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

Chapter 181: Standing on the Shoulders of Giants

Subsequently, Jiang Chen accompanied Ji Ruxue and Xie Xiaojing back to Ji Ruxue's abode, after which he ventured to see Ji Mingxiu.

He had now reached a point where he could meet Ji Mingxiu anytime he wished.

Before long, Jiang Chen encountered Ji Mingxiu by a cascading waterfall.

"Do you have any concerns?"

Ji Mingxiu inquired, a gentle smile adorning his visage as he regarded Jiang Chen.

"Master, I have recently paid a visit to Fang Yuan."

"His cultivation foundation has suffered significant damage, making his recovery exceedingly challenging."

Cutting straight to the point, Jiang Chen revealed his intentions, "I intend to request the two revered seniors to devise a solution!"

"Do you seek to implore the two mighty beings who have ascended to the Void Tribulation realm, all to devise a remedy for this youngster, Fang Yuan?"

A glint of astonishment flashed in Ji Mingxiu's gaze. "Does this youth truly warrant such effort from you? You appear to be repaying animosity with benevolence."

"I deny the notion of repaying animosity with benevolence."

"Fang Yuan is equally a vaunted progeny of our Purple Heaven Holy Land, a future linchpin, who is currently merely brash due to his youth."

"As a disciple, I refuse to disregard the future of the Holy Land over petty squabbles."

Jiang Chen conveyed these sentiments, pressing his hands together in a solemn gesture, his countenance serious and composed.

"Spoken truly!"

"You indeed are the youth I hold in high regard!"

"If only Fang Yuan could possess a fraction, even one-tenth, of your foresight, it would be wonderful!"

A look of contentment and pleasant surprise washed over Ji Mingxiu's countenance.

Jiang Chen's far-reaching vision and profound insight exceeded his expectations, which undeniably marked the hallmark of a capable leader.

"Master, your praise is too generous."

Jiang Chen responded with a modest grin, "I intend to promptly depart to seek the two revered seniors."

"Very well!"

"Of late, things have been somewhat unsettled outside the Holy Land."

"Although you've ascended to the Inquiring Journey realm, you must remain vigilant!"

"Here is the 'Peerless Sky Piercing Sword', a top-grade magical treasure suitable for the Inquiring Journey realm. Utilize it for your protection."

Ji Mingxiu handed a long sword directly to Jiang Chen, adding, "Don't hesitate to ask if you require anything else. Do the two seniors necessitate us offering them any specific treasures?"

The Peerless Sky Piercing Sword!

Jiang Chen accepted the long sword, immediately registering its frosty touch and subtle weightiness.

A surge of power that appeared to puncture the heavens and transcend the celestial realm coursed from the sword into his being, inducing a brief moment of enlightenment.

However, this sensation was transitory.

"The two esteemed seniors evidently have no need for offerings."

Jiang Chen confessed with a rueful smile, "Perhaps they simply do not require what we can offer. After all, they are mighty figures who have endured the Void Tribulation, a realm nearly beyond comprehension."

"Indeed."

"Our most potent foundation here in the Purple Heaven Holy Land merely reaches the Transcendence realm."

Ji Mingxiu chuckled and shook his head, "Very well, proceed on your journey. If the two seniors have any requests, notify me without delay."

"Understood!"

Jiang Chen acknowledged with a grin, gripping the Peerless Sky Piercing Sword as he turned on his heel to depart.

'Incredible!'

'I genuinely didn't foresee receiving another magical treasure from Ji Mingxiu.'

'I no longer need to trade for a weapon in the System Mall. This Peerless Sky Piercing Sword is entirely adequate for my current stage.'

'Indeed, it is advantageous to stand on the shoulders of giants, hehe.'

These cheerful thoughts danced within Jiang Chen's mind. Immediately afterwards, he summoned the Purple Orchid Meteor Leaf and soared away from the Purple Heaven Holy Land.

En route, Jiang Chen did not neglect to instruct Rong Liangcai and his other subordinates to keep tabs on Fang Yuan.

At this point, the majority of individuals within the Purple Heaven Holy Land were under his command.

Even those he was unacquainted with, would, at a single command, wear out their shoes without a murmur of complaint!

Consequently, Jiang Chen was able to maintain flawless surveillance of Fang Yuan's movements within the Purple Heaven Holy Land.

At this juncture, Jiang Chen continued onward, maneuvering the Purple Orchid Meteor Leaf.

His flight path was not chosen aimlessly.

Previously, under the guise of 'visiting' the two mighty beings, he had done so to provide treatment for Ji Ruxue and Xie Xiaojing.

His current trajectory mirrored the previous one.

In terms of particulars that might arouse suspicion if not managed meticulously, Jiang Chen was certain not to overlook them.

Subsequently, as Jiang Chen traversed the sky, he employed his divine sense to scan the verdant mountains beneath him.

At this moment, he was in dire need of qi and blood energy.

Given the rare opportunity to venture outside, he resolved to hunt some demonic beasts, at least sufficient to master the nineteenth technique from the Precious Pill Seeking Record.

Throughout his journey, Jiang Chen encountered numerous demonic beasts.

Some of these creatures were relatively ordinary, while others resembled the beasts in the Red Maple Heavenly Valley, bereft of rationality and consumed solely by their primal instincts.

For these creatures, as long as they were beyond the Mysterious Platform realm, Jiang Chen did not show any mercy.

During the entire expedition, Jiang Chen's speed didn't falter in the least. He nonchalantly dispatched these demonic beasts and gathered them.

Since he was consistently keeping a close watch on Fang Yuan's movements, and there were no pressing issues requiring his attention.

Moreover, while the nineteen techniques in the Precious Pill Seeking Record constituted less than a tenth of the entire cultivation method, they still demanded an immense quantity of qi and blood energy to learn in a short span.

Hence, Jiang Chen simply intended to prolong his outdoor venture, to hunt more demonic beasts.

As the hours gradually elapsed, Jiang Chen, in his relentless pursuit and rampant slaughter, brought calamity to numerous demonic beasts.

No longer burdened by the responsibility of Ji Ruxue and Xie Xiaojing, he was free to unleash the full scope of his true power, making his execution efficiency nothing short of horrifying.

In a mere day, he had exterminated a number of demonic beasts equivalent to the entire population of the Red Maple Heavenly Valley.

Jiang Chen deemed it an appropriate moment to commence his return to the Purple Heaven Holy Land.

Naturally, he hadn't amassed the requisite amount of qi and blood energy.

Yet, Jiang Chen wasn't in haste to aid Fang Yuan in restoring his cultivation foundation!

His proposition to assist Fang Yuan served two purposes: firstly, to keep him within the confines of the Purple Heaven Holy Land, and secondly, to fortify his bonds with Nangong Wan and Shangguan Ning.

This opportunity to mend Fang Yuan's foundation provided an excellent premise to deepen his interaction with Nangong Wan and Shangguan Ning.

Jiang Chen clearly couldn't hastily mend Fang Yuan's foundation.

After another day's journey, Jiang Chen reached the Purple Heaven Holy Land and first sought out Ji Mingxiu.

"Why has it taken you an extended duration this time around?"

Ji Mingxiu asked with an amicable smile, "Did those two seniors detain you?"

"Indeed."

"To expeditiously restore Junior Brother Fang Yuan's foundation, a unique medicinal method is required, which poses considerable challenges to master."

Jiang Chen relayed the truth with a sincere expression.

"I see."

A look of comprehension dawned on Ji Mingxiu's face.

If he claimed to lack interest in a secret technique capable of rapidly repairing a cultivator's foundation, it would be a falsehood.

However, the medicinal secret technique belonged to two great powerhouses of the Void Tribulation realm; he dared not entertain lofty desires.

Unless Jiang Chen broached the subject, he would abstain from prying further.

"I understand!"

"Apart from the medicinal method..."

"To promptly mend Junior Brother Fang Yuan's foundation, we still require the following ingredients..."

"..."

Jiang Chen methodically enumerated the materials essential for the repair of Fang Yuan's foundation.

"While some of these materials are indeed rare, they can still be sourced within the Holy Land."

With a sweeping gesture, Ji Mingxiu took responsibility for procuring the materials, "I'll have Wenren Kang deliver them directly to the main Healing Hall later."

In truth, these materials comprised a recipe!

It was a formula, divulged from the hands of a Void Tribulation realm powerhouse, that was capable of promptly restoring a cultivator's foundation.

Even in the absence of the complementary secret technique, it should still exert some beneficial effects after an extended period of study!

"Thank you, Master!"

"I'll take my leave now."

Securing the necessary materials, Jiang Chen exited, content with his progress.