I Am the Fated Villain Chapter 1365

Chapter 1365: The attenuation of different qualifications, its too smooth

Once the boundless coordinates of the immortal civilization were established, Gu Changge would be able to smoothly deploy the army of the Spiritual Realm. This immortal civilization would serve as the first step in his plan to encroach upon and dominate the entire boundless world.

After rising and leaving the courtyard, Gu Changge called for Ling Huang and instructed her to inform the ancestors of the Spiritual royal family. He only needed to follow behind the remaining army to successfully locate the immortal civilization.

For the civilizations that thrived in the boundless sea, the boundless coordinates were of utmost importance and should not be easily revealed. Similar to before, the true spirit’s protection had concealed the coordinates of the Dao Chang Realm. This strategy was essential for surviving the many eras of depletion and decline without being targeted by other true worlds.

A powerful civilization like the immortal civilization must have methods to conceal its location, hiding it within the vast expanse of time and s.p.a.ce to avoid detection by the outside world. Gu Changge was also waiting for such a suitable opportunity.

Soon, following Gu Changge’s instructions, Ling Huang called Wan Yanxiu and the other ancestors to wait respectfully in the courtyard. Gu Changge wasted no time; he directly provided Wan Yanxiu with a marked coordinate and instructed him to lead the entire Spiritual royal family to follow behind the signal.

“Yes,” Wan Yanxiu replied.

“The old man understands and will immediately issue the order.”

Being a perceptive individual, Wan Yanxiu quickly grasped Gu Changge’s intentions. The other ancestors of the Spiritual royal family also began to speculate, their complexions s.h.i.+fting in response.

During this time, they had been a.s.sembling the army in preparation for the great battle, following Gu Changge’s instructions. Now that they had been given the coordinates of a mark, did this not signal the imminent start of their offensive?

Various thoughts filled their minds—some were excited, others anxious, while a few were br.i.m.m.i.n.g with ambition, barely concealing their antic.i.p.ation. It had not been easy for the Spiritual Realm to endure and flourish until now. The fact that they had chosen to cross the boundless sea and hunt other Realms already spoke volumes about their determination.

After aligning with Gu Changge, they had even witnessed the transformation in Ling Huang during this period. This left them with little reason to remain pa.s.sive. Following Gu Changge into battle against other civilizations could bring them numerous benefits, perhaps even granting them a glimpse into the threshold of the next realm.

Conquering and plundering the resources of a single civilization could fully support them in advancing further. Gu Changge, of course, understood what Wan Yanxiu and the others were thinking. However, he had intended to use them as cannon fodder from the very beginning. Their thoughts and plans were of no concern to him.

Without delay, a series of decrees flew out from the courtyard, swiftly reaching all the ancient worlds under the Spiritual Royal family’s domain. Wan Yanxiu and the other patriarchs dared not slack off; they immediately moved to organize their troops and make the necessary preparations.

As for how Gu Changge had obtained the coordinates of this mark, they did not dare to ask. They had no idea where the real battle would unfold next.

In the following days, many creatures in the vast worlds under the Spiritual Royal family’s control could sense an unexplainable atmosphere of an impending great battle.

A large number of elite fighters emerged from the forces of the major ethnic groups. Ancestor-level figures, rarely seen on ordinary days, began appearing one after another. Compared to previous decrees, the current recruitment order received by all ethnic groups was even more straightforward: none of the clans under the rule of the Spiritual royal family were allowed to disobey.

Those above the Immortal Realm were commanded to depart one after another. Suddenly, in the vast worlds under the Spiritual royal family’s jurisdiction, various speculations began to circulate. Many ethnic groups believed that the Spiritual royal family had found a suitable real world for migration and was preparing for a large-scale invasion.

Different theories spread across the worlds, but regardless of the speculation, it was the command of the Spiritual royal family, and no clan dared to defy it.

Given the current turmoil, Chu Lian felt it was only a matter of time before this war would impact “ordinary creatures” like himself. The desire for strength within him was growing rapidly, and he became increasingly aware of his own weakness, which only fueled his yearning for power.

The spirit of the Ball of Ambitions also sensed the host’s low strength. Despite Chu Lian’s good apt.i.tude and sufficient cultivation resources, the lack of time was something he couldn’t easily overcome. This was especially concerning since once the Spiritual civilization engaged in warfare with other civilizations, everyone would inevitably be affected.

Chu Lian believed that, given the cruelty and indifference of the Spiritual royal family, it was highly likely that ordinary individuals like himself would be drafted as cannon fodder, forced to serve on the front lines and meet their demise.

After all, the power of the Immortal Dao could barely be considered part of the main force. It would take a long time for him to grow into an Immortal King or even an Immortal Emperor—it couldn’t be achieved overnight.

Although the Ball of Ambitions could a.s.sist him and provide abundant resources, it couldn’t alter his current status and make him comparable to an Immortal King in a single leap. This sense of urgency weighed heavily on Chu Lian.

“You want to advance quickly, but you can’t. Cultivation is a step-by-step process…” the spirit of the Ball of Ambitions reminded him, dousing his impatience with reality.

Chu Lian smiled wryly, “I was too impatient. The sudden recruitment by the Spiritual royal family, and the looming threat of war, truly frightened me.”

He needed a more stable era in which to grow, not one filled with turbulence and war.

“Perhaps you could speak with Mr. Gu about this. Maybe he could help,” the spirit of the Ball of Ambitions suggested, having thought of a potential solution for Chu Lian.

Chu Lian was slightly surprised. “Ask Mr. Gu for help?”

During this time, Chu Lian had followed the rules and requirements of Juxian Village, working alongside the disciples of “Master Gu” to exterminate evil spirits in various regions, honing his strength, completing numerous tasks, and reaping many rewards. These experiences completely dispelled the doubts Chu Lian once harbored.

He realized that “Mr. Gu” seemed to have established Juxian Village not just for personal power, but to make a name for himself, drawing attention from all races so that they would come here seeking refuge.

During this period, Chu Lian had also witnessed high-ranking figures from ancient, long-established ethnic groups appearing in Juxian Village, seemingly to report and discuss matters.

It was only then that Chu Lian understood the depth of Mr. Gu’s influence within the Spiritual civilization—far beyond anything he could have imagined. It became clear that many of the ethnic groups that had submitted to the Spiritual royal family were likely already under Mr. Gu’s control.

However, after reflecting on it, Chu Lian realized that this made perfect sense. After all, “Master Gu” hailed from a far more powerful super civilization and freely distributed vast amounts of precious resources. He was generous, and his followers were renowned for doing good deeds across many regions, successfully building up a solid reputation.

Chu Lian thought that, when the time came, if “Mr. Gu” rallied for support, countless forces would likely respond and stand behind him. Overthrowing the rule of the Spiritual royal family seemed like only a matter of time. This filled Chu Lian with deep envy.

What Chu Lian had always dreamed of achieving, “Mr. Gu” was doing with ease.

“Indeed, the saying ‘wealth moves the G.o.ds’ is not wrong at all,” Chu Lian mused with a shake of his head. Though he had received many benefits from Mr. Gu, and his envy grew, he knew he couldn’t voice his feelings aloud.

When his thoughts returned, Chu Lian asked again, “Artifact Spirit, tell me in detail, how can I get him to help me?”

The Artifact Spirit of the Ball of Ambitions explained, “Since Mr. Gu has already infiltrated every corner of the Spiritual civilization, he likely knows about the Spiritual royal family’s army gathering. As his follower, you can naturally leverage his reputation, seek shelter, and gain benefits for yourself.”

Chu Lian’s uniqueness lay in his apt.i.tude as an anomaly—his future and past were unpredictable and unbound by conventional rules. The Ball of Ambitions’ spirit couldn’t fully comprehend how far Chu Lian might grow.

However, something puzzled it. Recently, Chu Lian’s fate had become unexpectedly stable, no longer fluctuating as it once did. It was almost as if he had lost his unique, anomalous apt.i.tude. His fate, which had once been shrouded in uncertainty, now seemed visible and predictable.

The spirit of the Ball of Ambitions wasn’t sure if this was a good development. It hadn’t yet mentioned anything to Chu Lian, opting to wait and observe. If Chu Lian truly lost his extraordinary apt.i.tude, with his current foundation, it would be nearly impossible for him to achieve the rank of Immortal Emperor, let alone reach the Dao Realm.

After all, it was precisely because Chu Lian was an anomaly that the Ball of Ambitions had recognized him as its master, ensuring that he remained hidden from the prying eyes of others. In other words, if Chu Lian lost this extraordinary apt.i.tude, the Ball of Ambitions itself could be exposed, attracting unwanted attention.

The consequences of such a situation would be disastrous. Without his unique apt.i.tude, Chu Lian could lose the Ball of Ambitions—and possibly his life as well.

“I see,” Chu Lian nodded, still unaware of the subtle changes that had taken place within him during this time.

After hearing the explanation from the Ball of Ambitions, he finally understood most of the situation.

However, given his current status, it was difficult for Chu Lian to meet Gu Changge directly, so he thought of reaching out to Ling Huang. The two hadn’t seen each other since Ling Huang had come to give him the “Heavenly Guest” token.

Fortunately, several of Ling Huang’s servant girls remained in Juxian Village, so Chu Lian asked them to convey his requests and concerns to her.

Ling Huang responded quickly, rea.s.suring Chu Lian that Gu Changge was already aware of the situation and would make arrangements for him.

A few days later, Chu Lian encountered a group of unfamiliar young men and women. They carried themselves with poise—the men, handsome and commanding, walking with the strength of dragons and tigers; the women, all stunningly beautiful, their bodies radiating a precious glow, their eyes s.h.i.+mmering with divine light, and their postures graceful.

Chu Lian was momentarily taken aback, unsure of their intentions. However, after their introductions, he learned that they were all members of prominent ethnic groups under the rule of the Spiritual royal family. Their elders held influential positions in the Spiritual royal family, placing them in high-standing circles of power.

The young men and women explained that their visit was in response to orders from their family elders. They were to accompany Chu Lian and follow the Spiritual royal family’s army to the front lines, where they would hone their skills and quickly improve their strength.

“Brother Chu Lian, there’s no need to worry about safety,” one of them rea.s.sured him.

“The elders have already arranged everything for us. When the time comes, we just need to follow the army, and someone will ensure our protection.”

They added, “Opportunities like this—to partic.i.p.ate in such a significant battle—are rare. If we are among the first to arrive at that unknown civilization, there’s a high chance of gaining substantial benefits.”

These young men and women, each with an extraordinary presence and remarkable strength, were regarded as the best of their generation. Despite their own status and talents, they were exceedingly polite to Chu Lian, as if they had been specifically instructed to treat him well. They spoke with smiles, explaining everything clearly.

Chu Lian hadn’t expected to receive such an opportunity. He was both amazed and pleasantly surprised by this unexpected turn of events.

It was indeed much safer for Chu Lian to follow the children of these prominent families. With their protection, not only would his safety be a.s.sured, but he would also have the chance to train, improving his strength more quickly. Furthermore, these younger generations were destined to hold significant power in the future. Building good relations.h.i.+ps with them now could establish valuable connections that might help him down the road, particularly in his goal to overthrow the Spiritual royal family’s rule.

I didn’t expect Mr. Gu to be so influential that even the major families within the Spiritual royal family have been infiltrated.

Chu Lian couldn’t help but feel a mix of admiration and unease at the realization.

Meanwhile, the spirit of the Ball of Ambitions watched this unfolding with an indescribable feeling. Ever since Chu Lian had encountered Gu Changge, everything seemed to fall into place perfectly. He gained everything he lacked and everything he desired. This level of luck had far surpa.s.sed what could be considered merely “defying the heavens.”

“At present, the host’s luck is indeed extraordinary,” the spirit mused.

“Everything has gone too smoothly, though. It seems that he’s missing the kind of calamity that a true anomaly should experience. Could it be that a terrible disaster awaits him in this war?”

The spirit of the Ball of Ambitions could only speculate, sensing that something ominous might be on the horizon.