Great Villain: Starting by Humiliating the Son of the Heavenly Fate - Chapter 57

Chapter 57: Reaching New Heights in Cultivation Chapter 57: Reaching New Heights in Cultivation Jiang Chen returned to the courtyard, where everyone was eagerly awaiting his arrival.

Each person wore a look of concern, anxious for updates on Qiu Liaoxi’s condition.

The young Jiang Yuqian quickly came up to him, asking with urgency, “Big Brother, how is Alchemist Qiu?” “She’s awake and on the mend,” Jiang Chen replied reassuringly.

“Thanks to Alchemist Xie and the pill I provided, we managed to save her just in time.” A wave of relief immediately swept through the crowd in the courtyard.

Overwhelmed with emotion, Jiang Yuqian clutched Jiang Chen’s arm and blurted out, “Big brother, you’re absolutely amazing!” “Every single time, you work wonders and save people from impossible situations!” she continued, her eyes sparkling with admiration as she spoke.

“It’s really nothing,” Jiang Chen replied, affectionately patting her head.

“I’m just relieved I could be of help this time.” With a kind smile, he added, “Seeing all of you safe and sound is the greatest comfort to me.

Make sure you keep up with your cultivation and take care of yourself, okay?” “I will, big brother.

I’ll do my best to make you and the Jiang Clan proud,” Jiang Yuqian promised earnestly.

At that moment, Jiang Xingtai suggested, “Why don’t you go to recuperate for now?

You’re still injured from the fight in the Vast Spirit House.” “That’s right, young friend Jiang Chen should also take care of his health!

With us here, nothing will happen,” Du Bailei chimed in from the side.

Hearing these words, Jiang Chen silently thanked his uncle for the assist.

Having resolved Qiu Liaoxi’s issue, he no longer felt the need to stay longer than necessary.

There were other, more pressing matters that required his attention.

And so, Jiang Chen nodded in agreement and replied appreciatively, “Thanks, Uncle, and President Du.

I’ll take your advice and get some rest.” Before taking his leave, Jiang Chen turned his attention to Elder Ge and instructed, “Elder Ge, set up a residence for Ning Xian and Alchemist Qiu next to mine.

They’ll need a comfortable place to rest and recuperate.” “Absolutely, Young Master.

I’ll get on it right away,” Elder Ge assured with promptness.

With everything taken care of, Jiang Chen made his way out of the courtyard.

…

Returning to his own place, Jiang Chen quickly stepped into his private meditation room.

But he didn’t start his cultivation right away.

With just a thought, a nuptial band appeared in his hand, exuding a sophisticated charm.

At first look, the ring seemed simple, but it glowed with celestial colors, and tiny, ancient runes decorated it, suggesting its mystical origin.

Thanks to the insights from the System, Jiang Chen quickly figured out its purpose.

[Eternal Vows Binding Ring: A mystical ring crafted from materials that have withstood the test of time, its true origins remain shrouded in mystery.

It contains an inner dimension.

When a woman falls for the man holding the ring, a new ring with her name appears in this hidden space.

Putting on this ring creates a strong connection between their souls, lifting the woman’s emotions to Boundless Love, a rare and profound level of devotion.] ‘Whoa!

So basically, this Eternal Vows Binding Ring locks a woman’s romantic feelings for me at peak level, without any change,’ Jiang Chen mused to himself.

‘Is this the System’s way of ensuring I have a smooth family life and can just focus on my main objectives?’ he wondered with a hint of amusement.

‘Well, it might seem a bit unfair to the other person, but what they don’t know won’t hurt them, right?

Besides, this thing is pretty harmless.

It’s just about making sure I don’t have to walk on eggshells around the women I care about, giving me a space to be myself,’ Jiang Chen reasoned, quickly dismissing the slight twinge of guilt he felt.

Without any delay, Jiang Chen slid the ring onto his left hand’s fourth finger.

As the Eternal Vows Binding Ring settled into place, he felt a faint connection forming between himself and the artifact.

He realized that only those bound by the ring could see it.

Curious, Jiang Chen explored the ring with his divine sense.

True enough, he found a small hidden space within it, holding another wedding band.

Looking closely, he saw Ning Xian’s name elegantly engraved on it.

After confirming there was nothing else inside, Jiang Chen withdrew his divine sense, deciding to put this issue on hold for now.

Shifting focus, he turned his attention to trading some treasures.

By this point, he had collected over ten thousand points of Villain Value.

Jiang Chen licked his lips and mentally commanded, ‘System!

Open the System Mall!’ Instantly, a screen popped up in front of him, neatly organizing options into ‘Cultivation Methods’, ‘Pills’, ‘Artifacts’, and ‘Others’.

‘Now that I’ve got the Burning World Red Lotus,’ Jiang Chen pondered, ‘I’m wondering if I should go for pills or spiritual plants to boost my progress more effectively?’ He mulled over it for a moment, deciding to check out both.

He started with the ‘Pills’ section, looking for the Shaking Light Origin Platform Spirit Pill, tailored for the Mysterious Platform realm.

Without any second thoughts, he exchanged for two of them, each costing 400 Villain Value points.

Right after, he checked out the ‘Others’ section, searching for spiritual plants with a strong fire element.

A huge array of spiritual plants appeared, so many that it was almost overwhelming to look at them.

Among these were the Half-Moon Blood Congealing Flame Pine, the Extreme Fire Gu Grass, the Thousand Birds Immortal Rosy Cloud Grass, and many others.

‘Wow, there’s a whole bunch of them!’ Jiang Chen thought, impressed.

‘Looks like they’re generally priced over 500 Villain Value points.’ Then he suddenly slapped his forehead, realizing something, ‘Oh, right!

I’ve also got those spiritual plants I took from Lin Feng.’ He remembered the two plants he had.

One was the Flame Whisker Mica Ginseng he’d picked up from a roadside vendor.

The other, more potent than the Fireheart Pinecone Fruit, he had snagged at an auction.

‘Let’s give these pills and plants a try,’ Jiang Chen decided in his mind.

Without hesitation, he popped a Shaking Light Origin Platform Spirit Pill into his mouth.

The moment the pill touched his tongue, it melted instantly.

It felt like a warm wave flowed into his stomach, spreading throughout his body and integrating seamlessly.

Right after that, as he absorbed the pill’s medicinal energy, a significant amount of Origin Power gathered in his Dantian.

This energy then went through a purification process in the Mysterious Platform, turning into an even purer form of Origin Power.

This refined energy solidified his Mysterious Platform even more, making Jiang Chen’s body stronger and more resilient.

The Shaking Light Origin Platform Spirit Pill, priced at 400 Villain Value points each, was way more expensive than the Clearing Mind Awakening Spirit Pill, costing about five times more.

With a few more of these, he could trade them for cultivation methods of the Heavenly Origin rank.

And indeed, a pill with such a steep price tag delivered remarkable results.

Not long after taking it, Jiang Chen noticed a major leap in his cultivation base, especially considering he had only recently reached the Early-stage of the Mysterious Platform realm.

His physical condition had improved in many ways.

But that wasn’t all; his divine sense, too, had undergone a significant boost.

‘Awesome, this pill is seriously amazing; I totally love it!’ Jiang Chen mused to himself, hugely impressed by the effects of the Shaking Light Origin Platform Spirit Pill.

‘Plus, the incredible impact of this pill might have something to do with my amped-up aptitude from using the Burning World Red Lotus,’ he reflected, feeling quite pleased as he thought about his current Top Grade aptitude.

It’s important to note that having an Upper Grade aptitude was extremely rare.

It wasn’t an overstatement to say that you might find such a person only once in a hundred thousand.

Regarding Top Grade aptitude, even in huge sects like the Starry Abyss Sect, it was still an incredibly rare thing.

Among the current crop of Starry Abyss Sect disciples, not a single one had shown a Top Grade aptitude.

If Jiang Chen were to reveal his aptitude, he’d no doubt become a major asset for the whole Starry Abyss Sect.

Now, getting back to the present, once the effects of the Shaking Light Origin Platform Spirit Pill had fully worn off, Jiang Chen grabbed the Flame Whisker Mica Ginseng, gave it a quick wash, and started munching on it.

In just a short time, he had completely devoured the Flame Whisker Mica Ginseng, not leaving even a tiny bit.

After finishing the Flame Whisker Mica Ginseng, Jiang Chen noticed that its medicinal power behaved differently than the pill’s.

Rather than spreading through his body, all of it focused into his Dantian, blending seamlessly with the Burning World Red Lotus.

The nourishment from the Flame Whisker Mica Ginseng visibly healed the Burning World Red Lotus, as its cracks began to fade.

Soon, a warm surge of energy flowed from the Red Lotus, filling every part of Jiang Chen’s body.

In an instant, Jiang Chen felt his body become clearer and more transparent, like a crystal perfectly cleaned of all dust and impurities.

‘What!

My aptitude has gotten even better!’ Jiang Chen thought to himself in amazement, ‘and it looks like it’s not just a one-off thing, my aptitude can keep improving!

This is incredible!’ He excitedly checked his internal state, focusing especially on his Dantian and meridians.

Jiang Chen noticed that his Mysterious Platform had become even more refined, with both the quality and quantity of his Origin Power reaching new heights.

The flow of his Origin Power had become quicker and smoother, and his combat abilities had subtly yet noticeably strengthened.

On top of that, not only had his aptitude enhanced, but his cultivation base had also clearly gone up.

Although the boost wasn’t as dramatic as what the Shaking Light Origin Platform Spirit Pill had given him, it was still significantly better than what ordinary pills could achieve.

‘This Burning World Red Lotus is just amazing, truly a Heaven-Defying Fate Changer!’ Jiang Chen thought with awe.

‘Just eating these spiritual plants makes you stronger, improves your aptitude, and ups your combat skills.

It’s like having a Cheat Ability!’ he mused, amazed by the possibilities.

Right after that thought, he tossed the second Shaking Light Origin Platform Spirit Pill into his mouth.

As before, it melted the moment it touched his tongue.

This time, the absorption of the pill’s energy was even quicker, and the efficiency had improved.

In simple terms, he was getting more out of the pill with less waste.

Before he knew it, the pill was completely absorbed, and Jiang Chen could feel another significant boost in his cultivation base.

‘Well, the way I see it, it looks like I need to use both pills and spiritual plants together.

They seem to work in sync, helping me get stronger faster,’ Jiang Chen reflected with a grin, then he popped the presumed Fireheart Pinecone Fruit into his mouth.

Since the Burning World Red Lotus had healed a bit, his ability to sense and respond to spiritual plants had improved slightly.

It was a subtle change, but definitely there.

‘The stronger the Burning World Red Lotus gets, the higher my potential will rise,’ Jiang Chen remarked as he ate the spiritual plant in his hand.

…

Time flew by, and before he knew it, half a month had passed.

In these two weeks, Jiang Chen didn’t just use the two Shaking Light Origin Platform Spirit Pills, the Flame Whisker Mica Ginseng, and the presumed Fireheart Pinecone Fruit he had already taken.

He also spent 3,000 points of Villain Value to get more pills and spiritual plants.

He split his acquisitions evenly between pills and plants.

After consuming them and going through a rigorous cultivation routine, supported by the Ten-Turn Harmonious Spirit Pill, he finally progressed to the Middle-Stage of the Mysterious Platform realm.

What’s more, his actual combat abilities had reached the level of the Late-Stage Mysterious Platform realm.