I Am the Fated Villain Chapter 1390

Chapter 1390: Ten thousand clans gladiatorial arena, only this can be called beautiful

The Zhou clan loomed as an untouchable behemoth in their eyes. Despite the thriving Scavengers Sect and its impressive background, with limitless future prospects, it still paled compared to such a colossal force. Many among them had heard numerous rumors about the ancient figures of the Zhou clan and held them in great esteem. They never imagined they would have the opportunity to witness the elegance of such a person one day. Unfortunately, they had arrived a bit late and missed seeing the elders of the Zhou clan.

“What are you referring to? Could it be the incident involving a contemporary genius of the Zhou clan who was killed within the borders of the frontier?”

w.a.n.g He said with a knowing smile. He was well aware that these disciples were discussing a group of Zhou clan elders, including the prominent figure Zhou Fengxie, who had come to the city to welcome honored guests.

When w.a.n.g He first learned about it, he was also surprised. He discovered that there seemed to be no record of this incident in the lives of certain individuals. However, for such a significant event, there should have been doc.u.mentation.

This led w.a.n.g He to speculate that it might be similar to the rumors circulating in some communities—that the mysterious man in white, who had come to this realm, was merely pa.s.sing through and would not linger long. Consequently, throughout the long development of this realm, he likely left few traces behind.

In the lives of those beings he interacted with, there was naturally no memory of this matter, as their contact had not occurred at that level. Of course, there was another possibility. w.a.n.g He considered that the man in white might have extraordinary origins and, after traversing this realm, could have deliberately erased his own traces, ensuring that many beings would forget about the event.

Regardless of the truth, it had nothing to do with w.a.n.g He. As long as it didn’t affect his plans, he wouldn’t be concerned.

“The matter you mentioned, although we’ve heard about it, we’re actually discussing something else,” one of the disciples interjected.

“Those elders of the Zhou clan have appeared in Gufeng Ancient City to welcome a valuable guest.”

The disciples of the Scavengers Sect openly expressed their curiosity, engaging in a lively exchange. They knew this matter was quite distant from their own experiences, so they, like many other cultivators, treated it as casual after-dinner conversation, speculating without much seriousness. After the initial excitement, the topic would likely fade from their minds.

w.a.n.g He smiled and chose not to elaborate further, guiding them through the city as he headed to visit an old friend. This friend had been cultivating in Gufeng Ancient City for many years and possessed unfathomable strength. Given the favors he had received in the past, w.a.n.g He hoped he might be able to a.s.sist him this time.

The Zhouwu Elder of the Zhou Clan would invite all parties to a banquet when he accepted her disciple. This would save him a great deal of trouble.

At this moment, in the depths of the Zhou clan, Zhou Fengxie was in his usual cultivation realm. He stood on a desolate ancient mountain, gazing toward Gufeng Ancient City, his expression clouded with uncertainty.

So stoic? Surprisingly, he isn’t revealing his purpose at all.

Those who don’t know would think he’s genuinely an honored guest invited by my Zhou clan.

He hadn’t expected Gu Changge to take up temporary residence in Gufeng Ancient City, presenting himself as someone visiting the immortal spirit civilization for leisure. This left Zhou Fengxie completely uncertain about Gu Changge’s true intentions. If Gu Changge had indeed come to the immortal spirit civilization for travel, how could he have the power to control the lives and deaths of Zhou You and the others?

There was clearly a deeper plan and intention behind Gu Changge’s actions. As soon as Gu Changge did this, Zhou Fengxie found it impossible to remain calm for even a day; his mind was tense, making it difficult for him to focus on enlightening himself on the Great Dao or consider other matters.

He contemplated whether to discuss the situation with other key figures in the clan to collectively address Gu Changge. However, broaching this subject could lead to disastrous consequences. The Zhou clan had its internal disagreements, and some powerful factions might advocate for taking decisive action. After all, it was known that Gu Changge controlled the life and death of Zhou You and the others, and his presence likely carried ulterior motives.

Given the nature of the strong factions within the Zhou clan, they would certainly aim to eliminate the threat before it could escalate. However, Zhou Fengxie had always been cautious by nature and couldn’t fully grasp the extent of Gu Changge’s strength and origins.

If he fought Gu Changge, the Zhou clan would incur significant losses, and Zhou Fengxie wasn’t certain of securing an absolute victory. Furthermore, should a conflict arise, the rest of the Immortal Spirit Civilization would undoubtedly take advantage of the situation, causing the Zhou clan to fall from its former glory.

Caught in this dilemma, Zhou Fengxie felt isolated and hesitant to reach out for help. Informing other key figures in the clan about the situation could lead to even more chaos and worsen the circ.u.mstances.

This matter seems extraordinarily calm, but I refuse to believe he isn’t busy with something.

Zhou Fengxie mused.

After contemplating for a long time, he decided to continue observing the situation unfold. Although his heart was troubled, it was better than exhausting himself with constant speculation and deduction.

Boom!!!

At that moment, in a distant part of the universe, a brilliant stream of light tore through layers of s.p.a.ce, rushing toward this realm. Zhou Fengxie noticed it and reached out with a large hand. The stream of light descended straight toward him, eventually transforming into a letter enveloped in the aura of the Chaotic Dao.

That fellow, Hun Yuan Jun, is taking the initiative to send me a message. I wonder what he’s up to?

Zhou Fengxie thought, instantly recognizing the letter as coming from his old enemy, Hun Yuan Jun, an ancestor of the Hun Clan. The two had fought for several eras, often evenly matched, and were regarded by the world as two of the most powerful existences from ancient times.

Despite their battles, there remained a semblance of friendship between them. After all, Hun Yuan Jun possessed immense strength, capable of penetrating layers of s.p.a.ce to send this letter deep into the Zhou clan’s territory. Although Zhou Fengxie was cautious, he trusted Hun Yuan Jun and knew he wouldn’t act recklessly; it seemed he likely had something important to discuss.

At that moment, Zhou Fengxie’s eyes narrowed, and with a shake of his large hand, the heavenly planes of the entire land instantly became chaotic. Once he did this, he swept his gaze over the letter and began to examine it seriously.

“What…?”

However, as soon as he glanced through the opening sentence, he shook with surprise, and his expression turned cloudy and uncertain.

This fellow Hun Yuan Jun, after fighting with me for so many years, has actually become the one who knows me best. Even those old-timers in the clan didn’t notice this, yet he did.

Zhou Fengxie hadn’t expected this, but upon reflection, he realized that Hun Yuan Jun likely understood him better than anyone else. In the letter, Hun Yuan Jun briefly mentioned that he was aware of Zhou Fengxie’s dilemma. He noted that in a few days, he would bring his clan members to visit the Zhou Clan in person. Although he didn’t specify who he was coming to see, Zhou Fengxie suspected it was a visit regarding Gu Changge.

He couldn’t help but smile as he said to himself, “This Hun Yuan Jun is truly worthy of having fought with me for so many years; his insight surpa.s.ses that of countless others. If this matter isn’t handled properly, it won’t just spell disaster for my Zhou Clan, but for the entire Immortal Civilization as well.”

“He has recognized the situation and plans to team up with the old man to address it.”

“Hahahaha…”

His laughter echoed through the mountains, shaking them, while ten thousand stars trembled in response. Zhou Fengxie destroyed the letter immediately, but knowing that Hun Yuan Jun might have antic.i.p.ated this, he retained an extra copy in his mind, just in case he needed to avoid a significant loss.

Gufeng Ancient City was vast—the iconic ancient city of the Zhou clan. If an Immortal King were to traverse its expanse, it would take more than a few hundred years to reach the other side. They needed to use a teleportation array to travel between areas to get there.

Here, more than hundreds of thousands of races coexist, and countless spirits pa.s.s through each city gate every day. The city is magnificent and flourishing, home to all kinds of establishments such as gambling houses, workshops, and cultivation peaks—truly a diverse place.

At this moment, on the southeast side of Gufeng Ancient City, a vast area known as the Ten Thousand Clans Gladiatorial Arena was bustling with activity. The crowd was dense, and the sounds of excitement filled the air, creating an extremely lively atmosphere. This gladiatorial arena was large enough to accommodate several ancient planets, with lofty, magnificent buildings and temples lining both sides, each infused with the unique aura of the various clans, shimmering with divine light and haze.

Many figures stood in the pavilions or sat between them, intently watching the events unfold in the arena. This was the largest gladiatorial arena in Gufeng Ancient City, and as its name suggested, nearly all races had fought there at some point. Due to the strict rules of Gufeng Ancient City, ordinary people dared not engage in fights that would disturb the peace. Consequently, many grudges were settled directly in the gladiatorial arena, often culminating in fights to the death.

Of course, many of the death fights in the gladiatorial arena involved the dead soldiers or slaves of various clans. Young people from the major groups often came here to watch the battles, while the older generation attended less frequently. However, many cultivators also visited the arena to observe the fights, seeking to learn from the experience and gain insight. This venue was considered quite famous in Gufeng Ancient City.

Beings of different cultivation levels fought in various arenas, and even those at the Immortal King level had partic.i.p.ated in life-and-death battles here.

At this moment, in a pavilion with the best view, Zhou You was leading Gu Changge and the other members of the Zhou clan. The nearby venues had been completely cleared, and the other guests at the gladiatorial arena were asked to move to different areas.

“This is a rather interesting place in our Gufeng Ancient City, known as the Ten Thousand Clans Gladiatorial Arena, where countless prisoners and dead soldiers are showcased every day for all clans to witness. Only the blood-soaked beauty of death can truly captivate…” an elder of the Zhou clan remarked with a few pleasing smiles as he accompanied Gu Changge. His name was Zhou Jue, and he hailed not from Zhou Fengxie’s lineage but from another branch of the Zhou clan.

Today, he had the opportunity to meet Gu Changge in Gufeng Ancient City, so he volunteered to show him around. In the eyes of many members of the Zhou clan, it seemed Gu Changge was here solely for enjoyment. Since Zhou Fengxie had personally received him, the other elders naturally sought ways to cultivate a good relationship with him.

For Zhou Jue, this was a prime opportunity. He had a solid personal relationship with the owner behind the gladiatorial arena and shared common interests, so he took the chance to bring Gu Changge along as well.

Gu Changge smiled faintly and remarked, “Indeed, it’s just a pity that the cultivation level of these deadly fighters is too low. The real flower of death requires the blood of a Dao Realm existence to be considered beautiful.”

His words caused Zhou Jue’s expression to shift slightly, becoming somewhat unnatural. The bloodbath of a Dao Realm existence? Did this imply that Gu Changge intended to personally enter the arena and fight someone? The Dao Realm existence represented the true foundation of a civilization; how could it possibly be involved in such a spectacle?

Coming from Gu Changge’s mouth, such words felt entirely natural, as if he had witnessed it himself. This couldn’t help but provoke a wave of speculation in Zhou Jue’s mind.

A little farther behind Gu Changge and the others stood a woman in a red skirt, her long golden hair cascading down and her features as three-dimensional and delicate as jade sculptures. Her expression also shifted. She was Venerable Hong Gui, the owner of the gladiatorial arena, which had been operating there for tens of millions of years. Her strength was comparable to that of the Dao Realm.

To establish a foothold in Gufeng Ancient City, the Ten Thousand Clans Gladiatorial Arena naturally required the Zhou Clan’s permission. Venerable Hong Gui had developed a close friendship with the Zhou clan’s elder standing before her, and they shared many mutual interests. This time, she had come to personally greet the Zhou clan elder but did not expect that the mysterious man in white, whose ident.i.ty was a topic of speculation across all the great universes, would accompany him.

At that moment, Gu Changge’s seemingly thoughtless, casual words stirred a wave of speculation in Venerable Hong Gui’s heart. However, he paid no attention to their conjectures as he slowly approached the pavilion window and swept his gaze across the scene.

In the gladiatorial arena before him, a fierce battle was taking place. Two renowned clan scions, both dead soldiers, were locked in combat, and many figures in the distance stared intently, their eyes flashing with a bloodthirsty light. This kind of killing, often accompanied by gambling, was a regular hobby for many disciples from prominent clans.

Gu Changge, however, was not particularly interested in this spectacle and merely observed it casually. Soon, the fight concluded, and the arena staff began arranging for the cleanup of the battlefield. They then introduced several cages made from unknown materials. These large cages were surrounded by black cloth that concealed the spiritual power within, preventing even the primordial spirit from peeking inside.

Yet, this black cloth could not obstruct Gu Changge’s sight. As he glanced over, his eyes suddenly revealed a hint of interest.

At that moment, a woman rushed quickly from a distance and leaned in to whisper something in Venerable Hong Gui’s ear. Her expression changed slightly, revealing a hint of hesitation. However, after contemplating, she arched her hand respectfully toward Gu Changge and the Zhou clan elder, saying, “Excuse me, gentlemen. An old friend of mine has unexpectedly arrived, so I must go and receive him personally.”