Great Villain: Starting by Humiliating the Son of the Heavenly Fate - Chapter 114

Chapter 114: Unforeseen Matchmaking Chapter 114: Unforeseen Matchmaking Sitting confidently on the lavish throne in the spacious meeting hall, Jiang Chen carefully moved all his possessions into the Heavenly Demon Hidden Heart Ring.

Only the impressive remains of the Extreme Wind Splitting Skywolf were still kept inside the Moondust Ring.

As he settled into his seat, thinking over his next move, it was during this peaceful moment that Duan Ziming, having finished the tasks Jiang Chen had given him, returned.

The large doors of the hall were already open.

With a respectful fist-and-palm salute, Duan Ziming approached Jiang Chen, taking deliberate steps.

“Lord Jiang Chen,” he started, his voice steady, “I’ve successfully collected the information you wanted about the leader of the Illusory Slaying Tower, Tian Zhiwen.” Jiang Chen nodded in approval and commanded in a calm but authoritative tone, “Go ahead.” Duan Ziming paused, collecting his thoughts before sharing the critical details.

“Based on my conversations with senior members from various sects,” he continued, “the leader of the Illusory Slaying Tower has recently died.

The organization has been suffering from internal conflicts for the last two years.

After Tian Wendong’s death, a power struggle broke out among the competing factions.

The news of Tian Wendong’s death provided an opportunity for the rival groups to move against Tian Zhiwen, who was in seclusion, attempting to break through to the Late-stage Mysterious Platform realm.

Unfortunately for him, he experienced Qi Deviation, and his rivals seized this chance to assassinate him.” Upon learning about Tian Zhiwen’s death, Jiang Chen’s eyebrow raised slightly in surprise.

Yet, this turn of events was favorable to him, removing the necessity for a direct confrontation with Tian Zhiwen.

But now, Jiang Chen faced a new worry.

Looking intently at Duan Ziming, he asked, “What about Tian Wendong’s mother and his other relatives?” Duan Ziming’s expression quickly turned to a knowing smile, as though he had expected Jiang Chen to ask this question.

“There’s no need for concern, Lord Jiang Chen,” he reassured.

“Tian Wendong’s family background isn’t very significant; his parents were both abandoned as children.

His mother died giving birth, leaving Tian Zhiwen without any family except for his son.” Jiang Chen nodded in realization.

‘So, that’s why Tian Zhiwen suffered Qi Deviation after finding out about Tian Wendong’s death,’ he thought to himself, momentarily shifting his focus away from the Illusory Slaying Tower.

Bringing his attention back to Duan Ziming, Jiang Chen asked, “What about the other tasks I assigned you?” “Everything has been handled,” Duan Ziming responded, respectfully offering up a storage artifact.

“Some practitioners specializing in physical cultivation tried to monopolize the Monster Cores.

But as soon as I mentioned your interest in them, Lord Jiang Chen, they gave them up immediately,” he shared, a quiet laugh slipping out as he remembered the complete turnaround in the cultivators’ demeanor once Jiang Chen’s name was mentioned.

Duan Ziming continued with more information, “About the situation in the Cave Heaven Secret Realm, the group that left after us mentioned that the tremors inside have noticeably decreased.

It seems things are slowly getting back to normal.

However, they decided to leave as a precaution.” Jiang Chen’s eyes lit up with excitement upon hearing the update about the Cave Heaven Secret Realm.

“This is fantastic news, and you’ve done an excellent job,” he complimented Duan Ziming, effortlessly drawing the storage artifact towards himself with his Origin Power.

“I have a map here for you; it marks the location of a…” Jiang Chen’s voice faded suddenly.

As he extended his divine sense into the storage artifact to examine its contents, he was shocked to find, hidden among the Monster Cores, a blood-colored crown-clearly, the artifact left by Immortal Tian Cui meant to control the blood-colored monsters.

Looking back at the confused Duan Ziming, Jiang Chen gave a wry smile.

“Ignore what I just mentioned,” he advised, pulling out the blood-colored crown.

“It seems someone has already discovered the very thing I was about to discuss…” After a short conversation with Duan Ziming on how the artifact found its way among the Monster Cores, they began planning their next steps to make the most of the Cave Heaven Secret Realm, this time making sure to avoid unnecessary loss of life as had happened previously.

…

Sometime after their planning session, an energized Duan Ziming was observed leaving the meeting hall, soaring through the skies towards the Starry Abyss Sect’s flying artifact.

“I’ve definitely made the right decision,” he murmured to himself, casting an admiring look back at the entrance of the meeting hall.

Meanwhile, back in the grand meeting hall of his newly acquired spirit yacht, Jiang Chen was getting ready to stand, gearing up for his next move.

But just then, his always-alert divine sense picked up movements in the skies.

Two individuals from the Ice Heart School’s flying artifact, and another pair from the Floating Spirit Sect’s, leapt out at the same time from opposite directions, heading straight for him.

As he noticed the four figures closing in, Jiang Chen’s usually calm expression turned into a frown.

He immediately recognized them-they were Yu Jie, the sect master of the Ice Heart School, and Shao Yun, the sect master of the Floating Spirit Sect, each accompanied by their chief disciples, the captivating Miao Xiaorui and Mu Tao.

What surprised him was the transformation in these strong and beautiful women, who he had seen fight valiantly in the secret realm.

They now seemed like shy maidens, their gazes lowered in what looked like modest coyness.

After a brief pause for thought, Jiang Chen solved the puzzle.

“Hehe, these cunning old foxes are even more eager than I am, already trying their hand at matchmaking.

Still, well played,” he said to himself, a smile tugging at the corner of his mouth.

…

In just a moment, the four of them had arrived at the spirit boat.

The air was thick with tension as Shao Yun and Yu Jie met eyes, their faces broadcasting clear irritation.

“Yu Jie, I didn’t expect to run into you here,” Shao Yun admitted, her tone full of surprise and annoyance.

“Feeling’s mutual, Shao Yun,” Yu Jie shot back sharply, her irritation clear, “Seems we were thinking along the same lines.” Both found it aggravating to discover that the other had duplicated their strategy, moving swiftly to secure their advantages.

Yet, the concurrent arrival of both groups was an outcome neither had anticipated.

Now, they were both filled with unease about how Jiang Chen would respond.

Trailing behind their sect masters, Mu Tao and Miao Xiaorui shared a nod and a warm smile.

Unlike their mentors, who seemed to never miss a chance to argue, their own relationship was marked by friendliness.

Shao Yun and Yu Jie found themselves caught in a petty dispute over who had the right to meet Jiang Chen first.

Then, Jiang Chen’s voice cut through, firm and unmistakable.

“Esteemed sect masters, your motives are clear to me.

Let’s drop the act.

I must ask you to leave.” His voice carried an undeniable authority that left no room for argument.

As his declaration echoed, a brief shadow of disappointment passed over the faces of the two elder women, each questioning if they had misunderstood their own disciple’s accounts.

Yet, with quick, covert looks, they silently laid the blame for this unexpected turn on each other.

Mu Tao and Miao Xiaorui’s faces drained of color as if a chilling presence had loomed over them.

They felt a sharp sting of rejection.

To them, it seemed as if they had diminished in importance in Jiang Chen’s view.

Just when the foursome was about to depart, Jiang Chen spoke up again.

“My earlier comments were directed at the sect masters.

I would like to have a private word with Mu Tao and Miao Xiaorui.” This time, his voice hinted at amusement, but his intention was clear.

Given that the future of the two young women was in question, he found it appropriate to discuss it directly with them, without any outside interference.

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