Great Villain: Starting by Humiliating the Son of the Heavenly Fate - Chapter 237

Chapter 237: A Gift from Afar Chapter 237: A Gift from Afar After returning, Jiang Chen quickly found a tranquil chamber to rest and recover.

The secret arts chosen for him by Nangong Wan and Shangguan Ning were self-damaging in nature, though the effects were relatively mild.

By using them wisely, he managed to keep the repercussions to a minimum.

He didn’t need pills to restore himself; the Burning World Red Lotus’s natural healing abilities were more than enough.

As he recuperated, Jiang Chen even found the strength to purify the impurities within the Nether Soul Crystals.

Time slipped by unnoticed.

Three hours later, a message of good news arrived through Jiang Chen’s transmission jade token.

The conflict at Verdant Leaf Giant Peak had come to an end.

Dong Yuanzheng and three deputy palace lords from the Imperial Extreme Heavenly Palace had met their demise, leaving only Deputy Palace Lord Gan Xiangwen as the sole surviving Dao Palace realm powerhouse.

Meanwhile, Ji Mingxiu, Xu Xinlan, and the others had yet to return; they continued their assault on the Imperial Extreme Heavenly Palace.

This powerful faction, towering over others for more than a hundred thousand years, held countless treasures ripe for the taking.

Upon hearing this news, a subtle smile appeared on Jiang Chen’s face.

Li Shang, Han Xu, and Liu Mei had once been destined to fall, but thanks to his intervention, they had survived.

Jiang Chen then focused his time in the meditation chamber, tending to his injuries while purifying the Nether Soul Crystals.

The Transcendence-rank Nether Soul Crystal he’d obtained from Long Tianlu posed a considerable challenge in purification.

It had crossed a major transformative milestone, evolving into a Third Step treasure on the Cultivation Path.

In what felt like the blink of an eye, three days had passed.

Jiang Chen had successfully purified and fully absorbed the Nether Soul Crystals.

As a result, the remnants of Nangong Wan and Shangguan Ning’s souls had rebounded to the Early-stage Transcendence realm.

With their support, Jiang Chen’s soul abilities had now reached the Transcendence realm.

His divine sense could now extend over a radius of one million kilometers, spanning an impressive two million kilometers in diameter.

This vast range of perception gave Jiang Chen a powerful sense of control.

At that moment, four rays of light streaked through the sky.

The Holy Land’s formation activated, allowing them entry.

It was Ji Mingxiu and the three Supreme Elders-Li Shang, Han Xu, and Liu Mei-returning from their mission!

Shortly after, a high-level meeting of the Holy Land was convened.

Jiang Chen naturally attended the meeting as well, where the primary topic was the looming threat of the demon race.

During the intense battle at Verdant Leaf Giant Peak, four nether soul demons of the Dao Palace realm had escaped into the Bottomless Abyss.

Neither Ji Mingxiu, Xu Xinlan, nor the others had the ability to pursue them further.

It was anticipated that an even stronger demonic legion would soon advance toward the Immortal Martial Continent.

The entire Immortal Martial Continent needed to begin preparations for the coming war.

According to the established plan, the continent would require a powerful cultivator at the Third Step of the Cultivation Path to counter the impending demon invasion.

The older generation of cultivators had reached the peak of their abilities.

Thus, it was crucial to identify the most gifted individual across the continent for cultivation.

Endorsed by the Purple Heaven Holy Land, Jiang Chen was recognized as the only prodigy capable of reaching the Third Step of the Cultivation Path within a short time, potentially becoming the world’s savior.

Jiang Chen had already demonstrated combat power approaching the Transcendence realm.

Together with Mo Yu, he had defeated the Middle-stage Transcendence realm nether soul demon, Long Tianlu.

Whether in cultivation speed, combat skills, or strategic insight, Jiang Chen showed no weaknesses.

In every sense, he embodied perfection.

However, this recognition was primarily limited to the ranks of the Purple Heaven Holy Land.

Across the Immortal Martial Continent, Jiang Chen’s name was not yet widely known.

Outside the Everflowing Truth Domain, he was virtually unheard of.

Other domains would likely hesitate to allocate resources to Jiang Chen, a prodigy from another region.

Given the choice, they would prefer to foster their own talents.

The senior members of the Purple Heaven Holy Land were well aware of this.

In the upcoming selection for the supreme prodigy of the Immortal Martial Continent, a host of talented cultivators would surely emerge, all vying for the title of foremost prodigy.

As the meeting reached this point, an idea sparked in Jiang Chen’s mind.

He quietly pondered that the stage was being set for a new protagonist to emerge.

Who would this new figure be?

What kind of extraordinary abilities might they possess?

It was hard to predict with certainty.

All Jiang Chen could do was remain highly vigilant and observe the unfolding events closely.

Soon, the focus of the conversation shifted to the Imperial Extreme Heavenly Palace.

Gan Xiangwen, the sole survivor, learned of Dong Yuanzheng, Wei Pengcheng, Hou Yuquan, and Ruan Tianzong’s demise through their shattered Life Tablets.

Faced with their defeat, he fled, taking with him a vast collection of treasures.

Ji Mingxiu and the others hadn’t been able to intercept him in time.

The journey from Verdant Leaf Giant Peak to the Imperial Extreme Heavenly Palace required at least half a day.

Moreover, while all Dao Palace realm cultivators within the Imperial Extreme Heavenly Palace had turned to demonic cultivation, those at the Dao Comprehension realm and below remained unaware of this shift.

It was only when Ji Mingxiu presented the corpses of Dong Yuanzheng and the others, along with proof of Gan Xiangwen’s escape, that the remaining authorities of the Imperial Extreme Heavenly Palace reluctantly accepted the truth.

With the threat of an even stronger demonic invasion on the horizon, the current state of the Imperial Extreme Heavenly Palace was no longer sustainable.

As a result, a split emerged within its ranks.

A substantial number of cultivators chose to join the Purple Heaven Holy Land, while a select few, all female cultivators, opted for the Jade Lake Heavenly Temple.

Some decided to flee to even more distant regions.

With most choosing to affiliate with the Purple Heaven Holy Land, the main territory of the Imperial Extreme Heavenly Palace transitioned into a branch of the Holy Land, and several teleportation arrays were already under construction.

The Jade Lake Heavenly Temple, recognizing the importance of unity, agreed to collaborate with the Purple Heaven Holy Land.

Together, they established teleportation arrays to allow for rapid reinforcements or transfers when needed.

Beyond these discussions, the spoils of the grand battle claimed by Ji Mingxiu and the others were addressed.

Foremost among them were the spiritual plants and demonic beast corpses gathered specifically for Jiang Chen.

During the third wave of the demons’ all-out assault, both the Purple Heaven Holy Land and the Jade Lake Heavenly Temple had come under attack but managed to hold their ground successfully.

The demons were nearly annihilated in the fierce battle, leaving behind a vast sea of corpses.

Ji Mingxiu had already arranged to trade these bodies with Xu Xinlan, the sheer number so immense that it filled tens of thousands of storage artifacts.

At this point in the high-level meeting, Ji Mingxiu handed over all the spiritual plants, along with the corpses of demons and demonic beasts, to Jiang Chen.

As for what Jiang Chen intended to do with them, no one questioned him.

The faith of the Purple Heaven Holy Land’s members in Jiang Chen had reached an all-time high.

Shortly after, the high-level meeting came to a close.

Ji Mingxiu, Mo Yu, Li Shang, Han Xu, and Liu Mei began collaborating with the Jade Lake Heavenly Temple to organize the selection for the top prodigy on the Immortal Martial Continent.

Meanwhile, Jiang Chen took the tens of thousands of storage artifacts filled with corpses to his secluded sanctuary, where he absorbed their qi and blood energy using the Wordless Heavenly Jade.

‘What an immense surge of qi and blood energy to absorb!’ Jiang Chen thought, joy lighting up his face.

‘Combined with what I already possess, it’s likely enough to cultivate a Transcendence-rank method!’ This was his reward for spending over 90,000 Villain Value points-a truly worthwhile exchange.

However, he didn’t immediately begin practicing a new cultivation method.

With his current cultivation realm still relatively low, Jiang Chen couldn’t yet fully unleash the power of all the methods he had already mastered.

‘I’ll save it for later,’ he decided, turning his attention to refining the Nether Soul Crystals he had recently acquired.

Among the demonic army that attacked the Jade Lake Heavenly Temple, members of the Nether Soul Demon Clan were present.

Since the primary target of the assault was the Purple Heaven Holy Land, the strongest nether soul demon facing the Jade Lake Heavenly Temple was a typical Dao Palace realm demon.

This demon was ultimately defeated by the powerful defender stationed there, who used the temple’s ultimate secret weapon.

The Nether Soul Crystals embedded at the napes of these demons were mostly intact.

Jiang Chen carefully extracted each of these Nether Soul Crystals, purifying them to nourish Nangong Wan and Shangguan Ning.

This infusion of energy hastened the regeneration of their fragmented souls once more.

Although the recovery this time was not as dramatic as before, it was still considerable.

Finally, Jiang Chen took out the spiritual plants Ji Mingxiu had provided, preparing to consume them.

Just then, his transmission jade token lit up with a message-it was from Ji Mingxiu.

“Hm?” Jiang Chen set down the spiritual plant and picked up the transmission jade token.

As he read the message, his eyebrows shot up in surprise.

The message read, “Jiang Chen, I’m working on the selection of the Immortal Martial Continent’s premier prodigy and spreading the news to other domains.

Unexpectedly, an older female cousin of mine, who married into a distant clan, heard about you and our goal to help you reach the Third Step of the Cultivation Path.

She wants to support you as well and is insisting on bestowing upon you a bloodline power…” CREATORS’ THOUGHTS AlphaWIA For those who aren’t aware, you can unlock 4/6/10 additional chapters for just 50/75/150 coins.

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