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 open. Dazzling godly radiance twisted like surging flames, wrapping around the figures coming down, just as if primordial gods were stepping into the mortal realm.

The scene was utterly stunning, with the firmament ripping apart and blazing flames mixed with pinkish glows lighting up fully half the enormous void of space.

At the forefront of the Destroy Heaven Alliance's followers, Gu Changge came down with steady poise, as if strolling across flat terrain, showing no sign of disturbance at all.

A fearsome presence rushed outward, paired with a crushing force that squeezed everyone's hearts. An inexpressible feeling of terror and quaking filled the air.

“He really has come.”

Saintess Xiyuan brushed off the Longming Daoist trying to chat with her. Her eyes moved to the white-clad form drawing near, her face carrying a mixed look.

During her last ordeal, stuck in the void of the Xianchu Haotu’s jail-like domain, she had expected Gu Changge to show up and save her.

That would have fit his typical ways and motives perfectly. Yet he never appeared. Once Xianchu Haotu collapsed, it was like he had faded from existence entirely.

Since then, Saintess Xiyuan had picked up no news of him. Using the Wheel of Reincarnation, she had tried divining future paths once more, only to discover that regardless of her decisions, changing the ultimate destiny of the Xiyuan civilization looked utterly out of reach.

Prior to Xianchu Haotu's downfall, she had clung to a bit of optimism, believing Gu Changge's aim was merely to clear out the powers and sects blocking his way.

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

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

Numerous ancient entities who had just awakened directed their stares his way, minds whirling with rapid speculations.

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

In the era of Xianchu Haotu, Gu Changge, heading the Destroy Heaven Alliance, had unleashed a horrifying might beyond words, dominating every rival group. He had straight-up halted the Tian Shu Tribulation's ruin in Chu Guocheng, drawing the gaze of the True Realm.

This feat explained why, as the Destroy Heaven Alliance surged forward later, devouring endless minor and major groups while seizing huge swaths of land, nobody mustered the nerve to intervene.

For a full thousand years, Gu Changge had been absent from the Xiyuan civilization. Still, his dominating shadow loomed large over all, keeping everyone from rash moves.

“The leader of the Destroy Heaven Alliance, his presence here suggests no friendly aims.”

Heads of diverse orthodox sects displayed grave looks, shedding their earlier relaxed air. Their eyes locked firmly on Gu Changge and his entourage as they advanced.

In their ranks stood figures like Zixiao Mountain’s chief, Zi Wanhe, and the past victor of Xianchu Haotu, Chu Heng. These days, they all belonged to the Destroy Heaven Alliance, joining Gu Changge on this visit.

Besides them, a handful of dread-inducing presences flanked him, their energies so intense they set hearts pounding, matching even the mightiest in the Dao Realm.

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

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

“In the Xianchu Haotu days, the Destroy Heaven Alliance's leader even joined a feast with Immortal Palace folks. Their exact ties remain a mystery.”

“Should the Immortal Palace ancestor emerge this round, it might be manageable. But allying with the Destroy Heaven Alliance's leader? That could doom the whole Xiyuan civilization…”

The crowd of watchers bore a burdensome anxiety in their chests, fretting over this possible development.

“Senior Brother Gu…” Tagging along with the Jing clan members, Jing Xiao reunited with Gu Changge after a millennium. Delight sparkled in her eyes, though recalling a certain matter soon turned it to sorrow.

Jing Xiang beside her caught the shift in her face and softly sighed without meaning to.

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

Regrettably, the gap in their standings was like night and day. Their parents, along with the Jing clan's forebears, had to bow deferentially 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 one, Gu Changge had resided in the Immortal Palace for a stretch, and plenty figured he held a tight bond with Ling Yuxian, dreaming of them as Dao partners.

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

The Immortal Palace elders harbored ongoing thanks toward him. Yet with the Destroy Heaven Alliance swelling in power, poised to engulf all in its reach, conflict between the Immortal Palace and the alliance loomed inevitable.

Given the choices, anyone caught in this bind would struggle with the mess of it all.

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

From the Immortal Palace's inner sanctum, beams of glowing splendor surged every which way, bright and eye-catching, bathing the skies in light. A golden trail piercing the clouds stretched out from beneath Ling Yuxian’s steps.

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

“A thousand years, time flies by. You’re nearing the point of forming your Dao seed, ready to step into the Dao realm.”

Gu Changge offered a light smile, then gave a nod of recognition to the known elders from the Immortal Palace.

Ling Yuxian floated with otherworldly elegance, her complexion snow-pale and her frame long and lithe, resembling a perfect heavenly bloom. Her impeccable allure gleamed with a faint luster.

“Where did you spend these thousand years?”

She regarded Gu Changge, her face turning even more intricate. She had meant to reminisce a bit, but right after speaking, she grasped that in the present circumstances, such talk felt too personal and out of place, so she cut herself short at once.

From elsewhere, the Jing clan’s ancestor, Jing Tianyuan, and the Demon Court’s Demon Emperor, Di Kun, showed up with their followers and all paid homage, declaring, “We greet the Alliance Leader.”

The chiefs of local sects and orthodoxies, witnessing this, realized lingering behind was unwise. They mustered their resolve and advanced to salute Gu Changge. Not even the elder ancients with immense age, still carrying the scent of bygone eras, held back.

As long as no total rift had formed, nobody risked crossing Gu Changge. Even powerhouses like Longming Daojun, survivor of eight Heavenly Decline Tribulations, chose their speech with utmost care.

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

The elderly Daoist, moments ago sharing drinks and meat with the Crow Elder, now flashed as a streak of holy light and drew close, offering a bow and a grin.

The Crow Elder trailed right after, striving to keep his cool, yet his features betrayed thrill and a probing stare, his gaze 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 passed over the elderly Daoist and the Crow Elder, his lip's curve hinting at hidden layers. If memory served, right before Xianchu Haotu's end, he had detected two figures peeking from far-off space-time at the events inside. Those same two now faced him, the ones he had spotted beyond Xianchu Haotu back then. He had ignored them then, aware they hailed from outside the Xiyuan civilization.

Observing them presently, their origins matched what he had guessed earlier.

“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.”