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

Chapter 235: Thwarting the Union of Gu Ran and Wu Qian

[Name: Wu Qian

Realm: Late-stage Dao Palace

Status: Supporting character

Fate Value: 6879]

'Wu Qian?' Jiang Chen pondered. 'A Late-stage Dao Palace realm...Ah, I understand, this individual is set to become an ally of Gu Ran!'

'If a Dao Palace realm demon like E Tianjiu enters the war, how would Black Wood Island stand a chance of surviving unscathed? And how could Gu Ran continue to best his adversaries on Black Wood Island?'

'This Wu Qian is supposed to be E Tianjiu's primary adversary, but he certainly can't defeat E Tianjiu. At best, it would be a stalemate.'

'In this scenario, Wu Qian also stands a chance to vanquish the surrounding menacing demonic beasts, sparing Black Wood Island from annihilation, and enabling Gu Ran to thrive.'

'It's probable that Gu Ran would come to appreciate this Wu Qian, leading to a close-knit friendship between them regardless of their age difference. Essentially, Gu Ran gains another potent defender.'

'I wonder what position this Wu Qian holds. His name wasn't mentioned by the Ageless Spirit Heavenly Sect.'

As these thoughts played out, Jiang Chen began strategizing - should he seek to control Wu Qian or eliminate him?

Naturally, the optimal course of action would be to bring him under control!

So, without hesitation, Jiang Chen surged ahead. His immediate objective was to thwart the formation of a karmic bond between Wu Qian and Gu Ran.

'By the heavens!' Wu Qian gazed at the ocean through his divine sense, immediately noticing its deviation from what he remembered. 'What in the world is transpiring here?'

'Why would such an event occur in this part of the sea?'

'This wouldn't interfere with the underwater cavern dwelling I've discovered, would it!?' he wondered, filled with a measure of concern.

He was a famed expert in the Immortal Martial Continent many years ago, but his pursuit of a breakthrough caused him to gradually recede from the public eye.

Eventually, Wu Qian serendipitously obtained a map that pointed to a location suspected to be the cave dwelling of a Transcendence realm great powerhouse.

However, the cave dwelling was peculiar and no matter what method he tried, it wouldn't yield.

Moreover, he refrained from using brute force to break in, fearing he might damage it.

After all, it was potentially a cave dwelling of a Transcendence realm great powerhouse.

There could be remnants inside that could help one achieve a breakthrough!

If that were the case, he, Wu Qian, could ascend to become a Transcendence realm great powerhouse!

Now, this scarcely inhabited marine area was suddenly in turmoil, creating a substantial upheaval.

He was genuinely concerned that the cave dwelling he had discovered might be destroyed.

Just as Wu Qian was anxiously deliberating his next move, his divine sense abruptly detected an incredibly formidable presence!

'That's... a Peak-stage Dao Palace realm! A True Dragon Bloodline!!' he realized.

'How can this be? How could a True Dragon Bloodline exist on the Immortal Martial Continent!?'

'Could it be that he's not from the Immortal Martial Continent!?'

'He's approaching!!' The sight of Jiang Chen's figure made Wu Qian's scalp tingle with unease!

Confronting a Peak-stage Dao Palace realm cultivator possessing a True Dragon Bloodline, and uncertain if he was an ally or adversary, how could he not feel on edge?

By this point, Jiang Chen had already arrived by Wu Qian's side, his elongated dragon eyes observing him composedly.

"May I know the distinguished name of my Daoist friend?" Although Wu Qian was internally on edge, he maintained a serene facade, offering a fist and palm salute in a manner that was neither servile nor overbearing.

"Jiang Chen. Holy Son of the Purple Heaven Holy Land." Jiang Chen responded with a faint smile and reciprocated the salute, "And you, Daoist friend?"

"Wu Qian." Wu Qian chose not to use an alias, "I am a solitary individual living in seclusion nearby."

After speaking, he examined Jiang Chen from top to bottom, his eyes filled with surprise.

In Wu Qian's perception, the Purple Heaven Holy Land didn't have a Holy Son, only a Holy Lord named Ji Mingxiu, who wasn't a Peak-stage Dao Palace realm cultivator.

And yet, the person standing before him claimed to be the Holy Son of the Purple Heaven Holy Land!

Had the Holy Sons of today become so powerful??

"It is indeed fortuitous to encounter you today. Surely, it is the work of fate," Jiang Chen stated.

"My master, Ji Mingxiu's cousin, is Ji Yilan. Thus, I came to visit the Ageless Spirit Heavenly Sect. I noticed a peculiar occurrence in this region of the sea and decided to investigate."

"Unexpectedly, it turned out to be an assault by the Nether Demon Clan!"

"Among the demons, there was a formidable being at the Peak-stage Dao Palace realm. I had to expend all my might to barely decapitate him." As he spoke, he revealed the body of E Tianjiu.

Even though the qi and blood had been drained from E Tianjiu's body, the distinctive aura of a Peak-stage Dao Palace realm Nether Soul Demon Clan member remained.

The moment it was unveiled, Wu Qian's eyes first widened in shock, then quickly shifted into a look of awe, tinged with a measure of veneration!

After all, this was a being at the Peak-stage Dao Palace realm!

The supposed pinnacle of combat strength in the Immortal Martial Continent!

This was utterly astonishing!

Simultaneously, Wu Qian harbored doubts about this alleged Nether Demon Clan invasion.

Since his birth until now, he had never once encountered a member of the Demon Race. How could they abruptly appear?

Jiang Chen noticed the skepticism in Wu Qian's eyes and said, "In truth, this isn't the first incursion by the Nether Demon Clan. The inaugural, or rather the previous one, occurred during the outbreak in the Bottomless Abyss of the Purple Heaven Holy Land..."

Soon after, Jiang Chen narrated the entire episode in detail.

With every word, Wu Qian grew more astonished.

The Nether Demon Clan had actually opened a spatial channel with the intention of invading and seizing the Immortal Martial Continent!

This was an issue of profound importance to the entirety of the Immortal Martial Continent!

In the Nether Demon Clan's first invasion, a colossal force like the Imperial Extreme Heavenly Palace had been reduced to a shadow of its former glory!

This underscored the formidable strength of the Nether Demon Clan!

Moreover, Wu Qian had deep admiration for Jiang Chen after learning how he had seen through the Imperial Extreme Heavenly Palace's conspiracy and allied with everyone in the Purple Heaven Holy Land to thwart the initial wave of the Nether Demon Clan's incursion.

Witnessing this, Jiang Chen couldn't help but feel a sense of relief.

Indeed, first impressions played a crucial role in meeting individuals!

Consequently, Jiang Chen decided to have this dialogue with Wu Qian.

For characters that might become allies of the protagonist, their character and personal morality were generally impeccable. While there could be a few exceptions, they were scarce.

Thus, Jiang Chen was confident that after hearing his tales, Wu Qian would hold a positive perception of him.

As expected, that indeed proved to be the case!

[Ding! You successfully created a positive first impression on the protagonist's supporting character, Wu Qian, and the Heavenly Fate Value of the protagonist Gu Ran has decreased by 200 points!]

[Ding! You have accrued 400 Villain Value points!]

As the system notifications echoed in his mind, Jiang Chen's smile became even more genuine and warm.

Subsequently, Jiang Chen proceeded to converse with Wu Qian.

Simultaneously, at a distant coral reef within the sea, the figure of Gu Ran gradually materialized.

'Has the wave of demonic beasts entirely passed? he wondered.

'There ought to be a swarm of demonic beasts besieging Black Wood Island. If I can continue to slay these creatures, my cultivation base could ascend even further!'

Gu Ran clenched his fist. He had now advanced to the Middle-stage Heavenly Origin realm!

In a brief span, his cultivation base had experienced a considerable surge.

This instilled tremendous confidence in Gu Ran.

He was deeply convinced that he could become the mightiest in the Immortal Martial Continent and then seek higher realms on the Cultivation Path.

Shortly thereafter, he summoned his flying artifact, hastening towards Black Wood Island.

Jiang Chen vigilantly observed the entire sequence.

Yet, Wu Qian observed none of this, as Jiang Chen's divine sense enveloped a much wider area.

Jiang Chen was committed to intercepting Wu Qian to prevent him from forming any relationship with Gu Ran. Why would he allow Wu Qian to see Gu Ran at this juncture?

As for the future, well, that would hinge on the unfolding circumstances.

After conversing aloft for a while, Wu Qian initially proposed to assist Jiang Chen in dealing with the remaining demonic beasts, but Jiang Chen politely declined.

Indeed, such lesser demonic beasts didn't warrant the focus of two Dao Palace realm cultivators.

Concerned about the Transcendence realm cave dwelling, Wu Qian cheerfully took his leave.

'Next on the agenda, persist in stealing Gu Ran's targets and thwart his plot of grandstanding and confuting others!' A smirk edged onto Jiang Chen's face as he promptly headed towards Black Wood Island.

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