Great Villain: Starting by Humiliating the Son of the Heavenly Fate - Chapter 220

Chapter 220: Looming Invasion Chapter 220: Looming Invasion With their task complete, the cultivators of the Purple Heaven Holy Land scattered, racing to join the battles in other regions.

Each moved with renewed determination, their spirits lifted by the news of Jiang Chen’s survival.

Meanwhile, Ji Ruxue and Ji Mingxiu turned to Jiang Chen, worry clear on their faces.

They urged him to return to the safety of the Purple Heaven Holy Land, pleading with him not to take any more unnecessary risks.

Jiang Chen hesitated briefly but eventually gave a reluctant nod.

He reasoned, ‘The cultivators of the Purple Heaven Holy Land are more than capable of handling the remaining demonic beasts without my direct involvement.’ He knew the bodies of the defeated creatures would soon be delivered to him, ensuring a steady supply of resources for his cultivation.

Besides, with Fang Yuan-the former Son of Heavenly Fate-now gone, the situation felt less urgent.

It gave Jiang Chen a rare moment to step back and gather his strength.

…

Within a short span of time, Jiang Chen, with Ji Ruxue by his side and Ji Mingxiu leading the way, made his way back to the hallowed grounds of the Purple Heaven Holy Land.

As they arrived, prominent figures like Supreme Elder Mo Yu and other high-ranking members eagerly gathered, their faces a mixture of concern and anticipation.

Seeing Jiang Chen step through the gates of the Purple Heaven Grand Hall, the elders quickly gathered around him, their anxious faces softening with relief as they confirmed his spiritual root was unharmed.

The tension that had weighed on the hall began to ease, replaced by a quiet sense of hope.

After a brief exchange, Jiang Chen stepped forward, his expression growing serious.

“Master, Supreme Elders,” he said, his tone calm but firm, enough to draw everyone’s attention.

Ji Mingxiu, Mo Yu, and the others fixed their eyes on him, recognizing the importance of what was coming.

“From those two Void Tribulation realm powerhouses, I’ve discovered vital information,” Jiang Chen continued, his words measured.

A stillness settled over the hall.

Ji Mingxiu and the Supreme Elders exchanged glances, their unease clear.

“What kind of information?” Ji Mingxiu asked, his voice steady but laced with caution.

The elders leaned in slightly, waiting for Jiang Chen to elaborate.

Jiang Chen’s gaze moved across the assembled elders before he revealed what he had learned.

“The two Void Tribulation realm powerhouses informed me that the true orchestrators behind the surge of demonic beasts are none other than the Demon Race, operating from the shadows.” His words carried a quiet weight.

“The Bottomless Abyss serves as a gateway between their domain and our Immortal Martial Continent.

They’re scheming to invade.” A wave of shock rippled through the assembly.

“The Demon Race?!” gasped an Early-stage Dao Comprehension realm elder, his face paling.

“Do demons truly exist?” another elder muttered, his voice low, as if speaking the words made the threat more tangible.

“So, it’s the Demon Race behind this surge, planning to overtake our Immortal Martial Continent?” Ji Mingxiu’s expression hardened, his eyes narrowing as he considered the implications.

The other Supreme Elders wore similar looks of alarm, struggling to digest the revelation.

Jiang Chen remained composed as he continued.

“Yes, these waves of demonic beasts are merely the vanguard for the Demon Race.” “They serve two main purposes: first, to weaken the defenses of our three primary forces, and second, to saturate our realm with Demonic Spiritual Qi.” “For us human cultivators, adjusting to this Demonic Spiritual Qi is difficult.

It can erode our minds and weaken our will.” “Meanwhile, the Demon Race struggles to acclimate to the Spiritual Qi of our continent.

To truly thrive, they need an environment that supports their form of cultivation.” “Without the proper Spiritual Qi environment, though they can resist erosion, their combat abilities would be significantly reduced,” Jiang Chen concluded, allowing the gravity of his message to sink in.

“That being the case, our primary focus should be on eliminating these waves of demonic beasts as soon as possible,” Ji Mingxiu remarked thoughtfully.

“Jiang Chen, did those powerhouses offer any further warnings or insights?” Jiang Chen gave a small nod.

“Yes.

According to the two seniors, the Bottomless Abyss has been abandoned for countless eons, making it difficult to navigate.

The stronger a Demon Race member’s cultivation, the harder it is for them to cross the abyss and reach the Immortal Martial Continent.” He continued, “For now, we can expect that the strength of the Demon Race invaders won’t exceed the Dao Palace realm.” “They won’t exceed the Dao Palace realm?” Li Shang responded, visibly relieved.

“That’s certainly some good news!

Even if a Transcendence realm demon did come, with those two Void Tribulation realm powerhouses guarding our continent, we should be well protected.” Mo Yu nodded in agreement.

“Exactly.

Those two are the pillars of our human race on the Immortal Martial Continent.

They won’t stand by and watch as the world falls into chaos.” Hearing this, Ji Mingxiu, Han Xu, Liu Mei, and several others let out relieved sighs, the tension in the room easing.

But Jiang Chen’s next words shifted the atmosphere.

“We need to be cautious about relying too much on those two Void Tribulation realm powerhouses,” he warned.

Ji Mingxiu’s brow furrowed in surprise.

“What do you mean?

Are you saying they might not intervene?

That’s difficult to believe.” The assembly exchanged uncertain glances, eyebrows raised at the unexpected statement.

Jiang Chen hesitated for a moment before speaking again.

“It’s time I share more with you, Master, and the rest of the esteemed elders.” He took a breath, then continued, “The two Void Tribulation realm powerhouses are in a unique situation.

They won’t be able to give us direct assistance.

The most they can do is provide guidance to help us navigate the challenges ahead.” Li Shang’s eyes widened in disbelief.

“That can’t be!

They’re Void Tribulation realm powerhouses!

What could possibly prevent them from intervening?” Mo Yu stroked his long beard thoughtfully.

“The Void Tribulation realm is a mystery, far beyond our comprehension.

From the name alone, we can infer that it involves confronting a severe tribulation.

Perhaps this very tribulation is what restricts their actions.” Ji Mingxiu and the other elders exchanged glances, a silent agreement passing between them.

One by one, they nodded, lending weight to Mo Yu’s theory.

Though the thought lingered that the two Void Tribulation powerhouses might be incapacitated, out of respect, no one voiced the concern.

“Thankfully, demons who reach the Third Step of the Cultivation Path can’t cross the Bottomless Abyss,” Li Shang said after a pause, his tone firm.

“Given the strength of our Immortal Martial Continent, we should stand strong.” However, Liu Mei, her face etched with concern, quickly tempered the growing optimism.

“We shouldn’t celebrate too soon.” “While the Demon Race might not have Third Step demons for now, the future is uncertain.

And we can’t ignore that their numbers remain unpredictable.” “Our Immortal Martial Continent has only a limited number of Dao Palace realm cultivators.

If the Demon Race sends a large force of Dao Palace realm demons, disaster will be unavoidable.” Her words carried a quiet but undeniable worry.

Nodding in agreement, Han Xu, his gaze serious, spoke up.

“The wisest course of action is to unite all the powerhouses of the Immortal Martial Continent against this looming threat.

The proposal from the Imperial Extreme Heavenly Palace to bring together the three major forces has become critical.” Ji Mingxiu, deep in thought, finally broke his silence.

“It’s not just about the three main forces.

We need to gather support from every corner of the Immortal Martial Continent.” “We must pool our resources and cultivate, or find, an individual with the greatest potential to reach the Third Step of the Cultivation Path.” “If the Demon Race attacks with a Third Step cultivator, no matter the size of our army, we would be helpless before their might.” “Even our hidden reserves of the Transcendence rank can’t stand up to the overwhelming power of a true Third Step cultivator,” Ji Mingxiu concluded, his words leaving a heavy silence in the hall.

“The Holy Lord speaks wisely!” Mo Yu said, his expression serious.

“We, of the older generation, have reached our limits.

No amount of resources will push us beyond the Transcendence realm.” “We must invest in a young prodigy with unmatched potential.” “For me, Jiang Chen is the clear choice,” Mo Yu declared, his gaze locking onto Jiang Chen.

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