I Am the Fated Villain Chapter 2: Thrust Into A World of Fantasy; The Villain of Destiny!

Gu Changge’s profound gaze remained fixed on the tea cup cradled in his palms while he gently blew at the rising steam. His snow-white robes were pristine, without a single speck of dust, and a thin veil of mist seemed to obscure his refined and handsome features. Upon closer inspection, however, one would find an indifferent expression that surveyed the surroundings without the slightest hint of interest.

Given his distant thoughts and bored demeanor, it was evident that the ongoing drama in the hall meant nothing to him.

He carried himself like a silent spectator, observing the world from a high vantage point.

At the very least, that was the impression everyone present in the hall gathered.

Regardless of who they were, everyone felt that the identity of the man before them was anything but ordinary. Whether judging by his temperament or his poise, he radiated an unmistakable aura of transcendence.

This was no mere mortal!

Of course, what remained hidden from everyone was that Gu Changge’s apparent indifference stemmed from a sense of... total confusion. It wasn't that he chose to ignore the events in the hall, but rather that he was unable to focus on them. Currently, he was in a daze as his own consciousness merged with the memories of another.

He was a Transmigrator!

Only a moment ago, he had been asleep in his own room; yet, the instant he opened his eyes, he found himself thrust into this perilous fantasy world.

In this realm, the powerful possess the strength to pluck stars and seize the moon. they can shift mountains and command the seas. To fly through the sky or tunnel through the Earth is a common occurrence.

Conversely, the weak are trampled under the boots of the strong. Their lives hold no more value than the mud and grass beneath one's feet, stripped of all honor and dignity.

……

He was a True Disciple from an Immortal Land in the Upper Realm, having descended to the Lower Realm for his own training; he was a youth born with transcendent talent and a terrifying lineage.

While such a background sounded impressive, Gu Changge’s vast experience with webnovels from his previous life made his current circumstances painfully clear: he was nothing more than a mob villain, the type of cannon fodder destined to be destroyed within a few chapters.

This realization brought a sharp pang to Gu Changge’s heart.

Observing the scene unfolding before him, he understood that the moment of his transmigration had placed him right in the middle of a confrontation where he was meant to be humiliated by a Favored Son of Heaven!

That name, Ye Chen, was clearly a generic, cookie-cutter name reserved for Protagonists.

And his own name? Gu Changge was obviously a name the author had scribbled down on a whim to provide the Protagonist with a piece of scum to crush underfoot.

Since he was portrayed as such a formidable big shot, wouldn't the Protagonist gain immense fame by successfully toppling a prestigious figure like himself?

"Gu Changge..."

"Gu Changge..."

By this point, Ye Chen had already shouted Gu Changge’s name several times, yet he failed to provoke any reaction.

Gu Changge did not even bother to look in his direction.

Ye Chen’s knuckles turned white and his bones creaked as he clenched his fists in fury and frustration at being ignored. To him, Gu Changge was clearly treating him with utter contempt.

"WHAT IMPUDENCE?! How dare you address the Young Lord by his name with such lack of respect?"

Suddenly, a sharp rebuke accompanied by a heavy, oppressive pressure erupted from beside Gu Changge. The speaker was Chu Xuan, the newly-appointed Holy Son of the Taixuan Holy Land.

He stepped forward with a freezing expression, various runes dancing around his palm as his divine aura flared, signaling his readiness to strike Ye Chen down and teach him a lesson at any moment.

This was his chance to prove his worth. If it weren't for Gu Changge’s favorable words, he never would have secured his current rank. He wouldn't have been able to so easily suppress the other True Disciples of the Taixuan Holy Land otherwise.

Consequently, he felt a profound sense of debt toward Gu Changge.

After all, he wasn't like Su Qingge, who was born to a Saint father and was destined for the role of Holy Maiden from the moment of her birth.

"Ye Chen, you arrogant brat! You have defied the Sect’s authority repeatedly in front of our distinguished guests, making me doubt your very loyalty to the Sect...

"Guards! Step forward and throw this animal into the dungeon at once; let him wait there for his sentence!"

At that moment, an Elder also rose and barked at Ye Chen, hoping to score some favor with Gu Changge. There was no way he would let such an opportunity slip by.

"I agree! Holy Lord, I propose we shatter Ye Chen’s cultivation and expel him from the Sect."

"Indeed! This is the only way to provide Young Lord Gu with a proper explanation!"

The other Elders followed suit, rising one after another to gain favor, denouncing Ye Chen for his boldness and lack of respect with masks of righteous indignation.

This display left the visiting guests from afar in a state of shock.

Just what was the true identity of that mysterious youth in white?

Meanwhile, Ye Chen’s face turned pale. He could see that the tide had turned completely against him. Everyone was scrambling to please Gu Changge—not even Su Qingge had said a single word in his defense!

Why was this happening?! Nothing was going according to his plans!

Just then, a cold sensation flowed from the ring on his finger, soothing Ye Chen’s erratic and angry mind.

Gu Changge remained in his seat, but a glimmer of genuine curiosity appeared in his eyes as he took another sip of tea.

How strange. He hadn't even uttered a word, yet this Favored Son of Heaven named Ye Chen had already fallen into a desperate state? This was quite unusual given his status as a Son of Heaven.

Then, Gu Changge’s eyes drifted toward the ring on Ye Chen’s hand.

It seemed to be the classic "Powerful Grandpa" trope that was popular years ago in his old world. As expected of a Favored Son of Heaven, they couldn't exist without a Golden Finger.

"Gu Changge, do you only know how to hide behind your status to bully others?"

Ye Chen bellowed again, glaring at Gu Changge’s silhouette. He felt certain that this entire situation had been manufactured by Gu Changge to ruin him. If not for this man's presence, why would the Holy Lord personally hand over Su Qingge?

Who knows what could have happened during the previous night!

A fire of rage burned in Ye Chen’s heart as he dwelled on that thought. He wanted nothing more than to execute Gu Changge with ten thousand cuts, shredding him into a million pieces right then and there.

He had once faced a life-and-death trial with Su Qingge, yet he could only admire her from a distance without ever getting close—he hadn't even managed to touch the hem of her garment!

And yet, this Gu Changge...

……

Gu Changge remained composed, looking down as he continued to drink his tea. His expression stayed neutral, showing neither pleasure nor anger. Inwardly, however, he found the whole situation rather amusing.

After all, this entire mess had nothing to do with him personally.

According to the original host's memories, the previous Gu Changge didn't even know a nobody like Ye Chen existed until the boy showed up to oppose him today.

As for the Holy Lord of the Taixuan Holy Land offering his daughter? That wasn't because Gu Changge had demanded her; it was because the Holy Lord wanted to forge a connection with him while the opportunity existed, hoping to gain his favor.

Such things were common in any world, especially in a "survival of the fittest" realm like this one where the strong devour the weak. Who wouldn't desire a terrifying supporter?

As for this Ye Chen? He must be a professional at playing the victim, considering he lacked real talent and only knew how to spout nonsense.