Great Villain: Starting by Humiliating the Son of the Heavenly Fate - Chapter 285

Chapter 285: A Potential Ally Turned Foe Chapter 285: A Potential Ally Turned Foe After infusing the Fate Chasing Kite Pupils with Liu Xiong’s aura, Jiang Chen channeled a small amount of Dao Origin Power into them.

Almost immediately, a strange sensation spread from the pupils to his mind.

It felt as if he had gained a new kind of vision, one that was both mysterious and powerful.

“This way!” Jiang Chen declared, turning his head sharply in a specific direction before speeding off.

“Wait for me, Holy Son Jiang Chen!” Wu Qian called out, abandoning the nearby cultivator inheritances to follow him without hesitation.

As they raced forward, Jiang Chen glanced back at Wu Qian.

“Wu Qian, there might be a time when I can’t handle everything myself.

Would you be willing to help me with certain tasks?” he asked tentatively, not elaborating further.

“Of course!” Wu Qian agreed straight away.

“Thank you.” Jiang Chen gave him a slight smile before grabbing his arm.

Together, they pushed forward at maximum speed.

Wu Qian was stunned by the sheer swiftness of their movement.

This speed is incredible!

Holy Son Jiang Chen’s cultivation level is far beyond what I imagined!

His view of Jiang Chen shifted entirely, filling him with awe and deep respect.  In that moment, Wu Qian resolved to follow Jiang Chen wholeheartedly.

His doubts vanished, replaced with unwavering loyalty.

As they continued their rapid flight, Jiang Chen suddenly heard system notifications echoing in his mind.

[Ding!

You have successfully influenced a potential ally of Protagonist Gu Ran.

Gu Ran’s Heavenly Fate Value has decreased by 1500 points!] [Ding!

You have gained 3000 points of Villain Value!] Securing Wu Qian as an ally…

not a bad outcome, Jiang Chen thought with a faint smile, maintaining his rapid pace.

By this point, Jiang Chen was no longer wandering aimlessly.

The influence of Heavenly Fate on him had become minimal.

Before long, Jiang Chen’s divine sense detected Gu Ran, Liu Xiong, and others within range.

At that moment, Liu Xiong was locked in a fierce battle with a demonic cultivator at the Dao Comprehension realm.

Surrounding him were other demonic cultivators from the Burning Blaze Ancient Sect, attacking him relentlessly.

Gu Ran, however, was not their target.

He had skillfully hidden his presence, waiting patiently on the outskirts for the right moment to strike.

His plan was to ambush the demonic cultivators when they least expected it.

Liu Xiong, fully focused on his battle, had no time to notice Gu Ran or prepare for his actions.

Unlike Jiang Chen, Liu Xiong also lacked the foresight to compete with Gu Ran for targets.

Taking advantage of this, Gu Ran had already eliminated five or six demonic cultivators.

These demonic cultivators, especially the weaker ones, had lost much of their intelligence after becoming corrupted, making them easy prey for Gu Ran’s quick and deadly strikes.

“There they are!” Jiang Chen said, stopping abruptly about a hundred kilometers from Gu Ran.

“Up ahead are two people.

The one fighting in the Dao Comprehension realm is Liu Xiong.

The other, silently assassinating enemies, is Gu Ran,” he explained.

“They’re both under attack by demonic cultivators from the Burning Blaze Ancient Sect.

Help me deal with those cultivators.” “Understood!” Wu Qian replied, immediately heading in the direction Jiang Chen indicated.

Wu Qian, unable to sense the intense battle that Jiang Chen described, quickly realized how limited his divine sense was compared to Jiang Chen’s.

In his eyes, Jiang Chen had reached a level far beyond ordinary cultivators, likely in the Half-step Transcendence realm-a realm of true powerhouses.

On the battlefield, the demonic cultivator at the Dao Comprehension realm stood with a sinister smirk as Gu Ran silently eliminated his minions one by one.

He showed no concern for their losses, viewing them as expendable, and dismissed Gu Ran as nothing more than a nuisance.

“Hehehe,” the demonic cultivator sneered.

“So, the little rat can hide.

No matter.

I’ll deal with him after I’m done with you, old man!” His malicious tone dripped with overconfidence.

Unbeknownst to him, if not for Jiang Chen’s intervention, his arrogance would have been his undoing.

Gu Ran, growing stronger with each victory, would have humiliated and destroyed him, even claiming his cultivation base after his death.

But before any of that could happen, a thunderous roar broke through the battlefield.  “Who dares behave so brazenly in my presence?

You vile creature, prepare to meet your end!” The voice carried a power so immense it shook the very heavens, reverberating through everyone’s core.

It was like the roar of a divine storm, impossible to ignore.

“What?!

A Dao Palace realm expert?

This can’t be!” The Dao Comprehension realm demonic cultivator froze in terror.

His arrogance evaporated, replaced by sheer panic.

In an instant, a streak of lightning tore through the sky, striking the demonic cultivator.

He didn’t even have time to react before being reduced to nothing but ashes.

“Many thanks, esteemed senior!” Liu Xiong called out gratefully, quickly realizing this mighty expert must have been sent by Jiang Chen.

“There’s no need for thanks,” Wu Qian responded, smiling kindly.

Despite his overwhelming strength, there was no arrogance in his demeanor.

“Let’s finish off the remaining demonic cultivators!” “Agreed!” Liu Xiong replied, immediately diving back into the battle.

As Gu Ran watched the demonic cultivators of the Burning Blaze Ancient Sect fall one after another, a wave of bitter frustration swept over him.

To him, every defeated enemy was a lost opportunity to grow stronger.

What is going on?

Gu Ran thought, his mind racing.

How could this happen?

Why has a Dao Palace realm powerhouse suddenly appeared?

Weren’t Liu Xiong and I the only human cultivators in this Cave Heaven?

Unless… could there be another entrance?

Have outsiders managed to come in?

Damn it!

This unbearable interference… is this the work of the Heavenly Gu Society again?

Could this Dao Palace powerhouse be one of their people?

And if so, how high-ranking must he be?

Gu Ran’s thoughts spiraled into anxious speculation.

Initially, everything had been under control.

When they encountered the demonic cultivators of the Burning Blaze Ancient Sect, Gu Ran had crafted a careful plan.

While Liu Xiong fought the Dao Comprehension realm demonic cultivator, Gu Ran intended to pick off the weaker underlings one by one.

This would let him build enough power to assist Liu Xiong in defeating the stronger opponent.

Then, in a moment of chaos when Liu Xiong least expected it, Gu Ran planned to launch a decisive attack, killing Liu Xiong and claiming his head.  In Gu Ran’s eyes, with no other Heavenly Gu Society members present in this Cave Heaven, eliminating Liu Xiong would leave him unchallenged.

He could act freely, take control, and dominate the secret realm.

After that, Gu Ran intended to clear the entire Cave Heaven of its demonic beasts and cultivators.

With their deaths, he would rapidly grow in strength, ascending to the Dao Palace realm.

This would give him the power to confront the Heavenly Gu Society and challenge their authority.

But reality had crushed his ambitions.

Before he could even eliminate many of the weaker cultivators, a Dao Palace realm expert had intervened, shattering his carefully laid plans.

As the harsh reality sank in, Gu Ran felt a wave of nausea and frustration.  Those wretched members of the Heavenly Gu Society!

he thought bitterly.

They’ll stop at nothing to ruin my plans.

But he knew there was nothing he could do for now.

With his current strength, challenging a Dao Palace realm powerhouse was impossible.

He had no choice but to bide his time.

Suppressing his anger, Gu Ran turned his frustration into action.

Channeling all his energy, he launched himself into a furious assault, slaughtering the remaining demonic cultivators of the Burning Blaze Ancient Sect with ruthless efficiency.

Within moments, the entire group of demonic cultivators lay dead, wiped out completely.

Meanwhile, Jiang Chen issued a calm instruction to Wu Qian through his divine sense.

“Wu Qian, stay close to Liu Xiong and Gu Ran.

Gu Ran is one of my juniors.

Ensure his safety and keep him out of danger.” “Understood, Holy Son Jiang Chen!

Even if it costs me my life, I will protect Gu Ran from harm,” Wu Qian replied resolutely.

It was then that Wu Qian caught his first glimpse of Gu Ran.  For some reason, he felt a strong sense of connection with the young man, as though he had reunited with a long-lost family member.  But what Wu Qian didn’t realize was that while he felt good about Gu Ran, the feeling was not the same from Gu Ran’s side.

To Gu Ran, Wu Qian was now an enemy.

By siding with Jiang Chen, Wu Qian had turned from a potential ally into a clear threat.

He was already on edge because of Heavenly Fate, and Wu Qian’s sudden interference, which had completely messed up his plans, only made him more cautious.