Great Villain: Starting by Humiliating the Son of the Heavenly Fate Chapter 137: Wrapping Up the Grand Sect Assembly

As soon as Jiang Chen finished speaking, the disciples gathered in the plaza quickly reacted, their eyes bright with new insight.

"So that’s it!" one disciple exclaid, his voice a mix of surprise and realization. "I also felt earlier that Fang Yuan has an extraordinary aura of self-confidence, a stark contrast to his previously downcast and gloomy deanor!"

"What could have caused such a dramatic change in Fang Yuan’s mood, making him so upbeat?" another disciple mused aloud. "It must be the advancent of his cultivation base!"

"Fang Yuan, originally, is a cultivator of the Heavenly Origin realm. His decline in cultivation was due to external influences. Therefore, when Senior Brother Jiang Chen predicts his stable position, the reasoning is obvious!"

"Senior Brother Jiang Chen really has the ability to grasp the essence, understanding the finest details. He truly is the disciple of the Holy Lord whom I respect wholeheartedly, the future Holy Son!"

"Oh, how much I admire Senior Brother Jiang Chen!"

As the younger mbers of the sect chatted excitedly, one after another, their view of Fang Yuan began to subtly change; the earlier scorn and contempt slowly disappeared. On the other hand, their respect and admiration for Jiang Chen noticeably grew, solidifying his status within the sect.

At that mont, Holy Lord Ji Mingxiu’s approving voice rang out, "Very well! Jiang Chen, your words indeed hold considerable rit!" Then, with a gleeful expression, he turned toward Fang Yuan and asked eagerly, "Fang Yuan, tell us, can you now cultivate normally?"

The mont Ji Mingxiu posed this question, all eyes in the crowd turned to Fang Yuan.

Feeling the intense scrutiny and being put on the spot, Fang Yuan felt compelled to confirm this fact. So, he honestly replied, "Yes! I can indeed resu regular cultivation!"

After making this admission, Fang Yuan quickly darted a glance at Jiang Chen, his heart couldn’t help but feel an inexplicable apprehension towards this man. From just a slight unintentional reveal of his emotions, so much was deduced!

Originally, Fang Yuan had planned to keep his recovery a secret, hoping to seize the opportunity during a crucial battle to vanquish those who had underestimated him, thereby astonishing everyone with his strength. But now, with his secret revealed prematurely, he realized that this strategy was no longer viable.

At the sa ti, Jiang Chen, the instigator of Fang Yuan’s unvoiced frustration, was t with new system alerts resonating within his sea of consciousness.

[Ding! You have altered the plot. The protagonist Fang Yuan’s Heavenly Fate Value has decreased by 500 points!]

[Ding! You have accrued 1,000 points of Villain Value!]

’Not a bad bounty for a first encounter,’ Jiang Chen thought to himself, a subtle glimr of delight flickering in his eyes.

anwhile, upon hearing Fang Yuan’s confirmation, Ji Mingxiu was instantly elated, his voice ringing with joy, "Really! Fang Yuan, you truly can resu normal cultivation! That’s splendid!"

Had he not already declared his decision to accept only Jiang Chen as a disciple, he might have been tempted to also take Fang Yuan under his wing, as he once considered.

Just then, Supre Elder Mo Yu, wearing a contented smile on his aged face, began stroking his beard and remarked appreciatively, "Fang Yuan may not quite be on Jiang Chen’s level, but he truly is a genuine genius. This is phenonal news!"

"Indeed, our Purple Heaven Holy Land has gained two prodigies," another Supre Elder interjected enthusiastically. "In the future, I anticipate we will dominate the entire Everflowing Truth Central Domain!"

"Perhaps not just the Everflowing Truth Central Domain, even the entire Everflowing Truth Domain might be within our grasp!" a Dao Comprehension realm Elder speculated ambitiously.

The higher-ups of the Purple Heaven Holy Land were overco with joy and astonishnt, naturally exchanging thoughts and envisioning the prosperous future ahead.

As for the disciples gathered in the plaza below, their reactions included a fair bit of surprise. However, since Jiang Chen had previously hinted at it, their astonishnt was sowhat restrained, far from evolving into extre shock or disbelief. Instead, their reverence for Jiang Chen only intensified.

At this mont, Ji Mingxiu, still looking towards Fang Yuan, laughed heartily, "Hahaha! Who would have thought I would hear such pleasant news today!" Then he enthusiastically declared, "Since you’ve decided to compete for the title of Holy Son, give it your best and show us what you are capable of!"

By this point, Jiang Chen had already revealed a part of Fang Yuan’s capabilities. Everyone was ntally prepared to expect that Fang Yuan’s ranking could be quite impressive.

"The sa goes for all the disciples who want to compete," Ji Mingxiu continued, now addressing the entire crowd, "Now, let’s continue with the registration process."

What followed was that after Jiang Chen and Fang Yuan were duly registered, the remaining true disciples and several core disciples quickly signed up as well.

Soon after, the registration phase concluded. Over a hundred disciples had signed up to vie for the coveted position of the Holy Son!

"Well, the conclusion of the grand sect assembly is now upon us!" Holy Lord Ji Mingxiu announced. Then, addressing the contestants, he added, "In a span of two months, the entire sect eagerly awaits your distinguished performances!"

"We respectfully bid farewell to the Holy Lord!" The crowd saluted in unison.

After nodding silently in response to the disciples below, Ji Mingxiu turned to Jiang Chen next to him and warmly invited, "Co, accompany ," then pivoted and walked directly back into the Purple Heaven Grand Hall behind him.

Seeing this, the present senior mbers, including the four Dao Palace realm Supre Elders and the eighteen Dao Comprehension realm Elders, followed Holy Lord Ji Mingxiu in succession.

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Once all the high-ranking mbers of the Holy Land had taken their seats inside the Purple Heaven Grand Hall, Jiang Chen, standing at the center, respectfully initiated the conversation, "May I inquire why Master has summoned his humble disciple?"

Wearing a warm smile, Ji Mingxiu responded gently, "There’s no significant matter. I just wanted to ask about your progress with the Purple Heaven Dark Star Heavenly Scripture and check if you’ve co across any hurdles?"

Just then, Supre Elder Mo Yu, who was nodding in agreent to the side, chid in encouragingly, "Mm-hmm, if there are any challenges, make sure to relay them to us promptly! You can’t afford to follow Fang Yuan’s example, compromising your cultivation base, which led to severe setbacks."

"Absolutely, indeed!" another elder affird, "In facing any predicant, do not resort to impetuous actions!"

"In situations beyond your comprehension, refrain from making hasty decisions!" a different elder advised solemnly.

"You symbolize the future of our Purple Heaven Holy Land. As for us, the elders, we’re beyond our pri for further ascension."

As each senior mber in turn offered their advice, a frown began to form on Ji Mingxiu’s face, deepening with every word that reached his ears. Finally, unable to contain himself, he interjected sharply, "What is the insinuation here? Jiang Chen is my disciple. What’s the intention behind this collective concern?" His eyes scanned the room with a nacing gaze, much like a protective parent.

Suddenly, silence fell inside the Purple Heaven Grand Hall as these esteed Elders of the Holy Land were taken aback by their Holy Lord’s reaction, unsure whether to laugh or cry.

Eventually, it was Mo Yu who broke the awkward silence with a cough before responding with a genial smile, "Jiang Chen is indeed under your guidance, but as elders, isn’t it acceptable for us to share so wisdom?"

"Absolutely!" another elder agreed, before adding with a twinkle in her eyes, "Or, do you question our reliability, us old ones? In tis past, did you not benefit from our guidance, you mischievous lad?"

"Hmph! Absolutely not!" Ji Mingxiu retorted with a playful scoff, shaking his head in dismissal. Jiang Chen was indeed an exceptional prodigy, harboring the potential to venture into the Third Step of the Cultivation Path with the right guidance. Should others guide him, the reflected prestige his role as a ntor would warrant might inevitably be diminished.