Great Villain: Starting by Humiliating the Son of the Heavenly Fate - Chapter 238

Chapter 238: Signs of a New Protagonist Chapter 238: Signs of a New Protagonist The message from Ji Mingxiu was detailed yet straightforward.

At its core, it concerned his cousin from a distant domain, Ji Yilan.

Upon learning about Jiang Chen-a remarkable prodigy poised to become the continent’s foremost genius-Ji Yilan’s interest was piqued.

She felt a strong desire to earn his favor.

Thus, she planned to gift Jiang Chen a bloodline of unparalleled power: the legendary Ten Thousand Stars Dao Embryo Bloodline.

Rumor had it that any cultivator blessed with this bloodline could almost certainly reach the Third Step of the Cultivation Path and held a promising chance to advance to the Fourth Step as well!

Furthermore, Ji Yilan even offered an ancient secret art specifically designed to transfer this bloodline.

Using this technique, Jiang Chen could assimilate up to eighty percent of the Ten Thousand Stars Dao Embryo Bloodline!

In Ji Yilan’s view, Jiang Chen was already an unmatched genius.

With this bloodline, it seemed inevitable he would reach the Third Step of the Cultivation Path.

Such an achievement would not only elevate Jiang Chen but also bring tremendous prestige to Ji Yilan and her faction, as they could claim the honor of ‘aiding the emperor in his ascent’.

Under Jiang Chen’s protection, this alliance promised boundless prosperity.

Ji Mingxiu’s tone carried a hint of excitement as well.

After all, this was the legendary Ten Thousand Stars Dao Embryo Bloodline-a potential game-changer for Jiang Chen!

If he successfully merged with it, Jiang Chen was almost certain to rise as the most powerful figure on the Immortal Martial Continent.

‘The Ten Thousand Stars Dao Embryo Bloodline!’ Jiang Chen thought, still astonished by the message.

‘A bloodline with the potential to reach the Fourth Step, entrusted to me so unexpectedly!’ It felt like a windfall, a blessing sent from the heavens.

Without overthinking, he suspected this was likely the effect of his Black Heavenly Fate-a higher fate value drawing such remarkable fortune his way.

Yet, with a cautious mind, Jiang Chen considered, ‘This might also mean I’ve somehow become entangled in the story of another rising protagonist.’ Jiang Chen was no stranger to protagonists driven by bloodlines.

They often had bloodlines stolen, their Dao bones taken, or other miraculous elements of their being stripped away, only to set off on a journey of revenge, rising even higher in the end.

“I’d better ask first…” Jiang Chen wasn’t carried away by this unexpected stroke of luck; instead, he remained vigilant.

He quickly activated his transmission jade token, reaching out to Ji Mingxiu to inquire about the origins of the Ten Thousand Stars Dao Embryo Bloodline.

Ji Mingxiu, initially swept up in excitement, had overlooked this crucial detail.

But at Jiang Chen’s prompt, he suddenly realized the oversight.

After all, a bloodline as powerful as the Ten Thousand Stars Dao Embryo Bloodline wouldn’t be easy to obtain-there had to be a story behind it, perhaps even hidden consequences.

Following a round of questioning, however, Ji Mingxiu felt reassured.

Ji Yilan explained that this bloodline had been extracted from a disciple whose cultivation speed was unusually slow, seemingly incompatible with the Ten Thousand Stars Dao Embryo Bloodline.

The disciple’s name was Gu Ran.

He was young and naive, with an unremarkable background and no distinguished lineage.

To Ji Yilan and her associates, the bloodline was wasted on someone like Gu Ran.

So, they devised a plan to take it from him.

However, to extract the bloodline perfectly, they needed Gu Ran’s willing cooperation.

They orchestrated a careful scheme, targeting Gu Ran’s childhood sweetheart, who had joined the sect with him.

With better aptitude and a growing ambition, she was offered high-grade cultivation resources as enticement, tempting her to betray him.

Gradually, her loyalty shifted, and when she suddenly ‘fell gravely ill’, they used this fabricated crisis to manipulate Gu Ran, convincing him that surrendering his bloodline was the only way to save her.

Gu Ran, trusting and devoted, fell into their trap, willingly relinquishing a flawless Ten Thousand Stars Dao Embryo Bloodline.

As Ji Mingxiu casually relayed Ji Yilan’s account to Jiang Chen, Jiang Chen’s eyes narrowed sharply.

‘Damn it, he’s definitely the protagonist!’ With Ji Yilan’s information, Jiang Chen was fully convinced-there was no doubt in his mind that this Gu Ran was indeed the new protagonist.

A cold glint flashed in Jiang Chen’s eyes as he sent a query through the transmission jade token: “When exactly did Ji Yilan and her group strip Gu Ran of his bloodline?

And where is he now?” Ji Mingxiu replied shortly after receiving Ji Yilan’s response: “About a month ago.

After his bloodline was taken, Gu Ran unexpectedly died on the spot, and his body was taken away for burial.” ‘What?

Dead?

Buried?’ A jolt of shock crossed Jiang Chen’s face.

In his experience, a protagonist’s death often hinted at an imminent resurrection.

There were countless ways for someone like Gu Ran to return-soul transmigration among them.

After all, Jiang Chen himself had arrived in this world through soul transmigration.

He pondered, Could Gu Ran also be a soul transmigrator like me?

Of course, other methods of revival existed too: possession, resurrection through sacred artifacts, and so on.

But those details were secondary.

The real issue was that, given Jiang Chen’s current Black Heavenly Fate Value, any protagonist he encountered now would be exceptionally powerful.

Jiang Chen’s cultivation had advanced significantly, his combat strength nearing the Transcendence realm.

Yet, as the villain, he knew he was fated to be overshadowed by the Son of Heavenly Fate.

Considering that Gu Ran had only lost his bloodline a month ago, if he had truly perished and was reborn in such a short time, his progress would need to be unbelievably rapid to rival Jiang Chen’s.

‘Good grief,’ Jiang Chen thought, ‘I just eliminated the last Son of Heavenly Fate, and now a new one might be emerging-one who may have already made significant strides in the past month.

I can’t let him grow unchecked!’ The more he considered it, the more alert and cautious he became.

Without hesitation, he grabbed his transmission jade token and sent an urgent message to Ji Mingxiu, instructing Ji Yilan to confirm if Gu Ran’s body was still in place!

Ji Mingxiu was a bit puzzled by Jiang Chen’s request, but his unwavering trust in him led him to act immediately.

When Ji Yilan received the instruction, she, too, was baffled.

What interest could there possibly be in Gu Ran’s remains?

she wondered.

He was merely an insignificant figure with no notable background.

Dead and gone-who would care?

However, since the request came from Jiang Chen, Ji Yilan didn’t hesitate.

She had already committed to aligning herself with his rise to power.

So, Ji Yilan quickly ordered her subordinates to locate Gu Ran’s corpse.

What they found shocked her: Gu Ran’s grave was empty-his body was nowhere to be found.

Moreover, there were no traces of disturbances from wild animals or demonic beasts around the burial site.

Ordinarily, even if this had been discovered, Ji Yilan wouldn’t have thought much of it.

At most, she might have assumed some eccentric individual had stolen the remains.

After all, could a mere disciple actually resurrect?

The idea seemed absurd.

But with Jiang Chen, all the way from the Everflowing Truth Domain, specifically instructing her in the Lustrous Yang Domain to investigate this matter, there had to be a reason.

Jiang Chen wouldn’t give such weight to this issue without purpose.

Taking the matter more seriously, Ji Yilan quickly reached out to Jiang Chen, seeking guidance on their next move.

“Gu Ran is no ordinary figure!

We must locate him immediately!

I’ll make my way to the Lustrous Yang Domain as quickly as possible!” Jiang Chen urgently conveyed through the transmission jade token.

After a moment’s pause, he added, “As for the matter of the Immortal Martial Continent’s foremost prodigy, please arrange for it to take place in the Lustrous Yang Domain for now, Master.

We can adjust our plans if anything changes.” Jiang Chen was reasonably certain that the protagonist, Gu Ran, was likely still within the Lustrous Yang Domain.

Even if that wasn’t the case, it was the logical starting point for any search.

He fully understood the dangers of letting Gu Ran out of his sight.

Without hesitation, he decided to depart from the Purple Heaven Holy Land and set out for the Lustrous Yang Domain.

“Understood!” Ji Mingxiu replied without a second thought.

At this point, the Demon Race’s invading forces had just suffered the loss of a powerful Middle-stage Transcendence realm leader, with their lower-ranking troops nearly wiped out.

The odds of them mounting another invasion in the immediate future were slim.

Jiang Chen felt even more assured.

Any major events occurring near a protagonist’s vicinity were typically stages set for that protagonist.

Since Gu Ran was still in or around the Lustrous Yang Domain, it was unlikely that any major incidents would unfold in the Everflowing Truth Domain in the near term.

This was why Jiang Chen felt confident about leaving the Everflowing Truth Domain.

Ironically, his departure might even make the domain safer.

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