I Truly Am The Villian

"What's the matter?" he asked.

"How much do you know about the Ruins of the Gods?" the Divine Emperor asked.

"I haven't had the chance to learn about it yet," Xu Zimei replied.

It was said that the Ruins of the Gods were the last place where the gods of the Mythical Era disappeared.

During that mythical era, when Divine Spirits were everywhere, the Divine Spirits ruled the entire world.

Until one day, the War God and the other gods inexplicably began a great battle.

After the great battle, it was the Twilight of the Gods, and the world never saw the gods again.

Even traces of the gods, including legends, disappeared without a trace.

Only the existence of the Ruins of the Gods, as the last place, symbolizes the splendor of that era.

However, the conditions to enter these Ruins of the Gods are stringent, and not even a Great Emperor can violate them.

It opens once every hundred years.

Previously, the Ruins of the Gods were always controlled by the powers of the Central Continent, and outsiders were not allowed.

However, with the identities of Xu Zimei and the Divine Emperor, it is unlikely anyone would dare to stop them.

This is all Xu Zimei knows about the Ruins of the Gods; as for what's inside, he also has no knowledge.

"I came to find you because I want to explore there with you," said the Divine Emperor.

"I have been to the Ruins of the Gods once before, but there were some areas even I found dangerous and didn't dare to force my way through.

With you there, we can look out for each other."

"Okay," Xu Zimei nodded.

"When the Ruins of the Gods open, come to the True Martial Holy Sect."

The Divine Emperor nodded slightly and then asked, "What are your plans next?"

"Nothing much, just stabilize my realm and also explore a higher level," Xu Zimei replied.

After the realm of a Great Emperor, it diverges from other realms.

The Great Emperor is divided into five realms.

These are Yin and Yang, Refining Void, Divine Passage, Life and Death, and Heaven Venerable.

The gap between these five realms is like a chasm.

Someone like Xu Zimei, who has just taken on his Destiny and barely entered the Great Emperor realm, has not even reached the first realm of Yin and Yang.

This century is enough for him to step into Yin and Yang, and then ascend to the Heaven Beyond Heavens.

At this level of realm, what is relied upon is understanding.

Enlightenment.

Some achieve enlightenment overnight, and say breakthrough is just a breakthrough.

Some spend their entire lives making no progress until death, regretting half a lifetime.

After a brief chat with the Divine Emperor, the two parted ways.

The flatboat journeyed smoothly, with Xu Zimei adapting to the power within his body.

Carrying the Destiny and entering the Emperor Realm, his power nearly surged explosively.

He needed time to adapt; previously, the power within him was like a violent stormy sea, surging tumultuously.

Occasionally, there were muffled sounds from within his body.

Now, this power had gradually calmed down, flowing gently within him like a babbling brook.

If one were to look closely, one would see Xu Zimei's blood slowly turning golden.

His eyes grew increasingly oppressive.

In fact, in Xu Zimei's vision, everything he looked at seemed to have changed.

He could clearly see the profound meanings of various attributes floating in the world.

The flow of air, everything minute.

It seems the higher he goes, the more he can see through the nature of this world—that is, the essence of the world.

Above profound meanings are principles, but what are above principles? Rules, or something else?

Xu Zimei does not know; these matters would only become clear to him once he reached the Heaven Beyond Heavens.

......

After carrying out his Destiny, he did not make a grand spectacle of it.

Despite the whole Yuan Central Continent being abuzz, everyone knows that the new Great Emperor, the Demon Lord, is the current Saint Heir of the True Martial Holy Sect.

Xu Zimei returned to the Eastern Continent, waving his right hand, and a Void Gate was torn open before his eyes.

He stepped into the Void Gate, and a few minutes later, appeared in front of the gates of True Martial Holy Sect.

He had already changed out of the purple robe he was wearing and donned a white long robe.

The long robe, made from brocade clouds, was engraved with several golden waves on the back, and its cuffs and neckline were specially tailored.

At this moment, the spring breeze was gentle, and the sunshine was not too harsh.

Xu Zimei walked past the gate of the True Martial Holy Sect.

The two disciples guarding the gate hurriedly greeted him: "Greetings, Saint Heir."

Xu Zimei smiled and waved his hand.

Watching his departing figure, the two stood transfixed for a long time, staring blankly.

"A living Great Emperor, in my lifetime I actually saw a living Great Emperor."

"Yes, now our True Martial Holy Sect has five emperors, and we are bound to become the strongest force in the Yuan Central Continent."

"Even the Slaying Immortal Sect was defeated by the Saint Heir; no one else dares to oppose us."

...

Xu Zimei first visited Qing Shan Peak to see his parents.

Nothing in the world is as important as one's parents.

Wenren Yun and Xu Qingshan seemed to have been waiting for him for a long time.

Xu Qingshan patted his shoulder and sized him up and down.

He smiled and said, "It's good that you're back, good."

"Let your mother see if there are any injuries," Wenren Yun said lovingly.

She had also seen the Destiny Conflict when everyone was attacking Xu Zimei.

Xu Zimei smiled and shook his head.

He looked at his parents and chatted briefly with them.

He always felt that his parents seemed to have some unspoken troubles, as if there was something they hadn't said.

"Father, mother, what's wrong?" Xu Zimei asked directly.

"If there's anything, just say it; there's nothing on the Yuan Central Continent that I can't handle."

"Since you asked, then mother will speak frankly," Wenren Yun replied.

"Throughout your journey, all the matters of cultivation, including your own thoughts, your father and I have never obstructed you.

We have always let you choose.

But now, you have also ascended to be a Great Emperor, standing at the pinnacle of this world.

I know, before long, you will leave the Yuan Central Continent.

All along this journey, it has been about cultivation; haven't you considered anything else?"

"What else?" Xu Zimei asked, puzzled.

He didn't quite understand; besides cultivation, could there be something else?

"Your marriage, as they say, the greatest act of filial piety consists of continuing the family line," Wenren Yun hurriedly said.

"Don't you have any thoughts in this regard?"

Xu Zimei initially wanted to reply, "Women only slow down the speed of drawing my sword."

But after thinking about it, he did not respond.

"Mother, there's no rush," Xu Zimei said.

"How can there be no rush? Let me tell you, before you ascend, leave a grandchild for your father and me," Wenren Yun said.

"Otherwise, this heart of mine always feels empty."

Looking at Wenren Yun's anxious expression, Xu Zimei fell silent.

The minds of parents in this world mostly revolve around their own children.

Hoping they will grow up and establish their careers.

His own departure as their only son, and whether they can meet again in the future, is another matter.

"Let me think about it," Xu Zimei replied.

Wenren Yun was about to say something else, but was stopped by Xu Qingshan.

"Let the child think about it properly; don't push too hard."

Xu Qingshan then said, "Go see the old ancestors; they probably want to see you too."