I Am the Fated Villain

Chapter 963: Maximizing the use of waste, leaving opportunities for them

gu changge intended to prepare a second gift for gu xian’er, one substantial enough to see her through any future calamity. even in the face of disaster, if she were to perish, she could ensure that her true essence would endure when confronted with insurmountable challenges. this gesture could be seen as some recompense for gu changge’s longstanding debt to her.departing from the mountains, gu changge returned to the current headquarters of the heaven-slaying alliance. it was once the ruins of the immortal palace but had been painstakingly rebuilt by a cadre of survivors from the immortal palace, at considerable expense, now serving as the alliance’s nerve center. here, representatives from all races and factions of orthodoxy had convened, with the sprawling islands arranged in a constellation-like pattern.

the flux of fortune perpetually wafted in, converging and intertwining high above. even the most ancient of universes appeared as mere specks of dust in comparison. each continent lay far apart; even a true immortal would not be able to traverse them in a lifetime without the aid of formidable divine power.

this achievement was the culmination of the collective efforts of numerous unparalleled figures. they had reconstructed the ancestral grounds, erecting various structures and pavilions infused with potent spiritual energy. skilled cultivators of ancient formations had engraved vast arrays, bridging heaven and earth to harness boundless power. such measures were taken to bolster the alliance’s resilience against future catastrophes.

upon gu changge’s return, he promptly dispatched agents to procure rare materials. the heaven-slaying alliance now comprised a total of 108 islands, each condensed from myriad universes and teeming with diverse creations. countless eons’ worth of immortal resources were contained within them. thus, upon receiving gu changge’s directive, many set out in

this development interrupted ni chen’s tentative cultivation plans. however, upon uncovering the mysteries of the hongmeng myriad root and the nine-colored sand, he became even more determined to harness its potential. yet, refining it proved to be a daunting task beyond his current capabilities.

fortunately, as he cultivated, he found that he could channel his progress back into the root, imbuing it with immense power. gu changge’s repeated generosity left ni chen at a loss for words.

of course, amidst the bounty came challenges. many sought to seize the hongmeng myriad root, forcing ni chen to expend considerable effort and ingenuity to protect it.

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gu changge stood atop a mountain peak, raising his hand, causing ripples to appear before him, and a portal to split open. stepping through, he vanished in an instant.

upon reappearing, he found himself in a vast and boundless void. chaos reigned, with no discernible directions or landmarks, as if he had entered uncharted territory.

in this realm, the passage of time and space remained imperceptible, devoid of any laws or regulations—a truly lawless and unrestricted expanse.

within the vast dao chang realm, gu changge had only discovered this solitary place, shrouded in numerous mysteries that potentially held the secret to the realm’s genesis. if its origins were truly traced, it would predate even the birth of the dao chang realm itself.

rumble!

upon landing in this realm, gu changge set to work, initiating his actions. a surge of spiritual energy akin to an overwhelming wave completely engulfed the space. subsequently, an endless divine light soared into the heavens, akin to an unquenchable divine fire, incinerating every inch of space.

in this realm devoid of time, space, and even traces of daoism, even the most ancient cultivators of the underworld’s dao realm would hesitate to tread lightly. yet, gu changge paid no heed, focusing solely on the transformations unfolding before him.

this process persisted for an extended period until the space was refined into the palm of gu changge, transforming it into a world within his grasp. however, this world remained in its rudimentary form, prompting gu changge to continue its condensation.

utilizing the original substance of the realm as fuel, he painstakingly burned and condensed it, gradually shaping it from the size of a fist to that of a seed.

“creating a genuine seed is truly no easy feat,” gu changge remarked, his brow furrowed as he gazed upon the speck of light.

“even for those blessed with great fortune, ascending to the dao realm step by step takes considerable time and effort, with no guarantee of success. if the dao chang realm is to ascend swiftly, it requires a fortuitous opportunity. it’s a shame that such a vast real world can only be condensed to this extent…”

with a slight frown, gu changge contemplated the diminutive yet significant creation before him.

at that moment, the seed floated within gu changge’s palm, oscillating with a mesmerizing array of mystical scenes that transcended the bounds of eternal time and space. yet, in his discerning eyes, it remained merely a prototype, not the genuine seed of the real world.

no one in this realm had ever beheld the true seed of the real world. its origin was shrouded in extreme mystery and unpredictability, conceived and birthed by the chaotic collision of countless moments.

cultivating a genuine world seed was an impossibility. as long as the real world existed, it could naturally evolve and give rise to all celestial phenomena, forming a vast universe and spawning countless worlds.

thus, what gu changge condensed was merely the embryonic form of the real world’s seeds, still far removed from its true evolution.

within this space, he partitioned the object into several segments. upon his departure, these segments transformed into beams of light, descending upon familiar individuals such as yue mingkong, jiang chuchu, wang ziji, and yin mei.

this act could be seen as gu changge’s final great boon to them—an assurance of their safe passage into the dao realm in the future. though the journey might be arduous, spanning countless reincarnations across endless years, gu changge had laid the groundwork for their eventual success.