Great Villain: Starting by Humiliating the Son of the Heavenly Fate - Chapter 272

Chapter 272: Plans Within Plans Chapter 272: Plans Within Plans “Young Master Gu,” Liu Xiong began, following Jiang Chen’s plan, “the Heavenly Gu Society was created to protect you.” “Anyone who stands in your way will become our target.

If the You Clan dares to attack, we will destroy them without hesitation.” “The Gan and Cai Clans, who secretly try to use this chaos for their gain, deserve the same fate!” “Although you saw me retreat earlier, it was only a trick.

I wanted to lure the You, Gan, and Cai Clans into fighting each other.

When the time is right, we will take them all down at once,” he said with confidence, his words sounding entirely believable.

For someone like Liu Xiong, who had lived many years as a cultivator, pretending to play a role was easy.

“Oh?” Gu Ran’s eyes lit up with understanding.

“That explains why you, who seemed so confident before, suddenly pulled back!” He couldn’t help feeling slightly annoyed.

Liu Xiong’s fake retreat had cost him the chance to eliminate powerful warriors from the You Clan at the Inquiring Journey realm.

“Haha,” Liu Xiong laughed boldly.

“It was all part of my strategy.” “Next, we’ll strike hard and wipe out the three major clans on Three Mountains Island.

This will secure us plenty of resources for cultivation,” he added with a confident pat on his chest.

After all, with the Esteemed Holy Son watching over them, what was there to fear from a small place like Three Mountains Island?

“Great!

I also think we should fight back!” Gu Ran replied, his eyes thoughtful.

“But later, I want to go alone.

I don’t need anyone to follow me.” Having recently advanced to the Early-stage Inquiring Journey realm, Gu Ran was eager to test his new strength and speed up his next breakthrough.

He was determined to kill the You, Gan, and Cai Clans and absorb their cultivation bases.

To him, they deserved nothing less than destruction.

“You can’t go alone, Young Master Gu!” Liu Xiong quickly objected, gesturing with urgency.

“We must protect you at all costs.

You just finished a major battle-rest here, and I will take care of things on Three Mountains Island.” “No, I’m going!

I’ll fight by myself!” Gu Ran insisted.

“Aren’t you my protectors?

Are you ignoring my orders?” “Th-this…

Very well,” Liu Xiong said reluctantly, bowing his head.

“But I’ll keep a close eye on you.

If anything happens, I’ll be held responsible by the higher-ups.” This fit perfectly with Jiang Chen’s plan.

He didn’t want to stop Gu Ran, especially since the power of Heavenly Fate was in play.

Jiang Chen needed Gu Ran to face the upcoming events head-on to weaken his Heavenly Fate Value as quickly as possible.

“Stay out of my way,” Gu Ran replied firmly, noticing a hint of determination in Liu Xiong’s tone.

Even though the Heavenly Gu Society seemed loyal and focused on keeping him safe, Gu Ran could sense they also wanted to control him.

This only fueled his desire to kill Liu Xiong and his followers.

While his expression remained calm, inside, he sneered.

During the battle among the four groups, I’ll gain enough strength to overpower everyone, he thought.

Then, I’ll get rid of the Heavenly Gu Society too.

They claim to protect me, but I look forward to destroying them myself.

Turning toward Three Mountains Island, Gu Ran focused his divine sense.

Now that he had reached the Inquiring Journey realm, his divine sense could cover a vast area of 100,000 meters.

Though the battlefield was far away, he could still sense the vibrations of fighting on the island.

The You, Gan, and Cai Clans have started their fight!

Excitement surged through Gu Ran.

Earlier, he and the Heavenly Gu Society had fought the You Clan, while the Gan and Cai Clans waited to strike as opportunists.

But now, the tables had turned.

Gu Ran and the Heavenly Gu Society were the ones waiting to take advantage.

“The fight is just beginning,” Liu Xiong said, his aura sharp and filled with killing intent.

“When the time comes, we’ll strike back at Three Mountains Island!” Gu Ran nodded subtly, agreeing to the plan.

…

Jiang Chen stood in the sky, watching the chaotic battlefield below.

Thoughts swirled in his mind as he analyzed the unfolding events.

The three main clans of Three Mountains Island are now fighting each other, he reflected.

This probably matches the original storyline, influenced by Heavenly Fate.

If left alone, Gu Ran could have provoked the You Clan into this same crisis by simply growing stronger.

I’m glad I intervened.

Letting him handle everything alone would have been too dangerous, Jiang Chen thought.

In the original plot, Gu Ran would likely use this infighting to kill off experts from the three clans, growing stronger in the process.

Next, Wu Qian might step in, drawn into the chaos by one of the clans, which would set off new events.

Gu Ran has already reached the Inquiring Journey realm.

His progress is unbelievably fast.

If I don’t stop him, he could surpass me and become an unstoppable genius in the Immortal Martial Continent, Jiang Chen mused, his frown deepening.

…

Down below, the fighting was brutal.

Gan Ruifeng and Cai Xueqing were attacking You Haiyin together, pushing him to his limit.

Other experts from the Gan and Cai Clans surrounded the remaining You Clan members, cutting off any chance of escape.

Earlier, Jiang Chen’s death warrior squad had killed two of the You Clan’s Inquiring Journey realm cultivators, leaving the You Clan much weaker than their enemies.

Even though the You Clan’s warriors fought with bravery, they were outnumbered and overwhelmed.

The battlefield was a storm of flashing swords, magical attacks, and shadowy blades.

The surrounding land near You Clan City had already been devastated by the chaos.

Suddenly, voices shouted from inside You Clan City: “Attack!” “We can’t let the You Clan fall, or we’ll be next!” “The Gan and Cai Clans already hate me-I’ll fight too!” “I sought refuge with the You Clan because I angered the Gan and Cai Clans.

If the You Clan loses, I’m doomed!” A group of cultivators rushed out to help the You Clan.

They were mostly allies of the clan or individuals who had their own reasons for opposing the Gan and Cai Clans.

Their arrival gave the You Clan a brief moment of relief, but none of these reinforcements were powerful enough to truly turn the tide.

Without high-level cultivators, their help was like a drop in the ocean.

The Gan and Cai Clans didn’t slow down.

“Ha-ha-ha!” Gan Clan members laughed cruelly.

“The You Clan is finished!

Surrender to your despair!” “Kill them all!

It’s as easy as chopping vegetables!” Their slaughter of You Clan cultivators continued without mercy.

Some of the Gan and Cai Clan members didn’t kill the younger female cultivators.

Instead, driven by vile intentions, they captured them, planning to act on their dark desires after the battle.

As the fighting dragged on, the You Clan’s situation grew worse.

Their forces were crumbling, from their leaders to their lowest ranks.

…

High above the battlefield, You Haiyin was covered in blood, his face pale and full of despair.

He had pushed himself to the brink of collapse.

Two things had kept him alive so far: a secret technique that burned through his lifespan for power, and the growing mistrust between Gan Ruifeng and Cai Xueqing.

The closer You Haiyin came to defeat, the more Gan Ruifeng and Cai Xueqing began to suspect each other.

Both feared that their ally might betray them and take full control of Three Mountains Island for themselves.

This distrust weakened their teamwork, giving You Haiyin a small chance to hold on.

But even with this slight advantage, his strength was fading, and the outcome seemed inevitable.

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