I Am the Fated Villain

Chapter 745: Dao field of Ancient Heavenly Lord of Reincarnation

Heavenly Phoenix Maiden, the Six-Crowned King, and other young supreme beings frowned, suspecting that Gu Changge might be harboring ulterior motives and had come here just to join in the commotion. However, they had no evidence to prove that Gu Changge had killed Jin Chan, and it was even less likely that Gu Changge had personally committed the act since he was still present in the Divine City.

“Young Master Changge, do you perhaps not know?” A senior from the Immortal Great Sect sighed lightly as he explained, ” Jin Chan was killed on his way back to Buddha Mountain.”

After all, Jin Chan was a prominent figure among the younger generation and was slated to take over Buddha Mountain in the future. His death under mysterious circumstances could not be left uninvestigated.

Upon hearing this, Gu Changge was also stunned, appearing genuinely surprised and taken aback. “Who would be so audacious as to kill Jin Chan in the presence of Chana Ancient Buddha?,” he furrowed his brow, seemingly having trouble believing the fact.

The Daoist ‘One-Eyed’, Golden Sun Goddess, and others remained aloof and observed silently. Seeing Gu Changge’s reaction, they refrained from commenting further. They couldn’t be certain that Gu Changge was behind all of this.

It stood to reason, Chana Ancient Buddha would definitely bestow life-saving cards upon Jin Chan. It would require someone at least at the level of a Dao Building expert, or someone with cultivation surpassing that of the victim, to swiftly kill him in Chana Ancient Buddha’s presence.

Chana Ancient Buddha, with an emotionless expression, looked at Gu Changge and asked, “I’d like to ask, Young Master Changge, where were you before and during this incident?”

Gu Changge raised an eyebrow upon hearing this and replied, “I have been in the Divine City during this period, and I was just discussing matters with Heavenly Bull Demon King a moment ago.”

“Could it be that Chana Ancient Buddha suspects I sent someone to kill Jin Chan?”

As he explained, the Heavenly Bull Demon King, accompanied by numerous powerful demons, also arrived at the scene. In truth, there was no need for Gu Changge to speak, as many in the Divine City were already aware of the situation. After all, the Heavenly Bull Demon King had left his temporary residence and made his way to Gu Changge’s abode without concealing his presence. The Daoist ‘One-Eyed’, Golden Sun Goddess, and others with terrifying senses naturally understood all of this. However, they couldn’t discern the specifics of the conversation between the Heavenly Bull Demon King and Gu Changge.

“It’s not that I want to have such suspicions,” Chana Ancient Buddha replied, still wearing an expressionless face. “It’s just that, aside from Young Master Changge, I can’t think of anyone else who would harm Jin Chan.”

Chana Ancient Buddha still said expressionlessly and was not relieved by Gu Changge’s explanation.

Gu Changge simply smiled faintly at these words. “If everyone believes that I’m the prime suspect in killing Jin Chan, had the Chana Ancient Buddha ever considered whether I would be so foolish as to take such a risk and suspicion upon myself? In my view, this is nothing more than the work of malicious individuals trying to frame me.”

His explanation was straightforward and composed, without any signs of unease. Hearing this, many people had a moment of realization and found his reasoning quite plausible. Indeed, it made sense. Considering Gu Changge’s usual behavior, he didn’t seem like someone so recklessly impulsive. If he had a grudge against Jin Chan, why not wait for a more opportune moment to act? Why choose this particular time when everyone knew about their enmity? Attacking at this juncture would only make him the prime suspect, and it would be challenging for him to clear his name. At this moment, couldn’t he explain everything clearly?

Even those who knew Gu Changge well, like Heavenly Phoenix Maiden and the Six-Crowned King, began to doubt that he was not behind this incident. It seemed more likely that someone was deliberately orchestrating this, muddying the waters, and pinning the blame on Gu Changge.

“If that’s the case, it does seem like a plot by some sinister individuals.”

“Even if Young Master Changge had a significant grudge with Jin Chan, it doesn’t make sense for him to attempt an assassination at such a critical moment.”

“After all, with Jin Chan meeting with such a misfortune, many would immediately suspect Young Master Changge.”

Elders and senior figures from various sects and immortal forces nodded in agreement, finding Gu Changge’s explanation reasonable. Chana Ancient Buddha also understood that Gu Changge’s words made sense. However, these words alone weren’t enough to completely absolve Gu Changge of suspicion.

“The Young Master Changge also cannot prove that you didn’t send someone to kill the disciple,” Chana Ancient Buddha’s expression darkened slightly as he spoke.

Gu Changge seemed to have anticipated this response, and he simply smiled and said, “Well, Chana Ancient Buddha also doesn’t have any evidence to say that I dispatched powerful individuals to kill Jin Chan, right?”

These words left Chana Ancient Buddha in silence. Although he was proficient in the Dao of destiny, he couldn’t deduce anything conclusive about Gu Changge, let alone confirm him as the murderer of Jin Chan. Given the current circumstances, this matter would have to be left unresolved due to the lack of concrete evidence. Chana Ancient Buddha also couldn’t afford the consequences of taking action against Gu Changge.

However, if they simply let the matter rest, Chana Ancient Buddha wasn’t sure if they could ever uncover the true culprit.

“It seems Chana Ancient Buddha has come to a realization. In my opinion, the most crucial thing now is to go to the place where Jin Chan was killed and see if we can find any clues there.”

“Your aimless search will only allow the real culprit to escape. Of course, if Chana Ancient Buddha still believes I’m the prime suspect, feel free to come to me with any concerns or doubts.”

Gu Changge smiled and said his piece. Afterward, seeing Chana Ancient Buddha’s continued silence and lack of further suspicion, he turned and left the scene.

The others were unsure of what to say. Their original purpose in coming here was to understand the true reason behind Chana Ancient Buddha’s anger. As for whether Gu Changge had sent someone to kill Jin Chan, it wasn’t their primary concern.

“If this individual was not eliminated ; there will be no peace in the Upper Realms otherwise,” the Daoist ‘One-Eyed’ said as he watched Gu Changge’s departing figure, his eyes growing even darker.

He had at least seventy percent certainty that Gu Changge had indeed sent someone to kill Jin Chan.

In fact, Gu Changge’s calm and composed demeanor, even personally appearing before Chana Ancient Buddha, was enough to dispel many people’s doubts except Daoist ‘One-Eyed’.

And, if this matter was discussed by someone else, no one could reply in such a calm way like he does, so who would dare to do such a thing?

Soon, news of Jin Chan’s murder began to spread like wildfire throughout the Divine City. Initially, many suspected Gu Changge’s involvement, but upon considering his calm and composed demeanor at the time, they began to believe that someone was deliberately framing him, much like the previous rumors about the Demonic Arts Inheritor. As a result, many cultivators started to advocate for Gun Change, seeking to clear his name and vindicate him.

While the ashes of the Jin Chan from Buddha Mountain had not yet cooled, the investigation for the true culprit was in full swing. However, at the same time in the Divine City, another significant event occurred that sent shockwaves throughout the upper realm.

…

During the time of Jin Chan’s death, another incident which was not big and not too small occurred in the divine city. A young supreme being fell victim to the Inheritor of the demonic art, with their essence stolen. The body was discovered in their courtyard the next day. This news triggered another wave of shock and disbelief among countless cultivators.

The Divine City was home to numerous powerful individuals, with several background figures overseeing it. People couldn’t fathom how the Demonic Arts Inheritor had the audacity to kill a young supreme being right in front of everyone without anyone noticing.

Various rumors and speculations began to circulate, with everyone searching for the Inheritor of the Demonic arts among the younger generation in the Divine City. The four imposing city gates of the Divine City were sealed immediately, preventing any cultivators from leaving or entering. The atmosphere was tense, and fear ran rampant.

Despite everyone’s efforts, the outcome remained the same – no one could find any concrete leads. Even a background figure attempted to use their formidable spiritual awareness to scan the entire Divine City but still yielded no results.

The fallen young supreme being, though not on par with figures like the Six-Crowned King and Heavenly Phoenix Maiden, was still a terrifying young talent in their own right, possessing unique attributes. After this incident, many of the young geniuses became even more vigilant and fearful of the Demonic Arts Inheritor. How could they let their guard down when someone dared to hunt them down so brazenly in front of ancient beings?

“Did Gu Changge arrange for Lan Yifei to act again? What is his true purpose? Clearly, with his cultivation level, he doesn’t need the essences of these young talents,” pondered Gu Xian’er, who had yet to leave the Divine City.

She had naturally received news of this latest development, and her confusion deepened. She had previously refrained from asking Gu Changge about his motives, assuming he had a different plan or purpose. However, she now began to suspect that he was purely attempting to divert attention of everyone in the upper realm away from himself and onto the Demonic Arts Inheritor. His actions seemed to align with the future visions she had witnessed in the Lake of Reincarnation, causing Gu Xian’er some concern.

…

“After resolving the matter with the Absolute Heavenly Extinction, the Upper Realms should have some peace for a while, shouldn’t they?”

On the other side, the Reincarnated Heaven Lord, who had helped resolve the issue with Absolute Heavenly Extinction, had returned to the Divine City. Naturally, he had some intentions of “claiming credit” and wanted to gain more of Gu Changge’s trust. As Gu Changge’s master, he shared certain similarities with Gu Changge in terms of character, such as using any means to achieve their goals.

“Thank you, Master, for your assistance. It’s only natural. With this, both of us have gained more prestige in the Upper Realms,” Gu Changge responded as he leisurely watered the plants in his courtyard. “When the time comes, we can raise the banner of justice high, rally support from across the majority, and make an impact.”

The Reincarnated Heaven Lord, dressed in his Daoist robe, exuded an aura of elegance and wisdom. He smiled and stroked his beard, saying, “I never expected that, after countless epochs, I would encounter such a satisfactory disciple like you.”

As he spoke, he seemed to recall something, showing a contented expression, then followed by a tinge of regret as he shook his head. “Speaking of which, besides leaving behind a token of inheritance, I haven’t really taught you much. I haven’t even personally imparted any Dao Technology to you. It’s quite shameful.”

“Between us, although we have the title of master and disciple, we don’t have a true master-disciple relationship. I haven’t taken you to my Dao field. Many jade slips, immortal insights, and ancient treasures that I obtained in the past are all still over there in the Daoist field, still untouched…”(Ed Note, Dao field, the place where cultivators live and cultivate daily, it’s equal to cultivator’s house.)

He appeared quite regretful, as if he felt sorry for not fulfilling his role as a master.

Gu Changge listened to this with a faint smile, as if he had been waiting for this moment. However, he still showed a surprised expression and said, “Master, you still have a Daoist field? I thought that for so many epochs, you were actually in some place in deep slumber rather than cultivating.”

He had long been intrigued by the secrets of the Reincarnated Heaven Lord, but he had refrained from asking too many questions, fearing that it might alert the Reincarnated Heaven Lord prematurely.

The Reincarnated Heaven Lord nodded and said, “During these long years, I did sleep at times, but I also practiced meditation and cultivate for the pursuit of higher levels of realms. The Dao field was not far from here, and considering your impending wedding…”

He intentionally mentioned that he had left behind many valuable items in the Dao field, including ancient jade inscriptions and immortal insights, to pique Gu Changge’s interest. He hoped to lead Gu Changge there eventually, as the Gu family was immensely powerful, and the Reincarnated Heaven Lord didn’t have absolute certainty in taking action against Gu Changge within this universe without being detected by the formidable Gu family.

Thus, he had been gradually gaining Gu Changge’s trust, planning to guide him to another universe.

Considering Gu Changge’s inherently greedy nature, the mention of a Dao field holding numerous treasures and immortal inscriptions would undoubtedly pique his interest.

“Master, you are mistaken,” Gu Changge replied. “The wedding plans can wait. In my opinion, the cultivation path and our master-disciple relationship are of paramount importance. I have enough time to spare for this.”

Gu Changge’s response didn’t disappoint the Reincarnated Heaven Lord. He had gathered enough insights into Gu Changge’s character during this time to understand that Gu Changge didn’t place a high value on romantic relationships. He viewed the union with the Peerless Immortal Dynasty as a strategic move to consolidate his power and didn’t seem to be driven by strong personal emotions.

“I am pleased to hear your dedication, my disciple,” the Reincarnated Heaven Lord said, his eyes showing genuine interest. He believed that Gu Changge was primarily focused on strengthening his own position, and his loyalty was more towards his goals than personal relationships.

“Since you have such determination, I’m delighted as your master. However, if you truly intend to accompany me to the Dao Field, you should inform the Peerless Immortal Dynasty first,” the Reincarnated Heaven Lord advised, showing concern for Gu Changge’s situation. “It’s better to inform them to avoid any misunderstandings.”

He was concerned that if Gu Changge didn’t notify the Peerless Immortal Dynasty and the Gu family of his whereabouts, it might lead to complications if something unexpected happened. However, he also knew that Gu Changge was unlikely to reveal his plans to others, especially when it concerned his personal Daoist field, which held numerous opportunities and treasures.

Gu Changge was so greedy, how could he allow this matter to leak out?

“This was a minor matter, no need to inform them,” Gu Changge responded with a smile, as he didn’t want to disappoint the Reincarnated Heaven Lord, dismissing the suggestion of informing the Peerless Immortal Dynasty and the Gu family. He preferred to keep his whereabouts hidden.