily stuff them into her mouth.

Ling Yuling, although knowledgeable about the records and powers of the Reincarnation Mirror, was still not its master. She could only try her best to protect Xiyuan Saintess from disturbance in the surrounding area.

A faint light screen, like a transparent dome, formed from one ancient rune after another, became the only source of light in this dark domain, resisting the invasion of the dark mist.

The people of various Daoist sects tried their best to gather around, seeking protection.

In the sky, a howling sound shook everything. Sword lights slashed across the heavens and the earth, and with a final explosion, they hit the light screen.

Everyone’s hearts trembled as they watched, seeing the light screen warp, as if about to shatter. Their hearts tightened, but fortunately, it resisted the blow, remaining intact.

Meanwhile, Xiyuan Saintess was affected by the backlash, blood spilling from the corner of her mouth. Her once pure white gown was stained red, and her face turned pale.

After all, she had to protect the majority of the people in this place, not just a few, which naturally put an immense amount of pressure on her. Thankfully, the Reincarnation Mirror was powerful enough; otherwise, if it had been any other artifact, it would have shattered by now.

Many people watched with lingering fear. This was only a casual sword strike from Gu Changge; if he had used all his strength to kill them, could Xiyuan Saintess still protect them?

Initially, the appearance of the Reincarnation Mirror had given them a glimmer of hope, but now, that hope had shattered.

“You can protect them for a moment, but can you protect them forever?” Gu Changge still looked coldly at everyone. He waved his hand, and the Seven-Colored Treasure Tree in his hand swept forward. In an instant, divine clouds and thunder surged, as if the birth and death of all worlds were being conceived in chaos.

Countless terrifying sights unfolded—heaven and earth cracked, gods shed blood, and Dao Ancestors fell. A series of divine clouds like heavenly thunder descended, seeming like a celestial tribulation, endlessly striking forward.

Before Xiyuan Saintess could catch her breath, she had to muster her strength again to control the Reincarnation Mirror to resist this attack.

The Reincarnation Mirror trembled lightly, and a hazy light surged, then expanded into a larger light screen.

Many ancient beings felt their hearts tremble as they watched the terrifying sights fall, repeatedly crashing onto the light screen. The light screen twisted and cracked, bearing unimaginable and terrifying attacks.

The cultivators closer to the front began to cough up blood, shaken by the shockwaves, their vital energy tumbling. Many people’s skin cracked, showing bloodstains as if they were about to burst.

The members of the Fatiantian Alliance watched this heart-stopping scene, feeling their hearts race. This level of power, if it were to fall in the great universe, would undoubtedly be apocalyptic, capable of destroying any universe or time-space.

Initially, the Zong Miao Mountain had a special terrain with natural formations. Yet, now it was covered in cracks and craters from meteorite impacts, and those ancient divine trees had been destroyed, crushed to pieces by the previous wave of energy.

Boom!

Endless rumbling sounds echoed in the region, like the true punishment from the heavens, erasing all rules and order.

With each swing of Gu Changge’s silver shining sword, it carried the momentum of nine heavens’ thunder, its power immense. Each sword ray covered the sky and the sun.

Every strike felt like wielding a starry river across the universe, a sight so terrifying that it could break the courage of cultivators, making even the strongest beings tremble in fear.

In front of the Reincarnation Mirror, Xiyuan Saintess trembled, coughing up more and more blood. Her once pure white gown had been dyed red with blood, and her gaze dimmed.

Ling Yuling, who was very close to Xiyuan Saintess, could clearly see that fine cracks had started to appear on her flawless skin, like a piece of jade nearing the brink of shattering. The whole person seemed like an exquisite jade statue, on the verge of breaking apart.

Even though she felt her heart tighten. Even with Xiyuan Saintess, who had survived eight rounds of Heavenly Decline Tribulations and was in control of the Reincarnation Mirror, struggling so much, it was clear just how terrifying and unimaginable Gu Changge’s attack was.

At that moment, if it were any other Dao Ancestor-level existence, they would probably turn to dust instantly, leaving nothing behind.

Ling Yuling had never seen Gu Changge truly make a move, nor had she seen him in a state of rage. Though Gu Changge’s expression was still cold and even calm, Ling Yuling knew that he had truly gone all out, with no mercy.

Back during the battle between the Immortal Chu Vast Land and Chu Gucheng, had Gu Changge displayed just a fraction of the power he was showing now, Chu Gucheng would never have survived. He could have obliterated the entire Immortal Chu Vast Land in an instant.

A sense of bitterness and helplessness rose in her heart. Perhaps, as her younger sister Ling Yuxian had said, her initial plans were wrong from the start. She had overestimated her own abilities, which had led to her alienating Gu Changge, who might have peacefully conversed with her and even shared drinks with her. Instead, Gu Changge had now become an opponent of the entire Xiyuan civilization.

All of the current situation was caused by her. Amid the flying sword beams, terrifying dark divine light once again surged down like a tide. Gu Changge remained indifferent and calm. The grand wish orb in front of him released light, transforming into a pitch-black heavenly blade.

He let go of the celestial sword in his hand, and with a light command and a flick of his robe, the heavenly blade and the celestial sword flew forward, like two great suns, one dark and one light, pressing down with a thunderous roar. The void shattered, and the entire time and space seemed to come to a standstill.

The unparalleled force howled as it fell, slashing down onto the light screen as though the entire ancient sky was collapsing.

Just the shockwave from the surroundings shattered many nearby cultivators, who were too shocked to even scream.

Now, even if they sought refuge under the protection of the Reincarnation Mirror, it was futile. The dark divine light covered the sky, surging and rolling down without stopping.

The pitch-black heavenly blade cracked, and the celestial sword also developed a crack, but they continued to slash forward.

The grand wish orb rumbled and slowly descended, within which countless visions unfolded, encompassing billions of scenes. It hung high above the Reincarnation Mirror, with thousands of threads of light descending. Each thread was heavy and vast, as though it contained the profound truths and mysteries of the multiverse, evolving into unimaginable divine power.

The light screen expanded like a circle, embracing heaven and earth, but as the divine light pressed down, it began to be compressed, revealing cracks.

Everyone from the various Daoist sects felt a sense of heart-racing fear. They could feel the terrifying, endless pressure, as if there were ten thousand mountains looming overhead, ready to fall and crush them into meat paste.

“This is bad…”

Suddenly, the Lord of Light from Guangming Temple noticed a small crack appear on the light screen. His face changed.

The other leaders and sect masters around him also changed their expressions.

“Wow…”

In the next moment, Xiyuan Saintess let out a muffled groan and spat out a mouthful of blood. Her delicate body trembled uncontrollably, on the verge of losing her balance.

Ling Yuling quickly reached out and supported her, while the other ancient beings stepped forward, their faces full of shock. Many immediately braced themselves, not expecting that the protective light screen for everyone would only hold for such a short time.

The Reincarnation Mirror emitted a violent shaking sound, and the outer light screen it had erected shattered with a loud crash, turning into countless fragments that were scattered across the sky, destroyed and broken. Xiyuan Saintess was unable to protect everyone any longer, her gown stained with blood as she suffered severe backlash.

“He’s too strong. Even with the Reincarnation Mirror, it’s difficult for me to protect everyone. After just this short time, my heart veins have been shattered multiple times…”

“I probably can’t help you much in the short term.”

Blood covered the corner of Xiyuan Saintess’s mouth as she struggled to steady herself, her beautiful eyes looking at the distant, indifferent Gu Changge with a complex expression.

She had thought that, considering their past relationship, Gu Changge might have spared her some mercy. But from the current situation, it seemed that Gu Changge had regarded her as an accomplice of Ling Yuling, believing that the two had plotted against him together, so he no longer cared about their past ties.

This reminded her of the time when she was schemed against by Chu Gucheng and trapped in that temporal cage. Back then, Gu Changge still treated her with laughter and camaraderie, as if they were close friends.

A slight sigh arose in Xiyuan Saintess’s heart. She realized she had lost her gamble. After speaking with Ling Yuling, she had made a big decision, choosing to place a bet on the future.

She didn’t believe in the premonitions or future that the Reincarnation Mirror showed, believing that she could rewrite the fate of the Xiyuan civilization and Xiyuan Saint Hall.

But it was clear now that she had failed. Against the terrifying and unstoppable flow of fate, she was like a fish trying to swim upstream, ultimately overturned by the great waves, injured and paying a heavy price.

“He’s indeed too strong. This gamble, both of us lost.”

Ling Yuling also sighed lightly, passing Xiyuan Saintess to the nearby Xiyin. She once again gripped her Dao Sword and soared into the sky, her battle armor outlining her graceful figure, flowing with an eternal, indestructible glow.

She once again faced Gu Changge, her sword intent sharp and overwhelming, filling the entire space-time. At this moment, the entire time and space seemed to freeze due to the sword intent she released.

Simultaneously, her aura surged once more, intense and blazing with battle intent. An ancient mark appeared between her brows, emitting dazzling and blazing light, radiating a supreme aura from ancient times.

One after another, the true forms of the Dao appeared beneath Ling Yuling’s feet. At that moment, she stood at the pinnacle of all the paths, with the heavens and earth revering her. Ling Yuling once again revealed her immense and terrifying strength. She let out a light whistle and swung her Dao Sword, charging forward with the intent to kill.

Gu Changge coldly watched her. With a wave of the Treasure Tree, winds of power swept across, and the chaotic mist spread, immediately engulfing Ling Yuling’s figure. Sword beams burst forth, continuously stabbing and slashing, attempting to break free.

The other ancient beings and sect leaders, seeing this, immediately revealed their determination and rushed forward together with Ling Yuling.

They knew that if they didn’t join forces now, once Ling Yuling was defeated or killed, they would lose any chance of survival.The various Dao Ancestor-level beings also let out low roars as they charged forward. Without the protection of the Reincarnation Mirror, they were once again suppressed by the dark divine light, but this did not affect their resolve or killing intent.

Boom!

One Dao ancestor-level being moved their hands, and the flow of Dao laws spread. The distant black mist was dispersed. They summoned a small, ancient, and broken flag, and suddenly threw it forward. The black flag rapidly expanded in mid-air, and in an instant, it grew large enough to cover the sky, reaching the height of the heavens, and charged straight at Gu Changge.

It was terrifying. The energy it manifested was earth-shattering. When it struck, a sky-high mushroom cloud of divine power erupted, destroying everything in its path.

Clearly, this was an incredibly powerful secret treasure. Just the scattered divine power from it could easily destroy an ancient true realm, showing its world-destroying potential.

At that moment, the other Dao Ancestor-level beings also unleashed their most potent techniques, no longer holding back any trump cards. They were willing to do anything to survive.

The scene here was chaotic and apocalyptic. The entire world seemed on the verge of collapsing. The members of the Fatiantian Alliance saw this and also let out an enraged shout, charging forward to engage in fierce battle in this dark domain.

In the sky, the black lotus once again slowly descended. The lotus seed in the center of the lotus burst forth, releasing a tidal wave of dark divine light that flooded forward with a booming sound. This scene was incredibly terrifying, with black mist rolling and bubbling, as if boiling.

Various strange, ethereal mists appeared, swirling with endless energy, continually engulfing the area.

Clang!

Once again, a ball of divine light fell from the grand wish orb. It was an ancient spear wrapped in the divine light of order. Gu Changge abandoned the broken heavenly blade and celestial sword, grabbing the spear and pointing it diagonally toward the southern sky. With a horizontal sweep, the spear cut through the air.

The ancient flag’s surface flipped and descended, stirring the void to the point of shattering. However, in the face of this strike, it shattered instantly, covered in terrifying cracks and pierced through. With a light shake of Gu Changge’s arm, the flag turned to dust.

The Dao Ancestor-level being who had used this secret treasure to attack was horrified. Struck by Gu Changge’s spear, their chest exploded, scattering bones and blood as they crashed to the ground, severely wounded and no longer capable of fighting.

The other Dao Ancestor-level beings were both shocked and trembling, but there was no retreat. They gathered their strength and released a terrifying energy, attempting to break through the dark domain that surrounded them, as if drawing power from all the time and space in the multiverse.

However, as the tidal wave of dark divine light burst forth from the lotus seed, it engulfed everything, turning all the energy and matter into pure flowing energy, further solidifying the dark domain, making it nearly indestructible.

“The seal of the Door to Eternity grows stronger and stronger. It cannot be forcibly destroyed…”

Ling Yuling’s figure closed in, breaking through the chaotic mist. Her Dao Sword slashed down, clashing with Gu Changge’s sweeping spear.

In an instant, everything in that area became silent and vanished, the sounds of the myriad Dao booming, and the heavens shaking. The terrifying shockwave nearly caused her sword to fly out of her hand. However, her strong willpower allowed her to tightly grip her weapon, preventing it from flying away.

The result was that the shockwave quickly spread, and the tip of the spear pierced through, directly penetrating her battle armor, leaving a terrifying scar on her shoulder, nearly piercing through her completely.

Ling Yuling let out a muffled groan and quickly retreated, her broken battle armor stained with blood. Drops of blood scattered through the air as she moved, yet Gu Changge showed no sign of stopping. His gaze remained cold and indifferent. With a flick of his arm, the long spear left his hand and transformed into a sharp, piercing light that shot directly at Ling Yuling’s forehead.

Swish!

The icy spear light cut through the darkness, radiating a cold, almost tragic beauty. Ling Yuling’s pupils shrank.

In the critical moment, she turned her head to the side to avoid the spear, but the tip of the spear still grazed her scalp. The faceplate covering her face shattered instantly, breaking into pieces, and her long, flowing hair spilled out, now stained with blood, creating a tragic scene.

Ling Yuling’s face turned pale as blood dripped steadily from her forehead, obscuring half of her vision. A horrifying scar, deep enough to see bone, appeared across her forehead.

Her jade-like hand holding the Dao Sword trembled slightly. That moment had truly made her feel the despair and fear of facing death. Yet, she felt that Gu Changge had shown some mercy. Otherwise, she wouldn’t have been able to dodge at all.

“Ancestor…”

“Senior…”

The scene shocked many, and the elders and disciples from the Yuxian Palace were filled with fear and anxiety. Even though Ling Yuling’s aura had risen and she used all her means, she still couldn’t withstand Gu Changge’s power for more than a few exchanges.

“Sister…” Ling Yuxian was equally worried and anxious. No matter what, Ling Yuling was her sister, and seeing her in such danger filled her with concern.

“I’m fine.” Ling Yuling glanced at everyone, shook her head, then took a deep breath and regained her composure, quickly trying to recover from her injuries.

Although her battle armor had been shattered, she still had no intention of stopping. The beautiful and gentle face, which had been full of grace, now wore a look of determination and indifference. She once again gripped her sword and charged at Gu Changge.

“At this point, you’re still not giving up?”

Gu Changge coldly watched her approach. With a slight motion of his hand, the long spear returned to his grip. This time, with just a gentle shake, Ling Yuling’s Dao Sword was knocked from her hand, falling into the dark mist far away.

Having been injured, it was not so easy for Ling Yuling to recover. She had already lost the strength she had earlier and was only managing to suppress her injuries.

Yet, Ling Yuling still refused to stop, even without a weapon. She charged at him like a moth to a flame, attacking relentlessly.

Pfft!

Blood splattered across the sky as Gu Changge’s gaze remained cold and ruthless. He pointed the spear southward, and this time, it directly pierced through Ling Yuling’s body, lifting her high into the air.