Great Villain: Starting by Humiliating the Son of the Heavenly Fate - Chapter 166

Chapter 166: Fang Yuan’s Humiliation Chapter 166: Fang Yuan’s Humiliation After pausing for a few moments to absorb Nangong Wan’s explanation, Jiang Chen’s face lit up with sudden comprehension.

Yet, he didn’t immediately resume his training.

Instead, he turned to Fang Yuan and said with a knowing smile, “I appreciate your concern earlier, Junior Brother Fang Yuan.” “Clearly, Junior Brother Fang Yuan has explored the mantra more deeply than I have,” he continued.

“Senior Nangong Wan has just explained the thirteenth line of the mantra.

Now, I will share my understanding of it.

Please, Junior Brother Fang Yuan, help me verify if it’s correct.” Jiang Chen, maintaining a serious expression, showed respect to Fang Yuan with a formal gesture before beginning his interpretation of the thirteenth line of the mantra.

Despite fully understanding the line, he intentionally included a few errors in his explanation.

As Jiang Chen explained the thirteenth line, Fang Yuan felt a sudden surge of anxiety, with cold sweat trickling down his back.

He had only grasped the first four lines of the mantra!

How could he possibly evaluate the correctness of the thirteenth line?

Earlier, he had criticized Jiang Chen, questioning his ability to achieve enlightenment, all to highlight his own superior skills.

Now, only he knew that he had barely understood the first four lines of the mantra, a private humiliation.

Yet, admitting his lack of knowledge about the thirteenth line would mean losing face in front of Nangong Wan and Shangguan Ning, damaging his reputation severely!

What was his best course of action?

Should he continue to pretend to understand, or should he honestly admit his lack of knowledge?

Time was slipping away.

Fang Yuan felt trapped at a crossroads, unprepared for the potential embarrassment that loomed.

Moreover, Jiang Chen’s exceptional talent was undeniable, and his interpretations were probably correct.

Driven by instinct, Fang Yuan chose to pretend.

Upon hearing Jiang Chen’s explanation, Fang Yuan offered a subtle nod and murmured, “Hmm, your interpretation seems accurate.” “Ahh, I see!” Jiang Chen responded, pretending to be enlightened, and nodded enthusiastically.

“Mm-hmm.” Fang Yuan felt a twinge of unease in his heart but continued to nod in agreement.

At that moment, Nangong Wan’s voice resonated through the cave mansion.

“Stop!

Jiang Chen’s understanding seems slightly off.” She then added, “Fang Yuan, it appears you haven’t fully mastered this incantation…” Instantly, Fang Yuan’s heart sank, realizing the situation was turning against him!

He detected a hint of skepticism in Nangong Wan’s tone.

Embarrassment briefly crossed Jiang Chen’s face as he asked, “Hm?

Have I misunderstood?” His expression quickly shifted to a smile as he looked at Fang Yuan, “However, it seems I wasn’t the only one to err.

Junior Brother Fang Yuan, you made the exact same mistake.

What an intriguing coincidence.” Upon hearing these words, Fang Yuan was so shocked he nearly fainted from anger!

Was Jiang Chen subtly mocking him for pretending to understand, unable to spot his own mistakes, and simply agreeing without thought?

Fang Yuan quickly realized that he had fallen into Jiang Chen’s clever trap!

“No, no, no.

This isn’t just a coincidence,” Fang Yuan countered, shaking his head vigorously.

“It’s more likely that these questions are exceptionally challenging and potentially misleading.” As his words lingered in the air, Nangong Wan, who was about to speak, paused and remained silent.

Among the ‘errors’ Jiang Chen introduced, one was conspicuously simple.

It was a trap within a trap, cunningly devised by Jiang Chen!

Fang Yuan’s reaction inadvertently confirmed that he was indeed pretending to understand!

At that critical moment, Shangguan Ning’s somewhat cool voice filled the room, “Fang Yuan, cultivation requires sincerity and a pursuit of truth.” Her demeanor was less gentle than Nangong Wan’s, and her words clearly indicated that Fang Yuan’s pretense had been exposed.

Fang Yuan was no fool.

He instantly understood the implication behind Shangguan Ning’s words and nearly coughed up a mouthful of stale blood.

He hadn’t expected this outcome.

He thought he had cleverly avoided Jiang Chen’s trap, but he still ended up deeply embarrassing himself.

‘Damn you, Jiang Chen!

You must have set this trap for me!’ Fang Yuan’s mind spiraled into chaos, yet he was powerless to act.

All he could do was suppress his mounting fury and frustration, with no way to vent it!

[Ding!

You have successfully diminished the unpursued Heroine Nangong Wan’s impression of the protagonist.

Fang Yuan’s Heavenly Fate Value is reduced by 300 points!] [Ding!

You have successfully diminished the unpursued Heroine Shangguan Ning’s impression of the protagonist.

Fang Yuan’s Heavenly Fate Value is reduced by 300 points!] [Ding!

You have successfully inflicted minor damage to the protagonist’s mental state.

Fang Yuan’s Heavenly Fate Value is reduced by 300 points!] [Ding!

You’ve accrued 1800 points of Villain Value!] A series of system notifications echoed, deepening the malicious satisfaction in Jiang Chen’s heart.

Meanwhile, he put on a shocked expression as he looked at Fang Yuan, his face showing a hint of doubt.

It was as if he was silently questioning: Senior Shangguan Ning’s remarks imply that you, lad, do not have a sincere attitude and were merely feigning understanding?

‘Feigning, still feigning!’ Fang Yuan’s mind screamed in hysteria, though he couldn’t truly tell if Jiang Chen was genuinely acting.

But given his tendency to assume the worst about Jiang Chen, his suspicions were ironically accurate.

Unfortunately, correct guesswork was of no practical use since he couldn’t prove it.

At this point, Jiang Chen once again took the initiative, saying, “Please elucidate, Senior Nangong Wan!” Of course, the request for elucidation was aimed at uncovering the inaccuracies in the thirteenth line of the mantra, which Jiang Chen had intentionally introduced.

“Mm-hmm.

Listen attentively, you two.

The initial error in Jiang Chen’s interpretation is…” As Nangong Wan began to speak, Jiang Chen’s face reflected a look of sudden comprehension.

In contrast, Fang Yuan managed to grasp only bits and pieces.

He watched as Jiang Chen seemingly unraveled the true meaning, while a growing sense of worry and confusion overwhelmed him.

How could one truly understand a cultivation method while consumed by fear?

Amid his escalating anxiety, the true essence of the mantra seemed even more elusive!

Originally, Fang Yuan had plotted to outshine Jiang Chen, suppress him, and take control of the situation to rescue Ji Ruxue and Xie Xiaojing.

Given his current mental state, that goal seemed unreachable!

Time slipped away relentlessly.

Before they knew it, a whole day and night had passed.

At a critical moment, Jiang Chen suddenly rose from his meditative posture, his face radiating joy as he exclaimed, “I’ve finally mastered it!” declaring his breakthrough.

The extended duration was due to the increasing complexity of the latter parts of the mantra!

Throughout this period, despite his ability to independently decipher the mantra, Jiang Chen consistently sought clarifications from Nangong Wan and Shangguan Ning.

This strategy not only allowed them to monitor his progress clearly but also, to some extent, masked his true capabilities.

As an ill-fated villain, showing restraint had almost become second nature for Jiang Chen.

Meanwhile, Fang Yuan could only watch helplessly as Jiang Chen switched between asking questions and uncovering answers, while he himself struggled to even formulate specific queries.

His confidence was repeatedly undermined.

He knew Jiang Chen was highly talented in enlightenment, but he hadn’t anticipated it to be this profound.

Fang Yuan felt utterly outclassed, hopelessly inadequate in comparison.

In the moment when Jiang Chen triumphantly announced his mastery of the Demonic Qi Extraction Art, Fang Yuan began to question his own life choices.

‘Why?

Why is his enlightenment talent so superior!?

No, I am the foremost prodigy of the Purple Heaven Holy Land.

I am the prodigy whom the three major holy land-level powers sought to enlist!’ Fang Yuan raged internally, keeping his head bowed, hiding the turmoil in his eyes from others.

Meanwhile, Shangguan Ning expressed her astonishment, “Have you genuinely mastered it!?” She then challenged Jiang Chen, “Elucidate it from start to finish once more; let’s see if there are any discrepancies!” For Jiang Chen to master it within merely a day and night was considered an extraordinary achievement by Nangong Wan and Shangguan Ning.

“Alright!” Jiang Chen affirmed with a nod, beginning his detailed explanation of the secret art.

As Nangong Wan and Shangguan Ning listened more intently, their astonishment grew.

Jiang Chen’s explanations were flawlessly accurate, without a single error!

Nangong Wan then urged Jiang Chen to demonstrate the technique again, and once more, it was executed perfectly.

Both women now looked at Jiang Chen with even greater admiration for his talent, feeling a strong impulse to nurture and cherish his abilities.

Having successfully passed the scrutiny of the two women, Jiang Chen clasped his hands before his chest and offered a respectful bow toward the Soul Embodying Ring, where the residual souls of Nangong Wan and Shangguan Ning resided.

“I extend my gratitude for both of your guidance, but I must apologize as I can’t afford any further delay.

I must now go and rescue Junior Sisters Ruxue and Xiaojing!” He then turned his attention to Fang Yuan.

“Junior Brother Fang Yuan, rest assured, I am committed to rescuing Ruxue and Xiaojing and will ensure their safety.” Upon hearing these words, a wave of discomfort surged through Fang Yuan’s heart.

Had he not forcefully restrained himself, he would have been trembling from head to toe!

As he watched Jiang Chen’s departing figure, Fang Yuan’s heart boiled with bitterness and defiance!

After Jiang Chen left Fang Yuan’s cave mansion, a system alert suddenly resounded.

[Ding!

You have successfully altered the plot.

Protagonist Fang Yuan’s Heavenly Fate Value has been reduced by 2000 points!] [Ding!

You have accrued 4000 points of Villain Value!] CREATORS’ THOUGHTS AlphaWIA Your gift is the motivation for my creation.

Give me more motivation!