Great Villain: Starting by Humiliating the Son of the Heavenly Fate - Chapter 161

Chapter 161: The Hope That Binds Chapter 161: The Hope That Binds At Ji Mingxiu’s feeble plea, Mo Yu and the others halted in their tracks, a collective sigh filling the room.

“Holy Lord, do not concede defeat!” Liu Mei urged.

“Though there are no historical records of anyone recovering from the effects of the Bottomless Abyss’s spiritual Qi, who’s to say our efforts won’t yield success?” “Yes,” added Han Xu, his voice firm, “even if the outcomes are modest, stabilizing Ji Ruxue’s condition would be a victory in itself!” “Ji Mingxiu, do not force me to admonish you.

Now is not the time for despair or surrender,” Mo Yu declared sternly.

The four Supreme Elders took turns attempting to rally Ji Mingxiu.

“No,” Ji Mingxiu shook his head, “on my journey back, I exhausted every possible method, but none had any effect…” Seeing Ji Mingxiu still resolute in his despair, Li Shang interjected angrily, “That’s simply because your methods weren’t effective!

What if our strategies succeed?” “Step aside promptly,” Mo Yu commanded, his determination clear.

“We are resolved to do everything within our power to save Ji Ruxue and Xie Xiaojing.” They continued to scowl at Ji Mingxiu, convinced that his despair was a direct result of the heavy blow he’d received.

Despite their efforts, Ji Mingxiu remained unmoved.

“My dear Supreme Elders, you all know that I have already mastered all your techniques.

Besides, I haven’t finished speaking.” His voice carried a faint glimmer of hope through his grief.

“Haven’t you noticed that Jiang Chen is absent from my side?” “Hmm?

Jiang Chen?” Li Shang paused.

“Indeed, where has Jiang Chen gone?

Why didn’t he return with you?” “Holy Lord, are you suggesting that Jiang Chen might have a remedy for the girls?

Have you lost your sanity?” Liu Mei’s voice carried a mix of disbelief and concern.

“Good heavens,” Han Xu chimed in, “Jiang Chen is merely at the Heavenly Origin realm, hailing from the Everflowing Truth Northern Domain.

How could he possibly know a cure for the Bottomless Abyss’s spiritual Qi infection?” “Ji Mingxiu, don’t cling to delusions that Jiang Chen holds the answer.

Let us proceed with our efforts,” Mo Yu urged, trying to steer the group back to action.

The disbelief among the four was palpable; they collectively thought Ji Mingiu had lost his senses by placing his hopes in an inexperienced Heavenly Origin realm cultivator like Jiang Chen.

While Jiang Chen was recognized for his exceptionally high potential, it was just that-potential, not proven skill.

“No!

Jiang Chen will have a solution, I trust him!” Ji Mingiu insisted with a deep breath, his fists clenched tightly.

His eyes locked with Xie Zhen’s as he echoed Jiang Chen’s previous words about his acquaintance with two formidable seniors on the verge of stepping into the Fourth Step of the Cultivation Path.

“He’s gone insane!” Mo Yu exclaimed.

“Ji Mingxiu, you’ve truly lost your mind!” Li Shang added.

“Holy Lord, how could you place your faith in such a claim?” Liu Mei questioned, her tone laden with skepticism.

The four Supreme Elders cried out in shock, their heads shaking in resigned despair.

At that moment, Mo Yu turned to Xie Zhen, urging, “Old man, it’s high time you chimed in.

Your granddaughter’s life is on the line here.” A heavy silence followed, thickening the atmosphere as all eyes shifted toward the figure who had remained relatively silent throughout the deliberations.

Finally, Xie Zhen’s voice cut through the stillness, steady and undeterred, “Supreme Elders, we know the brutal truth of our situation.

Given that there is no one here capable of saving my granddaughter and the Holy Maiden, why not take a chance on Jiang Chen, as the Holy Lord suggests?” Xie Zhen’s belief in Jiang Chen was rooted in more than just optimism.

He had witnessed the admiration his granddaughter held for the young cultivator, the fiery glint in her eyes every time she spoke of him.

Her steadfast faith in Jiang Chen provided him with a compelling reason to hope, a reason to believe.

After Xie Zhen’s assertive statement, a weighty silence enveloped the group.

Mo Yu and the other three Supreme Elders exchanged looks, their faces a tapestry of disbelief, uncertainty, and a budding hint of hope.

Confronted with the family’s trust in Jiang Chen, the elders found themselves at a crossroads.

If the family members, so directly affected by the crisis, were willing to place their faith in Jiang Chen, on what grounds could they, the Supreme Elders, object?

Their own doubts seemed increasingly insubstantial in the face of such determined belief.

…

As Jiang Chen raced through the skies aboard his flying artifact, the Purple Orchid Meteor Leaf, slicing the air with maximum speed toward the headquarters of the Purple Heaven Holy Land, his journey was suddenly interrupted by two system alerts resonating within his sea of consciousness.

[Ding!

You have successfully altered the plot.

The protagonist Fang Yuan’s Heavenly Fate Value has decreased by 1000 points!] [Ding!

You have gained 2000 Villain Value points!] The sound of these notifications brought a surge of excitement to Jiang Chen’s eyes.

‘It’s finally here!’ he thought.

‘It seems the hope I instilled in Ji Mingxiu was enough to prevent him from making any other decisions and to wait for my return.’ In the narrative originally scripted by Heavenly Fate, the leaders of Purple Heaven Holy Land would find themselves utterly bewildered by the condition of Ji Ruxue and Xie Xiaojing.

This confusion was intended to drive a desperate Ji Mingxiu to seek external aid, ultimately introducing the protagonist, Fang Yuan, into the fray as the savior.

However, Jiang Chen’s strategic intervention had steered the events down an unforeseen path.

Ji Mingxiu, influenced by Jiang Chen’s instilled hope, chose not to seek external help, effectively cutting off the pathway that would have brought Fang Yuan into a pivotal role in treating Ji Ruxue.

With these thoughts weaving through his mind, a faint smile played across Jiang Chen’s lips.

Feeling a surge of vitality from his successful manipulation of the plot, he accelerated the speed of the Purple Orchid Meteor Leaf, slicing through the sky with renewed urgency toward the Purple Heaven Holy Land.

…

Time flowed seamlessly, and before he knew it, Jiang Chen approached the outer defensive formation of the Purple Heaven Holy Land.

A subtle light flickered upon his robe, seamlessly integrating with the formation’s glow, which granted him unimpeded access without a hitch.

Without hesitating, Jiang Chen headed straight for Fang Yuan’s secluded cave mansion.

The next phase was crucial-securing the cooperation of Nangong Wan and Shangguan Ning!

This step was vital for his plans to unfold as intended.

Having previously built a rapport with Nangong Wan and Shangguan Ning, Jiang Chen knew the importance of their trust.

However, he was also keenly aware that mere words wouldn’t be enough for their next interaction; he needed to offer something substantial.

‘I must present them with tangible benefits,’ Jiang Chen mused as he activated the System Mall interface.

With a total of 18,600 Villain Value points accumulated, he had more than enough to acquire any high-grade pill suitable for cultivators in the Inquiring Journey realm.

Focused on his goals, Jiang Chen sought a particularly rare item-a unique pill capable of healing injuries to the soul, perfect for securing the crucial alliance with Nangong Wan and Shangguan Ning.

In just a few moments, Jiang Chen identified the ideal item in the System Mall-a prestigious Inquiring Journey rank pill known as the Heavenly Pearl Soul Nourishing Pill.

This pill was renowned for its broad efficacy in treating a variety of soul-related afflictions, making it almost a panacea for such conditions.

Resolved, Jiang Chen mentally commanded, “System!

I wish to exchange for the Heavenly Pearl Soul Nourishing Pill!” [Ding!

You’ve expended 8000 points of Villain Value, successfully acquiring a top-grade Heavenly Pearl Soul Nourishing Pill×1!] As the system prompt concluded, a small vial appeared in Jiang Chen’s palm.

Inside it, the Heavenly Pearl Soul Nourishing Pill shimmered like a nocturnal pearl, its luminescence promising profound healing powers.

Jiang Chen’s eyes then fixed on his destination: Fang Yuan’s cave mansion, which now came into view.

Over the past twenty days, most who sought an audience with Fang Yuan had been turned away, leading to a significant drop in visitors.

Now, the area was deserted, not a soul in sight-a perfect scenario for Jiang Chen’s intended dealings.

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