I Am the Fated Villain

Chapter 989: Great terrifying existence, wisdom is the most powerful force in the world

initially, ling huang felt a twinge of concern about overstepping her status by addressing herself as “cousin,” but she quickly regained composure. as they ascended the mountain, gu changge remained silent about their next course of action, prompting ling huang to proceed according to his unspoken wishes.“is this young man miss huang’s cousin?” ming xiu finally spoke up, realizing she had been staring at gu changge for quite some time, feeling a bit embarrassed by her impolite behavior.

when gu changge smiled at her, ming xiu shyly averted her gaze. ling huang nodded in response, stating, “i had some business to attend to on this trip, so i’m here waiting for my cousin to arrive.”

“ah, i see,” ming xiu replied, not doubting ling huang’s explanation, though she couldn’t help stealing glances at gu changge.

in ming xiu’s eyes, being from a prominent family, ling huang’s cousin must also come from an extraordinary background. his noble appearance and refined demeanor set him apart from ordinary individuals.

ling huang added with a smile, “my cousin has heard about mr. chu lian and admires him greatly. he wishes to meet him. since we’re traveling together this time, we decided to wait here for mr. chu lian.”

upon hearing this, ming xiu nodded, withdrawing her gaze from gu changge. it wasn’t ignorance on her part; it was simply astonishment at encountering such a young man who seemed like a figure from a painting scroll in such a desolate place.

“if my brother knew about this, he would be thrilled. he’s brimming with ambition and ideas, just needing to find like-minded allies,” ming xiu remarked with a laugh, regarding gu changge as someone with lofty ideals dissatisfied with the actions of the spiritual royal family, much like ling huang.

she believed that those who found their path would be of greater assistance, while those who had lost their way wouldn’t be as helpful. many powerful factions were already discontented with the spiritual royal family, nursing long-held grievances. however, they lacked leadership. chu lian had previously stated that with the right timing, numerous forces would rally behind him, overthrowing the spiritual royal family and establishing a peaceful world for the common people.

ming xiu admired her senior brother’s ambition and didn’t perceive it as mere talk. with enough friends, resources, and connections, she reasoned, one needn’t fret over future plans.

“brother chu lian’s lofty ambitions are truly inspiring. i’ve heard ling huang speak of them, and i too admire them. people with such noble ideals, like brother chu lian, have long suffered under the spiritual royal family. given the right opportunity, they will undoubtedly be able to overthrow its rule,” ming xiu expressed, her tone earnest.

upon hearing this, gu changge’s face lit up with a gentle smile, and he engaged in conversation with ming xiu. initially wary and nervous around ling huang and the others, ming xiu gradually relaxed under gu changge’s deliberate guidance. soon, they found themselves discussing their admiration for senior brother chu lian.

in truth, such discussions were not uncommon. however, many clans hesitated to challenge the authority of the spiritual royal family, even their leaders refraining from intervening. the fact that senior brother chu lian was willing to confront them head-on greatly impressed ming xiu. furthermore, his actions often surpassed those of others, earning him even more admiration.

“he not only possesses lofty ambitions but also foresight. he’s already contemplating how to confront the spiritual royal family next…” ming xiu’s enthusiasm grew as she spoke, her eyes bright with admiration for chu lian.

with a subtle smile playing on his lips, gu changge interjected with a few words now and then. it seemed that individuals like chu lian, born at the right time or blessed as the sons of luck, all shared a common trait: a sense of purpose and duty, whether for personal goals or the greater good of the world and its inhabitants.

meanwhile, ling huang, standing nearby, couldn’t help but feel a sense of disapproval.

even though chu lian possessed the most precious treasure, facing the entire spiritual royal family, he seemed like nothing more than an ant trying to halt a speeding car with his own strength. now that he had attracted attention, there was no chance for him to grow. his future seemed bleak, and his aspiration to overthrow the spiritual royal family appeared naive and futile.

initially indifferent, gu changge gazed at the ruins below with his hands clasped behind his back. however, a flicker of interest crossed his face as if he had sensed something. ling huang noticed his expression but failed to discern anything herself. she couldn’t even detect chu lian’s aura, let alone perceive anything significant.

meanwhile, deep within the miasma-shrouded ruins, chu lian rummaged through the crumbling walls, his expression grave. “are you the spirit of the ball of ambitions?” he communicated silently, his face reflecting a mix of disbelief and astonishment.

“yes, you can refer to me as the artifact spirit, the eleventh host,” came the voice in chu lian’s mind, devoid of emotion or fluctuation.

“in light of the current circumstances, it’s advisable for the host to escape from this location as soon as possible,” the voice continued, its tone indifferent.

upon hearing this, chu lian experienced a tumult of emotions, endeavoring to maintain composure. he was puzzled by what transpired as he