Great Villain: Starting by Humiliating the Son of the Heavenly Fate - Chapter 136

Chapter 136: Startling Claim of the Holy Lord’s Disciple Chapter 136: Startling Claim of the Holy Lord’s Disciple Seeing that Jiang Chen was the first to sign up, the disciples gathered in the plaza began to quietly discuss among themselves.

“Senior Brother Jiang Chen is really going to compete for the title of Holy Son,” one whispered.

“Was there ever any doubt?

Haha,” another laughed in response.

“Senior Brother Jiang Chen is so impressive; I can’t wait to see how captivating his fighting style is,” a female disciple commented aloud.

Many others watched with eager anticipation, their admiring glances frequently resting on Jiang Chen.

At that moment, Jiang Chen, who had been keeping a watchful eye on the activity in the plaza, suddenly turned towards a specific direction.

With a friendly and encouraging smile, he called out, “Junior Brother Fang Yuan, you must have been busy, but you still made it here quickly.” “And while many might think you’re just here to show your face, I see it differently,” he continued with confidence.

“Junior Brother Fang Yuan is also aiming to compete for the title of Holy Son, right?” His encouraging smile remained, perfectly capturing the demeanor of a senior brother supporting a junior member of his sect.

Upon hearing this, the crowd was puzzled by Jiang Chen’s line of reasoning.

After all, who would challenge for the Holy Son title with just a cultivation base at the Spiritual Awakening realm?

It seemed like a sure path to public embarrassment.

However, since these words came from the Holy Lord’s direct disciple, and there was a certain logic to them, no one dared to contradict Jiang Chen.

All eyes then turned to the person he addressed, waiting for his response.

Facing the intense scrutiny, Fang Yuan remained composed.

Meeting Jiang Chen’s gaze, he took a deep breath and confirmed, “Senior Brother Jiang Chen’s words carry weight; I am indeed here to compete for the Holy Son title.” His tone was even, showing neither subservience nor arrogance.

Realizing that Jiang Chen’s assumption was correct and Fang Yuan genuinely intended to compete for the Holy Son title, a wave of surprise swept through the crowd.

However, the reaction was less dramatic than it might have been had Fang Yuan made the announcement himself.

Even the disciples who were not fond of Fang Yuan, who would typically be quick to mock such audacity, remained silent after hearing his intention to vie for the Holy Son title.

With the Holy Lord’s direct disciple endorsing Fang Yuan, they were left to stew in their frustration, missing an opportunity to openly criticize him.

Meanwhile, Jiang Chen, watching from the elevated platform, felt satisfied as his plan unfolded successfully.

Yet, he didn’t stop there.

With a respectful gesture, he first turned to the elder responsible for record-keeping and instructed, “Elder, you heard Junior Brother Fang Yuan’s confirmation; please register his name as well.” Then, looking back towards Fang Yuan, he made another bold declaration: “Everyone here, mark my words, Junior Brother Fang Yuan will surely excel in the upcoming contest.” His voice was filled with conviction, and his expression clearly showed he was not just flattering.

This time, Jiang Chen’s bold assertion sent shockwaves of disbelief through the crowd, leaving everyone struggling to understand his reasoning.

“What?!” a startled disciple exclaimed.

“Senior Brother Jiang Chen really thinks Fang Yuan can achieve significant success?!” “Fang Yuan is just at the Late-stage Spiritual Awakening realm,” another said incredulously.

“How can he compete effectively in the battle for the Holy Son’s title, where contenders from the Heavenly Origin realm are numerous and fierce?” “Though it’s hard to believe, I trust Senior Brother Jiang Chen,” a smitten female disciple confessed.

“Being the Holy Lord’s disciple, his words carry immense weight.

If he’s confident enough to make such a claim, he must be sure!” “Exactly,” one of her juniors chimed in.

“Compared to Senior Brother Jiang Chen, we lack insight.

He declared that Fang Yuan could secure a commendable position, and I choose to believe him!” Such was the discussion among the disciples, each grappling in their own way with Senior Brother Jiang Chen’s astonishing claim.

In contrast, Fang Yuan, the primary subject of such a startling assertion, managed to keep his expression largely unchanged, though his eyebrows were slightly furrowed.

This outward calm, however, was just a facade concealing the turmoil within.

He couldn’t understand why Jiang Chen would predict such a high rank for him.

Was it mockery?

Encouragement?

Or perhaps Jiang Chen had perceived some hidden potential in him?

Ultimately, the true motivation was known only to Jiang Chen himself.

Fang Yuan, not able to read minds and having only just met Jiang Chen, didn’t have a deep understanding of him.

To maintain a polite interaction for now, he responded courteously, “I appreciate the high hopes, but I think Senior Brother Jiang Chen might be overly generous with his praise.” He used the same even tone, neither submissive nor arrogant.

Of course, Jiang Chen could guess what was going through Fang Yuan’s mind, but he remained indifferent to Fang Yuan’s concerns.

With a nod and a smile, he carried on, confident in his actions because his System had already provided the answer he wanted.

[Ding!

You have subtly influenced the plot.

The protagonist Fang Yuan’s Heavenly Fate Value has decreased by 300 points!] [Ding!

You have earned 600 points of Villain Value!] As these two system alerts resonated within Jiang Chen’s sea of consciousness, Ji Mingxiu’s voice suddenly reached his ears, prompting him, “Jiang Chen, why do you believe that Fang Yuan could secure a high ranking in the Holy Son’s competition?” Contrary to the younger generation who took Jiang Chen’s declaration at face value, swayed by his impressive stature, Holy Lord Ji Mingxiu and the other senior members had their own evaluations.

Upon examining Fang Yuan, they couldn’t see any extraordinary strength that would suggest a high ranking was likely.

As Ji Mingxiu’s inquiry rang out, the high-ranking Elders and several perceptive yet skeptical disciples were immediately alert.

They all had similar questions for Jiang Chen, but in the presence of his master, Ji Mingxiu, no one dared to speak first.

Meanwhile, all the disciples in the plaza, including Fang Yuan himself, turned their attention to Jiang Chen almost simultaneously, their faces filled with curiosity.

Caught in the spotlight, Jiang Chen remained unflustered.

With a modest smile, he first acknowledged Ji Mingxiu and the other higher-ups with a fist-and-palm salute, then began to explain, “Though I am new to the Purple Heaven Holy Land, like everyone here, I am aware of Junior Brother Fang Yuan’s trials and tribulations, his cultivation base often showing signs of decline.” “But today,” he continued with a thoughtful expression, “seeing Junior Brother Fang Yuan in person for the first time, I was surprised to notice signs of progress in his cultivation.

At first, I thought I might be mistaken, but observing his remarkable mental composure and the confident aura he radiates, it became clear to me that he has somehow overcome the unfortunate regression of his cultivation base.” “Therefore, with Junior Brother Fang Yuan displaying such confidence and given his history as a heavenly prodigy, I am convinced he will achieve a significant rank in the upcoming contest for the Holy Son’s position!” Jiang Chen declared confidently, without a trace of doubt in his voice.

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