[At this time in Gu Changgeâs resting quarters.]
Gu Changge opened his eyes with a calm and indifferent expression. He felt a vague fluctuation in the void around him as soon as Lin Tian targeted him. He could hear a tumultuous storm, as if thousands of horses galloped towards him.
After that, a sinister and gloomy ripple surged in his surroundings, and he felt the familiar breath of a demon.
âIt seems that he did exactly what I expected from him; itâs just that this forbidden technique is a littleâŚâ
Intrigue filled Gu Changgeâs smile.
[Hum!]
A dark brilliance flashed past his pupils. The Innate God inside his Sea of Consciousnessâs [Innate Godâs Temple] opened his deep and indifferent eyes, too! A jet-black aura surged from him like a thick black fog, appearing mysterious and immeasurable.
âYou are still too wet behind the ears for a mighty reincarnator! Such a measly trick can do nothing to me.â
The smile on Gu Changgeâs face disappeared and his indifference took over once more.
He didnât even need to rely on his [Devil Heart]! The [Innate Godâs Temple] alone was a primordial talent that could triumph over anything. And after he contaminated his [Innate Godâs Temple] with his demonic nature, it had become even more unafraid of anything that might come at it.
In simpler terms:Â âa demon of this level was nothing more than soup for his soul.â
âMyriad DemonâŚâ
Gu Changgeâs face turned stone-cold, but he soon glanced at Su Qingge who was soundly sleeping beside him. He didnât want to disturb her.
In the next moment, a black glow covered his palm and horrible demons intertwined in his hands. It was as if a peerless demon was resurrecting, wanting to swallow everything in its wake.
Gu Changge thrust his palm into the void. A cold air surged forth, and he heard the shrill screams of some horrified demon. In the next moment, he pulled back strands of black smoke that trembled with sheer terror.
Gu Changgeâs Innate God took a step forward and breathed in, immediately swallowing the smoke as if feasting on a goblet.
[Kacha! Crack!]
Soon, the sounds of someone chewing on flesh resounded. A large number of demons screamed in horror and despair, but they couldnât escape their fate of getting swallowed in the Innate Godâs belly.
Gu Changge visibly felt his soul strengthen by a bit. He could also feel a hint of Lin Tianâs life span nourishing his being.
Within a blink, the void returned to peace as if nothing had happened there before.
[Ding! Lin Tianâs lifespan is greatly reduced. Lin Tian lost 150 Points of his Fortune Value. Host received 750 Destiny Points!]
A System prompt sounded inside Gu Changgeâs mind, but he didnât care too much about the announcement.
âIsnât this no different from playing himself to death? This newborn Favored Son of Heaven must be trying to commit suicide! I havenât even done anything yet, and heâs already taken such a massive hitâŚâ
Gu Changge thought with a playful smile.
âMy Lord, please forgive this slaveâs sin. This old slave isnât strong enough to protect you, so this old slave hopes My Lord will mete out punishment!â
As soon as Old Ming â who was guarding outside the resting quarters â felt the disturbance of the void, he rushed about. His complexion looked extremely ugly, and he couldnât stop panicking out of horror. He never thought someone would be courageous enough to attack his Lord in the dead of the night.
Whatâs more? They used such a filthy trick!
Old Ming couldnât help but sweat when he thought that it all happened inside the domain of the Family he had left behind.
Were his Young Lord unable to deal with this attackâŚ
Old Ming could hardly imagine the consequences. He feared that even ten thousand deaths wouldnât be enough to get him pardon!
[Hum!]
Gu Changge took a step forward and appeared outside the hall with a calm expression.
âDonât worry, a method like this isnât enough to harm me. On the other hand, I want to know who did it? Who in the Lower Realm has such a method?â
Gu Changge looked calm and undisturbed. In his heart, however, he cackled a bit over the situation. At the same time, he decided not to directly mention Lin Tianâs name.
After all, he wasnât supposed to know the identity of the descendants and disciples of the Ancient Lin Family since he had only interacted with Lin Qiuhan today. It would be too arbitrary if he mentioned the name of the one who did it.
Of course, Gu Changge wanted the Lin Family to find the attacker themselves. Lin Tian must be suffering from a backlash just about now, and shouldnât be able to run anywhere.
He simply needed to sit and watch a good show.
He had thought that the Favored Son of Heaven this time would be a tad bit more interesting, but he turned out to be an utter disappointment that was abandoned by his Heavenly Daddy in the blink of an eye.
Gu Changge couldnât help but feel bored.
He was simply too strong, so these weak Favored Children of Heaven couldnât do anything against him. Whatâs more? He didnât need to worry about a Fortune Backlash anymore, so these Favored Children of Heaven were truly like ants that he could stomp to death at any moment.
âSince I have already solved the forbidden technique, the person who performed it must be suffering from a rebound.â
âThis old slave will go and investigate immediately. I will certainly find the attacker and give an explanation to you, My Lord!â
Old Ming felt his heart move after he realized that Gu Changge truly didnât blame him. He was stunned by the generosity and immediately promised to apprehend the adversary no matter what.
Gu Changge nodded and returned to his place.
âMy Lord, did something happen outside?â
Su Qingge asked with a puzzled expression on her face. She was asleep a while ago, but some disturbance woke her up.
âNothing much; you can sleep in peace.â
Gu Changge said.
At the same time, Old Ming summoned the Lin Familyâs higher ups, and the entire Lin Family went through a tremendous storm. Everyone felt terrified.
The Elders and the Patriarch of the Lin Family even turned pale from fright.
Everyone set out to search for the assailant. No one had the guts or desire to sleep tonight, now that something so big had happened against Young Lord Gu!
A forbidden technique like that wasnât something ordinary people could get in contact with. That was something very clear to everyone. They all prayed that it wasnât something done by one of their own descendants, or they wouldnât be able to bear the burden!
âŚ.
Under the dim moonlight, Lin Tian felt that something had gone wrong as soon as he felt the connection between himself and the Heavenly Demon disappear.
âNot goodâŚWhat happened?! Backlash? I am receiving a backlash?! Why is this happening?â
Lin Tian couldnât contain his shock â he never expected such a turn of events. His complexion turned pale and he spewed blood. His hair greyed at a rapid speed, and his skin wrinkled. It was as if he had aged a dozen years in a moment.
His entire being turned so weak that it looked as if a gust of wind would blow him away.
The moment the forbidden techniqueâs connection shattered, Lin Tian had felt the terror of that bunch of demons he had summoned. It was ultimate dread that he felt, as if he had come across the greatest demon among the demons, no, he had come across the Emperor of all Demons, the Lord of the Demons himself.
The source of their fear was Gu Changge.
âWhy on earth did this happen?!â
âThat bastard with the surname Gu is still alright, so I definitely canât stay in the Lin Family anymore. If they find me like thisâŚâ
Lin Tianâs complexion changed drastically. A moment ago, he was a teenager, yet now, he had turned into an older man. Anyone could see there was something wrong with him.
Even a disguising technique wouldnât help him at this time. The experts of the Lin Family would be able to find out his origin was damaged just by looking at him.
Soon, Lin Tianâs complexion turned uglier than before. He heard the sound of footsteps outside his courtyard, and realized that the entire Lin Family was in a turmoil right now.
The people of the Lin Family had completely sealed the ancient city they resided in. A large number of cultivators also appeared high above in the sky and suppressed every inch of land with their majestic auras. They were prepared to thoroughly investigate every single person who evoked their suspicion.
Lin Tian felt his heart turn cold. His anxiety was getting to his head right now.
âCould it be that I, a mighty God King, would fall in a place like this? No, I am just a waste in the Lin Family, so they shouldnât be suspicious of me this soonâŚâ
He forced himself to calm down, and started thinking of a way to salvage his situation.
Right at this time, Lin Qiuhanâs anxious voice sounded from outside his courtyard, âLittle Tian, something major happened, so Father has summoned everyone right now! Come out, we must go there immediatelyâŚâ