Great Villain: Starting by Humiliating the Son of the Heavenly Fate

Jiang Chen looked down. When the spatial channel was destroyed, its powerful force didn’t just break the array platform—it also left behind a giant pit.

The pit’s surface was marked with jagged scars, carved by the force of space tearing through it.

What a waste, Jiang Chen thought as he stepped closer to the edge of the pit. The entire demon army died in the spatial channel. I can no longer absorb their qi and blood energy, nor their cultivation.

He sighed but quickly regained his focus. Still, the demons won’t stop here. They’ll regroup and attack again. When they do, I’ll have plenty of chances to take them down.

In the pit, a black thunderball floated in the air, flickering with light. It gave off waves of energy, like an echo left behind.

This was a small spatial node, the last trace of the destroyed spatial channel.

"Ning’er, Wan’er, can we get rid of this completely?" Jiang Chen asked, his eyes glinting as he spoke to Nangong Wan and Shangguan Ning inside the Void Tribulation Soulring.

"No, it’s a weak spot in space," Nangong Wan replied.

"If no one touches it, it’ll take tens of thousands of years to heal on its own," Shangguan Ning added.

"Even though we understand the Dao of Space, we’re not strong enough. We can only speed up the healing of the spatial rift a little."

"If someone at the Nirvana Peering realm were here, they could heal it much faster."

"But even if it heals, this spot will still be weak and could be turned into a spatial channel again," they finished, completing each other’s thoughts.

"I see. Alright then," Jiang Chen said, nodding. His belief grew stronger—sooner or later, the demon race would regroup and attack again.

"Let’s do our best to speed up the healing of the spatial rift," Nangong Wan said. "I know some formations that can help, but we’ll need the right materials to set them up."

"I know a few formations too," Shangguan Ning added.

"I’ll find the materials," Jiang Chen said with a nod. As the strongest person on the Immortal Martial Continent, he had access to all the resources across the land.

"Let’s move quickly," Nangong Wan urged. "I have a feeling the demon race will tear open the rift again soon, and they’ll send even more demons next time."

"Let’s head back to the Doomsday Cave Heaven," Jiang Chen agreed. He pulled out the secret key, channeled his Dao Origin Power into it, and a spatial door appeared before them.

With a powerful leap, he soared through the door.

In the next moment, Jiang Chen stepped out of the spatial exit and found himself back inside the Doomsday Cave Heaven.

As soon as Jiang Chen arrived in the Doomsday Cave Heaven, he saw Ji Mingxiu and a crowd of people waiting for him, their faces full of worry.

"Lord Jiang Chen! Are you alright?" someone asked anxiously.

The group quickly gathered around him, their tense expressions easing when they saw he was unharmed. A wave of relief swept through them.

"What could possibly happen to Lord Jiang Chen? He’s perfectly fine!" one of them said confidently.

"Thank goodness! The destruction of the spatial channel was so intense. I was afraid even Lord Jiang Chen wouldn’t make it!"

"Hmph, there’s nothing Lord Jiang Chen can’t handle. He’s unstoppable!"

The group continued to talk among themselves, their words full of admiration and trust in Jiang Chen’s unmatched strength.

Jiang Chen looked over the crowd, his face calm but commanding. He spoke with authority, "The spatial channel to the Bottomless Abyss has been destroyed for now. The demon race won’t be able to attack again anytime soon."

"However, don’t let your guard down. Keep working on your cultivation," he added.

"From this moment on, this Cave Heaven will be renamed the Immortal Martial Cave Heaven. Its spatial doors will stay open, allowing Spiritual Qi from all major domains to gather here."

He paused for a moment to let his words sink in before continuing, "Any cultivator who passes the selection can enter the Immortal Martial Cave Heaven to train!"

Jiang Chen’s plan was bold. He wanted to gather not only the continent’s resources but also its Spiritual Qi and cultivators in one place. This was the only way to unlock the full potential of the Immortal Martial Continent.

"Brilliant!" Ji Mingxiu said, his voice full of admiration.

"Lord Jiang Chen’s plan is genius!"

"Gathering Spiritual Qi here will help create stronger cultivators," someone added excitedly.

"Maybe we’ll even reach the Transcendence realm one day!" another chimed in.

The crowd smiled, their excitement growing. They were fully on board with Jiang Chen’s vision, their trust in him unshakable.

"Now, I will open the spatial channels," Jiang Chen announced with a small nod. Holding the Cave Heaven’s secret key, he continued, "Return to your domains and set up spirit-gathering formations in the areas with the most Spiritual Qi!"

Without wasting time, he activated the key. In an instant, the spatial doors opened.

A main gate appeared, followed by five smaller gates, each glowing brightly as they came to life!

The main spatial gate appeared in the Everflowing Truth Domain, right in the Purple Heaven Holy Land.

The other five gates were placed in important areas like the Lustrous Yang Domain, the Ninth Heaven Domain, and the Wind Gold Domain.

These gates weren’t fixed in one spot. Instead, they would move over time.

Within each domain, the gates would rotate between major sects.

For example, after gathering Spiritual Qi in the Purple Heaven Holy Land for a while, the main gate would shift to places like the Imperial Extreme Heavenly Palace or the Jade Lake Heavenly Temple.

This system would work across all the major domains of the Immortal Martial Continent. Spiritual Qi would be gathered continuously, becoming a routine practice.

When the Spiritual Qi in the six current domains started running low, the gates would move to new locations, keeping the energy flow steady.

With this plan, all the Spiritual Qi from across the continent would eventually gather in the Immortal Martial Cave Heaven, creating the perfect place for cultivation and growth.

"Let’s get started!" Jiang Chen said, nodding to the crowd as the gates opened.

"Yes!" the cultivators answered together.

Without wasting time, some stepped into the spatial gates, ready to carry out their tasks.

Jiang Chen then carefully adjusted the spatial gates, sending the remaining cultivators back to their domains one by one. Once everyone was returned, he reset the gates to the original six locations.

The cultivation environment in the Immortal Martial Continent is about to change completely, Jiang Chen thought. I wonder if these changes will lead to the rise of another protagonist.

After all, what I’m doing might feel like I’m limiting most people’s opportunities to cultivate. The Immortal Martial Cave Heaven is big, but it still has its limits.

Then again, four protagonists have already come from this continent. Maybe there won’t be another one.

If that’s true, I’d be happy with some quiet time to focus on personal matters.

Soon his thoughts shifted to the bigger picture. Since the Immortal Martial Continent was invaded by the demon race and seen as a stepping stone, I wonder if the Prosperous Stone Immortal Star or the Profound Jade Immortal Domain will step in. Probably not.

But if they do, they’ll definitely send someone. Will I meet a new protagonist then? he wondered.

With a single step, Jiang Chen arrived in the Everflowing Truth Central Domain.

The process of gathering Spiritual Qi in the Immortal Martial Cave Heaven had only just started. For now, the best places to cultivate were still at the headquarters of the Purple Heaven Holy Land, the Jade Lake Heavenly Temple, and the Imperial Extreme Heavenly Palace.

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When Jiang Chen entered the Purple Heaven Holy Land, he quickly used his divine sense to scan the area. He saw people busy organizing the construction of a spirit-gathering formation near the spatial entrance. The sight pleased him.

Suddenly, a cheerful voice called out, "Jiang Chen!"

Two graceful figures appeared before him—Ji Ruxue and Xie Xiaojing.

"Xue’er, Jing’er, it’s been too long," Jiang Chen said with a warm smile. "I’ve missed you both."

"We’ve missed you too, Jiang Chen!" they replied together, their voices full of affection.

"Your sisters in the Everflowing Truth Northern Domain must feel the same way. Luckily, this time, I can bring them here," Jiang Chen said, his voice carrying a hint of guilt. Then, with a playful smile, he added, "But before that, I’ve discovered a new secret art during my travels. Want to see it? Come with me inside."

Ji Ruxue and Xie Xiaojing exchanged curious looks, their interest clearly sparked by his mysterious words. They nodded.

What kind of secret art could it be? they both wondered.

Jiang Chen smiled knowingly, his eyes full of mischief. "Get ready for a big surprise," he said softly.

With that, he gently led Ji Ruxue and Xie Xiaojing toward their cozy three-story home, his arms resting lightly around their waists.