Great Villain: Starting by Humiliating the Son of the Heavenly Fate - Chapter 273

Chapter 273: Breaking the Balance Chapter 273: Breaking the Balance “Give it up, You Haiyin,” Gan Ruifeng said with a cold sneer.

His icy words matched the frost in his expression.

The bloodstains on his face showed how hard You Haiyin had fought to resist.

“You Haiyin!” Cai Xueqing shouted, his voice ringing out like a challenge.

“Stop fighting, and we promise to let the You Clan’s bloodline survive!” For cultivator clans, protecting their bloodline was more important than even their cultivation inheritances.

Without descendants, what was the point of passing down their methods?

But You Haiyin only laughed bitterly.

“The You Clan would rather die than bow down!” “Even if today is our end, we will make sure you pay dearly!” His voice wavered with exhaustion but stayed firm.

Blood dripped from the corner of his mouth as he spoke.

Gan Ruifeng’s eyes narrowed, full of killing intent.

“If that’s how you want it, then I’ll erase the You Clan completely-no survivors!” He turned to Cai Xueqing.

“Stop worrying about me.

Let’s kill him together!” Cai Xueqing nodded, seeing no other option.

“Fine.” As the two prepared to finish off You Haiyin, dark silhouettes suddenly appeared all over the battlefield.

One by one, these shadowy figures attacked the members of the Gan and Cai Clans, catching everyone off guard!

Thrust!

Thrust!

Thrust!  Blades stabbed through backs, their bloody tips piercing out of chests.  Agonized screams filled the air, and the sharp smell of blood was overwhelming.

“You Haiyin, are you ready to die?” Liu Xiong’s voice thundered as his figure shot into the sky, surrounded by blazing flames.

Without hesitation, he charged straight at Gan Ruifeng and Cai Xueqing!

“What!” Gan Ruifeng and Cai Xueqing’s faces twisted in shock and disbelief.

They couldn’t believe what they were seeing.

The Heavenly Gu Society-thought to have withdrawn-was suddenly back in the fight.

Even more shocking, they were helping the You Clan, their sworn enemies!  The Heavenly Gu Society!

You Haiyin’s despair turned to a glimmer of hope as his eyes lit up.

They’ve actually returned!

Of course, he wasn’t naive.

He knew the Heavenly Gu Society wasn’t helping him out of kindness.

But right now, he didn’t care.

His only wish was to see the Gan and Cai Clans suffer as much as he had!

Anything beyond that wasn’t worth worrying about anymore.

It was a truly desperate and tragic moment.

As Liu Xiong closed in, a wave of dread ran down the spines of Gan Ruifeng and Cai Xueqing.

Acting on pure instinct, they quickly dodged to the side, preparing for the attack.

“Damn it, you block him!” Gan Ruifeng barked in frustration.

“Why don’t you fight him instead!” Cai Xueqing snapped back, equally annoyed.

A heated argument broke out between Gan Ruifeng and Cai Xueqing, neither willing to face Liu Xiong alone.

If one fought Liu Xiong while the other dealt with the weakened You Haiyin, what would happen if the survivor teamed up with Liu Xiong afterward?

The risk was too great-they would be doomed for sure.

Left with no choice, they gave up on chasing You Haiyin and turned their full attention to Liu Xiong, charging at him together.

The clash was instant and earth-shattering.

Explosions of power filled the air, shaking the heavens and earth.

The impact rippled outward, shattering clouds and leaving the sky in chaos.

“You treacherous dogs, don’t think you can escape me!” You Haiyin roared, his voice echoing like thunder.

Mustering every bit of strength he had left, he threw himself into the fray.

Though he knew the secret art that drained his life had already pushed him to the brink of death, he didn’t care.

His only goal now was to make Gan Ruifeng and Cai Xueqing suffer as much as he could before his inevitable end.

Suddenly, the skies erupted into a full-scale battle.

Four mighty Inquiring Journey realm experts clashed, their fight reaching heights that seemed to tear the heavens apart!

…

Meanwhile, on the ground and in the skies above, Jiang Chen’s death warriors launched a ferocious assault, cutting down Gan and Cai Clan cultivators without mercy.

These warriors, trained specifically for combat, were far stronger than the average cultivator.

Some could even temporarily tap into the power of the Inquiring Journey realm!

With their help, the balance of the battle began shifting in favor of the You Clan’s side.

From his vantage point, Jiang Chen scanned the battlefield, his sharp eyes locking onto supporting characters with the lowest Fate Value.

He quickly gave orders to his subordinates, directing them toward his chosen targets.

Amid the widespread chaos and death, the cultivators not tied to Gu Ran were irrelevant to Jiang Chen.

Whether they died early or late wouldn’t change the outcome of the battle, and their life panels were invisible to him.

What truly mattered were the supporting characters whose cultivation bases could soon be tied to Gu Ran’s rise.

Jiang Chen’s focus was razor-sharp, ensuring those characters met their end at the perfect moment.

Elsewhere on the battlefield, Gu Ran kept himself hidden.

His excitement was palpable as he thought,This time, I’ll kill to my heart’s content!

His eyes gleamed with anticipation as he marked his target: an Early-stage Inquiring Journey realm cultivator from the Gan Clan.

As soon as Gu Ran chose his prey, the Fate Value of the unfortunate cultivator dropped to nearly zero.

Suddenly, a deafening roar erupted from above.

The sky split apart as a massive flame descended, blazing like a comet destined to destroy the world!

The massive fireball had been launched by Liu Xiong, seemingly deflected downward by Gan Ruifeng during their clash.

Yet, this was no mere accident-it was all part of a clever plan.

Liu Xiong had subtly controlled the attack, following Jiang Chen’s hidden instructions.

At that exact moment, Gu Ran was preparing to strike his chosen target.

But a sudden and overwhelming sense of danger gripped him.

His entire body tensed, every hair standing on end, as a chilling, electric sensation crawled across his scalp.

Quickly extending his divine sense, he spotted the incoming fireball.

His expression twisted with shock, and without hesitation, he retreated.

A second later, with a deafening explosion, the blazing fireball crashed into the Gan Clan’s Inquiring Journey realm cultivator, driving him deep into the ground.  The impact created a massive crater over three hundred meters wide, its center filled with bubbling molten lava.

The powerful cultivator was obliterated in an instant, his life snuffed out without a chance to resist.

Gu Ran stared at the slowly cooling lava, his pupils narrowing as an icy chill swept over him.

Th-this again?!

No-!!

That terrible feeling of overwhelming misfortune had returned, haunting him like a curse!

His lips quivered, but no words escaped.

This time, however, suspicion began to creep into his mind.

Was this really just bad luck?

Or was someone deliberately targeting him?

The thought sank deeper as he mulled over the events.

If someone is behind this, they must know the secret of my Endless Dark Blood Moon Bloodline!

They’re trying to keep me from growing stronger-that has to be it!

What troubled him even more was their apparent ability to predict his every move.

Whoever it was, they seemed to know exactly who he intended to attack, rendering his attempts to hide completely useless.

A chill gripped Gu Ran’s heart as a horrifying realization dawned on him.

This person is terrifying; even my unique bloodline talent can’t escape their notice.

His eyes flickered with a mix of understanding and deep-seated fear.

After being ensnared by Jiang Chen’s schemes time and time again, Gu Ran finally sensed that something was seriously wrong.

But the realization brought more questions than answers.

Who is targeting me?

Why are they trying to hinder my growth?

If I’m their target, why not kill me now while I’m still weak?

These unanswered questions clouded his thoughts, replacing his momentary clarity with confusion and frustration.

However, thinking too much wouldn’t solve his problems.

For now, his priority was survival-and to survive, he needed to kill and absorb cultivation bases.

Clenching his teeth, Gu Ran steeled his resolve.

I’ll try one more time!

Spotting an Inquiring Journey realm cultivator from the Cai Clan, he moved stealthily, ready to strike.

But just as he prepared to attack, three of the Heavenly Gu Society’s death warriors sprang into action.

Utilizing their power-boosting secret arts, they combined forces with another true Inquiring Journey realm cultivator.

Together, they launched a ferocious assault, overwhelming the Cai Clan cultivator before Gu Ran could even make his move!

As I thought, they can see through my stealth!

Gu Ran’s eyes narrowed, his pupils shrinking to pinpoints.

Determined, he shifted toward another Inquiring Journey realm cultivator, but this time, he only pretended to attack.

As expected, nothing unusual happened.

The cultivator he faked targeting wasn’t harmed, for various reasons.

Confusion crept into his mind.

Why didn’t that mysterious entity intervene this time?

Then, a chilling realization struck him.

Can they actually distinguish between a real attack and a feint?

The thought sent shivers down his spine, his entire body trembling as if an unseen shadow loomed over him.

It felt as though even the air around him had turned hostile, making his hair stand on end.

Meanwhile, high above, Jiang Chen watched the battlefield with a calculating gaze, his sharp eyes focused on Gu Ran.

Hmm, was Gu Ran testing the waters?

he mused.  That fake attack suggests he’s beginning to suspect something.

A cold smile curled on Jiang Chen’s lips.

But this was inevitable.

After all, he is the protagonist.

No matter how careful the plan, someone like him is bound to pick up on the clues.

Still, the real terror lies in realizing the truth-that he’s being manipulated-and knowing there’s absolutely nothing he can do to stop it.

His disdainful smile deepened as he continued to orchestrate the chaos below.