I Am the Fated Villain
chapter-869

All the Immortal Forces of the Immortal Domain had been invited to the birthday banquet at the King Luo Residence. While several Immortal Kings had rushed over to extend their sincere congratulations in person, the number of youths in the mansion was naturally much higher.

These youths were the cream of the crop of the various Forces. Some of them were terrifyingly gifted, even among these geniuses. Possessing the qualifications to become Immortal Kings, they were generally known as Young Masters among their peers. Luo Xuan and Wang Wushang were the two most outstanding young prodigies out of them all. Their prowess was extremely extraordinary, so much so that their peers were completely overshadowed by their brilliance.

In the past, they slaughtered many budding Successors from the Other Domain in the Boundless Battlefield. Their actions back then were so oppressive that many felt suffocated as a result.

Not too long ago, they also joined hands together to eliminate a stowaway who had nearly achieved Immortality. The incident had thrown the entire Central Immortal Domain into an uproar. At their age, most of their peers were only in the Quasi-Nirvana Realm. Death was generally the only outcome that awaited these youths if they dared to confront somebody who had nearly achieved Immortality. However, those two had gone against the norm and achieved an unprecedented feat.

They were regarded as the future hope of the Central Immortal Domain and were expected to become Immortal Kings within a few million years.

The Wang Family has had a close relationship with the King Luo Residence. Not only did an Immortal King Ancestor of the Wang Family attend the banquet in person, but the Wang Family also dispatched many of its Successors to the banquet.

Wang Zijin was included among them. After all, she was a budding Successor within the Wang Family. Having received the favour of an Immortal King Ancestor, she was brought out of the Source World and welcomed into the Wang Family at a humongous cost.

At this moment, Wang Zijin was sitting in a pavilion located away from everybody else. Her white dress was immaculate, and her slim face was expressionless. Pouring wine for herself without regard for others, she seemed to be trying to drown her sorrows with alcohol.

Meanwhile, numerous young men watched her from afar with various emotions in their eyes.

It was no secret that the Young Master of the King Luo Residence, Luo Xuan, was currently courting Wang Zijin for marriage.

The King Luo Residence and the Wang Family also seemed eager for the marriage. They clearly hoped for Luo Xuan and Wang Zijin to become Dao Partners in the future.

However, Wang Zijin had vehemently rejected the proposal. She was lucky that one of the Wang Family’s Immortal King Ancestors had decided to follow her wishes for the time being, so they had yet to make a firm decision on the matter.

There were various rumours flying around in the Central Immortal Domain, claiming that Wang Zijin was the reincarnation of a peerless female Immortal from the Forbidden Epoch. It was said she was bound to restore her foundation as an Immortal King. Therefore, she was destined to become a female Immortal King in the future.

During her time on the Boundless Battlefield, she also single-handedly restrained a True Daoist who had strayed down the wrong path with her strength alone. Her heroic feat was what allowed Luo Xuan and Wang Wushang to jointly obliterate the stowaway who had nearly achieved Immortality.

If not for the fact that Luo Xuan was actively courting Wang Zijin, there would have been a long line of suitors waiting outside the Wang Family’s door. After all, there were many Forces vying for marriage with her.

“Lady Zijin, I can accompany you on your journey if you really wish to travel to the Western Immortal Domain. I will not hesitate even if I have to walk through flames or high water for you.”

At this moment, Luo Xuan abruptly stood up before everybody’s eyes. Picking up his wine glass, he walked toward Wang Zijin with a gentle smile on his face.

He had always been relatively tall and large. Combined with his stern appearance and deep eyes, he usually radiated an air of captivating majesty. It was for that reason most of the youths gathered here were struck speechless when he unexpectedly revealed such an expression. Many young women also turned green with envy at the sight.

As the saying went, ‘Even the strongest heroes could not prevent themselves from being seduced by beautiful women.’ That statement was profoundly demonstrated by Luo Xuan to be true. Even though he was exceedingly brilliant; even though he stood above his peers in the Central Immortal Domain; and even though his performance on the Boundless Battlefield was absolutely bone-chilling, he was still a man. He would show tenderness toward a certain woman and shower her with patience and kindness.

However, his statement was even more shocking than his behaviour. Most of the youths, including Wang Wushang, were stunned by the bold statement.

The Western Immortal Domain was nothing more than a dead land nowadays. Even True Immortals were reluctant to step foot in the land, worried that they might encounter disaster and bloodshed there.

Be that as it may, Luo Xuan was willing to accompany Wang Zijin there despite the risks to his life.

“It’s very rare for Brother Luo to show such affection… Numerous beautiful women have courted Young Master Luo Xuan only to be rejected by him. Who could have imagined that he would have such a foolish side to him?”

Countless youths shrouded in divine light murmured among themselves with a slight twinge of regret.

Wang Wushang was dressed in white today. Combined with his graceful features, he looked very handsome. At this moment, he broke into a smile and said, “I don’t think there is anybody in this world who can compete with Brother Luo’s sincerity.”

Although he was the Young Master of the Wang Family, he needed to obtain the approval of the Ancestors if he wanted to become the Head of the Wang Family in the future.

Obtaining the authority as the Head of the Wang Family was not that easy to achieve. If he could facilitate the marriage between Luo Xuan and Wang Zijin, then his authority within the family was bound to increase thanks to Luo Xuan’s support. His chance of becoming the future Head of the Wang Family would also increase significantly. Hence, he desperately wanted Luo Xuan and Wang Zijin to foster a closer relationship with each other.

Wang Zijin had been quietly drinking wine by herself, but she scowled at Luo Xuan’s statement and set down the wine glass in her hand.

“Luo Xuan, I’ve already told you that I don’t like you. I don’t have any feelings for you. Just what do you like about me? I’ll change that aspect immediately, so stop buzzing around me like an annoying fly. Don’t you know that watching you pretending to be elegant makes me cringe in embarrassment?”

She had been feeling irritated over the fact that she could not return to the Source World when she suddenly noticed Luo Xuan approaching her again. He was as persistent as a maggot clinging onto a piece of rotting bone, and she could not get rid of him no matter how hard she struggled. Therefore, her temper immediately flared at the sight of him. Showing no regard for whether the other party was the host of the King Luo Residence or the Young Master of the Immortal Domain, she scowled and mercilessly cursed at him.

Not too long ago, Luo Xuan had fallen in love with her for some unknown reason. He subsequently proposed to form a marriage alliance with the Wang Family and even asked King Luo to personally come forward and discuss marriage with the Wang Family. If she had not begged the Wang Family’s Ancestor to refuse the proposal, she would have already become Luo Xuan’s fiancee by now.

Although her occasional loud and brash attitude seem careless with her words, she was actually very careful and meticulous. There were many strategies already mapped out in her heart. Coupled with the fact that she was a formidable existence in her previous life and a transmigrator in her current life, she couldn’t help being a little arrogant and prideful.

It was for these reasons that she held little interest for the people of the Immortal Domain who claimed to be superior to others. In fact, these people all looked the same to her.

Take Luo Xuan for example. As the Young Master of the King Luo Residence, he was expected to become an Immortal King in the future. Those titles he possessed might seem intimidating to most, but he was little more than a supporting character in her eyes. There was no saying whether he would be easily crushed under the foot of the guy blessed to be the protagonist one day.

Conversely, she felt that her cunning cousin was not so simple. Wang Wushang might seem easy-going and well-mannered, but he was actually cruel and ruthless inside. He was definitely not as gentle as he appeared on the surface. In that aspect, he was rather similar to Gu Changge, who she encountered in the Upper Realm.

However, she believed Wang Wushang was far inferior to Gu Changge. Wang Wushang could never be as cruel, ruthless, or cunning as Gu Changge. That was because his little tricks could only deceive fools. He was bound to be exposed sooner or later in front of the truly intelligent.

Take the Immortal King Ancestor of the Wang Family for example. He was actually well aware of Wang Wushang’s many antics, but he decided to keep quiet about them for the time being. After all, even somebody like Wang Zijin could see through Wang Wushang’s act. What more the others?

“Lady Zijin…” Wang Zijin’s sudden outburst momentarily stunned Luo Xuan, but he did not display any sign of annoyance. On the contrary, he gave a bitter smile and asked, “Why do you always say that about me? Did I do something wrong? If you dislike something about me, then please let me know. I will definitely change for your sake.”

He had long become accustomed to her crude language. In fact, her behaviour was very novel to him. That was because all the beautiful women in the Central Immortal Domain would only show gentle expressions in front of him. Even his ordinary acquaintances would always smile like an innocent lady in front of him. Hence, it was not until he met Wang Zijin that he abruptly realised the existence of such beautiful and refined women in the world.

She was not intimidated by his talent and power. In fact, she would mercilessly scold him whenever she was upset with him. There was no holding back in the slightest. A strange woman like her was very rare, so he couldn’t help growing feelings for her. He had always believed that he would spend his whole life concentrating on his cultivation without being affected by emotions, but everything changed when he met her. Even her appearance when she was cursing at him seemed absolutely delicate and adorable in his eyes.

“You really have no self-awareness at all.”

Wang Zijin’s voice was chilly. There was nothing she could do about Luo Xuan at this point. No matter how much she scolded him, he always seemed happy with her reaction. She sometimes found the entire situation to be absolutely ridiculous, almost like the Mary Sue plot that she often read about in her previous life.

[Does Luo Xuan have a masochistic streak in him? Does he want to be cursed at by others?]

The surrounding crowd was no longer surprised by the exchange between Wang Zijin and Luo Xuan. It was no secret that Wang Zijin had always been cold and arrogant. Moreover, she treated everybody in the same manner. There were never any kind words coming from her. Even her cousin, Wang Wushang, was once insulted for being pretentious.

“Brother Luo is not only good-looking but also extremely talented. He is destined to become an Immortal King in the future. Why must you make things so difficult, Cousin Zijin? Brother Luo is completely head over heels for you. Is your heart made out of stone?” Wang Wushang shook his head slightly and walked over. Holding a wine glass in one hand, he placed his other hand on Luo Xuan’s shoulder to indicate their close relationship.

Wang Zijin did not have a favourable impression of Wang Wushang. Upon hearing his question, she answered in a bland tone. “If you have such a favourable impression of Luo Xuan, then why don’t you marry him yourself? There are all kinds of wonders in the vast Immortal Domain. I’m sure there’s a method to change your gender. In the worst case, you can always ask the Immortal King Ancestor for help…”

As soon as the words left her mouth, the smile on Wang Wushang’s face stiffen. He quickly removed his hand from Luo Xuan’s shoulder as though he had been electrocuted.

“What!?” The talented youths gathered here were shocked by those words, and Luo Xuan was no exception. Many of them widened their eyes in disbelief, almost as though they could not believe their ears.

On the other hand, Luo Xuan looked slightly embarrassed. He quickly took a step to the side as though worried that he might actually be misunderstood by others, and then he tried to explain himself. “Lady Zijin…”

Wang Zijin simply waved her hand dismissively and said, “Cousin Wushang has always been fond of you, Luo Xuan. After all, he often told me good things about you. Why don’t you consider him instead? You might turn out to be better suited for each other.”

As a transmigrator, what bizarre experiences had she not seen in her previous life? Listening to such words might have made most women blush furiously in embarrassment, but she remained calm and indifferent. Not even the slightest twitch of her eyebrows could be seen. In fact, the expression on her gorgeous face was cold and arrogant.

“Cough… Cough… Cousin Zijin, what nonsense are you spouting? How can you tease your Cousin in such a manner?” Wang Wushang spluttered helplessly. He was secretly furious, feeling as though he had been humiliated in public. Nevertheless, he maintained his usual gentle demeanour without breaking stride.

Seeing how calm Wang Wushang remained even after her outrageous statement, Wang Zijin gave a snort in her heart. Then, she turned towards Luo Xuan instead. “Luo Xuan, just give up. I have no feelings for you. Besides, I have somebody I love. Compared to him, you are nothing.”

After she finished speaking, she ignored the reactions of the crowd and strode away with light steps. Her tall and slender figure made a beeline for the backyard, leaving the extremely shocked and incredulous Luo Xuan behind her.

“You have a person you love?” There was a loud buzzing sound in Luo Xuan’s head, and he could barely believe his ears. When he finally came back to his senses, his expression turned livid and his eyes darkened with gloom. At this moment, he felt as though his prized possession had been stolen away by somebody else.

On the other hand, Wang Wushang furrowed his eyebrows furiously at those words but did not quite believe her words. He glanced at Luo Xuan and asked, “Is Zijin trying to anger you on purpose?”

Luo Xuan shook his head with a dark expression. “I don’t care whether her words are true or false. The only person who has been in contact with Lady Zijin recently is the young man she unexpectedly rescued from the Boundless Battlefield not long ago. And, I’ve always found that guy to be an eyesore.”

His voice was grim.

When the youths gathered in this place were mentally recovering after being shaken by Wang Zijin’s words, an astonishing aura suddenly emerged in the sky above the King Luo Residence. The world trembled slightly in response.

Numerous vague and hazy figures could be seen standing high in the sky above the King Luo Residence. Their very presence suppressed the world and caused the spacetime in the surroundings to become distorted.

“The Ancestors…” Both Wang Wushang and Luo Xuan exclaimed in surprise. They recognised their Family’s Immortal King Ancestor among the figures. In addition to the Immortal King Ancestor, there were also several Immortal Kings who had come here to attend the birthday banquet. These Immortal Kings appeared to be extremely ancient. In fact, their origins could be traced back to hundreds of epochs in the past.

“All the Ancestors have appeared. Is something big about to occur?”

The youths exclaimed in astonishment at the sight. Even the guests situated at another location were alarmed, and the gazes of these True Immortals flickered as though they could barely believe their eyes.

Just when they were cluelessly making wild speculations about the situation, an inexplicable aura emerged from the world horizon in the distance. The loud rumblings of an army marching through the sky quickly followed as a divine rainbow swept through the universe and headed toward this direction.

“The aura of the Other Domain…” The expressions of several True Immortals immediately changed drastically. They were so astonished that they couldn’t help blurting out, “How did an army from the Other Domain appear within the territory of the Immortal Domain without any warning? Did nobody halt their advance?”

Everybody, including Wang Wushang and Luo Xuan, was deeply stunned by the sudden turn of events. They immediately flew out of the Purple Bamboo Forest and came to stand high above the sky. Then, they stared silently into the distance.

Nevertheless, a few among the crowd had not forgotten about the figures of the Immortal King Ancestors sitting cross-legged in the depths of the void. The realisation struck them immediately: The army from the Other Domain was here to meet the Immortal King Ancestors.

“There probably won’t be any conflict. With the Immortal Kings protecting this area, nobody can act brazen and impolite here,” somebody murmured softly.