Great Villain: Starting by Humiliating the Son of the Heavenly Fate - Chapter 181

Chapter 181: The Noblest Virtue Chapter 181: The Noblest Virtue As Jiang Chen’s words resonated through the space, a profound silence enveloped the venue.

All those present widened their eyes, staring at Jiang Chen, their faces etched with surprise.

What did it mean to possess a broad and enlightened perspective?

This was the perfect example!

Stung by the sting of defeat, Fang Yuan reacted with misplaced anger, lashing out at Jiang Chen, despite the latter speaking in his defense.

Remarkably, Jiang Chen harbored no resentment.

Instead, he displayed deep empathy and spoke wise words that reflected the demeanor expected of the head senior brother from a revered Holy Land.

“Senior Brother Jiang Chen is truly extraordinary!” Tai Yuanqing declared with heartfelt admiration.

“In this life, I am resolved to follow in the footsteps of Senior Brother Jiang Chen till the end!” a core disciple vowed earnestly.

“Fang Yuan’s encounter with Senior Brother Jiang Chen is akin to having exhausted his accumulated good fortune of eighteen generations!” As these discussions echoed across other parts of the Holy Land’s main square, everyone exchanged knowing glances.

Within their eyes sparkled a shared excitement, admiration, and an almost fanatical reverence for Jiang Chen!

Meanwhile, from her vantage point in the VIP area, Ji Ruxue observed Jiang Chen in the fighting arena with a softening gaze, thinking to herself, “Jiang Chen is indeed a virtuous individual, completely free of faults!” Her feelings of affection for him grew exponentially.

The same sentiment was shared by both Nangong Wan and Shangguan Ning within the confines of the Soul Embodying Ring, as their esteem for Jiang Chen also soared.

“That’s the conduct befitting a true genius!

Considering a single loss as a matter of life and death is utterly dishonorable,” Shangguan Ning muttered to herself.

She kept her thoughts to herself, wary of how Fang Yuan might react if he overheard.

“Jiang Chen’s character is truly of the highest caliber!” Nangong Wan reflected.

She had met many individuals throughout her life, yet few could compare to Jiang Chen.

Were anyone else in Jiang Chen’s position, they might likely ridicule Fang Yuan or dismiss him with cold indifference.

[Ding!

You have successfully enhanced the affection of the Unpursued Heroine, Nangong Wan, towards you.

The Heavenly Fate Value of the protagonist, Fang Yuan, has decreased by 200 points!] [Ding!

You have successfully enhanced the affection of the Unpursued Heroine, Shangguan Ning, towards you.

The Heavenly Fate Value of the protagonist, Fang Yuan, has decreased by 200 points!] [Ding!

You have successfully enhanced the affection of the Unpursued Heroine, Ji Ruxue, towards you.

The Heavenly Fate Value of the protagonist, Fang Yuan, has decreased by 100 points!] [Ding!

You have accumulated 1000 points of Villain Value!] The system notifications resonated within Jiang Chen’s sea of consciousness, stirring a mix of elation and disappointment in his heart.

The elation came from two sources: firstly, his imminent complete influence over Ji Ruxue, and secondly, his success in reducing Fang Yuan’s Heavenly Fate Value by another significant margin of 500 points.

The disappointment, however, stemmed from the impending reality that he would no longer be able to use Ji Ruxue as a means to further decrease Fang Yuan’s Heavenly Fate Value.

At that moment, Ji Mingxiu, who, like the others, was taken aback by the magnanimity exhibited by his disciple, snapped back to his senses and said, “Very well.

Jiang Chen, your words bear merit.” Then, turning his gaze to Fang Yuan behind Jiang Chen, he pronounced his verdict: “Fang Yuan, if you acknowledge your fault and rectify your actions, we may absolve you of this transgression and waive any punitive measures.” His voice was brimming with unquestionable authority.

What he said did not sit well with Fang Yuan, whose eyes widened for a second, barely able to believe his ears, ‘Apologize!?’ The word nearly escaped through his gritted teeth.

Apologize in front of such a multitude!

This was sure to etch an indelible mark on his life!

He was a prodigy!

He was a prodigy destined to rise above the masses!

Jiang Chen, sensing the magnitude of the challenge facing the protagonist, decided to offer a supportive nudge to his junior brother.

He turned to look back at Fang Yuan, conveying his message through a penetrating gaze and mentally transmitted words, “Junior Brother Fang Yuan, listen carefully, a true man must have the courage to act and own up to his actions.

Be flexible, admit your wrongdoing.” ‘You!’ Fang Yuan’s exterior remained stoic, but internally, he was seething.

He had always regarded Jiang Chen as an adversary.

To the onlookers, Jiang Chen appeared to be creating an opportunity for Fang Yuan to preserve some dignity.

However, through Fang Yuan’s perspective, Jiang Chen seemed to be forcing him to acknowledge his mistake-to capitulate and lose face.

Rage!

Fury surged through Fang Yuan’s heart towards Jiang Chen, intensifying his inner turmoil and animosity.

Jiang Chen studied Fang Yuan’s expression intently and recognized the need to push further.

His face wore an empathetic expression as he continued to relay his words through divine sense, “I understand that you’re unwilling to yield to me, and I’m also open to another face-off.

But if you fail to handle this situation, you might end up being confined directly.” His voice carried a hint of resignation.

Then, suddenly, his tone shifted to a more upbeat register as if an idea had just occurred to him, “Oh right!

Junior Brother Fang Yuan, you still have three opportunities in the upcoming ranking tournament!” He offered no further explanation, but the implication was clear.

Fang Yuan’s response was immediate upon hearing Jiang Chen’s words.

His eyes lit up with realization, thinking, ‘He is right!

I still hold three chances in the ranking competition!

I must triumph, I will triumph!!’ The next instant, a hint of remorse surfaced in his heart as he pondered, ‘If only I had maintained my composure from the start.

Why does my temper flare especially when confronted with Jiang Chen?’ But remorse was futile at this juncture.

He was left with no alternative but to apologize.

If a simple apology meant safeguarding these three opportunities to vindicate himself, then such an act was not beyond consideration.

With his decision made, Fang Yuan took a deep breath, extended a respectful bow towards Ji Mingxiu, and issued his apology: “I, disciple Fang Yuan, concede my mistake.

I ought not to have breached the Holy Land’s rules, nor should I have assaulted Senior Brother Jiang Chen.

I commit to rectifying my conduct and will abstain from such transgressions henceforth!” “If such a situation recurs, I shall exhibit zero leniency!” Ji Mingxiu responded, nodding with an air of indifference.

His dismissive wave served as a tacit signal to absolve Fang Yuan of the misstep.

[Ding!

You have successfully compelled the protagonist, Fang Yuan, to issue a public apology.

The Heavenly Fate Value of the protagonist, Fang Yuan, has decreased by 200 points!] [Ding!

You have accrued 400 points of Villain Value!] The system notifications chimed once more.

Meanwhile, beneath the stage, the fervent admirers of Jiang Chen were engaged in animated discussions.

“Unbelievable!

Fang Yuan has been rescued by Senior Brother Jiang Chen once again!” “Senior Brother Jiang Chen is too benevolent, alas!” “If that ungrateful Fang Yuan dares to repay Senior Brother Jiang Chen’s goodwill with treachery in the future, I swear I will confront him and curse his lineage up to eighteen generations!” Just then, the buzzing of the agitated crowd was drowned out by the resonant voice of the presiding Elder, who, following Ji Mingxiu’s directives, declared, “We hereby announce that the ranking competition is on the verge of commencement.

All participating disciples, please proceed to the numbered arenas corresponding to your ranks.

The competition officially begins an hour from now!” “Please make use of this time to recuperate and restore your strength,” he advised before falling silent and taking his seat to wait for the hour to pass.

In reality, the ranking competition had been in motion since the conclusion of the first round.

The disciples who were defeated in each round vied for the highest rank within their respective rounds.

For instance, over sixty disciples had been vanquished in the first round.

Thus, the highest possible rank for them was in the sixties, while the lowest possible rank could run into the hundreds, effectively placing one at the very end of the spectrum.

Nevertheless, the Holy Land upheld a particular rule: Every disciple held the right to challenge the prospective Holy Son!

At this juncture, what the presiding Elder announced essentially signified the initiation of these challenges against Jiang Chen.

As Fang Yuan moved toward his designated arena, holding the second rank, his mind was abuzz with strategies.

‘The challenge starts in one hour!

Within this timeframe, I need to improve my combat power!!’ he thought, steeling his resolve.

How could he possibly amplify his strength within such a narrow window?

It was certainly unfeasible for him to achieve this alone!

His only option lay with Nangong Wan and Shangguan Ning, two powerful experts who had reached the Void Tribulation realm.

Recognizing this, Fang Yuan aimed to reach out to them using the Soul Embodying Ring.

Yet, having been warned by Jiang Chen recently, he was careful not to make any hasty moves, especially since he was now being closely watched by many, including prominent figures such as Ji Mingxiu, Mo Yu, Li Shang, Han Xu, and Liu Mei, all of whom had ascended to the Dao Palace realm.

Understanding that any rash action could lead to disaster, Fang Yuan decided his first step would be to retreat to the safety of his cave mansion, where he could better assess his next move without drawing unwanted attention.

As he was about to ask for permission to leave, Fang Yuan noticed that disciples carrying healing and restorative pills were entering the arenas to distribute them among the competitors.

Seeing this, he paused, planning to obtain some pills before he left.

However, he did not expect that the disciple distributing the pills would simply throw them in his direction.

As the disciple walked away, he even muttered a comment full of disdain and scorn.

‘Bastard!’ Fang Yuan seethed, staring at the retreating figure of the disciple with an icy murderous intent in his eyes.

Yet, he dared not retaliate and was forced to momentarily suppress his anger.

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