I Am The Fated Villain
Chapter 60: The Warmth in the Heart; Especially the Cleansed Path!

The Ancient Heavenly Secret Realm was vast. No one found any signs of the Realm's legacy even after the initial opening half a month. Instead, the cultivators who entered happened to be in innumerable ruins with tattered corpses.

The rotten clothes worn by the corpses showed a very ancient pattern, and the way they died was also strange. Some appeared as if they had committed suicide, and others seemed to have been killed by their acquaintances.

Some of the ruins contain murals, patterns, and paintings that record the events that took place in this Secret Realm. Some old cultivators who had learned ancient languages and cultures began to decipher the records, and immediately came up with an understanding that left them extremely shocked!

"This is a land created to seal something; not only does it contain great opportunities, but there are also great horrors dwelling within it!"

"The Creator of this Secret Realm is the Honorable One [1] with a very ancient origin since antiquity ..."

[1: it is Quasi-Supreme but the people of the Lower Realm refer to it as Honorable because they do not have enough knowledge of Nature and titles outside of False Gods.]

"Honorary One?!"

What kind of concept is that? They only saw a few words about that existence in the ancient records. The existence of such levels can easily travel through the void, choosing stars, and grasping the moon.

False Gods were just ants in front of them.

This discovery shook the entire Ancient Heavenly Secret Realm and brought great excitement to all the cultivators who had entered.

Wouldn't they soar to Heaven in a single leap if they could obtain the inheritance from that Honorable One and become his successor? Even going to the Upper Realm would not be difficult at that time!

But the cultivators who deciphered the records immediately showed a drastic change in their expressions, and terror gripped their hearts. With a trembling voice, they splashed a bucket of cold water onto everyone's heads.

"It is a place that seals the great terror that almost destroys all living things, and even the Honorable and his people lost their lives from dealing with it! The Honorable burn their own life and origin to seal that supreme evil, preventing it from coming. to the world.”.

"That supreme evil is a demon that can bring about great chaos in the world, and reverse everything. Once released, it would destroy the world and slaughter all the creatures and races living in it ..."

Inevitably they felt their hearts freeze as they studied the ancient records. This Secret Realm was not an opportunity, but a place where great demons hid inside! This horrifying news caused a sensation even more frightening than the first.

Many cultivators felt cold sweat dripping down their backs.

As for what was this supreme demon? The notes don't mention it.

It was just that the horrors of the Supreme Devil were self-evident, considering that the Honorable One had to sacrifice their lives just to seal it. They predicted that it was a disaster that could destroy the world to the point of extinction.

Many cultivators immediately retreated with cold shivers on their backs. They felt the claws of a sinister feeling in their hearts when they considered that the ground they were standing on might be hiding countless bones underneath!

Soon, the meeting place happened to turn into purgatory which they had to avoid at all costs.

This news spread like wildfire, and it even shocked people in the world outside of the Ancient Heavenly Secret Realm!

"I heard that the Young Master of the Upper Realm has also entered into the Secret Realm! It seems that this Secret Realm is the reason he descended into our Lower Realm."

"What is hidden within this Secret Realm? Why are even the people from the Upper Realm interested in him?"

The information and questions shocked and confused many cultivators.

Immediately, a cultivator discovered a fog-covered area in the depths of the Secret Realm. The fog started off white, but the color turned increasingly darker the further, until it changed from gray to pitch-black.

Not only that, but it also seemed to cast evil magic at anyone who approached it. Many ferocious beasts lost their senses and rushed out of their nests to attack the cultivators who had entered the Secret Realm.

Even some cultivators with weaker cultivation bases were affected by the fog, and lost their minds. They turned into mindless killing machines that attacked everyone and anyone around them.

This earth-shattering change shattered the peace of the Ancient Heavenly Secret Realm. Many cultivators decided to retreat immediately because mere opportunity would never be as important as their lives.

Of course, there were also cultivators rushing towards the depths of the Secret Realm. Since ancient times, opportunity and danger have gone hand in hand. What others refer to as disaster may just be a blessing in disguise!

But they soon discover that the deeper they go, the thicker the fog. Danger is everywhere, and they can lose direction — even lives — if they take one wrong step. Worse, there were many other formations and trap mechanisms on the way. If they touch one of them by accident, then they will find themselves in a deadly situation.

Many cultivators had already been buried like that.

What nonsense about a place full of these opportunities? This is definitely a grave for the masses!

The entire Ancient Heavenly Secret Realm was in chaos for a period of time.

"Such "low-level Divine Qi could only affect ordinary cultivators. It wouldn't do anything to a person who had been cultivating for a long time."

Gu Changge casually commented while standing on the edge of the demon fog. Anyone who had been cultivating for quite a long time could easily withstand this invasion of Demon Qi.

However, to him, this Demonic Qi was the purest form of food in the world. It's just that there's too little here to help him.

He guessed that it was caused by the [Eight Desolate Demon Halberd]. It was truly worthy of being known as the — peerless weapon it had just started to wake up, yet it had already caused such a calamity.

Gu Changge was satisfied thinking about it.

The core of the Secret Realm was at the front; he could already sense Ye Chen's presence among the many others inside. His Demon Heart also moved excitedly, wanting to swallow the source of all the Demon Qi around him.

"Sir, this area is a bit strange, and we might get lost if we don't know the way. This old slave thinks we should be more careful around here."

Old Ming voiced his concern.

He could sense the terrifying oppressive might within this Secret Realm. He was certain that he would be immediately rejected by Nature if he showed an ounce of aura outside of the Great Transcendent Realm.

Gu Changge responded with a nod, but his face showed a calm and uncaring expression.

"It's okay! I have someone to lead, so you just have to follow me."

Saying that, Gu Changge closed his eyes and focused on the mark he left on the [Eternal Spirit Gathering Pill]. Immediately, he felt a faint connection from the target.

[Humbling!]

A faint thread of black silk unfolded before Gu Changge's eyes, extending out toward the depths of the fog in front of him.

This was the path Ye Chen walked. Without him, it would be much more difficult for Gu Changge to traverse through the fog. After all, he did not have a map, so he had to circle around repeatedly to find the true core of the Secret Realm.

Of course, he might never find it.

Gu Changge, however, never considered looking for a map or anything like that; it was too troublesome.

Since Ye Chen worked so hard for him, wouldn't he (Gu Changge) be harming himself by not picking at his work (Ye Chen)?

Old Ming and the others naturally did not worry anymore after they heard Gu Changge's words. Since Young Master had said it, he naturally had a way.

Gu Changge stepped into the fog first, and his followers from the Great Transcendent Realm gathered around him and kept an eye on their surroundings to prevent any ferocious beasts or anything from attacking him.

Naturally, Gu Changge's group was attacked several times along the way, but all of the attacks came from ferocious beasts that were affected by Demon Qi. Old Ming and the others easily handled them, without the need for Gu Changge to move a finger.

'According to the path Ye Chen took, the legacy of this Secret Realm should be deep underground. [Eight Desolate Demon Halberd] should also be there…'

Gu Changge continued walking in front while paying attention to the footsteps left behind by Ye Chen. An expression of interest appeared on his face as he realized that they were facing fewer ferocious beasts as they followed Ye Chen's footsteps. He had even cleared out powerful formations and traps on the way.

Gu Changge felt a warmth spreading in his heart.

'This is a special road opened for me! Ye Chen, you really are a man…'

Gu Changge could not help but laugh. If Ye Chen could figure out his current thoughts, he would definitely spew blood from his mouth and want to grind his bones into dust.

……

[In the current fog depth.]

Ye Chen and his entourage finally managed to slaughter the ferocious beasts in front of them. Right now, a pale gray gloom enveloped the world around them.

'The entrance is here according to the map ...'

ye Chen's heart increased with excitement. Following the clues on the map, he quickly found a passageway on the ground.

"Brother Ye Chen, your strength has increased tremendously in just a few years."

Ye Liuli exclaimed. He was amazed by Ye Chen's heroic strength and ability to kill those stronger than himself. He was stunned when he killed a ferocious beast at the middle stage of the Great Power Realm.

This demonic beast was infected by the Demon Qi. Not only did they not fear death, but they also did not feel any pain. They only knew how to slaughter everything around them, and their strength was also greater than that of cultivators of the same Realm.

Ye Chen, on the other hand, was only at the peak of the Transcendent Realm, yet he was able to easily kill a being stronger than himself.

"Liuli, you flatter me!"

Ye Chen first felt overwhelmed when he saw Ye Liuli watching him with an expression full of shock, and then he felt proud of himself.

But soon, he got down to business.

"This line of rulers of the Ancient Heavenly Secret Realm should be down there! Let's get down immediately; even though we haven't found anyone else in a while, we still shouldn't take the risk and stay here in the dark ..."

Ye Chen said to his group. He was worried that Gu Changge might appear before them out of nowhere.

He did not doubt the fact that Gu Changge would definitely come to this Secret Realm. It was just that he had yet to see any trace of her, and that made him a little uneasy.

Ye Chen was unwilling to admit that Gu Changge was indeed giving him a lot of pressure.

'Even if he went inside, he would be trapped in a fog without a map.'

[VILFIC: — think map.]

Ye Chen's heart relaxed as he thought about this. Specially? He still had a Secret Realm key that he could use to manipulate traps and formations.

'Ck, just a lucky bastard. How could he compare to Young Master Gu even if he got some good chances?'

Aunt Xue thought with disdain.

Immediately, they descended through the passageway and arrived underground.

"Is this a tomb?" [1]

[VILFIC: Mausoleum is a big word for a museum of the great dead.] **

Ye Chen was a little surprised as he walked down the corridor, avoiding the many traps and formations along the way.

The sight before him shocked not only him, but everyone as well!

The place is like a tomb.

It looked like an ancient structure with all sorts of buildings, dilapidated temples, ancient wooden halls, and floating houses.

It was a corner of the ancient city hidden underground!

"The "Devil Qi here is getting stronger. According to the map, there should be a palace in the depths of this place, and the legacy should be in that palace ..."

Ye Chen's excitement surged. He had finally reached his target, and he would be able to obtain an inheritance after a few more steps!

[Repears!]

[Repears!]

[Repears!]

Just then, a terrifying roar rang out from around them, and a pair of blood-red eyes lit up in the surrounding darkness.

Ye Chen's expression fell down as he looked at the ferocious beasts and corpses walking up to them.

"They are all in the Great Transcendent Realm ..."

He does not want to be delayed again. The unease in his heart deepened at all times, and he felt that something terrible might happen if he could not get the inheritance immediately.

Also, why is his Master so quiet today?!

"Brother Ye Chen, hurry and go! We will help you hold this beast. Time is running out, so you can't stay here any longer ..."

Ye Liuli firmly stated with a calm expression. He had brought along many servants, so they should be able to withstand these ferocious beasts while Ye Chen received an inheritance.

"All right! Liuli, you have to survive — I will come and help you as soon as I receive the inheritance!"

Ye Chen's heart was moved, and he rushed towards the depths of the ancient underground city without looking back.

Waves of ferocious beasts, on the other hand, rushed forward and surrounded Ye Liuli and her group.

……

Just as Ye Chen rushed towards the depths of the ancient city, Gu Changge arrived at the edge. A thin grin appeared on his face as he looked at the scene in front of him.

After all, he did not need to clear the horde of ferocious beasts, nor did he find any traps or formations. His group easily arrived here without much effort!