I Am the Fated Villain
chapter-814

The Nine Heavens Vast Seas Armour and the Four Directions Cloud Realm Flag were both unimaginable treasures that could prop up a Force for countless years. Now, they had transformed into two divine lights and merged into the Immortal Ascension Altar.

In an instant, radiance shimmered at the altar, and even the sound of the Great Dao resounded, echoing throughout the universe. Golden Lotuses spun and burst into dazzling light, leaving all ministers and citizens in awe as they watched.

The Immortal Ascension Altar resembled an invisible bottomless abyss, dark and deep, seemingly connected to a vast world.

The faint aura emitted from it caused everyone’s bodies to tremble lightly, and they dared not approach, fearing being engulfed by it.

Even Gu Changge and the people behind him, such as Yue Mingkong, silently watched the spectacle, waiting for the halo to appear on the Heavenly Dao Steles.

“Exchanging two Immortal Grade Artifacts for an Immortal Ascension Token is considered appropriate in today’s circumstances,” Yin Mei murmured under her breath as she looked at the radiance before her. She was dressed in formal attire, dignified and elegant. She stood next to Jiang Chuchu behind Gu Changge and slightly behind Yue Mingkong.

Yin Mei was fully responsible for constructing the Heavenly Dao Steles, so she was well aware of the current exchange criteria.

“Wouldn’t it be difficult to exchange for an Immortal Ascension Token in the future?” Jiang Chuchu blinked and couldn’t help asking Gu Changge.

“Obtaining an Immortal Ascension Token is not something that can be easily achieved, and now, it is the time for these Forces to show their determination,” Gu Changge said with a nod. “They will hesitate and worry that I will control their lives in the future, making it impossible for them to turn the tables. But, this is also the only benefit and opportunity I can give them… The Forces observing from behind, although cautious, want to see how the situation changes before making a decision.”

As Gu Changge spoke, his smile became somewhat enigmatic. “However, precisely because of this, they will miss this best opportunity. In the future, if they want to enter the Immortal Selection List, the price they have to pay will not be as simple…”

Jiang Chuchu understood the whole idea instantly. It was similar to taking a gamble on one’s position. In the beginning, it was a small bet for a big gain, but for those who wanted to continue to benefit, the price they had to pay would be even greater. This was, in fact, the simplest aspect of human nature.

The next moment, Immortal Light suddenly surged from all directions in the square. Even the shadows of ancient palaces and pavilions appeared, coalescing there.

It was a grand and breathtaking scene. Everyone saw an ancient Immortal Tower emerge, with magnificent palaces and temples, towering mystic mountains, and dense Immortal Mist.

The Heavenly Dao Steles trembled, emitting dazzling radiance that illuminated the entire world.

“Could this be the real Immortal Domain? It’s not an illusion, right…”

Even the hidden experts couldn’t help but feel a sense of longing as they looked at the shining world, permeated with rich longevity essence.

The head of the Immortal Kui Family, who was kneeling in the front, felt unprecedented excitement and exhilaration. He sensed the presence of abundant powers for Immortal Ascension enveloping his entire being, permeating every pore, arousing intense desire.

These powers penetrated from the skin to the depths of his lungs, bloodline, and bones, finally converging in his Spiritual Sea.

Everyone saw the Head of the Immortal Kui Family radiating light all over his body. At the position of his abdominal Spiritual Sea, Immortal Light spewed forth, and even a blurry and hazy immortal figure appeared, sitting there, overlooking heaven and earth.

This was a terrifying aura that shook the world even before solidifying, leaving all the ministers and citizens in the square shocked and trembling.

“This is the power of the Immortal Realm. I have gained recognition from the Immortal Selection List…” The Head of the Immortal Kui Family couldn’t hide the joy and excitement on his face. He seemingly was about to ascend and transform into pure light.

Meanwhile, the expressions of the many Elders of the Immortal Kui Family behind him shifted multitudes. There was excitement but also envy and regret. The Immortal Kui Family had carefully considered the decision. These were two Immortal Grade Artifacts capable of holding up the foundation of their Family. It was impossible not to feel poignant.

Besides, the restraints and limitations they would face after entering the Immortal Selection List were unknown. Would they truly become True Immortals, bestowed by the Divine Empire, or was it all a facade? Therefore, after much discussion and deliberation, they unanimously decided to elect the current Head, who was just at the Sacred Emperor Realm, still far away from the Quasi-Nirvana Realm, as a probe.

Even in the Immortal Kui Family, the Head was just a Junior who could be replaced by the decision-making Elders at any time.

“This is indeed the power of Immortal Realm…” The hidden experts of the Immortal Kui Family had their expressions changed, filled with sighs and regrets, deeply sensing the palpable aura that made their hearts tremble.

Compared to the Immortal Kui Family, the other Forces reacted even more intensely, their eyes fixed firmly on the scene unfolding before them.

*Crack!*

The sky split open, and the Immortal Selection List radiated boundless brilliance. Then, a hazy radiance descended, enveloping one of the tokens, before finally landing on the Head of the Immortal Kui Family.

“Look… That’s… It has the name of the Immortal Kui Family’s Head on it!” Many ministers exclaimed, witnessing with their own eyes the ancient and majestic inscriptions appearing on the Immortal Selection List. The silver strokes carried a solemn and sacred radiance.

It was the name of the Head of the Immortal Kui Family, now recorded on the Immortal Selection List, engraved upon it. After sacrificing two Immortal Grade Artifacts, he gained recognition and became an Immortal.

This scene reflected across the heavens, and many from countless universes witnessed the awe-inspiring sight from afar.

The radiance of Immortal Ascension was too dazzling, continuously converging above the square, making it difficult for many people to open their eyes.

“That’s it? He succeeded?”

“Have we just witnessed the birth of an Immortal?”

The Immortal Mist drifted, and figures filled the square. All the ministers were shocked and astounded. They looked at the Head of the Immortal Kui Family, who was kneeling in front of the palace, his face filled with ecstatic joy. He continuously worshipped and prostrated himself before Gu Changge.

“I have become an Immortal. This is the power of the Immortal Realm… Thank you, Divine Lord, for bestowing grace upon us. The Immortal Kui Family is willing to serve the Divine Empire for eternity…” The Head of the Immortal Kui Family was so overwhelmed with excitement that his words became incoherent.

Originally, he was just a pawn pulled out by the Family’s decision and deliberation to test the waters. Who would have thought that he would truly obtain unimaginable power on the Immortal Selection List and, in an instant, qualify to overlook the Immortal Kui Family? This had now caused the venerable Elders of the Family to lower their heads in submission!

Right then, his heart, soul, and spirit were clear and transparent, with a faint immortal glow. Principles coiled and appeared around his limbs, displaying unparalleled dominance.

Even the True Daoists and hidden experts he revered so much before had palpable fear in their gazes, not daring to meet his eyes as if they had encountered a terrifying beast.

That said, he still harboured deep fear towards Gu Changge and his gaze. It was as if a single thought from the young man could annihilate him countless times over.

[If I possess the power of the Immortal Realm, then the Divine Lord… He must’ve long surpassed the Immortal Realm. Incredible!] The Head of the Immortal Kui Family was wholly filled with an excited and exhilarated emotion in his heart. [So this is the power of Immortals. I am already standing at the pinnacle of this world!]

Undoubtedly, such power was extremely attractive and tempting. Even if one knew that a bonfire awaited ahead, they would still rush towards it like moths, disregarding life and death.

The various venerable Elders of the Immortal Kui Family were filled with mixed emotions right then—both excitement and a bittersweet feeling.

The Junior, who they could casually manipulate, had suddenly become someone they had to look up to, an existence that even they needed to revere. After all, he had become a True Immortal.

Although there was a significant difference between being appointed by the Divine Empire and being a True Immortal. In front of them, they were like ants.

As they watched the Head of the Immortal Kui Family kneeling on the ground, continuously bowing and worshipping Gu Changge, the ministers and the people behind them could hardly contain themselves—they were going mad.

Many Immortal Forces were trembling with excitement. Some never had Ancestors that were Immortals, and they couldn’t be considered to be a true Immortal Force.

That said, on that day, everything could change.

“The 108 Sea Clan of the Boundless Mountain offers an Immortal-refined Golden Radiance Robe, a piece of Sacred Nine Heavens Jade, and seeks the Immortal Ascension Token…”

“The Conversion Temple presents 36 Tai Bai Dao Swords, a Nine-leaf Balsam, and a Celestial Pure Moon Flask in exchange for the Immortal Ascension Token…”

“The Godly Gold Clan offers the remnants of the Hongmeng Tower, a Burgundy Scripture, and the Immeasurable Golden Body Technique…”

…

Very quickly, the crowd in the square stirred, and the entire world was shocked. Heads from various Forces from various realms stepped forward, and no minister could remain seated.

Even the venerable Elders of the Unrivalled Celestial Dynasty, who were closely related to the Imperial Family, were eager, let alone others.

The Immortal Selection List stretched across the heavens and earth, bestowing Immortal Light and imprinting countless marks upon it.

Gu Changge stood calmly at the entrance of the Imperial Palace, observing the scene play out with serene eyes.

From his perspective, the emergence of the Immortal Selection List was merely the prelude to the Divine Empire’s domination of all under heaven and the beginning of the next phase of their plan.

In the vast emptiness, his true body sat in meditation, and a blurry river appeared, carrying different thoughts.

“What is the so-called Immortal Ascension? They are nothing more than a group of fake Immortals, unrecognised by heaven and earth, appointed by a single nation, floating without roots, relying on others for their lives.”

“For all eternity, such actions have never occurred. It is no different from placing the future of this world in his hands.”

“I will overthrow this dark empire sooner or later…”

Gu Changge showed a slight change in expression. He never expected while meditating, he would catch a glimpse into some unknown thought from some unknown time and space.

As the Immortal Selection List appeared, it illuminated the universe and even affected the river of time. He expected it to cause a certain level of instability but he never expected that it would alter the future paths and give rise to unexpected variables. Ones that he had yet to completely comprehend.

“Is this the power of fate?” Gu Changge whispered softly, reaching across the boundless void to the future time and space, and he struck with his palm.

The heavens collapsed, the earth sank, and the universe fell silent. With a thunderous boom, the river of fate blurred, and then the young man who had made grand declarations stared in astonishment as a palm descended from the sky.

The rules of the world retreated, and the myriad Daos resounded in unison.

Before he could fulfil his own ambitious words, he exploded silently and disappeared as if encountering a backlash from heaven. Very quickly, the world fell into silence once again.

This didn’t involve the power of the river of time but rather the workings of fate and causality in the vast void. Gu Changge sensed and realised that the future time and space would undergo a transformation.

It wouldn’t be difficult for him to traverse the river of time with his current abilities, but it would come with tremendous backlash and not be so effortless.

The Dao of Fate was even more profound than the Dao of Time.

Moreover, because he was an exceptional individual, transcending the predetermined trajectory, even if he were to erase it, it wouldn’t affect the course of the world’s operation and naturally wouldn’t cause any backlash.