Great Villain: Starting by Humiliating the Son of the Heavenly Fate Chapter 132: Breakthrough to the Inquiring Journey Realm

anwhile, Jiang Chen had relocated to the ditation chamber in his temporary ho. After his conversation with Rong Liangcai, he didn’t imdiately begin his cultivation. Instead, he was seated cross-legged, a picture of tranquility, still clutching his transmission jade token as if he was expecting further news.

As expected, he soon received an update from Rong Liangcai.

Apologetically, Rong Liangcai reported that things hadn’t gone as planned. Fang Yuan had managed to find a substitute for the task assigned by the Deacon Hall, aided by the lingering influence of the Fang Clan within the Purple Heaven Holy Land.

However, Jiang Chen was hardly surprised by this turn of events. Given that Fang Yuan was the protagonist, it was only natural that Heavenly Fate would offer its chosen one a way out of any predicant.

’If you think I’ve played all my cards, you’re very much mistaken,’ Jiang Chen mused to himself with a hint of detachnt. He quickly sent another ssage to Rong Liangcai.

Jiang Chen instructed Rong Liangcai to station patrols along the paths Fang Yuan might take. Their job was to find any reasonable excuse to delay him once he was on his way.

Rong Liangcai respectfully acknowledged the orders and imdiately set about implenting them.

With a satisfied nod, Jiang Chen put away his transmission jade token. "That’s all that can be done for now," he murmured, "It’s ti to begin my breakthrough to the Inquiring Journey realm." Without wasting any ti, he took out the Nine Suns Dao Harmony True Pill and quickly swallowed it.

Ti passed peacefully as Jiang Chen imrsed himself in his cultivation.

...

Inside the ditation chamber, a sudden, muffled "boom" echoed as a translucent, orb-like ripple exploded from Jiang Chen’s body and then quickly receded back into him.

At that exact mont, an incredibly mysterious aura, a hundred tis more potent than that of the Heavenly Origin realm, filled the room briefly before dissipating, leaving behind a tranquil silence.

After a short pause, Jiang Chen, who had been still until then, exhaled a heavy breath of murky Qi and opened his eyes, which sparkled with imnse joy.

"Is this the power of the Inquiring Journey realm!?" Jiang Chen wondered in awe, flexing and unflexing his fists. "Such phenonal strength, a complete transformation!"

’No wonder this is viewed as the Second Step on the Cultivation Path. It’s far superior to the Heavenly Origin realm,’ he thought, as he eagerly began to explore his newly transford self.

Within his Dantian, Jiang Chen saw a pristine Heavenly Core, as flawless as a perfect moon, now transford into sothing resembling a radiant sun!

According to the Purple Heaven Dark Star Heavenly Scripture, this was known as a Dao Core or Dao Cauldron, the essential foundation for the Second Step on the Cultivation Path.

With the Dao Cauldron in hand, one could comprehend, refine, and ultimately ascend to the Dao Palace realm.

Upon reaching the Second Step of the Cultivation Path, specifically the Inquiring Journey realm, a cultivator’s Origin Power would transform from Heavenly Origin Power into Dao Origin Power.

At this mont, waves of Dao Origin Power, filled with imnse energy, surged through Jiang Chen’s body. With just a simple gesture, he could devastate a large area.

’System, show my attribute panel!’ At Jiang Chen’s ntal command, a panel appeared before him.

[Host: Jiang Chen

Aptitude: Perfect Grade

Innate Talent: Eternal Boundless Body (Death Calamity True Dragon)

Realm: Early-stage Inquiring Journey

True Combat Power: Late-stage Inquiring Journey

Cultivation thods: Purple Heaven Dark Star Heavenly Scripture (Dao Palace, Main Technique), Silent Annihilation Heavenly Sword Secrets (Inquiring Journey, Perfect-level), Wind Void Steps Manual, Dormant Spirit Stirring Divine Art, Seven Extres Body Refinent Art, Heavenly Spring Coalescing Sea Art, Void Rainbow Sword Technique (Heavenly Origin, Perfect-level)...

Main Equipnt: Unbroken Thousand Strings Holy Vessel (Heavenly Origin, Top-grade), Shadowblade Sword (Heavenly Origin, Lower-grade), Carefree Heavenly Extre Robe (Heavenly Origin, Lower-grade), Black Crystal Sky Piercing Shuttle (Mysterious Platform, Top-grade)...

Villain Value: 10,900 points

Black Heavenly Fate Value: 15,848 points

Heaven-Defying Fate Changers: Villain Eye, Burning World Red Lotus, Eternal Vows Binding Ring, Wordless Heavenly Jade

System Mall: Level 2]

Seeing that his true combat power had reached the late stage of the Inquiring Journey realm, a slight smile played across Jiang Chen’s lips. He thought to himself, ’With such increased power, dealing with Fang Yuan should be much easier now.’

Then, using the Heavenly Demon Hidden Heart Ring, Jiang Chen concealed his aura and continued his cultivation, restoring his Origin Power to its full capacity.

...

Ti passed, and soon it was early morning. The eastern horizon was streaked with purple and red, signaling good fortune across the vast expanse of heaven and earth.

From the endless sky above, three massive peaks lood, each as majestic as the Starry Abyss Heavenly Peak. Between these towering mountains, an expansive plaza made of white jade sat cradled at their midpoint, filling the gap between them.

On the mountain closest to the plaza, several imposing black halls stood, their high eaves almost touching the sky, creating a majestic scene.

On the largest hall, facing south, a plaque reading ’Purple Heaven Grand Hall’ was displayed. These four characters carried an ancient, ti-worn charm and emitted a deep grandeur that demanded respect at first glance.

In front of the Purple Heaven Grand Hall, on the vast square surrounded by clouds and mist, a dense crowd had gathered, with people standing shoulder to shoulder!

The crowd stretched to the horizon, all wearing the uniform of the Purple Heaven Holy Land. These uniforms were mostly white, decorated with purple cloud motifs. The number of cloud patterns on each garnt indicated the wearer’s rank—the more patterns, the higher the status.

The true disciples wore uniforms with golden cloud patterns over the purple, giving their attire a more polished and prestigious look.

...

At this point, Jiang Chen was inside the impressive Purple Heaven Grand Hall.

Guided by Ji Mingxiu, he respectfully paid his respects to the four Dao Palace realm Supre Elders and the eighteen Dao Comprehension realm Elders.

Of the four Dao Palace realm Supre Elders, one was the forr Holy Lord, known as Mo Yu.

Using the Villain Eye, Jiang Chen morized the nas and Fate Values of these twenty-two influential figures.

He noticed that their Fate Values were quite impressive, all exceeding a thousand. This indicated that they were not likely to et their end anyti soon.

Positioned below this assembly of distinguished figures, Jiang Chen, outwardly displaying great respect, quietly pondered his observations. ’It appears that in the original story, the protagonist Fang Yuan didn’t destroy the Purple Heaven Holy Land. Instead, he simply purged those who deeply disrespected him.’ Images of people like Rong Liangcai and others crossed his mind.

At the sa ti, those above, like Ji Mingxiu and Mo Yu, watched Jiang Chen with approval. Despite his significant achievents at a young age, he didn’t co across as arrogant or prideful. Instead, he seed determined and dependable—a person you could count on!

"This is indeed the future of our Purple Heaven Holy Land!" Mo Yu comnted approvingly, stroking his impressive beard.

"You’re absolutely right. In my view, the role of Holy Son is clearly ant for Jiang Chen," another Supre Elder agreed, nodding.

"Ha, the other disciples are strong too. Let’s see how young Jiang Chen handles these tough competitors," a Dao Comprehension realm Elder added, laughing.

These were the murmurs among the most respected mbers of the Purple Heaven Holy Land.

However, unknown to them, Jiang Chen had already reached the Inquiring Journey realm. Even more, his combat abilities had advanced to the Late-stage of the Inquiring Journey realm.

Just then, Ji Mingxiu stood up, looked around at the assembled elders, and announced, "The appointed ti is near. Please, everyone, follow ."

As his words echoed in the hall, he nodded to Jiang Chen and confidently walked towards the exit of the Purple Heaven Grand Hall.

Mo Yu and the other twenty-one dignitaries quickly followed Ji Mingxiu’s lead.

Like a quiet shadow, Jiang Chen trailed behind them but suddenly stopped after a few steps.

He knew the plan well; he was expected to be called to the stage. However, even there, nothing could stop Jiang Chen from using his divine sense to survey the entire square.

Using his divine sense, Jiang Chen scanned the crowd. When he didn’t spot Fang Yuan, a slight smirk of satisfaction appeared on his lips.

’That Fang Yuan, just as expected, he’s not here,’ he thought to himself. Clearly, Rong Liangcai and his team had successfully completed their task, as confird by the twin system prompts that had just resonated in Jiang Chen’s mind.

[Ding! You have successfully discreetly changed the plot, reducing the Protagonist’s Heavenly Fate Value by 100 points!]

[Ding! You have gained 200 points of Villain Value!]

A wave of satisfaction washed over Jiang Chen as he received these system notifications. However, he was aware that his changes to the plot were subtle; with the powerful support of Heavenly Fate, the protagonist, Fang Yuan, was sure to appear at this grand sect gathering.