Great Villain: Starting by Humiliating the Son of the Heavenly Fate

Chapter 131: The Unforeseeable Protagonist

With these words spoken, he acknowledged Jiang Chen with a nod, then confidently strode towards the exterior of the sect's Main Hall, taking the lead.

Mo Yu and the rest promptly followed his lead.

Like a subtle shadow, Jiang Chen trailed behind them, yet abruptly halted after just a few steps.

The plan had been previously discussed; he was fully aware that he was to be summoned to the stage.

Yet, even while stationed there, nothing could prevent Jiang Chen from extending his divine sense to scrutinize the entire square.

'Fang Yuan... as anticipated, he's absent!'

Using his divine sense, Jiang Chen searched through the crowd, and upon not detecting Fang Yuan, a faint smirk of satisfaction curled the corners of his mouth.

Undeniably, Rong Liangcai and his team had successfully executed their mission, and it had borne fruit!

At this juncture, prominent figures such as Ji Mingxiu and Mo Yu emerged from the grand entrance of the Holy Land Grand Hall, positioning themselves under the plaque labeled 'Purple Heaven Holy Land'.

Concurrently.

[Ding! You've discreetly deviated the storyline, decreasing the Protagonist's Heavenly Fate Value by 100 points!]

[Ding! You've accumulated 200 points of Villain Value!]

The dual system prompts that echoed were a cause for growing excitement in Jiang Chen's heart.

Nonetheless, he was conscious that he had only subtly altered the narrative; backed by an immense Heavenly Fate Value, Fang Yuan would undoubtedly make his appearance at this grand sect gathering.

At this moment, the disciples of the Purple Heaven Holy Land stationed below, upon witnessing the arrival of Ji Mingxiu and other esteemed figures, instantaneously broke into ecstatic cheers.

"The Holy Lord has graced us with his presence!"

"All the Supreme Elders and Elders have assembled here too!"

"We disciples express our deep respect to the Holy Lord, to all the Supreme Elders, and the Elders!"

"..."

Successively, the eyes of the disciples twinkled with joy as they extended their respects toward Ji Mingxiu and other high-ranking dignitaries.

"Disciples, dispense with the formalities!"

Ji Mingxiu gestured downward with both hands, and the bustling plaza returned to silence once again, becoming so quiet that even a pin drop could be discerned.

"Today, we gather here for the grand sect assembly of the Purple Heaven Holy Land."

"We have two pivotal announcements to make!"

Without meandering, Ji Mingxiu addressed the point directly, "The first matter is, I have chosen Jiang Chen as my disciple! Step forward, Jiang Chen!"

The moment his declaration echoed, the previously serene plaza was instantaneously consumed with fervent excitement.

"Jiang Chen! That's the prodigy who was teleported here just yesterday from the Starry Abyss Sect in the Everflowing Truth Northern Domain!"

"Yes, indeed, that's him! It's rumored that, despite his bone age being a mere twenty, he has already advanced to the Late-stage Heavenly Origin realm!"

"What's crucial is that he achieved this while cultivating under the harsh conditions of the Everflowing Truth Northern Domain! Had he cultivated in our Purple Heaven Holy Land, he might've reached the Late-stage Heavenly Origin realm by the age of ten!"

"From my understanding, there's more to this prodigy Jiang Chen than merely an impressive cultivation base! He's far from being an underdog in combat prowess. He defeated the old-generation Late-stage Heavenly Origin realm disciple Rong Liangcai with a single move!"

"One move, it compels me to wonder if Jiang Chen's combat power has ascended to the Inquiring Journey realm!"

"I speculate that if it's not the Inquiring Journey realm, he's at least taken half a step into it, he's truly formidable! No wonder the Holy Lord wishes to take him under his wing!"

"I surmise that only Jiang Chen possesses the qualification to have the Holy Lord personally make an exception and accept him as a disciple, even Fang Yuan at his prime did not enjoy this privilege!"

"Cease your chatter, glance quickly, Jiang Chen is making his appearance, oh my, he's incredibly handsome, truly captivating!"

"Aaahh, I wish to become Lord Jiang Chen's wife!"

"..."

In the plaza, the disciples carried on their conversation, their countenances mirroring their astonishment and admiration.

Upon laying their eyes on Jiang Chen, the female disciples in the crowd were instantly bewitched, their eyes sparkling like distant stars upon sighting him.

Under the gaze of the multitude, Jiang Chen elegantly sauntered over to Ji Mingxiu's side.

Initially, he extended a salute to Ji Mingxiu, followed by respectful bows to the esteemed elders, and finally, a universal nod to the disciples populating the square.

Subsequently, he proceeded with his personal introduction.

The entire process was impeccably fluid, organized, and poised.

His comportment, radiating his inherent strength, exuded an irresistible allure!

"Indeed, he's deserving of the Holy Lord's attention!"

"His demeanor compliments his cultivation base and combat prowess, leaving no room for critique!"

"Truly, if I were in his place, I am confident my legs would tremble, and I'd struggle to articulate a word."

"Hehe, Jiang Chen is the Holy Lord's disciple, possibly the successor to the Holy Son's title. With such a Holy Son, the future of the Purple Heaven Holy Land looks bright indeed!"

"From my perspective, there's no need for this contest for the Holy Son's title, in the end, it's destined to be a triumph for Jiang Chen."

"..."

The disciples launched into animated conversation, their words resonating with endorsement for Jiang Chen.

At this very instant!

A beam of light, unhurriedly late, glided in from afar.

Many within the white jade square swiveled their heads to look, sparking hushed whispers among themselves, thereby igniting a fresh wave of discussion.

"It's Fang Yuan who has arrived!"

"What? Fang Yuan, too? True, he still retains the status of a true disciple."

"He can only contribute to the spectacle now. As for contesting for the Holy Son's position, he better discard that thought!"

"Indeed, I've heard his cultivation base has regressed to the Late-stage Spiritual Awakening realm. Does he still harbor dreams of competing for the Holy Son's position with such a cultivation base? Surely not, even in his most fanciful imaginations!"

"It's high time we propose revoking his true disciple status. A true disciple stuck in the Spiritual Awakening realm is simply a mockery to our Purple Heaven Holy Land."

"..."

One by one, the disciples murmured amongst themselves, with an increasing number joining the conversation.

Meanwhile.

'He's arrived? Villain's Eye, activate!'

A spark of interest danced in Jiang Chen's brow as he engaged the Villain's Eye towards Fang Yuan.

Immediately, an information panel manifested.

[Name: Fang Yuan

Realm: Late-stage Spiritual Awakening (Early-stage Heavenly Origin)

Status: Protagonist

Heavenly Fate Value: 18686/18686]

'His authentic cultivation base resides in the Heavenly Origin realm!'

'So he has temporarily regressed to the Late-stage Spiritual Awakening realm, interesting.'

'An astonishingly high Heavenly Fate Value, nearing twenty thousand. That's remarkable!'

'I'm intrigued by what kind of a heaven-defying trump card Fang Yuan has up his sleeve... Wait, the sudden disappearance of his cultivation base... This scenario seems too familiar!'

'Let's ascertain if there's an unusual ring on his person!'

Jiang Chen's mind whirred with conjecture as his gaze thoroughly scanned Fang Yuan.

Swiftly, his attention focused on a ring adorning Fang Yuan's right hand.

The ring appeared incredibly antique, its design unlike any that Jiang Chen had ever come across before.

'There's something peculiar about this ring!'

'Could it be one of those instances where an old man's residual spirit resides within the ring, covertly guiding the protagonist towards immense power?'

Once again, a spark of curiosity lit up in Jiang Chen's brow as he attempted to deploy the Villain's Eye on that specific ring.

Subsequently, an event transpired that left him completely astounded.

Two panels unexpectedly materialized before his eyes!

[Name: Nangong Wan

Realm: Early-stage Soul Refining (Late-stage Void Tribulation)

Status: Heroine (Unpursued)

Intimacy: 0 (Indifferent)

Fate Value: 16368]

The second information panel displayed:

[Name: Shangguan Ning

Realm: Early-stage Soul Refining (Late-stage Void Tribulation)

Status: Heroine (Unpursued)

Intimacy: 0 (Indifferent)

Fate Value: 15996]

'Oh, heavens!!'

'I was entirely wrong! It's not the soul remnants of an elderly man, but the lingering spirits of two formidable women! And they are powerhouses in the Void Tribulation realm, no less!'

'Good grief, living powerhouses at the Void Tribulation realm, and he obtained two right off the bat!'

'Judging from their names and statuses, they are undoubtedly top-tier beauties.'

'Beyond belief! Besides Ji Ruxue, there are two more unpursued heroines, powerful entities who constantly accompany Fang Yuan, offering advice, guidance, and assistance whenever necessary!'

'...'

Jiang Chen felt as though he'd been hit by a freight train of shock, his eyes nearly rolling in exasperation.