Great Villain: Starting by Humiliating the Son of the Heavenly Fate - Chapter 248

Chapter 248: A Close Call Chapter 248: A Close Call Empowered by his bloodline and the natural intuition granted by his protagonist status, Gu Ran had a sharp sense for danger.

From the very first glance, he sensed Fu Huacan’s malicious intent.

With a polite shake of his head, Gu Ran declined, “No, thank you.” “I need to visit another part of the sea before heading back to Black Wood Island.

Please excuse me.” Offering a respectful fist-and-palm salute to Fu Huacan and his party, he promptly turned and began to depart.

“Stop right there!” Fu Huacan shouted, and his lackeys naturally fanned out, blocking all of Gu Ran’s escape routes.

“Do you really have other destinations, fellow Daoist?” one of them questioned assertively.

“The seas are in such turmoil, yet you refuse to return?” “Don’t tell me you’ve discovered where those demonic beasts have retreated-or perhaps you know of a place where they can still be hunted?” “We generously extended an invitation, yet you withhold valuable information.

That’s truly ungrateful,” another chimed in.

“Fellow Daoist, out here, everyone is a friend.

We share both troubles and victories.

If you know where demonic beasts are, take us along!” “Fellow Daoist, I am from the Fu Clan of Black Wood Island,” Fu Huacan added, his tone a blend of persuasion and threat.

“Assist us, and rewards will certainly come your way.” Gu Ran surveyed his surroundings, scoffing, “Hmph!

All of you, with your hidden schemes-truly disgraceful!” His polite demeanor vanished as he readied his Origin Power for combat.

“You reap what you sow!” one of them sneered.

“Since you rejected our offer of friendship, don’t blame us for showing no mercy!” “Young man, to act so arrogantly while alone… Today, I’ll teach you the true meaning of cruelty!” Fu Huacan and his companions’ expressions darkened instantly.

With sinister grins, they unsheathed their weapons, preparing to strike.

Gu Ran’s gaze was as cold as ice.

Despite the numerous adversaries, he remained undaunted.

The primary advantage of his Endless Dark Blood Moon Bloodline was its ability to absorb his enemies’ cultivation bases while keeping him concealed.

However, its boost in combat power was equally formidable.

Although his apparent realm remained at the Late-stage Mysterious Platform realm, his true fighting power had already reached the Early-stage Heavenly Origin realm!

Gu Ran was confident that, once he made his move, he could vanquish them all.

But just as the decisive battle was about to erupt, the heaven and earth abruptly shifted.

The once-clear sky transformed into a chaotic storm of lightning and thunder!

Boom!!

A terrifying aura descended, suffusing the air.

Whoosh!

Under its influence, even the sea waves surged with renewed intensity.

“What?!” several voices in Fu Huacan’s group exclaimed in shock.

“What… what kind of powerhouse is this?!” “My heavens, this must be an immensely powerful cultivator from the Second Step of the Cultivation Path-at least at the Dao Comprehension realm!” “Why would such a powerful figure, who should be near Ageless Spirit Heavenly Island, appear in a place as remote as this?” The expressions of Fu Huacan and his lackeys shifted drastically, and they immediately froze, halting any further action.

Gu Ran’s pupils contracted sharply, his body tensed, and his heart pounded wildly, as if a frenzied beast were thrashing within his chest.

Oh no… could it possibly be a powerhouse from the Ageless Spirit Heavenly Sect?

Have they traced my path and come to hunt me down?

What should I do if that’s the case?

A rush of terrifying thoughts flooded Gu Ran’s mind.

Just then, a soft “Hmph!” resonated through the heaven and earth.

The voice was enchantingly pleasant, unmistakably belonging to a supreme beauty-yet the sheer deterrent contained in that light snort was astonishingly fearsome!

“Ah!!” Fu Huacan yelped, nearly stumbling into the sea in terror.

Gu Ran also shuddered from head to toe, his heart racing at the peak of tension.

But just after the mysterious female powerhouse issued her light snort, the celestial disturbance began to dissipate swiftly.

It was clear that this imposing figure had no desire to involve herself in the affairs of those she considered mere ants.

She’s leaving, she’s gone!

Relieved, Gu Ran watched the lightning spectacle fade into the horizon where sea met sky, and the tension in his heart transformed into elation.

Meanwhile, Fu Huacan was so petrified that his teeth chattered, and it took him a moment to regain his composure.

He swallowed hard, then bowed to Gu Ran with a strained smile.

“I was impolite earlier, fellow Daoist.

I hope you can overlook my transgression.” “Yes, yes, exactly!” another chimed in.

“We all make our living at sea and should support each other instead of stirring up conflict.” “Fortunately, we received that senior’s warning; otherwise, we might have strayed onto a dangerous path.

We’re truly lucky!” Fu Huacan’s followers, equally shaken, bowed to Gu Ran with sheepish smiles, clearly terrified.

“Well, never mind.

This was all just a misunderstanding,” Gu Ran nodded, choosing not to dwell on the matter and promptly seizing the chance to extricate himself from the situation.

He had sensed that the female senior’s chilly snort was directed at everyone present, not specifically favoring him.

“Yes, yes, just a misunderstanding, a mere misunderstanding!” Fu Huacan replied with an awkward smile.

“Now that it’s been cleared up, we’re friends, fellow Daoist.

Would you like to join us on our journey?” “I’ll have to decline,” Gu Ran said, shaking his head.

“I truly have other matters to attend to, so I’ll take my leave.” He offered a polite bow to Fu Huacan and his companions before turning to take flight.

“Let’s go as well,” Fu Huacan signaled to his followers, and the group quickly made their exit.

After putting a considerable distance between themselves and their previous location, Fu Huacan and his lackeys began to regain their composure.

Yet, memories of the recent encounter still sent chills down their spines.

“I never expected such a powerful senior to appear here!” one of them said aloud.

“Just from her voice alone, it’s clear that senior despises evil as if it were a personal enemy.

Thankfully, we didn’t have a chance to act on our intentions!” “We need to abandon these opportunistic robberies.

I felt like I was staring death in the face just now!” Fu Huacan and his companions patted their chests to calm their lingering anxiety.

With that, they resumed their journey toward Black Wood Island.

…

Meanwhile, Gu Ran was deep in thought.

‘Could there really be a powerhouse at the Second Step of the Cultivation Path in this sea region?

They might be at either the Dao Comprehension or Dao Palace realm.’ As he considered this, he couldn’t help but wonder if the sudden disappearance of demonic beasts in the area might be connected to this mysterious figure.  But then he dismissed the idea.

A cultivator of her caliber was far too powerful to concern herself with minor demonic beasts.  There must be another reason for their odd disappearance.

Perhaps this powerhouse is here to uncover that mystery!

‘I wonder if that female cultivator is affiliated with the Ageless Spirit Heavenly Sect…’ Just the thought of the Ageless Spirit Heavenly Sect sent a chill through Gu Ran, and deep resentment stirred within him.

To exact his revenge on all those who conspired to steal his Ten Thousand Stars Dao Embryo Bloodline, he urgently needed to become stronger.

This sea region is showing signs of irregularity.

I should change my direction!

With his mind made up, Gu Ran turned and sped off toward the horizon.

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