Great Villain: Starting by Humiliating the Son of the Heavenly Fate - Chapter 228

Chapter 228: Preparing for War Chapter 228: Preparing for War After mastering these cultivation methods, Jiang Chen’s Sword Dao edged ever closer to completion.

He had also begun to grasp the essence of a new law of the Great Dao-his fourth-the Law of Thunder.

This Thunder Dao held immense power, capable of unleashing devastating force upon demonic beasts.

Jiang Chen could feel the raw energy surging through him, each movement charged with overwhelming strength.

But he wasn’t walking this path alone.

With the souls of Nangong Wan and Shangguan Ning, both at the Void Tribulation realm, by his side, Jiang Chen was certain it wouldn’t be long before he fully mastered this formidable power.

Once Jiang Chen adjusted to his newfound strength, he shifted his focus, dedicating himself to mastering more cultivation techniques.

This time, however, his sights were set on Dao Comprehension-rank methods.

The reason was clear.

The reserves within the Wordless Heavenly Jade had been severely depleted-over half of its qi and blood energy consumed-leaving him without enough resources to pursue any further Dao Palace-rank techniques.

For now, Jiang Chen selected methods that concentrated on refining his physical body.

These techniques were aimed at bolstering his physical resilience, enhancing the vitality of his Dantian and meridians, and improving both the reserve and quality of his Dao Origin Power.

Among these techniques were the Nine Images Treading Sea Scripture, the Sun Body Absolute Scripture, and the Heavenly Body Sun Moon Scripture-just three of the seven powerful cultivation methods he had chosen.

Having mastered these techniques, Jiang Chen’s understanding of the Wood Dao deepened significantly, now almost equal to his comprehension of the Sword Dao, Wind Dao, and Thunder Dao.

Moreover, he began to unravel the mysteries of the Water Dao.

This potent force, fundamental in its nature, had the capacity to both nourish his body and elevate the quality and reserves of his Dao Origin Power.

Not content with mastering only the seven body-refining techniques, Jiang Chen also perfected three powerful secret arts, despite their self-destructive nature.

Two of these-Wild Spirit Explosion Art and Vigorous Sift Diagram-had been previously used by Fang Yuan.

The third was the fearsome Shattered Sky Forbidden Secret Art.

By now, the energy reserves within the Wordless Heavenly Jade were nearly depleted.

However, with his foresight, Jiang Chen had preserved a small portion for future emergencies.

After his rigorous training in both Dao Palace and Dao Comprehension realm techniques, there was no doubt-his combat strength had skyrocketed once again!

‘System, display my attribute panel!’ Jiang Chen silently commanded, summoning his personal panel once more.

[Host: Jiang Chen Aptitude: Perfect Grade Innate Talent: Eternal Boundless Body (Death Calamity True Dragon) Realm: Late-stage Inquiring Journey Great Dao: Sword Dao (Fragmented), Wind Dao (Fragmented), Thunder Dao (Fragmented), Wood Dao (Fragmented), Water Dao (Fragmented) True Combat Power: Late-stage Dao Comprehension+ …

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System Mall: Level 2] Seeing the surge in his power, Jiang Chen’s eyes gleamed with satisfaction.

‘My combat strength has increased by a full minor realm and a half!’ Reaching such heights within the Dao Comprehension realm was a feat few could achieve.

Most cultivators at this stage struggled just to maintain combat strength equal to their realm.

News of Jiang Chen surpassing those limits would send shockwaves throughout the cultivation world.

What would be even more astonishing, though, was the fact that this was only his normal combat power.

If he were to unleash his full arsenal-Dragon Transformation, his power-amplifying secret arts, the Burning World Raging Flames, and the Blood Sword Heaven Encompassing Forbidden Art-he might even approach the threshold of the Dao Palace realm!

With a thoughtful glint in his eyes, Jiang Chen reflected, ‘Mo Yu, empowered by the Purple Heaven Immortal Sword, can hold his ground against the approaching threat.

And with the power-enhancing pill I gave him, his combat strength has risen even higher.

He’ll be more than capable of withstanding any attack from the Demon Race.’ ‘And now, with my own significant boost in power, our safety is nearly guaranteed.’ A wave of contentment swept through him, and a faint smile tugged at his lips.

It was worth noting that an event like the Demon Race invasion would have been a tremendous opportunity for Fang Yuan.

Now, those very opportunities lay within Jiang Chen’s reach.

What opportunities might arise from the impending invasion of the Purple Heaven Holy Land’s headquarters?

Jiang Chen could only speculate, but the burning anticipation in his chest assured him that time would soon reveal the answer.

Between his breakthrough and refining various cultivation techniques, he hadn’t noticed that an entire night had already slipped by.

By now, Ji Mingxiu, Li Shang, Han Xu, and Liu Mei had already set off for Verdant Leaf Giant Peak.

Thanks to Jiang Chen’s foresight and warning, they had thoroughly prepared for their mission.

Their objective, as Jiang Chen had stated clearly, was to “turn the tables.” They sought to expose and eradicate the hidden threats lurking within the Imperial Extreme Heavenly Palace.

‘The meeting at Verdant Leaf Giant Peak is about to begin.

The grand battle for the fate of the Purple Heaven Holy Land draws near,’ Jiang Chen mused as he rose and stepped out of his meditation chamber.

“Jiang Chen!” Ji Ruxue’s voice called out to him as he stepped outside.

She stood waiting, a hint of worry in her expression.

It seemed Xie Xiaojing had returned to her quarters the previous night, leaving Ji Ruxue alone.

“Xue’er, don’t worry.

The Holy Land will stand strong,” Jiang Chen reassured her with a comforting smile.

Stepping closer, he gently brushed his fingers against her cheek.

“If I’m not here, remember our plan.

Stay safe inside the Holy Land with Xiaojing and handle the logistics.

The frontlines aren’t where you belong-it’s too dangerous.” Ji Ruxue met his gaze, her stunning features serious yet determined.

“We’ll follow your advice.

We won’t take any unnecessary risks.” Jiang Chen nodded, satisfied.

“If either of you faces unexpected danger, let me know immediately.

Even if the Holy Land falls, losing you is something I cannot bear.” His eyes, filled with genuine concern, locked with hers.

“I need to meet Senior Mo Yu now.

Take care,” he said, turning to leave, when a soft voice stopped him.

“Jiang Chen…” Ji Ruxue’s emotions surged within her.

Nervously, she fidgeted with the hem of her skirt before, in a sudden rush of courage, stepping forward and pressing a passionate kiss to his lips.

For a brief moment, Jiang Chen stood still, surprise flickering in his eyes.

But then, he pulled her into a warm embrace, his initial shock fading into gentle acceptance.

As they held each other, the air around them seemed to hum with a quiet warmth, their connection deepening in that shared moment of tenderness.

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A brilliant beam of light shot from Ji Ruxue’s quarters, streaking across the sky and piercing straight toward the Purple Heaven Grand Hall.

As Jiang Chen stepped onto the hall’s entrance platform, his sharp gaze swept over the vast, empty square.

It was eerily silent-completely devoid of any presence.

With everyone engrossed in their critical tasks, there was no room for idle wandering.

The tension in the air was thick, as if the Holy Land itself were holding its breath.

‘This battle… it was part of Fang Yuan’s original plan.

But how will things unfold now, with my Black Heavenly Fate in motion?’ Jiang Chen’s thoughts churned, sharpening his awareness.

‘Could this be the moment when a new protagonist emerges?’ His Black Heavenly Fate Value had skyrocketed to 34,534 points!

Such a high fate value promised incredible opportunities ahead.

But it came with a dark price-having such a high Black Heavenly Fate Value meant he could easily become entangled in the narrative of a new Son of Heavenly Fate, cast into the role of a villain destined for death.

‘Whatever comes, I’ll face it head-on when the time comes,’ Jiang Chen resolved, taking a deep breath as he crossed the threshold into the Purple Heaven Grand Hall.

The vast hall echoed with the sound of his footsteps as he walked with unwavering purpose.

Massive vermilion pillars stood on either side, towering like silent sentinels as he strode forward, his resolve solidified with every step.

Soon, Jiang Chen arrived at his destination: a hidden chamber beneath the rear section of the hall.

The chamber was a masterpiece of ancient craftsmanship.

Layers of intricate formations overlapped, woven together with exacting precision and purpose.

Although Jiang Chen had yet to study formations beyond the Heavenly Origin rank, the immense knowledge of Nangong Wan and Shangguan Ning allowed him to understand their purpose.

These formations served two critical functions: shielding the chamber and concentrating spiritual energy to its peak.

At the center of these formations sat Supreme Elder Mo Yu, his back to the stairway, encircled by glowing symbols from the array.

Before him, resting on an ornate pedestal, was the heart and soul of the Purple Heaven Holy Land-the legendary Purple Heaven Immortal Sword!

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