I Am the Fated Villain

Chapter 1701. Descendants of Deceased Old Friends? The Power of the Heaven-Rebel Alliance

Regarding the existence of Nanyin, Ling Yuling actually did not want to expose it, as Nanyin was from an ancient clan of sages. Over the years, they had been hunted and oppressed by the remnants of the Black Calamity, and their situation was not ideal. Ling Yuling had already disturbed their peaceful life when she visited the Chaotic Time and Space Sea. If their location was further exposed, it might bring even more trouble.

“Descendants of deceased old friends?”

“Who was your old friend?”

Gu Changge raised his brow involuntarily. When Ling Yuling mentioned this, he felt an inexplicable, entangled cause and effect fall upon him. However, when he looked to unravel it, an invisible mist suddenly appeared, obscuring all the images. This reminded him of the scene when he was in the Bi You Heavenly Realm, calculating the transcendence of the Grand Order. It was very similar.

The Grand Order, something that shouldn’t exist in the vast world, had appeared. And now, there was mist that could interfere with his efforts to peer into the calculations. Things were getting more interesting.

Of course, Gu Changge could directly dispel the mist and see the truth. However, considering this might alert those behind it, he refrained for now to avoid startling them prematurely.

“Her name is Nan Zun, an old friend who once fought alongside me against the Tian Organization and cleansed the Black Calamity,” Ling Yuling said softly, her gaze filled with reminiscence.

She still remembered that Nan Zun was an extraordinary woman—exquisite, unparalleled, and with an innate confidence and strength that seemed to make it impossible for anything to stand in her way. She had many followers and was highly respected by her allies.

“Nan Zun?”

Gu Changge repeated the name thoughtfully. He remembered that there were several prominent leaders in the alliance that opposed the Tian Organization, each representing the five directions of the world: East, South, West, North, and Center. However, he had never paid close attention to who exactly those leaders were. Ling Yuling’s mention of Nan Zun might mean she was one of them.

“She was a kind girl. I didn’t want to involve her. I first met her on the Floating Continent deep within the Chaotic Time and Space Sea, using a token of Nan Zun,” Ling Yuling explained.

She had no intention of being an enemy of the Heaven-Rebel Alliance. At the time, when she learned of Ling Yuling’s plan to form the Xiyuan Covenant, she advised her to abandon the idea…

“Finally, the descendants of the ancient sages are revealing themselves…”

“Now, we can proceed with the second phase of the plan.”

Gu Changge’s gaze was deep as he looked toward the distant sky. He didn’t pay much attention to Ling Yuling’s words. Whether it was the indigenous people of the Floating Continent or the descendants of her old friend Nan Zun, in his eyes, they were insignificant and would not truly affect his plans.

At present, the Heaven-Rebel Alliance had firmly established itself in the Xiyuan Civilization, and its influence had even spread across the vast universe. However, this was still not enough.

At the headquarters of the Heaven-Rebel Alliance, many cultivators and living beings witnessed, with their own eyes, ancient warships soaring into the air. Chaotic energy surged, war drums thundered, flags waved, and the sound of marching filled the air as they tore through the great universe, quickly disappearing into the space-time tunnel.

Many fully armed armies stood like a torrent on the ancient warships. The sight was overwhelming, as if it had emerged from endless mountains of corpses and seas of blood. The oppressive, blood-curdling aura sent shivers down one’s spine.

At the same time, many beings from the Dao realms under the Heaven-Rebel Alliance were called into action, flying out from their palaces and caves, crossing the great universe, and heading toward the space-time tunnel.

Scenes like this played out across many regions of the Xiyuan Civilization, leaving countless cultivators and beings in shock and terror.

Where was the Heaven-Rebel Alliance heading? What worlds were they about to conquer? Was another endless war and bloodshed about to begin?

Finally, when the Heaven-Rebel Alliance’s army headed toward the domain where the Yuxian Palace was located, space-time tunnels opened, and they descended, penetrating through that region.Countless forces trembled in fear, worried that the flames of war would spread to them.

No one knew why the Heaven-Rebel Alliance’s army would suddenly arrive at the Yuxian Palace. Had the Yuxian Palace offended the leader of the Heaven-Rebel Alliance and was now facing annihilation and reckoning?

Within the Yuxian Palace, many elders and ancestors were equally shocked and incredulous, each one as if facing a great enemy. Though the Yuxian Palace had already joined the Heaven-Rebel Alliance and become part of it, the sudden arrival of such a massive army still caused them to tremble in fear and worry.

“The leader of the Alliance has predicted an anomaly deep within the Yuxian Palace’s Chaotic Time and Space Sea, where the culprit who destroyed the Xiyuan Covenant is hiding. We are here to eradicate them and capture the culprit hiding within,” Chu Heng said as he stepped forward. Wearing cold battle armor, his imposing aura and solemn face were filled with murderous intent.

His words surprised and shook the elders and ancestors of the Yuxian Palace. However, the deep regions of the Yuxian Palace were highly special, akin to a forbidden zone, where only the palace master and a few others were allowed to enter. There, the accumulated foundation of the Yuxian Palace was hidden, and it was a critical location—generally, the elders did not have the right to enter.

If the army of the Heaven-Rebel Alliance were to go directly there, it would effectively open the gates and expose the accumulated foundation to the public. The faces of the Yuxian Palace’s elders turned pale, but due to pressure, they could only suppress their feelings and remain silent.

“Since this is the leader’s order, the Yuxian Palace will cooperate. However, the Chaotic Time and Space Sea is very special, bordering the vast world, and it contains the ancestor’s prohibitive seals. If we inadvertently damage these, it could cause terrifying beings from the Chaotic Time and Space Sea to enter the Xiyuan Civilization…”

Finally, the palace master, Ling Qiuchang, who had been considering her words carefully, spoke up. While agreeing to cooperate, she also warned of the potential risks, worried that other unforeseen accidents might occur. The Yuxian Palace couldn’t afford any more turmoil at this point.

“Rest assured, we are only here to capture the culprit. We will not damage the ancestor’s seals in the Yuxian Palace. You have my word on that,” Chu Heng said succinctly, bowing slightly. Under his lead, one ancient warship after another rumbled past, wrapped in chaotic mist, heading toward the depths of the Yuxian Palace.

The air there was thick with mist and fog, and the collisions of world rules and cosmic fragments sent out vast, chaotic waves of energy. The Heaven-Rebel Alliance’s army surged forward, rapidly clearing the thick fog and entering the Chaotic Time and Space Sea.

The broken chaos energy filled every inch of the void and space, with the endless tides of cosmic debris and space-time rifts pressing in, creating an overwhelming atmosphere of turmoil. Even though Dao realms existed to clear the path ahead, each ancient warship still struggled to break through the universe’s time-space in the same way they did in the outside world.

The Chaotic Time and Space Sea contained turbulent storms that slashed at the beings who arrived, erasing and annihilating any material that came into contact with them.

“This Chaotic Time and Space Sea feels strange. There’s a familiar aura…”

“Could it be that the Tianzhong people have appeared here?”

The elderly Crow, sitting cross-legged on one of the ancient warships, suddenly opened his eyes. His gaze was deep, and within his pupils, blood-colored lightning struck down in waves, resembling towering mountains. Terrifying scenes intersected within, as if trying to see through the scenes of the Chaotic Time and Space Sea.

However, the environment there was too chaotic. Even someone with strength beyond ordinary ancestors, like him, could not clearly see through it. The scattered chaotic laws were like a deep, endless ocean of darkness, impossible to fathom.

His expression shifted rapidly, his mood fluctuating from calm to troubled. If the Tianzhong people really were here, things would likely become troublesome.

Meanwhile, in another region of this Chaotic Time and Space Sea…The Chaos of Time and Space, and the Hidden Forces, the great waves of time and space surged violently, and the rules of the Dao shattered. Fragments of what seemed to be the remains of ancient creatures drifted around, resembling trembling islands in the deep sea from afar.

A pure white Zhenhou, exuding a divine aura, stood on one of the islands. Its hooves stamped in the snow, surrounded by swirling cloud patterns.

“To think that someone has come here, this is unexpected…”

Seated atop the snow-white Zhenhou, a slender figure wearing a conical hat sat cross-legged. The figure held a green bamboo rod, with a golden fish line extending from it. They leisurely fished in the chaotic Time and Space Sea, completely at ease.

The chaotic waves crashing around them dissipated silently as they approached the figure, leaving no trace.

In the distance, there was a massive black gourd, dark and immense, without any light. It seemed as if any light from the world that fell upon it would be absorbed. The gourd was suspended in the chaotic Time and Space Sea, constantly rising and falling. From its mouth, thick black mist spewed out like wolf smoke, enveloping everything.

Strange substances leaked from the black mist, spreading through every inch of the space-time rifts, extending far and wide. Within the mist, twisted and strange figures gathered and reformed, like smoke and fog, rapidly merging into space-time and being swallowed by it.

Amidst the dense mist, several more terrifying and vague figures stood. Their faces were unclear, with only their eye sockets and mouths visible. They stood motionless, seemingly waiting for some kind of command.

“Hehehe, things are getting more interesting. We’ve been watching for so long, don’t you think it’s time we made our move?”

The snow-white Zhenhou let out a strange laugh. Its large eyes, like copper bells, looked at the chaotic Time and Space Sea. The sound of ancient warships breaking through the cosmic fragments could be heard from afar, with an urgent momentum.

“Not yet, the time isn’t ripe. After waiting for so many days, what’s the rush for a little more time?”

The figure named Ah Li replied indifferently, still holding the bamboo rod, as if casually fishing in the chaotic Time and Space Sea.

Upon hearing this, the snow-white Zhenhou visibly shuddered. Its eyes showed signs of fear, and it shrank its head, not daring to speak further.

“Why would someone suddenly appear in the Chaotic Time and Space Sea at this moment, and their destination seems to be the same as ours?”

Ah Li raised her eyes, muttering to herself. Suddenly, she sensed something, and her slender hand quickly raised the fishing line, pulling it in quickly.

At the same time, the previously silent sea surface shifted dramatically. The roar of angry waves rose, and dark clouds descended, threatening to crush the heavens and earth. A terrifying creature covered in thorns and scales, as large as a mountain, was hooked out of the chaotic Time and Space Sea.

The creature’s eyes were blood-red, filled with chaos and brutality. It struggled against the fishing line, as though it could break free with a gentle tug. However, a tremendous force suppressed it, rendering it immobile.

Meanwhile, the snow-white Zhenhou beneath Ah Li leapt up excitedly, opening its blood-red mouth like a terrifying black hole. A foul stench and corrosive acidic water poured out, and in a few bites, the terrifying creature was devoured, leaving no trace behind.

“The taste of fresh blood and flesh… It’s been so long. Ah Li, when will you take me out for a feast? I’ve already selected several excellent civilizations, including one godly kingdom that’s nearly decayed…”

It chuckled wickedly.

“Quiet. Don’t disturb me while I’m fishing.”

Ah Li, hearing this, impatiently slapped the Zhenhou on the head, telling it to be quiet.

“Since even the forces of the Eight from the crowd are so formidable, I think it’s time to reconsider my approach and fully utilize the remnants of the Tian Organization. It’s unexpected, but it’s a good thing for me that the remnants survived.”

…

At the same time, Gu Changge, the leader of the Heaven-Rebel Alliance, had dismissed everyone and appeared in a deep, ancient hall. He silently pondered for a moment, then made a decision.

Originally, his plan had been to let the Heaven-Rebel Alliance grow steadily, like a snowball, gradually gaining control over the situation and devouring the current vast world.

Gu Changge’s Plan for the Great Festival. He then used the power of his True Ancestor form to initiate the Great Festival of All Ages ahead of schedule, bringing about the reckoning sooner than expected.

The current situation in the Vast World was still too stable and peaceful. The rise of the Heaven-Rebel Alliance had caused some civilizations to feel uneasy and wary, but it hadn’t led to a significant change in the overall situation.

Therefore, he needed to employ some methods to bring a force strong enough to shake the entire Vast World, a force that would be so overwhelming that it would cause instability and fear. That force was the Great Festival of All Ages. Only with the arrival of this festival could he force the various civilizations to unite and submit to the Heaven-Rebel Alliance.

However, certain things had gone awry, such as the appearance of the Grand Order of Transcendence, and another power, hidden in the shadows, was also scheming within the Vast World. This made Gu Changge feel that the real world was experiencing unforeseen developments. Perhaps his actions had already raised suspicions and thoughts from some observant individuals.

Therefore, he had to accelerate the situation. He could not allow the Heaven-Rebel Alliance to continue growing at its original pace, like a snowball rolling steadily.

“Even the Eight from the crowd have not perished, so you should still be alive.”

“Wuyue…”

Gu Changge slightly closed his eyes, and his vast, boundless consciousness instantly surged like a beam of light, sweeping across the entire Vast World. This was the first time since arriving in the Vast World that he sensed someone as the leader of the Tian Organization.

In an instant, countless brilliant lights, like a galaxy, rose in the pitch-black, deep, and boundless Vast World. These were the purest forces of faith. Even after the endless passage of time, across countless universes and dimensions, there were still millions of fervent followers of the Lord of the Tian Organization.