Great Villain: Starting by Humiliating the Son of the Heavenly Fate - Chapter 258

Chapter 258: The First to Fall Chapter 258: The First to Fall A few moments later, following Jiang Chen’s instructions, Zhang San and the other death warriors politely excused themselves and left.

Gu Ran stood as well, preparing to leave.

He bowed slightly and said, “I must return to focus on my cultivation.

I bid you farewell.” “Hold on a moment, young friend Niu Qing.” Feng Hongbo interrupted with a bright smile.

“There’s one more thing I’d like to discuss.” Gu Ran paused, tilting his head in curiosity.

“What might that be?” he asked, his face showing confusion.

But inside, he smirked to himself, This old man is finally about to show his true intentions.

Feng Hongbo’s expression grew serious as he held out a small bottle.

“Young friend Niu Qing, are you absolutely sure you want to turn down our Feng Clan’s offer?” He held up the bottle, his tone enticing.

“Inside is a pill that can immediately help you reach the Inquiring Journey realm.

Just say the word, and it’s yours.” As he uncapped the bottle, a rich, irresistible medicinal fragrance filled the room, catching everyone’s attention.

“I appreciate the generosity, Patriarch Feng,” Gu Ran said with a faint smile.

“Water flows downward, and people strive upward.

My ambitions are far too great for me to accept.

I must respectfully decline.” “Still, it’s said that a stable journey requires advancing step by step,” Feng Hongbo countered, shaking his head.

“In the Feng Clan, opportunities for growth are abundant.

You could align yourself with the You Clan, or even greater powers.

Why wouldn’t you want our support?” “My position remains unchanged,” Gu Ran replied firmly, offering another polite gesture.

“You!” Feng Liu suddenly stood, his face twisted with anger.

“Niu Qing, how dare you reject the kindness and privileges we’ve shown you!

It’s disgraceful!” “Our Feng Clan has treated you generously, giving you priority access to our training resources.

Is this how you repay us?

You ungrateful wretch!” he shouted.

“Exactly!

Niu Qing, your ingratitude is outrageous!” another voice joined in.

“Your skills have made you arrogant, thinking you can look down on the Feng Clan!” “Your boldness is beyond belief,” someone else added.

“Even with your talents and invisibility skill, you’re still just a Heavenly Origin realm cultivator.

Opposing the Feng Clan will only lead to your downfall!” “A dead genius is no genius at all-just a corpse,” another sneered.

“Niu Qing, your fate is sealed!” The tension in the air thickened as the surrounding Feng Clan cultivators dropped all pretense and quickly moved to surround Gu Ran.

At the same time, the Great Formation of Blackwood Island activated.

From its center, a glowing dome of light rose steadily, enclosing almost the entire island.

The move was calculated and decisive, cutting off all possible escape routes for Gu Ran.

“Niu Qing!” Feng Hongbo declared sharply, “Since you’ve refused to align yourself with our Feng Clan, you must return all the resources we’ve given you!” His tone turned cold and threatening.

“If you can’t return them, then trade them for your invisibility skill!

Otherwise, don’t expect to leave Blackwood Island alive!” Gu Ran burst into laughter.

“Hahaha!” “Old man, did you really think I didn’t see through your plans to steal my invisibility skill?” His smirk grew icy as he added, “I happily accepted those free resources.

But if you dare push me further…” His gaze darkened.

“I won’t hesitate to take your lives!” His words carried a chilling determination, showing no mercy toward those like Feng Hongbo who schemed against him.

“If you want to die, then I’ll grant your wish!” Feng Hongbo roared, launching himself straight at Gu Ran.

Even as he attacked, he held back slightly, still aiming to capture Gu Ran alive and extract the secrets of his invisibility skill.

The moment Feng Hongbo moved, others joined the assault.

Several clan members unleashed tracking spells, trying to pin down Gu Ran’s location.

“Pathetic tricks!” Gu Ran sneered.

A crimson light flashed around him, instantly breaking the tracking spells.

Then, in a blink, he disappeared!

Boom!!

Feng Hongbo’s attack struck empty air, the leftover force obliterating the luxurious pavilion where the banquet had been held.

“Where did he go?” someone shouted in shock.

“How did he escape so fast?” “Our patriarch is a Middle-stage Inquiring Journey realm expert-this shouldn’t be possible!” “How could Niu Qing, just a Heavenly Origin realm cultivator, evade him?” The Feng Clan members were stunned, scrambling to block every possible escape route.

But they were too late.

Gu Ran suddenly reappeared in a distant corner, swiftly breaking through the encirclement before vanishing again.

“Curse you, Niu Qing!

You won’t escape!” Feng Hongbo shouted, his voice filled with fury and humiliation.

He immediately launched an attack toward the spot where Gu Ran had disappeared.

But Gu Ran was already gone, and Feng Hongbo’s strike hit nothing but empty air.

The others followed up with a barrage of attacks, their techniques spreading like a massive net, raining down relentlessly.

Yet, they still couldn’t force Gu Ran out of hiding.

“He’s slipped away again!” Feng Hongbo roared, his frustration mounting.

“Damn it!

His invisibility skill is too dangerous-we must capture him immediately!” “Station guards at the core nodes of the Great Formation!” he barked.

“We can’t let him kill the cultivators controlling it!” “Everyone else, search every corner of the island!

Leave no stone unturned!” His voice thundered with rage.

“I refuse to believe that a mere Heavenly Origin realm cultivator can keep evading me!” In Feng Hongbo’s mind, whether Gu Ran’s invisibility skill was a secret art or an artifact, it had to consume a large amount of Origin Power.

There was no way he could sustain it for long.

Sooner or later, Gu Ran would have to reveal himself.

And once he did, taking him down wouldn’t be difficult.

“Move quickly!” Feng Hongbo ordered.

“Don’t waste a second!” “Send a team to Bullhorn Street, led by three Heavenly Origin realm cultivators!” “And where’s Zhang San and his group?

Summon them here immediately!” Following Feng Hongbo’s orders, the Feng Clan’s elites began to scatter across the island.

No matter where Gu Ran reappeared, someone would always be nearby to spot him and try to trap him.

Even if Gu Ran managed to eliminate those blocking his path, it would slow him down and drain his time.

If this pattern continued, by the time Feng Hongbo arrived, Gu Ran’s defeat would be inevitable.

What Feng Hongbo didn’t know, however, was that Gu Ran had a hidden advantage-he could absorb part of the cultivation base of those he defeated!

Each person who engaged Gu Ran became a source of power, helping him grow stronger.

After a few encounters, Gu Ran might even break through to the Inquiring Journey realm!

Of course, Jiang Chen, who had been observing everything closely, was fully aware of this.

It’s starting, Jiang Chen thought, activating his Villain Eye to analyze the situation.

Let’s see who becomes the first casualty.

It didn’t take long for the answer to reveal itself-Feng Liu!

As the Feng Clan’s eldest heir, Feng Liu held a vital position, embodying much of the clan’s hopes for the future.

His death at Gu Ran’s hands would only intensify the clan’s hatred and drive them to pursue Gu Ran relentlessly.

Even without the Villain Eye, Jiang Chen could easily deduce that Feng Liu was the most likely first victim.

“Zhang San,” Jiang Chen commanded through his powerful divine sense, “take your men to Goldenleaf Street immediately.

Protect Feng Liu and his team, and assist them in dealing with Gu Ran!” Inside the Feng estate, Zhang San, who was on his way to meet Feng Hongbo, suddenly froze in his tracks.

Without hesitation, he turned around and immediately set out to carry out Jiang Chen’s orders.

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