Blame the Devil Heart; Full Control Over Myself!

The people around the Main Peak started to disperse after the position of the future Patriarch was settled.

There were countless Immortal mountains and islands in the Gu Family, and only those with high ranks in the Family were allowed to step foot on the Main Peak from the various lineages. Now that Gu Changge had become the future Patriarch, they had to announce the matter to everyone inside the Gu Family, and the forces that were affiliated with them!

A matter as major as an Immortal Heritage selecting their heir could easily cause a sensation in the Upper Realm. Now, Gu Changge was the true Young Master of the Ancient Immortal Gu Family, and no one could point a finger at him.

Congratulations, Young Master!

Young Master will lead our Gu Family to greater heights and an even brighter future!

Many members of the Gu Family visited Gu Changge to congratulate him. In any case, Gu Changges position as the future Patriarch was now set in stone. The terrifying might he showed at that time amazed everyone in the Gu Family. Even if they didnt mention anything else, Gu Changges strength and talent alone were unparalleled.

He deserved the position of their Young Master!

Gu Changge accepted their gesture with a nod. All of this was within his expectations, except for the attitude of the Elders. He couldnt help but feel touched. This unity and magnanimity was one of the reasons the Ancient Immortal Gu Family could stall tall through eons!

Although there were minor conflicts and frictions among the members of the Family, overall, they lived in harmony. They were completely different from the families he read about in the novels from his previous life, all of which were lost in deep struggles and infighting that wouldnt stop unless one side died.

All of the Elders of the Gu Family put the Gu Familys interest above everything else. It was because of this that they didnt say or do anything when he, someone from the younger generation, stepped over their heads and arrogantly refused to give them any face.

This brought great surprise to Gu Changge. But he felt that it wasnt all that impossible. If a family was full of scheming people trying to pull each other down, would it still be able to stand tall through the winding river of time? They would have long been ransacked and obliterated.

Since they had handed over the future of the Gu Family in his hands, he would naturally do his best and make them flourish even more.

Of course, he was only the Young Master right now, and the entire Gu Family was still in the hands of his father.

Changge, follow me.

Gu Lintian said to Gu Changge with a gentle expression after everyone dispersed from the Main Peak. At the same time, a brilliant rainbow appeared under his feet, and he disappeared into the sky, leaving Great Dao lotuses blooming in his wake. He had gone back to the palace where he usually cultivated.

Understood, Father!

Gu Changge nodded and followed. He knew that his Father had many questions for him, but he had already planned his words and actions. He was prepared for anything that came his way.

Soon, the two stood face to face in the Patriarchs Hall.

Changge, did you carefully consider the decisions you made today?

Gu Lintian mulled over his words, and then asked in a warm voice. He felt relieved now that the position of the future Patriarch was settled, but he knew Gu Changges nature far too well. Unless it involved a threat to his interests, he would have never bothered with the position of the future Patriarch so early.

It was for this reason that Gu Lintian wondered if Gu Changge had encountered some difficulty which prompted him into taking these actions?

Gu Changge nodded to him in response, and said, Of course, this Child carefully thought about his actions. The position of the future Patriarch had to be settled, and its a matter that couldnt be dragged out for long.

Secondly, Father, you must have guessed my intentions if you are wondering about why I want to bring back Thirteenth Uncles lineage.

What happened back then was all my fault, and that incident left a thorn in the hearts of many people in the Family. If I hadnt resolved that matter, the others in the Family wouldnt accept me as their Young Master so readily.

I decided to take advantage of todays incident to give face to the other Elders so we could ease the friction inside the Family. This will also help me become the Young Master without any more opposition.

Besides, Father, havent you always felt guilty over what happened to Thirteenth Uncles lineage back then? One of the reasons I brought them back was to relieve those feelings of guilt in your heart.

Gu Changge explained calmly. Of course, he wouldnt say he wanted to use them to threaten Gu Xianer. Some things were better left to ones imagination. Although he was selfish, he still kept the Gu Familys overall situation and interests in his mind.

Gu Lintian was momentarily stunned after hearing Gu Changges words, but then a smile emerged on his face, and he said, Changge, its good that you are thinking like that. I indeed feel sorry towards Brother Linxuan

Still, you dont need to bear this burden alone. Your Thirteenth Uncle and the others wont let the matter rest so easily. Back then, it was I who took the shots at their lineage, so when they return from the world they are trapped in, I will make sure to protect you even if I have to lower my face or something

The Gu Linxuan he mentioned was Gu Xianers father. Back then, the two competed for the Patriarchs position, but in the end, Gu Lintian came out at the top by a small margin.

His words touched Gu Changges heart, and he couldnt help but feel moved. There was no need to say much as he already considered Gu Lintian to be his own father.

He shook his head, and replied to Gu Lintian, Father, you dont need to say anymore. This matter started because of me, so its only right that I bear the hatred alone without implicating anyone else. Besides, I was the one who persuaded you back then, and you did all that for me

Gu Lintian fell silent after listening to his words, and a complicated feeling rose in his heart. Gu Changge, who had always been indifferent and ruthless, suddenly said such words, so he couldnt help but have mixed feelings in his heart.

How good would it have been if Gu Changge wasnt born with the Devil Heart?

Changge, why are you suddenly saying such things? Are these your true thoughts?

Gu Lintians expression turned serious as he said these words, and he stared at Gu Changge with deep eyes that showed visions of the Universes destruction, fall of ancient gods, and such. He was like a Heavenly behemoth who stood at the pinnacle of the Upper Realm, with an unfathomable majesty.

Now that he turned serious, his oppressive aura appeared as if it could destroy the world and tear open the dome of Heaven!

Father, you must be wondering why I suddenly did all of that, right?

Gu Changge nodded with an incomparable calm.

Gu Changges current performance and actions werent all that different in the eyes of the outsider if one considered his past temperament but to his close relatives, he was a completely different man.

It would be better for him to say some words sooner rather than later.

Right then, he asked his father with a soft tone, Father, you do know that I have a demonic nature, right?

[Om!] OmO

As soon as Gu Changges words fell, his eyes turned pitch black, and a deep, cold, and emotionless demonic aura spread around him.

This demonic nature is too heavythis damned Devil Heart

Gu Lintian sighed in his heart, and immediately locked the surroundings of his Island and palace to prevent anyone from detecting Gu Changges devilish aura.

He understood Gu Changges meaning.

The rise of my cultivation base is increasing my control over my demonic nature

Gu Changge calmly explained.

Of course, these words were said at random as he already had full control over his demonic nature. Still, since he had a Devil Heart, he could use it as a scapegoat for everything.

You used to be dominated by your demonic nature, right?

Gu Lintian felt depressed when he heard Gu Changges words. In his opinion, the current Gu Changge must feel deep remorse over his past actions, and his conscience must be condemning him all the time.

Alas! The Devil Heart was too weird and ethereal, and even he couldnt find any solution to do something about it.

Gu Changges ability to now control his demonic nature showed that he had been working hard on restraining himself over the years. Since he was dominated by his demonic nature, it was only natural that his temperament would become like this.

Father, you dont need to worry about the Devil Heart affecting my reasoning and nature. Whats more? Its existence helped me hone my Primordial Spirit and will

Gu Changge continued, and didnt forget to blame everything on the Devil Heart.

You have suffered much over the years.

Gu Lintian said with a sigh, but soon, joy filled his heart. The greatest knot in his heart was finally resolved, after all.

After that, Gu Changge bid him farewell and took his leave.

An expression of worry masked his face on his way back. He couldnt help but wonder if he had crossed over to this world long ago, but his mind had been dominated by his demonic nature right from the moment of his birth?

Did he finally awaken his reasoning and memories of his past life because of the System?

System, did you cross over with me?

Gu Changge questioned the System.

[Thats correct, Host!]

How long has it been since I crossed over to this world?

[Twenty-one years, Host!]

The Systems response stunned Gu Changge it was as he thought.

Why didnt you turn on earlier then? Why didnt you help me awaken the memories of my past life sooner? I wouldnt be in such a troublesome situation if you had done that

Gu Changge couldnt help but question.

[Host, do pardon me! I used up all of my energy when we crossed over, so I had been accumulating energy for the past twenty-one years.]

The System responded.

[Also, Host, please dont worry about your identity. The Systems features were decided according to the Hosts situation at the moment of initialization.]

[If the Host were a waste when the System initialized, then the System would have turned into a Wastes Counterattack and Life Altering System.]

[As for your Devil Heart? Its hidden dangers were also resolved by the System at the time of initialization, so you dont need to worry about it either, Host!]

I never expected you to be so thoughtful, System. As expected of a transmigrators Golden Finger

Gu Changge couldnt help but praise.

He felt relieved now that he knew his own history.

The greatest hidden danger to him was the Devil Heart, and it had already been resolved. Back then, his Originals mind was completely dominated by the Devil Heart, but the Systems initialization had solved that trouble for him.

It was also because of the System that his memories from his past life were unaffected. Indeed, for him, watching the memories of his Original who was dominated by the Devil Heart was like watching a movie a movie starring an indifferent and cruel protagonist.

Its just that he couldnt run away from the sins of his Original. After all, those were acts committed by his body.

Gu Changge habitually opened his Attributes Panel after returning to his God-Child Island.

Host: Gu Changge

Halo: Destined Heavenly Villain

Weapon(s): Eight Desolate Demon Halberd

Identity: True Disciple of the Heavenly Immortal Dao Palace Young Master of the Ancient Immortal Gu Family

Bloodline(s): Devil Heart Dao Bone

Cultivation: Conferred King (Initial Stage)

Mystical Abilities:

Heavenly Immortal Dao Codex [8th Layer] Myriad Changes Demonic Physique (Talent) Innate Gods Spirit Temple (Talent) Void Ability (Talent) Immortal-Devouring Demonic Art Infinite Immortal Wisdom

Destiny Points: 1000

Fortune Value: 1000 (Dark)

System Shop: Open

Warehouse:

Domain-Traversing Talisman x1 One-Third Fragment of a World Seed x3 Fortune Plundering Card x3

The entire Attributes Panel had a brand-new look. There was the [Infinite Immortal Wisdom] listed under his Mystical Abilities, and Young Master of the Ancient Immortal Gu Family listed in his Identity information.

Even if I try to nurture a world using the fragments of the World Seed, my current strength wouldnt be able to put it to any good use, so I should save it for later.

Gu Changge decided to put off this matter for now. After that, he took out the [Deity-grade Soul Nourishing Jade].

Yan Ji

Yan Ji, who was dressed in red and sitting cross-legged inside the void, immediately turned into a wisp of crimson smoke and appeared from the [Soul Nourishing Jade].

Young Master

Her voice sounded cold yet pleasant to the ears. As soon as she appeared, an expression of confusion appeared on her face as she wondered why she was in an unfamiliar place. Just one glance at her magnificent and majestic surroundings was enough to let her know that the Heritage this place belonged to had a deep and terrifying background.

She had spent all of her time cultivating her Primordial Spirit over the last period of time. Either way, because of the restrictions of the [Spirit Nourishing Jade], she couldnt sense the world outside the Jade, so she didnt know that Gu Changge had already returned to the Upper Realm.

Gu Changge looked at her and said with a slight smile, Theres something I need you to do for me.

[SLAVE-tans Crib]

TL;DR at the end.

Hello, everyone!

I wanted to inform you that I am not very sure on whether I can churn all 17 chapters for this week as I have been trying to work overtime to get my IRL jobs project done before February so that the schedule for February doesnt get messed up. As this is the only big project I have at hand (I am not taking any big project in February as I have this much autonomy, fortunately), I want to get rid of it as soon as possible. I will try my best to provide at least 2 chapters until the 31st, though all I guarantee is that there wont be a missed day.

TL;DR SLAVE-tan has smol time so you get littol chaptars until thirty-oneth of Janwary.

Regards,

VILFIC (SLAVE-tan)