Great Villain: Starting by Humiliating the Son of the Heavenly Fate - Chapter 262

Chapter 262: An Unexpected Arrival Chapter 262: An Unexpected Arrival The moment the orders were given, Jiang Chen’s death warriors surged toward Gu Ran’s position.

Their speed far surpassed Gu Ran’s, who was forced to move cautiously to remain hidden.

In no time, several death warriors at the Heavenly Origin realm had taken up stealthy positions near Gu Ran’s target.

Time passed steadily.

Unaware of the danger, Gu Ran crept closer to his objective.

Meanwhile, the Feng Clan and their allies hurried toward Golden Blossom Lake, aiming to tighten their search perimeter.

Within the glowing barrier of Blackwood Island’s Great Formation, numerous cultivators were stationed at critical points.

Each one performed specific tasks to keep the massive formation running.

At one of these key nodes sat an elderly man with hair as white as frost, his frail figure a clear sign of his waning vitality.

Age had taken its toll on his strength, leaving him a shadow of his former combat power.

Gu Ran had already decided-this old man was his target.

You’re the one! he thought, his expression hardening with ruthless determination.

A cold gleam flickered in Gu Ran’s eyes as he suddenly appeared, launching a deadly strike at the old man.

But the elderly cultivator had been warned by one of Jiang Chen’s death warriors!

So, he’s finally here!

the old man thought, his heart pounding with fear.

Thank heavens I was warned-otherwise, I’d already be dead!

His face paled as realization struck, but he acted swiftly.

Drawing on his section of the Great Formation’s power, he summoned a protective light shield just in time to block Gu Ran’s attack.

Then, without hesitation, he scrambled to escape, using every trick at his disposal.

He’s more alert than I expected!

Gu Ran thought, momentarily taken aback.

But he didn’t slow down.

Pressing forward, he continued his relentless assault.

Crack!

With the force of his Inquiring Journey realm combat power, Gu Ran tore a gaping hole in the hastily constructed defense.

Although the elderly man had managed to retreat a fair distance from the light barrier before it shattered, he still took a portion of Gu Ran’s attack head-on.

Bang!

The impact sent him flying backward, past the edges of Blackwood Island’s Great Formation.

His injuries were severe, and he teetered on the brink of death.

Even a fragment of an Inquiring Journey realm strike was devastating-far beyond what a Heavenly Origin realm cultivator, especially a frail one like him, could endure.

“Hmph!

Stand in my way, and you’ll die!”  A cold gleam flashed in Gu Ran’s eyes as he prepared to tear through the formation and finish the job.  Though he had initially planned to leave Blackwood Island quickly, seeing the helpless old man rekindled his thirst for vengeance.

Killing him would not only be satisfying but would also let him absorb a portion of the man’s cultivation base.

But before he could act, a voice rang out, tense and commanding: “Gu Ran has appeared-quick, capture him!” From all sides, Heavenly Origin realm cultivators surged toward him, launching attacks from every angle.  One of them even displayed combat power equal to the Inquiring Journey realm, while several others fought with strength close to that level!

“What the…!” Gu Ran’s eyes widened in shock as the cultivators closed in, clearly intent on taking him down.

There are people here who can fight with Inquiring Journey realm combat power?

“How… how is this possible?” he muttered, stunned.

His luck seemed to have taken a turn for the worse.  Choosing a random escape route had somehow led him straight into the path of several Heavenly Origin realm experts, some capable of unleashing Inquiring Journey-level strength.

And this wasn’t the first time-it was the third!

Every assassination attempt had ended in disaster!

Gu Ran could barely contain his frustration.

Is the entire world against me?

But there was no time to complain.

Jiang Chen’s death warriors had already surrounded him.

“Damn it!” Gu Ran cursed, forced to abandon his escape and face his attackers head-on.

Clang!

Clang!

The battle erupted with ferocious intensity.

Amid the flurry of afterimages, Gu Ran, relying on the strength of his bloodline and the secret arts of the Ageless Spirit Heavenly Sect, managed to hold his ground against the wave of enemies.

Of course, part of his survival was due to Jiang Chen’s orders to his subordinates: they were not to kill Gu Ran.  The goal was to push him further into despair, breaking his will completely.

This can’t go on!

As the battle dragged on, Gu Ran grew increasingly anxious.

If this continues and the Feng Clan’s forces surround me, it’ll be the end!

His eyes darted around frantically, searching for any possible escape route.

Watching Gu Ran’s dire state, Jiang Chen knew it was time to act.

I can’t afford to keep playing with him.

If Heavenly Fate interferes now, all my efforts will go to waste!

Without hesitation, he launched a soul attack at the Inquiring Journey realm avian demonic beast hovering above the battlefield.

In an instant, the beast let out an earsplitting cry.

Roar!

The demonic beast writhed in pain, its screams echoing across the sky as if it had suffered a grievous wound.

What’s going on?

Feng Hongbo was stunned.

He hadn’t attacked the creature!

But seeing the opportunity, he didn’t waste time questioning it.

He immediately struck, delivering a fatal blow to the demonic beast.

Crash!

The enormous beast’s body crashed into the sea, sending massive waves surging outward.

“At last, it’s dead!

Gu Ran, your death is certain now!”  Feng Hongbo, who had learned the truth about Niu Qing’s identity earlier, no longer paid any attention to the fallen beast.

Instead, he soared toward Gu Ran’s location.

In moments, he was above Gu Ran, looking down from the sky like a hawk eyeing its prey.

How can this be?

Gu Ran’s mind reeled in disbelief.

Why did that demonic beast suddenly collapse?

Was it hiding some hidden injury?

His thoughts raced as he assessed the situation.

Now Feng Hongbo is free, and with Zhang San, that makes two Inquiring Journey realm experts.

On top of that, there are three Heavenly Origin realm cultivators who can temporarily fight at a higher level!

What do I do?

What can I do now?

Panic overtook him, and before he realized it, cold sweat was dripping down his face.

“Gu Ran!” Feng Hongbo called out, making no immediate move to attack.

Hovering above, he radiated the confidence of someone certain of victory.

“Stop resisting!” “If you hand over your invisibility skill, we’ll be allies!

I won’t just spare your life-I’ll help you maintain your cover and even protect you from the Ageless Spirit Heavenly Sect.” He paused before continuing, his tone turning cold.

“But if you refuse, I’ll have no choice but to make you suffer before handing you over to the Ageless Spirit Heavenly Sect in exchange for… benefits.” Feng Hongbo now fully understood Gu Ran’s true identity and, more importantly, that he was being hunted by the Ageless Spirit Heavenly Sect.

Clearly, this pursuit was tied to that powerful invisibility skill.

If Feng Hongbo could acquire the skill, it would be a game-changer.

Yet he also knew the risks-it could make him a target of the Ageless Spirit Heavenly Sect himself.

For once, his words carried sincerity.

He truly intended to spare Gu Ran if it meant gaining that ability.

Gu Ran, of course, was no fool.

He knew Feng Hongbo’s offer wasn’t an empty promise and he genuinely intended to strike a deal.

But even if he wanted to comply, it wasn’t possible.

The invisibility skill wasn’t something he could simply “hand over.” It was an innate gift from his bloodline, inseparable from his being.

And beyond that, Gu Ran had no intention of giving it up.

Feng Hongbo was only at the Inquiring Journey realm.

If not for his streak of terrible luck, Gu Ran believed he would have already slain enough enemies to ascend to that realm himself!

Thinking about how things had spiraled against him, Gu Ran felt a wave of frustration, nearly driving him to tear his hair out.

“Gu Ran!

You have three breaths to decide!” Feng Hongbo’s icy glare bore down on him.

Gu Ran hesitated, torn between pretending to agree or making a desperate move.

But before he could act, a powerful aura suddenly erupted from the distance.

Boom!

The surging aura paused for a moment, then abruptly shifted course, heading straight toward them.

“That aura-it’s the Dao Palace realm female powerhouse!” someone exclaimed, their voice trembling with awe.

“Oh no, she’s coming here!”  “She must have been passing by and sensed the disturbance!” On Blackwood Island, faces turned pale with alarm.  None more so than Feng Hongbo.

He was, after all, attempting to murder Gu Ran and steal from him-a despicable act.

Everyone knew this Dao Palace realm powerhouse as a strict upholder of justice, someone with an unblemished reputation.

If she discovered the truth of what Feng Hongbo was up to, what hope would he have?

Desperation clawed at him as he frantically tried to concoct an excuse, his mind racing to fabricate a believable alibi.

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