Great Villain: Starting by Humiliating the Son of the Heavenly Fate - Chapter 72

Chapter 72: The Eerie Footprints’ Owner Appears Chapter 72: The Eerie Footprints’ Owner Appears While Ye Fan was deeply immersed in learning the new cultivation methods he had acquired, Jiang Chen started to analyze what he had observed.

‘It looks like Ye Fan’s secret weapon is tied to these cultivation methods,’ he thought to himself.

‘This means, at this point in the plot, aside from some unique opportunities, the cultivation methods are one of his biggest strengths.

Spiritual plants, pills, and weapons are all less important by comparison.’ ‘So, if I can take the cultivation methods that are supposed to be his, I’ll be able to reduce his Heavenly Fate Value even more,’ Jiang Chen considered, feeling a sense of satisfaction as he now had a clearer strategy to undermine Ye Fan.

Without wasting any time, while everyone else was busy sorting through their loot, he began to consume spiritual plants to boost his powers.

He started with a fire-element, Heavenly Origin-level spiritual plant called the Precious Flame Vermilion Fruit.

Jiang Chen popped the fruit into his mouth, chewing it briefly.

Instantly, juice burst out, trickling from the corners of his mouth, which he quickly reabsorbed.

As soon as the Precious Flame Vermilion Fruit reached his stomach, its powerful medicinal properties rapidly gathered in his Dantian and were absorbed by the Burning World Red Lotus.

Suddenly, the cracks in the Burning World Red Lotus began to heal at an incredible rate.

By the time the medicinal effects of the Precious Flame Vermilion Fruit had fully worn off, many of the cracks on the Burning World Red Lotus had disappeared.

Next, Jiang Chen moved on to his second spiritual plant, the Dark Vined Fiery Flower, stuffing it into his mouth…

then the third one, the fourth, and so on…

Before long, Jiang Chen had consumed all the spiritual plants he had gathered this time.

Thanks to the nourishment, the Burning World Red Lotus had significantly healed, with just a tiny crack left before it would be completely restored.

However, its appearance of having been used extensively remained.

‘Tsk, Lin Feng really overdid it with the Burning World Red Lotus,’ Jiang Chen reflected.

‘To get it back to its prime, I’ll need to use even more resources!’ ‘Thankfully, nurturing the Burning World Red Lotus has paid off well.

Not only am I much better at finding spiritual plants now, but more importantly, my aptitude and cultivation base have improved,’ he realized.

‘Right now, I’m at the critical point between the Middle and Late stages of the Mysterious Platform realm, ready to make a breakthrough any moment!’ His eyes gleamed with excitement as he felt the immense Origin Power coursing through his body.

Immediately, Jiang Chen fully activated the concealment feature of his Moondust Ring.

This top-grade Heavenly Origin-level artifact, a gift from the system, perfectly hid his aura.

He was all set to start his breakthrough.

Instantly, the Mysterious Platform within Jiang Chen’s Dantian began spinning faster, generating forces that accelerated the flow of Origin Power within his body, pulling it towards his Dantian.

In no time, a vortex of Origin Power, enriched by the medicinal properties of the Ten-Turn Harmonious Spirit Pill he had previously consumed, formed around the Mysterious Platform.

As every bit of Origin Power in Jiang Chen’s body gathered in his Dantian, the Mysterious Platform stopped its rapid rotation and started to pulsate, expanding and contracting like a heartbeat, drawing in the surrounding cyclone of Origin Power.

Once the absorption process was complete, Jiang Chen’s Dantian and meridians felt depleted, but the Mysterious Platform itself had undergone significant enhancement, emitting an even deeper and more powerful aura.

‘Nice, I’ve made it to the Late stage of the Mysterious Platform realm!’ Jiang Chen thought, with a slight smile appearing at the corner of his lips.

He quickly checked his attribute panel.

[Host: Jiang Chen Aptitude: Top Grade Innate Talent: Eternal Boundless Body Realm: Late-stage Mysterious Platform True Combat Power: Half-step Heavenly Origin Cultivation Methods: Starry Abyss Heavenly Scripture, Wind Void Steps Manual, Cold Sky Frost Brilliance Art, Void Rainbow Sword Technique, Clear Sky Flash, Violent Tiger Power, Explosive Persona Force…

Villain Value: 7,600 points Black Heavenly Fate Value: 5,880 Heaven-Defying Fate Changers: Villain Eye, Burning World Red Lotus, Eternal Vows Binding Ring System Mall: Level 1] Seeing his true combat power had now reached the Half-step Heavenly Origin realm, Jiang Chen felt a surge of excitement.

‘Now, even if I encounter someone from the Heavenly Origin realm, I won’t be immediately overpowered if I utilize all my artifacts, and I might even have a chance to escape,’ he mused.

He then took out the Carefree Heavenly Extreme Robe he had exchanged for earlier and wore it as his innermost layer.

Following that, he retrieved the Black Crystal Sky Piercing Shuttle, tucking it near his waist, ready to be used at a moment’s notice.

As for the Shadowblade Sword, he decided he would only unsheathe it if he was sure he could defeat his opponent.

Facing an unbeatable enemy, he planned to retreat, avoiding the need to reveal his weapon.

At this moment, having completed his breakthrough, Jiang Chen extended his divine sense to check on the nearby sect disciples.

He noticed that everyone had pretty much sorted out their loot and was reveling in their success.

None seemed to realize that he had just progressed to the Late-stage Mysterious Platform realm.

Nodding to himself, Jiang Chen then signaled one of the four disciples tasked with carrying the palanquin to let Duan Ziming know he was prepared to continue their search for treasures.

Duan Ziming, upon receiving Jiang Chen’s message, sprang into action.

First, he used his Origin Power to lift himself off the ground for a better view of the crowd.

Then, he called out, “Everyone!” He paused briefly to capture everyone’s attention before announcing, “Now that we’ve distributed the spiritual plants and had some time to rest, it’s time to move on!” “Regarding those mysterious footprints, there’s no need for fear or thoughts of splitting up to explore other paths.

If a threat emerges that our combined forces from the five sects can’t handle, what chance would any one of us have alone?” After saying this, Duan Ziming looked towards Jiang Chen and signaled, “Junior Brother Jiang Chen, we’re set to go.” Duan Ziming’s words struck a chord, quickly easing the anxiety among many, who promptly expressed their agreement.

“Let’s go!

Daoist friend Jiang Chen, we’re all set.

Time to gather more spiritual plants!” someone shouted with vigor.

“Right, if we face a threat that our combined sects can’t overcome, then it’s just bad luck,” another declared, showing determination.

“We shouldn’t worry too much,” another person added, bolstering the group’s morale.

“…” After a round of mutual encouragement, everyone’s attention shifted back to the notable palanquin at their center.

At that moment, Jiang Chen’s voice emerged from within the palanquin, commanding, “Keep moving forward!” As the group of over one hundred cultivators resumed their march, Jiang Chen began to reveal his findings: “To the northeast, about four thousand steps away, in a mountain stream, there’s a Heavenly Origin-level spiritual grass!” “Towards the southeast, roughly three thousand steps away, inside a giant tree, you’ll find a Heavenly Origin-level spiritual plant, the Floral Rain Precious Vine!” “…” Jiang Chen’s revelations were met with widespread excitement, causing many to spring into action, the concern over the mysterious footprints quickly forgotten.

…

Meanwhile, at a particular spot, just as three disciples were joyously vying to collect a Heavenly Origin-level spiritual plant, an immensely frightening roar erupted, and faster than the sound itself was a red blur.

With a swift “Swish,” the three Late-stage Spiritual Awakening realm cultivators had no time to react before they were savagely slashed by razor-sharp claws!

Immediately, a series of heavy thuds followed as dismembered body parts hit the ground, and a strong, overpowering smell of blood suddenly permeated the air.

In that moment, the true identity of the red blur was revealed.

It was a nearly ten-meter-tall giant humanoid monster, skinless, with its flesh exposed and a particularly ghastly, blood-soaked appearance.

This shocking turn of events immediately rattled everyone nearby who saw it, their faces painted with shock and horror.

“Dead…

someone’s dead!” came a stunned cry.

“The creature behind those footprints has shown up!

It just killed three Late-stage Spiritual Awakening realm cultivators in a blink!” a disciple yelled in disbelief.

“This has to be a Mysterious Platform realm monster, damn it, what is this thing!” someone else exclaimed, their tone filled with horror.

“Quick, let’s get back and report this!” another voice called out urgently.

“…” The seven or eight cultivators in the vicinity panicked and dashed back to their main group.

In moments, they came within the sensory range of the five chief disciples’ divine senses.

Seeing their panic-stricken and terrified states, a heavy sense of dread filled the hearts of all the Mysterious Platform realm cultivators present.

The inevitable confrontation they had feared was now upon them!