Great Villain: Starting by Humiliating the Son of the Heavenly Fate - Chapter 292

Chapter 292: No Freedom, Only Obedience Chapter 292: No Freedom, Only Obedience “Good, you understand!” Liu Xiong’s voice was cold and sharp, sending shivers down their spines.

“Hurry up and bring out your offerings!

If our Lord changes his mind, you’re doomed!” “Yes, yes!

Right away!” Lu An and He Tian nodded repeatedly, rushing to present their most valuable treasures.

They quickly laid out spiritual plants of both the Dao Palace and Dao Comprehension ranks, along with other rare items and a hefty amount of spirit stones.

“Hmph!

Go away!” Wu Qian said with a dismissive sneer, waving his hand as if brushing away dirt.

“Yes, we’re leaving immediately!

Thank you, senior, for sparing us!” Lu An and He Tian bowed deeply in every direction, their voices trembling with gratitude.

They didn’t dare linger a second longer.

Moments later, they flew away cautiously, their bodies trembling from lingering fear.

Once they felt it was safe, they sped up drastically, using all their strength to flee as fast as they could.

Jiang Chen watched them go, his brow furrowing slightly.

Why haven’t they turned into passersby yet?

he wondered, using his Villain Eye to inspect their information panels.

Given their current situation, Lu An and He Tian shouldn’t have the courage to bother Gu Ran anymore.

By now, they should have been reduced to mere background characters.  But something wasn’t right.

The events weren’t unfolding the way Jiang Chen had expected.

What could it be?

Jiang Chen thought, stroking his chin.

Suddenly, his eyes lit up with realization.

Could it be the golden patterns?

The underground cave had indeed been destroyed by the aftershocks of their battle.

However, before its collapse, He Tian and his team had caught a glimpse of the golden patterns hidden within.

These golden patterns contained records of a nearly complete history, including the Doomsday Cave Heaven’s final, desperate assault.

The knowledge within them was incredibly valuable and had the potential to greatly influence the story’s progression.

Could it be that Lu An and He Tian, either intentionally or accidentally, or perhaps under coercion, revealed this information?

In the original plot, the protagonist Gu Ran was meant to use the secrets of the Doomsday Cave Heaven to launch a surprise attack on the demon race’s rear defenses.

But if this information had been leaked, Gu Ran’s plan would fall apart, likely sparking a deep hatred for Lu An and He Tian.

That seems like the most likely explanation, Jiang Chen concluded.

I initially intended to let them live.

After all, during the demon race’s invasion of the Immortal Martial Continent, they might have been useful pawns.

But if they betray the Immortal Martial Continent-whether willingly or by force-this leak could make them supporting characters, giving Gu Ran easy kills and experience points.

If that’s the case, I can’t let them wander free.

If necessary, I’ll deal with them myself.

With this decision made, Jiang Chen’s figure moved like a streak of light, quickly heading toward Lu An and He Tian’s fleeing location.

As the main villain, Jiang Chen had no hesitation when it came to killing if the situation called for it.

Lu An and He Tian’s fates were already sealed; they were destined to die by Gu Ran’s hand.

Jiang Chen’s intervention had only delayed their deaths for a short while.

Even so, Jiang Chen preferred a more strategic approach.

If possible, he would rather control them.

After all, pawns at the Dao Palace realm still had their uses.

As Jiang Chen pursued Lu An and He Tian, he also gave orders to Wu Qian and Liu Xiong.

He instructed them to hand over the spiritual plants and keep a close watch on Gu Ran’s actions.

Jiang Chen had been tracking Gu Ran closely all along.

He knew exactly where Gu Ran was at any given time.

His vast divine sense, spanning a million kilometers, constantly monitored Gu Ran’s movements.

Wu Qian and Liu Xiong obeyed immediately, speeding off in the direction where Gu Ran had last been seen.

Meanwhile, Lu An and He Tian hadn’t managed to get far.

Jiang Chen’s incredible speed allowed him to catch up in the blink of an eye.

There was no need for a physical chase.

Whoosh!

An overwhelming aura descended upon them, its power pressing down like a mountain.

Lu An and He Tian froze in place, their bodies shaking uncontrollably as they came to a sudden stop.

“Se…Senior!

Do you need anything else from us?” Lu An stammered, forcing a flattering smile onto his face.

“Not much,” Jiang Chen replied casually, his gaze cold as he looked down at them.

“You’ve seen those golden patterns, and that knowledge can’t be leaked.

But I don’t trust you, so I’ve decided to take control of you.” “Wait!

You promised to let us go!”  Their faces turned pale, desperation filling their voices as they tried to plead.

“If you need us to do anything, we’ll obey!

We won’t resist!” Lu An added quickly.

“It would be an honor to serve you, Senior.

Please, just allow us some freedom!” Jiang Chen’s expression remained icy.

“If you don’t comply, you die,” he said bluntly, his tone leaving no room for negotiation.

“We…

we comply!”  Trembling all over, Lu An and He Tian didn’t dare to resist.

They quickly nodded and voiced their submission, fear etched into their faces.

In the face of death, freedom became a minor concern.

“Hmm.

Open your sea of consciousness to me and don’t resist,” Jiang Chen ordered calmly.  After issuing his command, he briefly conferred with Nangong Wan and Shangguan Ning, obtaining a Transcendence-level secret art specifically designed for controlling others-the Ten Thousand Soulseed Art.

Jiang Chen had acquired the necessary resources to practice this art after defeating the hybrid demon-a fusion of the Dao Palace realm nether soul demon, Mo Wutian, and a Dao Palace realm octopus-like demonic beast.

Their immense qi and blood energy had been stored in the Wordless Heavenly Jade.

Among the Transcendence-level cultivation methods available to him, those focused on the soul were the most suitable.

Jiang Chen’s soul had already reached the Transcendence realm, making him uniquely adept at using soul-based techniques.

For controlling two Dao Palace realm experts like Lu An and He Tian, such methods were far more effective than physical restraint techniques.

With a single thought, Jiang Chen connected his soul to the Wordless Heavenly Jade, channeling its energy to master the Ten Thousand Soulseed Art.

Suddenly, a surge of enlightening energy flowed from the Wordless Heavenly Jade.

Most of it merged with his soul, while a smaller amount strengthened his physical body.  In mere moments, Jiang Chen had perfected the Ten Thousand Soulseed Art, achieving mastery at the highest level.

I’ll need to replenish more qi and blood energy later, Jiang Chen noted to himself before turning his attention back to Lu An and He Tian.

Without delay, he began to use the Ten Thousand Soulseed Art to take control of their minds.

Two small orbs of crimson light emerged from the foreheads of Lu An and He Tian, flying into Jiang Chen’s hand.

The lights condensed into two magatamas, radiating faint energy.

“I will know all your thoughts,” Jiang Chen said calmly, his icy gaze locking onto the pair.

“These soul seeds give me complete control over your lives.

If you betray me, I can kill you instantly.

However, as long as you follow my orders, you will remain alive.” “Yes, Master!” Lu An and He Tian responded immediately, bowing deeply.

Their expressions showed that they had reluctantly accepted their new roles.

At that moment, system notifications echoed within Jiang Chen’s mind.

[Ding!

You have successfully altered the plot.

The Heavenly Fate Value of protagonist Gu Ran has decreased by 500 points!] [Ding!

You have earned 1000 Villain Value points!] Hearing the alerts, Jiang Chen nodded in satisfaction, though a slight frown appeared on his face.

Only 500 points?

That’s not much.

It suggests that in the original plot, the leak by Lu An and He Tian was likely resolved quickly, he mused.

Before he could think further, his divine sense detected movement.

Hmm?

More people are approaching!

A large group entered the range of his divine sense.

To his surprise, they were demonic cultivators from the Burning Blaze Ancient Sect.

Among them were their true masters-nether soul demons.

Villain Eye!

Jiang Chen’s eyes gleamed as he activated his ability, focusing on one of the Dao Palace realm figures, a nether soul demon.

[Name: Ji Junhao Realm: Late-stage Dao Palace (Peak-stage Dao Palace) Status: Supporting character Fate Value: 343]