I Am the Fated Villain Chapter 1303: The one who controls the fate of Fengtian, you must bear the boundless consequences

A sudden uproar broke out in the depths of the Immortal Palace, leaving every guest there in shock.

Gazes shifted to the distant edge of space-time, where the skies appeared to split wide. Dazzling godly radiance twisted like cascading flames, wrapping around the figures coming down, as though primordial gods were stepping into the mortal realm.

The scene was utterly stunning, like the firmament itself ripping open, with blazing flames and pinkish glows lighting up half the immense void.

Gu Changge, at the forefront of the Destroy Heaven Alliance's followers, came down steadily like strolling on flat terrain, showing no sign of disturbance.

A fearsome presence rushed outward, bringing a suffocating force that clenched everyone's hearts. An unspoken feeling of terror and shiver gripped them all.

“He really has come.”

Saintess Xiyuan paid no mind to the Longming Daoist trying to chat with her. Her eyes moved to the white-clad form drawing near, her face carrying a mixed look.

The previous occasion, when she got stuck in the empty realm of the Xianchu Haotu's jail-like area, she believed Gu Changge would show up to save her.

That fit his typical ways and motives, after all. Yet he didn't appear. Once Xianchu Haotu collapsed, it felt like he had faded from existence entirely.

Saintess Xiyuan had caught no word of him afterward. Using the Wheel of Reincarnation, she tried figuring out future paths once more, yet discovered that regardless of her decisions, changing the ultimate destiny of the Xiyuan civilization looked out of reach.

Prior to Xianchu Haotu's downfall, she clung to a bit of optimism, assuming Gu Changge just aimed to clear out groups and traditions blocking his way.

However, she now realized his real aim was to claim the whole Xiyuan civilization as his own.

“So, this is the leader of the Destroy Heaven Alliance? The rumors fall short; he’s much more profound and inscrutable than described.”

Numerous newly awakened ancient entities directed their looks his way, minds buzzing with ideas.

The Destroy Heaven Alliance stood as the most terrifying and reviled force across the Xiyuan civilization, with its head, Gu Changge, striking horror into countless groups and traditions.

In the era of Xianchu Haotu, Gu Changge, heading the Destroy Heaven Alliance, displayed a horrifying might beyond words, crushing every rival power. He even stepped in to halt the Tian Shu Tribulation's ruin in Chu Guocheng, drawing the gaze of the True Realm.

This explained why, as the Destroy Heaven Alliance grew swiftly later on, devouring myriad minor and major sects while seizing huge lands, nobody ventured to intervene.

Gu Changge had vanished from the Xiyuan civilization for a millennium. Still, his dominating shadow loomed over all, keeping everyone from rash moves.

“The leader of the Destroy Heaven Alliance, his presence here suggests ill intentions.”

Heads of diverse orthodox groups all bore grave faces, shedding their earlier relaxed air. Their stares locked firmly on the nearing Gu Changge and his entourage.

In their midst stood figures such as Zixiao Mountain’s head, Zi Wanhe, and the past victor of Xianchu Haotu, Chu Heng. These days, they served as part of the Destroy Heaven Alliance, joining Gu Changge on this visit.

Besides, a few daunting presences flanked him, their energies so intense they stirred heart-pounding fear, matching even the top experts of the Dao Realm.

Some among them were Daoist experts who endured three or four Tian Shu Tribulations. A lineup like this could overrun nearly all orthodox groups in the Xiyuan civilization.

Such a show of might weighed down the spectators' spirits.

“During his time in Xianchu Haotu, the leader of the Destroy Heaven Alliance even joined a feast with the Immortal Palace folks. Their exact ties remain a mystery.”

“Should the Immortal Palace’s ancestor show up now, that’s manageable. But allying with the leader of the Destroy Heaven Alliance would bring utter catastrophe to the whole Xiyuan civilization…”

Plenty of watchers carried a burdensome worry in their chests, anxious over this possible outcome.

“Senior Brother Gu…”Trailing the Jing clan members, Jing Xiao reunited with Gu Changge after a thousand years. Her gaze sparkled with delight, yet recalling a certain matter turned that happiness to sorrow swiftly.

Jing Xiang beside her caught the shift in her look and softly sighed.

Back when Jing Xiao returned to the Jing clan with Gu Changge, their folks and kin spotted her affection for him.

Regrettably, their standings differed like heaven and earth. Their parents, along with the Jing clan ancestors, had to bow respectfully before Gu Changge.

Thus, Jing Xiao's emotions stayed hidden away in her core, fading with the flow of years.

Right then, the trickiest feelings about Gu Changge's coming stirred among the Immortal Palace's numerous elders and followers.

For Gu Changge had dwelled in the Immortal Palace for a spell, and folks thought he held a tight bond with Ling Yuxian, dreaming of them as Dao partners.

Plus, the Immortal Palace ancestor escaped her bonds with Gu Changge's aid.

The Immortal Palace elders harbored thanks toward him still. Yet with the Destroy Heaven Alliance swelling in strength, poised to engulf all nearby, conflict loomed between the Immortal Palace and the Destroy Heaven Alliance.

Anyone pondering this bind would struggle with the knots it tied.

“Senior Brother Gu, it’s been a thousand years, I hope all is well with you.”

From the Immortal Palace's core, beams of shining light burst every which way, eye-catching and splendid, brightening the skies. A golden trail piercing the clouds stretched out from beneath Ling Yuxian’s steps.

She, together with various elders, stepped out in person to welcome Gu Changge and the Destroy Heaven Alliance crew.

“A thousand years, time flies by. You’re nearly ready to form your Dao seed, poised to enter the Dao realm.”

Gu Changge gave a light smile, then inclined his head to the known elders of the Immortal Palace.

Ling Yuxian floated like a fairy, elegant and poised, her complexion snow-pale and her build lithe and long, resembling a perfect heavenly bloom. Her impeccable allure gleamed with a soft luster.

“Where did you spend these thousand years?”

She regarded Gu Changge, her face turning even more intricate. She meant to reminisce, but the moment the question escaped, she sensed in the present context it sounded too close and unfit, so she cut it short right away.

From elsewhere, the Jing clan ancestor Jing Tianyuan and the Demon Court’s Demon Emperor Di Kun showed up with their followers, all offering bows of deference as they said, “We greet the Alliance Leader.”

Seeing that, the chiefs of local factions and orthodoxies realized lingering put was unwise. They mustered boldness and advanced to pay respects to Gu Changge. Even the hoary ancients of great age, carrying the scent of bygone eras, joined in.

Before a total rift formed, none risked angering Gu Changge. Figures like Longming Daojun, survivor of eight Heavenly Decline Tribulations, picked words with utmost care.

“Old Daoist Wuya, greetings to the Alliance Leader.”

The elderly Daoist, moments ago guzzling wine and gnawing meat alongside the Crow Elder, now flashed as a ray of holy light and drew close, offering a bow with a grin.

The Crow Elder stuck near him, striving to stay calm, yet his features betrayed thrill and a probing stare, eyes brimming with deep sentiment.

“I am the Crow Elder, greetings to the Alliance Leader.”

He beamed, his icy vibe leaking forth, unsettling nearby cultivators who backed away on instinct.

“Have I seen both of you somewhere before?”

Gu Changge’s eyes glanced across the old Daoist and Crow Elder, his lip's curve hinting at layers beneath. Unless his recall failed, prior to Xianchu Haotu's end, he detected two souls peeking from far-off eras at all unfolding inside. Those two from back then, now right in front of Gu Changge, matched the pair he'd spotted beyond Xianchu Haotu before. Back then, he ignored them, aware they hailed from outside the Xiyuan civilization.

Observing them presently, their origins matched his earlier guesses.

“The Alliance Leader truly has a sharp memory. Indeed, back outside the Xianchu Haotu, the two of us were observing for a while. We must have caught your attention back then,” the old Daoist, who called himself Wuya, laughed, unbothered by the situation. He spoke openly about spying on the Xianchu Haotu back in the past.

“This time, we’ve come to Xiyuan Civilization specifically for you, Alliance Leader. We have long heard of the Destroy Heaven Alliance’s fame in the vast wilderness and have been deeply admiring of you. We’ve come to join the Destroy Heaven Alliance, and we hope you will accept us,” the Crow Elder grinned widely, directly stating his intention to join the alliance.

Wuya also nodded and smiled. “Although we are used to the carefree life, we admire the Destroy Heaven Alliance’s ideals and purpose. We wish to work together with you, Alliance Leader, to discuss the grand plans of destroying the heavens.”