Great Villain: Starting by Humiliating the Son of the Heavenly Fate Chapter 297: Internal Strife

The text on the light screen read:

"Only one person may enter the inheritance grounds at a ti.

The inheritances of all cultivation thods are infused with soul power using a unique secret art. Each inheritance can only be used once. After being claid, the teachings can be learned to a Minor Accomplishnt-level, or possibly even to a Great Accomplishnt-level.

For inheritances involving spiritual plants and pills, they must be used imdiately. If not consud right after the light screen is removed, their dicinal properties will fade and disappear into the air.

Most other inheritances also require imdiate use and cannot be saved for later."

When the group finished reading, many faces in the Golden Proud Cult turned grim.

The ssage was clear: only one person could claim the best inheritances. The rest would have to settle for whatever scraps were left—if there were any at all.

It felt incredibly unfair!

As frustration bubbled up, the text on the screen disappeared, replaced by a new line:

"The light screen entrance will open in a quarter of an hour."

"Hmph! Open for !" Bao Xunwu growled angrily. Without hesitation, he threw a powerful punch at the light screen.

Bang!

A massive burst of energy exploded from his attack.

But the light screen didn’t budge. It stood there, completely unaffected.

"It won’t open!" Bao Xunwu’s expression darkened as he stopped his attack.

He realized that using brute force might destroy the inheritances inside the light screen—a risk he couldn’t take.

"What should we do now, Cult Master?" a nervous cultivator asked, swallowing hard.

"Hmph! What else can we do?" another mber of the Golden Proud Cult snapped. "Our Cult Master is the strongest among us. Naturally, he should be the one to receive the inheritance!"

"Exactly! The inheritance must go to the Cult Master. If he becos stronger, we’ll all benefit from his power," another chid in.

More voices joined in, echoing their agreent and creating a loud commotion around Bao Xunwu.

But then, silence fell over the group. No one openly disagreed.

However, deep down, not everyone felt the sa.

This inheritance was an extraordinary chance—a once-in-a-lifeti opportunity to gain unimaginable power.

With it, the recipient could advance to the Transcendence realm and beco the strongest cultivator in the Immortal Martial Continent.

To reach the peak of cultivation, to stand above all others, and to wield absolute power—how could anyone not desire such greatness?

"Since everyone agrees, I will accept these inheritances," Bao Xunwu declared confidently, scanning the crowd with a smug grin. "Later, I will pass on these cultivation thod inheritances to all of you!"

His eyes glead with ambition as they locked onto the deepest part of the inheritance. It was as if nothing else existed for him but that ultimate treasure.

Among the crowd, the faces of the other two Dao Palace realm cultivators remained calm and neutral. But beneath their composed exteriors, their minds churned with hidden sches.

Hmph! Even if he shares the teachings later, how could that compare to experiencing the profound truths of the thods directly? Learning to the Great Accomplishnt-level is impossible that way!

And the Transcendence-level inheritance... does he really plan to share it? Ridiculous!

As for the pills, he’ll consu them all himself. There’s no doubt about that!

Why not ? I’m just as capable as Bao Xunwu. The only reason he leads us is because I didn’t care for the burden of running the sect!

If I get this inheritance, I will surpass him. No one will match my power, and I will rule over all!

Both cultivators were waiting, silently watching, hoping the other would be the first to strike Bao Xunwu.

But as the quarter-hour deadline drew closer, neither made a move. Their hesitation only fueled their frustration and desperation.

At last, a flicker of understanding passed between them. In an instant, they extended their divine senses, exchanging thoughts in secrecy.

A decision was made: they would join forces to attack and eliminate Bao Xunwu!

Ti ticked away second by second.

In the blink of an eye, half of the quarter-hour had already passed.

It’s opening! It’s finally opening! I’m so close to advancing to the Transcendence realm! Hahaha! Bao Xunwu was filled with excitent, entirely unaware of the deadly intentions brewing among his fellow sect mbers.

Swoosh! Swoosh!

Without warning, the two Dao Palace realm cultivators struck simultaneously, unleashing their most powerful attacks directly at Bao Xunwu.

Because they were so close, their attacks hit almost imdiately.

"What?! You dare attack ?!" Bao Xunwu’s face twisted in shock. "You traitors! Scoundrels!"

But it was too late for him to fully defend himself.

In his panic, the essence of his tal Dao surged out, forming a golden shield around him in a desperate attempt to block the strikes.

Boom!

The combined attacks slamd into Bao Xunwu, creating a massive explosion that sent shockwaves rippling across the area.

"Run!" soone from the Golden Proud Cult shouted in terror.

"The Supre Elders and the Cult Master are fighting!"

"No! Stop! I don’t want to die!"

"Ah! My leg!"

Chaos erupted as the overwhelming force of the battle tore through the crowd. Cultivators standing too close were obliterated instantly, while many others suffered severe injuries, screaming in fear and pain as they tried to flee.

In just a few monts, a large portion of the Golden Proud Cult was either dead or gravely injured. Those who survived were battered and traumatized.

...

While the fierce battle between Bao Xunwu and the two Dao Palace realm cultivators raged on inside the inheritance grounds, outside the massive peak, Gu Ran and Liu Xiong finally arrived at the towering crevice.

There must be incredible treasures hidden in this peak, Gu Ran thought, glancing up at the colossal structure. Even the top of the crevice was shrouded in mist, far beyond sight. A strong sense of anticipation surged within him.

Suddenly, a sinister voice broke the silence.

"Run, run! Let’s see how far you can escape!"

"Hehehe, there’s no way out now. Today, this demon will devour you whole!"

In the next mont, a group of demons and demonic cultivators appeared, all at the Dao Comprehension realm. They surged forward, surrounding Gu Ran and Liu Xiong in the blink of an eye.

Gu Ran’s face twisted in frustration. Damn it! They’re all at the Dao Comprehension realm!

If his opponents had been at the Inquiring Journey realm, he might have stood a chance. He could have turned the chaos of battle to his advantage, defeating enemies and growing stronger in the process.

But now, he was completely outmatched.

His desire to kill and grow stronger burned fiercely, but it was useless. He couldn’t even begin to fight under such overwhelming odds.

Suddenly, an idea sparked in Gu Ran’s mind. A plan started to form.

There’s no other way, he thought grimly. The Heavenly Gu Society already knows the secret of my ability to kill and grow stronger.

His gaze flickered to Liu Xiong.

He had made up his mind—he would use Liu Xiong!

"Liu Xiong, listen carefully! If you want to survive, you must follow my lead!" Gu Ran barked, his voice sharp with urgency as he stared down the approaching enemies.

"In this battle, do whatever it takes to fight the Dao Comprehension realm enemies. But rember—the final strike must be mine!"

Gu Ran’s eyes burned with determination. "Once I’ve killed a few of them, I’ll advance to the Dao Comprehension realm. Only then will we have a chance to win!" His tone left no room for argunt.

Liu Xiong hesitated for a mont, his expression conflicted. Then, he discreetly activated his transmission jade token to send a ssage.

"Honorable Holy Son," Liu Xiong spoke through the jade, "Gu Ran is asking to cooperate and let him take the final kills. What should I do?"

Jiang Chen’s calm yet commanding voice responded through his divine sense.

"Refuse his request and don’t let him enter the mountain crevice," Jiang Chen ordered. "Reinforcents from our Purple Heaven Holy Land are on the way."

With his Transcendence realm divine sense, Jiang Chen had already detected the movents around the mountain. He could vaguely sense the battle unfolding inside and the potential chaos outside.

It was a tricky situation.

If Gu Ran stayed outside, under the influence of Heavenly Fate, he would undoubtedly find ways to slay demons and demonic cultivators, growing stronger with each kill.

If he managed to enter the mountain, things could get even worse. Inside, he might exploit the internal battles to his advantage and even use the formation within the mountain to ascend in power.

In the original storyline, Gu Ran had always found a way to turn dire circumstances into victory, no matter what stood in his way.

Jiang Chen stroked his chin, deep in thought.

Heavenly Fate... you truly know how to create challenges, he mused.

But then, a sly smile spread across his face.

Fortunately, I have my Heaven-Defying Fate Changers!