Chapter 1298: The Xiyuan Covenant was established. Are you gambling on this?

I Am the Fated Villain

However, even if Gu Changge did not intervene and forcefully alter Chen Jinhang’s fate, she would not die in the Wanmoyuan. Now, she simply walked back onto the previous path of her fate. Due to Gu Changge’s interference, an additional small deviation had been added to her original destiny. Now that she had passed that small point, Chen Jinhang once again took back her script.

Inside the “Fatening Shrine,” which resembled a heavenly palace, Chen Jinhang stood in a daze, seemingly still unable to snap out of the situation before her.

The misty white fog reappeared in the shrine, and the originally cracked statue seemed to have a faint glow flowing across it. The shattered cracks began to heal, and the vast and endless belief power surged, converging into the river and sea.

“The statue has healed, but I can no longer feel the presence of the deity…”

“I have been abandoned by the deity.”

Chen Jinhang muttered softly, her slender hand tightly gripping the scattered clothes on the ground. She didn’t know what was going on in her mind at that moment, but there was an almost instinctive urge driving her to perform an act that desecrated the deity.

When she regained her clarity, realizing what she had just done, she was filled with regret and fear, unable to understand why she had done such a thing. Now, even though she knelt before the statue, repenting and lamenting her earlier sacrilege, it was already too late to matter.

Gu Changge looked at the kneeling Chen Jinhang before the statue, his gaze emotionless.

No matter what, Chen Jinhang was, to him, just an insignificant character, one of his countless followers. Even if she was special, it wouldn’t have any impact on him now.

What Gu Changge was more concerned about was the Tai Xuan Ancestor God who had left an imprint on Chen Jinhang.

The system of divine civilization faintly manifested, and the entire vast and boundless situation ahead would undergo unexpected changes and turmoil.

Before leaving, a wisp of faint golden celestial light fell, leaving its mark on Chen Jinhang as well.

Buzz!

In the void, the golden light particles spread, and his figure dispersed, leaving no trace.

In the realm of celestial civilization, in a quiet courtyard, Gu Changge opened his eyes once more. He did not pay attention to the curious Mu Yan beside him, who was watching him intently, and instead continued pondering his next plans.

Mu Yan did not interrupt him, turning her attention back to the chessboard in front of her, resting her chin in thought.Gu Changge said that once she breaks the current situation on the chessboard, her opportunity to become the Immortal Emperor will arrive. However, all these years, Mu Yan has made no progress and has been thinking about how to break the deadlock.

Perhaps for an ordinary person, this is just an ordinary chess game, but in her eyes, it contains the paths of the heavens and myriad ways, constantly evolving and changing every moment.

Decades passed in the blink of an eye.

In the depths of the Xiyuan Civilization, in the Yu Xian Palace, Ling Yuling rose from the peak of the mountain. She was ethereal and graceful, dazzling and transcendent. Around her, countless Dao runes circled, dancing and evolving between her delicate fingers.

After thousands of years of recuperation, she had finally restored seventy percent of her peak strength.

Although seventy percent of her strength was still not enough to contend with those at the pinnacle, in the current Xiyuan Civilization, it was more than enough. It was enough to stand at the top, overseeing all beneath.

“It’s about time to emerge. Based on the development momentum of the Fatening Alliance, if it’s not curtailed soon, the entire Xiyuan Civilization will likely be consumed,” Ling Yuling murmured.

Although she had never left the Yu Xian Palace, she knew everything that had happened in the Xiyuan Civilization during this period. She was also aware of the terrifying development momentum of the Fatening Alliance.

After the Demon Court, the Jing Clan, and other Daoist sects joined the Fatening Alliance, even once colossal powers like Zixiao Mountain had chosen to submit to the Fatening Alliance and became part of it.

Even on the territory of the Yu Xian Palace, many ascetics preaching the doctrines of the Fatening Alliance had begun appearing. Many sects and factions had spent significant resources to build Fatening Shrines.

Although the Immortal Chu Haotu had been destroyed, a far more terrifying power was slowly rising from its ruins.

She had been worried about this from the beginning, and now, what she saw proved that her concerns were not misplaced.

If it wasn’t stopped, it was likely that over the next several thousand or even tens of thousands of years, the Xiyuan Civilization would truly become the territory of the Fatening Alliance.

If the Fatening Alliance truly followed its doctrine to help humanity, she naturally wouldn’t interfere.

But from the increasing scale and shape of the Fatening Alliance, it was clear that they wanted to revive the ancient organization that once acted on behalf of the heavens and unite the vast lands, plunging the worlds into darkness once more.

Ling Yuling still didn’t know Gu Changge’s background or identity, but before the Immortal Chu Haotu was destroyed, he had caused a stir in the real realm on the other side, drawing attention from there and was clearly avoiding something.From these speculations, it is clear that Gu Changge is definitely connected to the former organization that acted on behalf of the heavens.

In fact, Ling Yuling even had a more terrifying and unimaginable guess in her heart.

Soon, all the elders and disciples of the Yu Xian Palace received the news that the Ancestor of the Palace was about to emerge and would announce it to the world. Everyone felt an immense sense of joy and excitement.

A series of divine rainbows streaked across the sky, flying over various immortal mountains and sacred islands, spreading the news to the outside world.

Undoubtedly, this news immediately caused a stir in the Xiyuan Civilization.

The Ancestor of the Yu Xian Palace had been involved in resisting the source of the Black Calamity in the past. She was one of the oldest sages of the Xiyuan Civilization.

And now, is she still alive?

Ling Yuxian, from another mountain peak, also received the news. She shared a deep connection with her sister and vaguely guessed Ling Yuling’s purpose. Her emotions were somewhat complicated.

The Fattening Alliance’s development in recent years had been too terrifying, and it had made her sister worried.

This emergence, which would announce her return to the world, was likely to curtail the development of the Fattening Alliance and establish alliances with various Daoist factions.

Although she could understand her sister’s thoughts, she found it hard to accept.

The Fatening Alliance hadn’t done anything that harmed the Xiyuan Civilization. Although it had been expanding its territory, swallowing many factions and incorporating them into the Alliance, there had been no large-scale battles or conflicts.

What exactly was her sister worried about?

If she was worried that Gu Changge would do something detrimental to the Xiyuan Civilization or to the world, then why had she accepted his help in the first place?

“Senior Brother Gu, where have you been all these years? What have you been doing?” Ling Yuxian muttered, her heart full of complex emotions.

At the Xiyuan Sacred Hall, the Xiyuan Saintess sat cross-legged before the Mirror of Reincarnation. Her entire focus was on it, as though she was immersed in a vast universe of swirling clouds.

“The Ancestor of the Yu Xian Palace is emerging… The matter that the woman named Ling Yuxian mentioned in the Immortal Chu Haotu must be this one?” she suddenly opened her eyes. Her gaze was as clear as the moonlight, with a faint glow flickering in her eyes.

“Master hasn’t returned yet. If Master were here, she would probably be happy about this, as this person belongs to the same era as her,” Xiyin’s figure appeared in the distance as she gently shook her head and spoke.

They had received the news from the outside world as soon as it broke.

Now both of them are guessing what the purpose is behind the appearance of the founder of the Yuxian Palace at this moment. Could it be related to the matters of the Pojian Alliance?

“As the current master of the Reincarnation Mirror, you should know some things. What do you think about it?” Xi Yin looked at Xi Yuan, the Holy Maiden, her gaze falling on the crystal-clear, ancient Reincarnation Mirror, with a somewhat complex expression.

She had almost become the owner of the Reincarnation Mirror back then, but in the end, she failed by a hair’s breadth. However, she also knew some of the mysterious divine powers of the Reincarnation Mirror, which could predict and deduce future movements, and even allow one to personally experience the future, never making the wrong decisions.

This time, Xi Yuan, the Holy Maiden, did not choose to assist the Xian Chu Haotu and let it perish. This was probably because she had foreseen the fate of Xian Chu Haotu through the Reincarnation Mirror and did not want to bring disaster upon herself.

Thus, when they went to rescue Xi Yuan, she remained calm and unconcerned, clearly knowing that she would not be in danger and that someone would come to save her later. Moreover, Xi Yuan thought that the person who would come to save her was likely to be Gu Changge, not them, which was why she showed a bit of surprise at the time.

This also made Xi Yin wonder about the relationship between Xi Yuan and Gu Changge.

“The founder of Yuxian Palace is a former sage like our master. Since she has chosen to announce her reappearance to the world, there must be something important she wishes to tell everyone. As juniors, we should go to pay our respects,” said Xi Yuan, the Holy Maiden, as her sleeve flicked lightly. A dazzling, brilliant silver light emerged, and the ancient Reincarnation Mirror immediately revealed a blurry image.

She stared intently at the image.

“The future of the Xi Yuan civilization is likely to be even more chaotic than it was a thousand years ago…” she said softly. The calm surface of the lake suddenly rippled, and she stood within it, extraordinarily transcendent, peaceful, and graceful, her presence otherworldly, as if draped in moonlight or mist.

Xi Yin was silent for a moment before nodding. “Since the destruction of Xian Chu Haotu, I have felt uneasy. Recently, I’ve been investigating the affairs of the Yinxu Cave. Bai Mei Xingjun’s words are probably not wrong.”

“Xian Chu Haotu didn’t actually collude with the remnants of the Black Calamity; it was just that Chu Gucheng’s ambitions were too great. Someone took advantage of the opportunity and struck him down.”

Bai Mei Xingjun is currently still imprisoned in the Void Prison of the Xi Yuan Sacred Hall. Xi Yin and the others have not made things difficult for him, intending to wait until their master, Xi Nv, returns to deal with him. Perhaps their master will know the origin of the Yinxu Cave.

Xi Yuan, the Holy Maiden, nodded slightly without speaking further. Her gaze seemed to shimmer with subtle light, lost in thought.

Meanwhile, the news of the reappearance of the founder of Yuxian Palace caused a great stir in the outside world, with all factions in the Xi Yuan civilization being shocked. Many ancient clans and forces were alarmed, deeply shaken. Upon learning of this news, many of the most ancient beings among these factions also chose to make their reappearance.

Since Yuxian Palace had made the announcement to the world, it must be intending to summon all factions and paths to unite and discuss major matters.

Though the Xi Yuan civilization appeared peaceful on the surface, there were actually hidden undercurrents.

Many of the faction leaders were secretly concerned, wondering how the Pojian Alliance had managed to swiftly subdue immortal forces such as the Demon Court, the Jing Clan, and Zixiao Mountain. Many cultivators even suspected that the Pojian Alliance had some secret method to brainwash people, making them unknowingly convert and submit.

The Pojian Alliance was growing rapidly, rapidly devouring surrounding universes, causing the neighboring factions to be filled with fear.

At the same time, deep in the chaotic Time Sea, an expansive floating island stood still in the vastness. The wind howled, and the pines swayed. It was a majestic and boundless primeval ancient forest.

The great wind rolled through the mist, swirling like smoke and clouds over the pine trees, drifting through the mountains and scattering before a towering mountain.

On the mountain stood imposing structures, spanning across the land, enveloped in celestial mist, with three grand characters written in iron and silver strokes, ancient and dignified, containing an unspeakable Daoist aura.Sacred Ancestor Mountain.

Ling Yuling once again set foot here. A delicate and cool-looking woman in green, as slender as bamboo, seemed to have already anticipated her arrival. She was waiting in the mountains, making tea, gently fanning away the rising steam with a reed fan.

“You were right about everything you told me before. It has all come to pass,” Ling Yuling said, walking over and sitting at the stone table.

“So, you want to stop all of this? With your current strength, you won’t be able to do that,” Nan Qing raised her eyes to glance at her, her delicate white hand playing with the tea cup. Her tone carried a hint of something more profound.

“But I still want to try. If we don’t restrain it, it might not even take ten thousand years before the Xi Yuan civilization is fully under the control of the Pojian Alliance,” Ling Yuling said stubbornly, her graceful and beautiful face showing a difficult-to-explain determination.

“Since you’ve made your choice, then you should no longer come here. The Floating Island is a rare haven, and I don’t want you to bring trouble here,” Nan Qing shook her head, and as she spoke, she picked up her tea cup and gently blew on the steam.

Her eyes, clear and calm, showed no ripples, as if she were discussing something trivial.

Ling Yuling sighed softly, almost imperceptibly.

She had already visited this Floating Island many times during this period, either reading related books and ancient records or talking with Nan Qing about the past.

As for the daughter of an old friend, she genuinely felt a sense of closeness, even thinking of her as a younger generation, wanting her to call her “Aunt Ling.”

However, Nan Qing, for some unknown reason, had always refused her requests to join forces and was unwilling to leave the Floating Island.

In Ling Yuling’s view, Nan Qing either did not want to get involved in troubles anymore, or perhaps due to knowing too much, she feared the terrifying hidden power lurking in the shadows. Of course, it was also possible that she truly just wanted to quietly protect this sanctuary, safeguarding the lives here.

“You’ve already passed the Eighth Heavenly Decline Tribulation. Such strength is among the top tier in the current Vast World. If you help, our chances of winning will be much greater,” Ling Yuling said after some thought, her voice gentle.

“Your mother paid a heavy price to fight against the Black Calamity. Of course, for us former allies, it was worth it to sacrifice our lives for the cause. Everyone fought with all their might, giving their lives for righteousness. Even before your mother passed away, she was still trying to save those captured allies…”

“I will always honor my mother’s last wish, but for now, I only want to quietly guard this place, this sanctuary, without letting anyone disturb it,” Nan Qing seemed to understand Ling Yuling’s intentions and gently shook her head, still refusing her offer.

Ling Yuling sighed in her heart, but she did not press the matter.

“Several days from now, I will unite the various forces from the outside world to form the Xi Yuan Alliance to restrain the Pojian Alliance. If the alliance is formed, the situation will likely improve greatly. However, if the alliance fails, I’m worried that Yuxian Palace and the Xi Yuan civilization will follow the same fate as Xian Chu Haotu…” she said, looking towards the lush, endless mountains with worry in her gaze.

“Are you gambling on this?” Nan Qing asked, hearing this. She placed her tea cup down and looked at Ling Yuling with some surprise in her eyes. “You want to use this as a test of the Pojian Alliance’s ambitions? If you lose the gamble, are you prepared for war with the Pojian Alliance?”

Ling Yuling nodded, “There’s no more time for me to wait. If we allow the Pojian Alliance to continue expanding unchecked and let it occupy the entire Xi Yuan civilization, the entire Vast World will face the greatest trial of these epochs…”

Nan Qing was silent for a moment, her eyes showing a hint of admiration. “For this, would you be willing to sacrifice even the entire Yuxian Palace?”Ling Yuling smiled gently, “Just as you have your own persistence and stubbornness, this is mine. Cultivators, when their Dao heart is clear, their thoughts become clear as well. Back then, your mother and I, along with others, swore an oath together.”

Nan Qing subtly sighed, seemingly a bit troubled. She then extended her slender, fair hand and gently rubbed her brow. “If that’s the case, then take this ancient manuscript with you. It contains records about the treasures of the first-generation civilization. With the Reincarnation Mirror, you should have a better chance. This is the last bit of help I can offer you.”

As she spoke, she took out an ancient, gray manuscript from her robes and handed it to Ling Yuling.

“Why do you have so many ancient texts and manuscripts around you?” Ling Yuling asked in surprise but still accepted the manuscript. She then smiled slightly, “But your tone and expression just now made me think of someone, and I felt a strange sense of similarity.”