Great Villain: Starting by Humiliating the Son of the Heavenly Fate - Chapter 207

Chapter 207: A Colossal Beast Rises from the Abyss Chapter 207: A Colossal Beast Rises from the Abyss As time passed, the surface of the battlefield was nearly cleared of demonic beasts.

What once seemed like an endless horde had now dwindled to scattered remnants.

Jiang Chen led a group of Purple Heaven Holy Land cultivators around the edge of the massive sinkhole, cutting down each new wave of emerging beasts with precision.

His sword moved effortlessly with the rhythm of the battle, leaving no space for mistakes.

Among the group was Fang Yuan, who channeled his bottled-up frustrations into every strike of his spear.

Though his greatest rival, Jiang Chen, fought nearby, Fang Yuan was bound by the situation and couldn’t confront him directly.

His bitterness simmered, unresolved.

Each demonic beast he killed calmed the chaos around him, but not the storm within.

His anger didn’t fade; instead, it grew with each kill.

The more he fought, the more his resentment burned, like a fire fueled by bloodshed.

Before long, the flood of demonic beasts slowed, their numbers dwindling as the tide of battle turned.

The cultivators of Purple Heaven Holy Land exchanged relieved glances, confident that the demonic onslaught on the Black Heavenly Plain was finally ending.

But Jiang Chen’s brow furrowed.

Could this really be it?

The chosen battlefield for the protagonist-so…

ordinary?

His instincts warned him otherwise.

Something didn’t add up.

The fight had been intense, but the place itself lacked the weight he had anticipated.

His mind raced.

The Black Heavenly Plain-this unimpressive battlefield-was it just a training ground for Fang Yuan?

A simple test to sharpen his skills?

The idea gnawed at him.

There had to be more lurking beneath the surface.

Just as Jiang Chen was lost in thought, a series of bone-chilling roars erupted from the depths below.

Roar!

Roar!

Roar!

The monstrous cries echoed across the Black Heavenly Plain, shaking the earth as though it were gripped by a cataclysmic force.

The ground quaked violently, as if caught in the throes of a magnitude-ten earthquake, trembling in fear.

“A Dao Comprehension realm demonic beast!” a voice broke the stunned silence, shaking with alarm.

“This aura…

it belongs to an Early-stage Dao Comprehension realm demonic beast!” one of the few Peak-stage Inquiring Journey realm Elders muttered, his frown deepening as the oppressive aura grew stronger.

Amid the rising panic, another voice shouted, “There’s still a Dao Comprehension realm demonic beast down there!

Honorable Holy Son, what should we do?!” All eyes turned to Jiang Chen.

His reputation had spread far and wide-stories of him joining forces with Liu Xiong and two other Dao Comprehension realm Elders to slay three such demonic beasts echoed throughout the Holy Land.

He was a symbol of hope in the midst of chaos.

Yet, doubt still lingered.

Jiang Chen had not yet stepped into the Dao Comprehension realm himself, and while his mastery of the Sword Dao was deep, it was not yet complete.

Facing an Early-stage Dao Comprehension realm demonic beast alone would be a dangerous test-one that could push his abilities to their very limit.

Jiang Chen’s expression darkened as he waved his hand, his voice sharp and commanding.

“Everyone, evacuate now!

I’ll cover the rear!” “No!” came the immediate protest, as nearly every cultivator shook their heads in defiance, refusing to move.

“We can’t let the Honorable Holy Son cover our retreat alone!” one shouted.

“If we must fight, we fight together!” another added fiercely.

“I refuse to run!” “The life of the Honorable Holy Son is worth more than all of ours combined!” a third voice echoed.

“We can’t let him take this risk alone!” Jiang Chen’s patience wore thin as he observed their stubborn resolve, a mix of loyalty and defiance keeping them in place.

His eyes flashed with irritation before he rolled them in frustration.

“Enough with the useless chatter!” he barked.

“Fall back, now!” Without waiting for their reply, Jiang Chen swung his hand, unleashing a surge of formidable Dao Origin Power.

The force swept through the crowd, pushing the cultivators back to safety before they could protest further.

Even those at the Inquiring Journey realm were helpless against the sheer strength of his command, their resistance futile as they were pushed back, one by one.

Fang Yuan was among the crowd, but unlike the other cultivators who were moved by Jiang Chen’s sacrifice and quickly retreating to call for reinforcements, he did the exact opposite.

With fiery determination blazing in his eyes, he charged toward Jiang Chen’s position, showing not the slightest trace of gratitude.

‘Fight a Dao Comprehension realm demonic beast?

This is my chance!’ Fang Yuan roared inwardly, his mind consumed by ambition.

‘If Jiang Chen can face it, so can I!

Battling a beast of this level will bring me immense gains.

I crave the power to comprehend the Great Dao, to grow stronger!’ Inside the Soul Embodying Ring, both Nangong Wan and Shangguan Ning watched Fang Yuan’s reckless charge with furrowed brows.

They wanted to intervene, to stop him from acting on such dangerous impulses, but they didn’t dare reveal their presence by using divine sense to communicate.

Besides, with Jiang Chen on the battlefield, they believed there was no need to step in just yet.

Whoosh!

Fang Yuan shot across the sky like a comet, landing near Jiang Chen in a single breath.

But before either of them could react, an ominous rumble split the air.

Boom!

A massive pillar of crimson light erupted from the ground, ripping through the sky with explosive force.

Thick, oppressive Demonic Spiritual Qi surged like a tidal wave, flooding the battlefield with malevolent energy that spread in all directions.

“Quickly, go!” Jiang Chen’s expression hardened as he hurriedly waved his hand, summoning his Origin Power to pull Fang Yuan out of danger.

In an instant, he retreated in the opposite direction, putting distance between them and the surging demonic energy.

The Purple Heaven Holy Land cultivators, watching from afar, stood frozen in shock as the scene unfolded.

“By the heavens!

So much Demonic Spiritual Qi!” one exclaimed, his voice shaking with disbelief.

“Strengthen the protective barriers!

Retreat, retreat!” another shouted, panic spreading through the ranks.

“Contact the Holy Lord and report the situation immediately!” someone yelled.

“I sent word long ago!

And you’re only thinking of it now?” another snapped, their nerves fraying under the immense pressure.

They scrambled to reinforce their defenses, shielding themselves from the thick Demonic Spiritual Qi that now filled the air.

Realizing the overwhelming scale of what was emerging, they knew staying any longer would only make them a burden in the battle.

Escape was their only option.

Just as the last of the cultivators retreated to safety, the earth trembled again.

Boom!

Three deafening roars erupted from below, and the towering pillar of crimson light shattered into countless fragments.

From the abyss, a colossal three-headed demonic python burst forth, its monstrous form looming over the battlefield, its eyes gleaming with malevolent intelligence.

The beast’s immense body stretched across the horizon, spanning ten thousand kilometers with a girth nearly a kilometer wide.

Each of its three massive heads rose like towering mountains, their jagged, razor-sharp scales gleaming ominously in the dim light.

The sheer size and fearsome appearance of the creature sent terror into the hearts of all who laid eyes on it.

Sensing Jiang Chen’s deliberate release of his aura, the three-headed demonic python locked onto him with deadly precision.

Roar!

Roar!

Roar!!

Its thunderous cries ripped through the air, sending shockwaves across the battlefield as it lunged toward Jiang Chen.

The python’s immense body, like a vast shroud of dark clouds, cut through the sky with terrifying speed, casting an enormous shadow over the land below.

The sight alone was enough to freeze the blood of those watching from a distance.

Its presence was an overwhelming force of destruction, barreling straight toward its chosen target-Jiang Chen.

Glancing over his shoulder at the colossal demonic beast closing in, a flicker of cold amusement danced in Jiang Chen’s eyes.

‘Heh, how interesting.

At first, there weren’t any Dao Comprehension realm beasts, and now, suddenly, one stronger than me appears.

Heavenly Fate, are you finally making a move to deal with the thorn in your chosen one’s side?’ Despite the massive python bearing down on him, Jiang Chen felt no fear.

First, he had the protection of his System.

Second, he had always been meticulous, playing his role perfectly within the script laid out by Heavenly Fate.

If anything, it was Heavenly Fate’s mistake for choosing protagonists who couldn’t rise to the challenge.

This moment was a perfect example.

On the surface, it seemed like Jiang Chen was outmatched by the three-headed demonic python, as he had yet to fully step into the Dao Comprehension realm.

In terms of raw combat power, anyone watching would assume he was weaker.

But reality was far different.

If he willed it, Jiang Chen could unleash far more power than anyone expected.

He had been quietly storing a vast reserve of energy within his Wordless Heavenly Jade, ready to be used at any moment.

Slaying this Early-stage Dao Comprehension realm demonic beast would be easy-a mere warm-up.

The real question was how to turn this to his advantage.

If Heavenly Fate had sent the three-headed demonic python to dispose of him, then it was only right that he turn the tables.

A fleeting smirk crossed Jiang Chen’s lips.

He would use this beast to bring about Fang Yuan’s downfall.

Without hesitation, he grabbed Fang Yuan and retreated swiftly into the distance, his mind already calculating his next move.

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