I Am the Fated Villain
chapter-268

Chapter 268: Jun Bufan’s Pride; Qing Xiaoyi at True Immortal Academy!

The young demon stared incredulously at the strange things in the room, unable to return to his senses for a long time.

Moments before his demise, he was still in the courtyard of the Xuan Yang Palace with Xiyao, admiring the flowers, drinking wine, and planning their wedding date.

The two of them were the most outstanding Young Supremes in the entire Demon Realm.

Even the heirs of the other four great Demon Emperors were inferior to them.

The two were childhood sweethearts and had a close relationship.

In the eyes of outsiders, they were a match made in heaven, and there was no other like them in the entire world.

However, he could not imagine why Xiyao would poison his wine and, with a cold, mocking look in her eyes, put a sword through his heart.

Could it be that everything Xiyao had done to him before was a facade just to kill him in the end?

Just why? He couldn’t figure out why Xiyao would do something like that.

‘I died, but now I’m alive once again.’

‘My name is still Jun Bufan but my identity is no longer that of the Demon Emperor’s son, but that of the third Young Master of a certain big clan in the Nine Regions, with mediocre talent, not favored by his father. I have an older brother and a sister too…’

‘Now that the Demon Realm has been unified, there are no longer six Demon Emperors ruling the world and standing on top of each other. For me, six thousand years have passed.’

‘These six thousand years have been a dream, but now that I’ve awoken from the dream, I am Jun Bufan. Xiyao has become the Empress of the Demon Realm, but I will never forget my hatred for her. One day, I’ll stand in front of her and ask her everything.’

‘Then, I shall take revenge for the sword she pierced through my heart.’

Jun Bufan closed his eyes and combed through his memories as he silently promised this to himself.

He was an unrivaled Young Supreme in the Demon Realm back then. As the son of the Demon Emperor; his ability to adapt to things was far beyond that of ordinary people.

Thus, he was quick to accept this situation.

What he wanted to know most now was what happened back then, and why the other five Demon Emperors disappeared without a trace.

The vast Demon Realm had now been reduced to a situation in which only Xiyao was in charge.

She also said to him that she wouldn’t hesitate to kill anyone in order to rule the Demon Realm. For this ambition of hers, his death was most likely a calculated move to remove one of her biggest rivals.

But what happened next? Xiyao was only a Young Supreme back then, so how could she have made the other five disappear?

The cultivation base of the five Great Demon Emperors was far beyond what Xiyao could match; thus, it would be impossible for her to stand against them on her own.

Could it be that the Demon Emperor You Yue was behind it all?

‘I wonder how Father is doing right now. With his cultivation base, he should not be far from that realm… Could my rebirth have been arranged by Father? After all, having the same name and surname is far too coincidental.’

Jun Bufan couldn’t stop muttering.

Speaking of the latter, the light in his eyes flickered, and he considered many things.

The little maid next to him had a very pale complexion.

In her opinion, the Young Master was suddenly possessed; otherwise, why would he say such things?

In the Demon Realm, casually mentioning Empress Xiyao was a serious crime. The punishment ranged from beheading to besieging an entire family.

His expression gradually grew more serious, “Qing’er, remember to never mention what you heard to anyone,”

“Young Master, please don’t scare me like that. If you say such things, you may very well be beheaded, and the family would be seized in spite of Empress Xiyao’s high regard for the family head…”

The little maid’s voice trembled even more.

“Exactly, so don’t tell anyone. If you do, then neither you nor I will escape death.” Jun Bufan’s voice was also unusually calm.

Only now did he recall the memories in his mind.

His current father was a major figure in one of the Nine Regions and was highly regarded by Empress Xiyao.

Because of his consistent actions over the years to wipe out the remnants of the previous Demon Emperors, he was even bestowed the title of Heavenly Warden.

Thus, he was the son of the Heavenly Warden.

Jun Bufan found this to be quite ironic.

“I know, don’t worry, Young Master. I will never speak of this to anyone…”

The little maid nodded like a chicken pecking at rice, not daring to mention another word..

In this regard, Jun Bufan was relieved.

Now, all he could do was cultivate while also looking for traces of his father.

It would be even better if he’d left something behind for him.

Even if there was nothing, he didn’t worry because he believed that as the Demon Emperor’s son, he would rise again.

One day, he will stand tall in front of Xiyao, question her, and reveal what happened six thousand years ago to everyone in the Demon Realm.

He will then show them the true face of their beloved empress.

‘This is… this is the Demon Emperor’s Fruit left by my father? Why…’

At this moment, Jun Bufan’s expression suddenly froze after noticing a faint golden brilliance emerging from his Sea of Consciousness.

His entire consciousness seemed to be drawn to it, unable to resist.

Empty as the void, it housed a magnificent figure within.

A boundless world lay within, the sky and earth were teeming with demonic creatures.

The sounds of roaring, chanting, and sacrifices merged to form a vast worldly sound.

The entity before him elicited the devotion of all those that laid their eyes upon it.

The terrifying divine light, like a vast and endless waterfall, covered everything.

“Father…”

Jun Bufan’s voice trembled as he tried to look at the hazy figure in front of him.

The cross-legged figure radiated an incomparable majesty, covered by endless traces of the Great Dao.

Sitting high in the Nine Heavens, overlooking the vicissitudes of life in the world.

It was his father, Demon Emperor Xuan Yang, who was once one of the Demon Realm’s six most powerful beings.

And, as if sensing Jun Bufan’s presence, the man opened his eyes.

His eyes were the eyes of a sovereign, grand and dignified, but peaceful.

“Have you come, child? What you’re looking at right now is just a picture of me. I can’t tell you much, but know that you now bear the weight of the Demon Realm’s survival. Everything in this space is what I have left for you, they will help you grow quickly.”

“I’ve also arranged a lot of means for you in the outside world, but you must find them yourself. When you have grown strong enough, the time will come for you to find me, though I may have vanished by then…”

“But keep one thing in mind: do not reveal your true identity.”

Jun Bufan was about to ask his father about what had happened, but he wasn’t expecting this.

He was connected to the survival of the Demon Realm?

For a moment, Jun Bufan was frozen in disbelief.

He initially thought that it would be simple vengeance, but after hearing what the Emperor said, he realized that there was a lot more to it.

Something even as significant as the survival of the entire Demon Realm.

“I understand, Father…” Jun Bufan nodded and clenched his fists quietly.

Then, after saying these words, the figure of Demon Emperor Xuan Yang disappeared into the void, as if he had completed his task.

After that, the chaotic waterfalls in front of him separated.

Despite now being on his second life, he couldn’t help but gasp.

The things his father had left for him were simply too much, just the Immortal Crystals alone piled up to small mountains.

In addition, there were also numerous Immortal Treasures, Immortal Pills, Divine Springs, Spiritual Roots that are nearly impossible to find, and various other rare pills.

In the center of the palace, there was even an awe-inspiring Divine Array inscribed, which gathered an endless amount of Spiritual Energy. Treasures were stockpiled left and right, divine light rushed to the sky, and an immortal haze permeated his surroundings.

What’s more, he found a spiritual field which contained many kinds of divine herbs, which fed off the water of the divine springs. It was a truly magnificent sight, far more than anything he’d ever amassed in his previous life.

Jun Bufan also saw the Xuan Yang Heavenly Sword left for him by his father, which radiated a brilliant and invincible power.

“With these resources, how difficult could it be for me to seek revenge from Xiyao?”

At this moment, Jun Bufan’s heart swelled with pride

— — —

[Several days later]

Gu Changge, who was currently in Profound Heaven, was unaware of the trivial matters of the Demon Realm.

In the following days, he explored several All-Devouring Battlefields, but he did not find the All-Devouring Origin in any of them, which disappointed him slightly.

Sure enough, the first time was because of Wang Zijin, not him.

No one else would come across such an opportunity unless they were the Favoured Children of Heaven¹Favoured Son/Daughter of Heaven.

This also temporarily dispelled this thought in Gu Changge’s mind, and he planned to go to True Immortal Academy first.

Profound Heaven’s matter was almost settled.

As for the matter of Ying Shuang, Gu Changge has been keeping an eye on him, and knew that he had now come into contact with the mysterious Forbidden Demonic Organization.

The bait’s role made him feel a little more at ease.

— — —

[Half a month later.]

[Flood Heaven]

A magnificent and ancient mountain gate, like the origin mountain which stood since the beginning of time, stood tall, permeating desolation and antiquity.

The surface of the mountain was draped with chaotic Qi, and hundreds of millions of rays of light bloomed, giving it a hallowed appearance.

The sacred mountains stretch outwards, with a height that made it seem as though they were supporting the whole world.

Various types of Immortal Qi rose everywhere, creating an aura of vastness and mystery.

Immortal waterfalls fell creating various visions one would not see easily. Numerous mountains and islands floated in the sky, with many immortal birds and beasts roaming here and there, revealing the unfathomable depths.

“Is this really the True Immortal Academy? Such a place… it deserves to be known for giving birth to Immortals.”

“In this life, I will definitely achieve huge success and spread my name throughout the Upper Realm.”

There was a young individual, full of ambition, high spirits, and a firm belief that he was invincible and can sweep away all enemies in the world.

“However, I heard that this time, the top ten were determined by default, and they all have cultivation strength above the Quasi-Sacred Realm.”

“In addition to the Rankers²Rankers are the top 10., there are also the Numbered³Numbered are the honorable mentions.. The conventional division of inner and outer sects is as follows: the Numbered all have a cultivation base at the level of the God King Realm, while the inner disciples’ cultivation base is at the level of the Heavenly God Realm. Those below the Heavenly God Realm level can only become outer disciples. This level of division would be unthinkable anywhere else. But here, the younger generation are expected to be at least at the level of a True God… which is to say that a Young Supreme would only be an outer disciple here.”

“However, it’s not like we don’t have the opportunity to become Rankers. We can challenge those at the top, right? So if we succeed, we can get the same resources and treatment as they do.”

“I’ve heard about that too. Other than Young Master Changge and the descendants of the Human Ancestral Palace, the rest of the Top 10 are all young existences that have been sealed away since ancient times. Apparently, one of them is known as the ‘Unrivaled Crown’. It is said that every time he comes out of seclusion, he will fight the strongest of the generation, but he has never been defeated; he is simply too powerful.”

“I heard he intends to challenge Young Master Changge, claiming that only the Young Master Changge can be his opponent this time. That’s quite a strong tone. Does he not take the rest into account?”

Many of the young beings that had gathered in front of the Mountain Gate spoke in amazement.

They themselves had extraordinary backgrounds, but still, even they felt insignificant. It was only now that they had felt the true depth of the True Immortal Academy.

“Young Geniuses who have redeemed enough points, come here to have your bone age examined. If you’re over the age of 50, don’t come here, lest you embarrass yourself.”

At this time, there was a white-clothed old man with white hair, a clear face, and a bright spirit standing in front of the True Immortal Academy’s Mountain Gate.

His cultivation base did not appear to be very strong, but no one dared to underestimate him.

He cast a glance across the many Young Geniuses in front of him; his voice was not loud, but it could be heard all the way.

Everyone in the vicinity was moved by the sound and rushed to his location.

After all, without fulfilling the quota, even if they had a terrifying background, they did not dare to trespass on the True Immortal Academy at will.

Rumor has it that there are countless old monsters in the True Immortal Academy from all over the Upper Realm.

Perhaps within the Academy, they might even meet the ancestors of the family behind them.

It was an excellent opportunity for the younger generation to train at the True Immortal Academy.

The same was true for the older ones.

“Bone age is fifty-one years old, do you think this old man is blind? You dare to fish in troubled waters? Come here and throw him out…”

Suddenly, the white-clothed old man’s complexion darkened, his brow furrowed, and he scolded the middle-aged man in front of him harshly.

The middle-aged man’s expression was also worried, and he couldn’t help but say, “It’s only one extra day. I’m exactly fifty years and one day old. Whether it’s a cultivation base or points, I have enough. Can’t you be a little flexible?”

The voice of the white-clothed old man suddenly became very cold, “Do not waste this old man’s time again, rules are rules, you are not qualified to break them.”

“What a load of bull this policy is, can’t you be a bit more reasonable…”

The middle-aged man’s expression changed again, and he began cursing, but before he could finish, his eyes widened in disbelief, revealing panic.

With a wave of the white-clothed old man’s sleeves, the middle-aged man exploded in the air, turning into a cloud of blood, destroying both his body and spirit.

This scene brought the bustling True Immortal Academy to a grinding halt.

They couldn’t help but swallow their saliva, as they felt a chill run down their spines.

Some cultivators who were muddling around and planning to fish in troubled waters couldn’t help but shiver. Some even thought to retreat.

It was inhumane, but that was irrelevant.

The True Immortal Academy will not be short of Young Geniuses any time soon.

“Let’s continue, provoking the True Immortal Academy will result in the same end.”

The white-clothed old man continued to speak, his voice still very calm.

Despite this, the people’s heart still palpitated after realizing the true strength and dominance of the True Immortal Academy. They knew that they would meet the same end, even with their outstanding backgrounds.

Here, the words of the True Immortal Academy were the rules.

Afterwards, the white-clothed old man held a crystal clear ancient mirror on which divine light flickered, and for a brief moment, brilliance fell on everyone.

The bones, blood, spleen, and lungs of the person standing in front of the mirror became crystal clear, almost transparent.

This method is used to detect a cultivator’s bone age, preventing anyone from fishing in troubled waters.

At this time, a man and a woman were standing in the back of the crowd, speaking in hushed tones.

The girl looked about thirteen or fourteen years old, with a pretty and well-behaved face, fair complexion, smooth hair, wearing a very simple and clean skirt.

However, there were many patches on her skirt. In comparison to the many Young Geniuses with fancy clothes and handsome faces around her, she looked like a little beggar.

The boy next to her was a little older than her; he appeared to be around seventeen or eighteen years old, and his clothes were even more shabby, worse than the girl next to him.

Many Young Geniuses purposefully avoided them, the same way one would avoid street urchins.

However, the two of them seemed to be very used to the gazes of the crowd and didn’t care.

“Brother, the True Immortal Academy is so powerful, it kills people for even minor things. We shouldn’t go in, I’m a little scared…”

The girl whispered in a worried and scared tone; she was frightened by the scene just now.

“No, we finally have such a great opportunity. How could we possibly give it up? Xiaoyi, you have great talent. I’m sure the True Immortal Academy would value you.”

“When the time comes, it will be easy to avenge Grandpa and live a good life.”

Hearing this, the young man shook his head and spoke with a determined look in his eyes.

His name was Qing Feng, and he was the nonbiological older brother of the little girl, Qing Xiaoyi. The two were adopted and raised by an old beggar.

Today, they traveled tens of thousands of miles, crossing mountains and rivers, and came to the True Immortal Academy, just to be able to practice inside.

It was all because of the little girl’s talent. Qing Xiaoyi’s talent was so great that even though she had never cultivated before, ordinary cultivators would not be her opponents.

After hearing that the True Immortal Academy would accept many talented Young Geniuses this time around, he came here with Qing Xiaoyi.

He believed that as long as the people of the True Immortal Academy were not blind, they would definitely accept his sister.

When the time came, he would enter the True Immortal Academy to cultivate as a follower of Xiaoyi.

“I understand, brother is right.”

Hearing this, Qing Xiaoyi nodded and overcame the fear and anxiety in her heart with great difficulty.

Boom!

However, at that moment, there was a dragon’s chant in the sky that shook the eight directions.

Immediately after, a huge dragon appeared in the sky.

Nine dragons drove a white jade chariot across the sky with incredible momentum, appearing majestic and turbulent!

There were mighty Young Supremes following behind the white jade chariot, driving Warships and mounting ferocious beasts.

The extravagance was so great that many Young Supremes below the True Immortal Academy couldn’t help but feel suffocated.