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

Whoosh!

A spatial channel ripped open.

Mo Hao's eyes lit up with excitement. Without a second thought, he dove straight in.

Right behind him, the disguised Jiang Chen followed, stepping into the Immortal Martial Cave Heaven like it was just another walk in the park.

Of course, he didn't forget about the people he'd rescued from the sinkhole. Once inside, he quickly took care of them, making sure they were settled.

Meanwhile, Mo Hao's divine sense swept across the area.

No sign of Jiang Chen.

Good.

A wave of relief washed over him. The last thing he needed was that guy ruining another one of his moments.

"He's busy," Nangong Wan's voice came from behind, cutting through his thoughts. Without wasting time, she flicked her hand, opening another spatial channel. "The way is ready. Go on—but be careful."

"Got it." Mo Hao barely nodded before stepping forward. He had no time to waste. This was his chance. His moment to prove himself. To rise above the rest.

Without hesitation, he stepped through the portal—

—and in an instant, he was somewhere entirely new.

The air turned icy.

Snow-covered peaks stretched as far as the eye could see.

The Western Ice Domain—the farthest edge of the Immortal Martial Continent.

...

The Western Ice Domain was a frozen wasteland—bitterly cold, harsh, and mostly empty.

But right now? It was crawling with demons.

More than a hundred thousand demons and monstrous demonic beasts had been thrown here by the Myriad Demons Sky Piercing Mirror. Scattered across the land, they tore through whatever they could find, leaving destruction in their wake.

Fortunately, there weren't many people left to kill.

Most humans had already been moved to safety inside the Immortal Martial Cave Heaven, thanks to Jiang Chen. The ones who remained? Well… their odds weren't looking great.

Mo Hao stretched out his divine sense, searching the frozen wasteland for his prey. His heart pounded with anticipation.

"Where are they?" His eyes gleamed as a grin spread across his face. "This time, I can finally show off all I want!"

Then—he found it.

A city. Or at least, what was left of one.

Buildings shattered. Streets flooded with blood. Not a single soul alive.

Without a second thought, he shot forward, tearing through the icy air.

...

Back in the Immortal Martial Cave Heaven, Jiang Chen let out a breath and dropped his disguise. Nangong Wan's soul slipped back into the Void Tribulation Soulring, and just like that, he was himself again.

Stretching his arms, he cracked a grin.

"Finally! No more pretending to be a female cultivator. That was… weird."

A soft, teasing laugh echoed in his mind.

"Hehe, Jiang Chen, admit it—you're just happy we're not taking over your body anymore," Shangguan Ning said playfully. "Isn't that right, 'Jiang Chen's Master'?"

"Enough," Nangong Wan's voice cut in—cold, sharp, and completely uninterested in their banter.

"See, Jiang Chen? She's so fierce," Shangguan Ning whined, clearly enjoying herself.

"Alright, enough messing around." Jiang Chen sighed, shaking his head with a small smile.

Then he got serious. "Next, I'm planning to hatch that hybrid dragon egg—the one that's part Void White Dragon and part Death Calamity True Dragon."

"Hatching it is just the first step," he continued thoughtfully. "After that, I have to make sure it's completely under my control. That's even more important."

He asked the two women.

"Any ideas?"

"You're gonna need a beast-taming method for that," Shangguan Ning chimed in, sounding confident and a little excited.

"In our Azure Hollow Heavenly Fox Clan, we specialize in illusions and enchantments, but beast taming? Yeah, we've got that covered too."

She paused for effect before continuing, "I've got just the thing—the Azure Hollow Spirit Taming Art. It's perfect for controlling newly-hatched demonic beasts. No weird side effects, no mind tricks. It builds real loyalty instead of forced obedience."

A hint of smugness crept into her voice. "It's a well-kept secret in my clan, which should tell you how good it is."

Then, as if remembering something, she added, "Oh, and Jiang Chen—you've already got the Death Calamity True Dragon Bloodline. The moment this egg hatches, the little guy will see you as its parent anyway."

With that, she sent the Azure Hollow Spirit Taming Art directly to him.

Jiang Chen's eyes flickered as he absorbed the knowledge.

"Nice! I'll definitely use it," he said, nodding in approval. Then, he turned toward Nangong Wan.

"Wan'er, anything else you'd suggest?"

"I've got something that might help," Nangong Wan said. "It's called the Heart Mirror Imprint Art. It'll let you communicate with the dragon without barriers. It won't be quite as smooth as the link we have with you now, but it's way better than the usual master-servant bond."

As she spoke, she sent the Heart Mirror Imprint Art straight into Jiang Chen's Sea of Consciousness.

"Perfect!" Jiang Chen nodded, clearly pleased. "With these two secret arts and my Death Calamity True Dragon Bloodline, the dragon will hatch completely in sync with me—no issues, no resistance!"

He took a deep breath, his expression turning serious. "I'll need to pour everything I have into hatching this egg, which means conserving the qi and blood energy inside the Wordless Heavenly Jade. So, casting these arts? That's on you two."

Without another word, he reached into his spatial ring and carefully pulled out the giant dragon egg, cradling it in his arms.

Void Tribulation Soulring!

The instant he focused, his soul merged with Nangong Wan and Shangguan Ning, linking them together as one.

With control of his body partially handed over to them, Jiang Chen turned his full attention to the Wordless Heavenly Jade, drawing out a massive surge of qi and blood energy—enough to bring the dragon to life!

Starting from Sun Ji and Steward Ma, Jiang Chen had been collecting qi and blood energy nonstop—never using a drop, just storing it all away.

And now, he had a ridiculous amount.

With his hands pressed against the giant dragon egg, he guided the energy forward.

A powerful surge of qi and blood energy rushed out, pouring straight into the egg.

Hum… hum!

The egg trembled. A faint glow flickered across its surface, pulsing like a heartbeat.

Then—BOOM—a wave of pure life force exploded outward. Strong. Overwhelming. Alive.

Jiang Chen's lips curled into a grin.

"What a tough little guy," he murmured, continuing to feed the egg more qi and blood energy.

It drank up every last bit—hungry, relentless.

And then—silence.

No more energy left to absorb. But the change was undeniable.

The life inside had awakened. Its presence surged, shaking the very air around it. Even a Dao Palace realm powerhouse would feel uneasy just sensing the power within.

On top of that, a terrifying dragon aura seeped from the egg—raw and untamed.

If Jiang Chen hadn't locked it down, the entire Immortal Martial Cave Heaven would've been thrown into a panic.

"Now!" Nangong Wan and Shangguan Ning whispered at the same time. Without hesitation, they activated their secret arts.

Jiang Chen's hands moved instantly, forming complex hand seals with practiced ease. His Origin Power surged, splitting into two separate paths through his meridians.

A soft cyan glow flickered to life in his right hand. An orange light shimmered in his left.

Without wasting a moment, he pressed both hands against the dragon egg. The two colors merged, sinking deep into the shell.

BOOM!

A sudden pulse of consciousness burst from within the egg, radiating outward like a ripple in a vast ocean.

Nangong Wan, always composed, gasped in surprise. "It's here!" Excitement crept into her usually steady voice. "Jiang Chen, congratulations!"

Shangguan Ning let out an impressed whistle. "Wow, a mount that's destined to reach the Void Tribulation Realm… That's insane. I'm actually jealous."

Their cheerful laughter echoed in Jiang Chen's mind.

And then—

CRACK.

The sound cut through the air.

Jiang Chen's eyes locked onto the egg. Thin cracks spread across the top, growing wider and deeper.

Then—a small head pushed through.

A delicate white dragon peeked out, blinking its large, sparkling eyes.

And then—

"Raaawr~ I am finally out!"

The voice was soft, youthful—almost babyish.

True Dragons are born with soul inheritance!

They don't get specific memories from their ancestors, but they inherit powerful dragon arts and a basic understanding of the world.

That's why this little dragon was already self-aware the moment she hatched—and why she could immediately communicate through divine sense.

"She's a girl!" Shangguan Ning squealed, practically glowing with excitement. "Oh my gosh, she's adorable!"

Nangong Wan, usually more reserved, gave a small nod of approval. "Jiang Chen, you better take good care of her," she said, half-serious, half-excited.

Both of them were clearly thrilled.

Jiang Chen chuckled, his gaze still locked on the tiny dragon. "Don't worry. I'll take care of her."

Just then, the little dragon lifted her head, her big, shining eyes meeting his.

A spark of recognition flickered between them.

"You… you are my…?" Her head tilted slightly, curiosity dancing in her gaze.

She had sensed Jiang Chen's presence long before hatching—felt drawn to him. But now that she was out in the world, she wasn't entirely sure who he was to her.

Jiang Chen's expression softened. "I am your kin," he said gently.

"We'll rely on each other from now on. So, go ahead—call me 'Big Brother.'"

He deliberately avoided the role of a father figure. For one, he had no interest in suddenly becoming a dad. And two, with how smart dragons were, she'd figure things out sooner or later. No point in lying.

The little dragon blinked. Then, her tiny face lit up.

"Rawr! Big Brother!" she chirped, tilting her head in the most heart-meltingly cute way.

Her bright eyes sparkled as she added, "I like you!"