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

Jiang Chen stepped out of the quiet room, his face dark and heavy.

"Finally, you’re out, Daoist friend Jiang Chen!" Mo Hao called out, beaming as he hurried over. He didn’t seem to care about Jiang Chen’s gloomy expression in the slightest.

Jiang Chen didn’t waste time. "Something’s wrong, Daoist friend Mo Hao."

He held up several red magatamas—soul seeds from his subordinates. These weren’t just ornaments; they could send simple thoughts across distances. Jiang Chen had already set up signals with his people.

Not long ago, a message came through. The spatial node beneath the Bottomless Abyss—something was off. He didn’t need more details. It was obvious.

The demon race was trying to open a spatial channel.

"What? What happened?" Mo Hao asked, his face showing concern. But inside? He didn’t care. Right now, he only wanted one thing—to show off. Everything else was just background noise.

"The demons are trying to reopen the spatial channel beneath the Bottomless Abyss," Jiang Chen said, his gaze sharp. "And this time, it’s going to be worse. Last time, they sent multiple Middle-stage Transcendence realm demons. This time… there’s a good chance a Nirvana Peering realm powerhouse will show up."

"What? A Nirvana Peering realm expert?" Mo Hao’s expression turned serious—at least for a second. "That would be a problem."

But just as quickly, he smiled again. "Don’t worry, Daoist Jiang Chen. I have a way to save the Immortal Martial Continent from this crisis!"

Jiang Chen raised an eyebrow. "Oh? And what’s your plan?"

Of course, he already had a feeling about what Mo Hao was up to.

If he was right, Mo Hao’s plan was exactly the kind of thing he’d expect—showing off, humiliating his enemies before the demons arrived, and then delivering a flashy, decisive blow to the invaders.

And sure enough, Mo Hao grinned. "The answer is simple!"

He straightened up, speaking with full confidence. "All I need is for you, Daoist Jiang Chen, to let me roam freely across the Immortal Martial Continent."

"But there’s one condition." He held up a finger. "You can’t interfere with anything I do. You can’t even tell anyone who I am."

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"Basically, just pretend I don’t exist."

Mo Hao’s eyes gleamed as he met Jiang Chen’s gaze, his face filled with arrogance and mystery. "Once my journey is complete, I’ll naturally gain the power to wipe out the demon race!"

He stood there, waiting, eager to see Jiang Chen’s shocked and doubtful reaction.

To Mo Hao, his plan was outrageous—so ridiculous that Jiang Chen would have to doubt it. But that was the point.

Jiang Chen was out of options. Desperate. And desperate people were willing to try anything. Once that happened, Mo Hao would be free to wander, showing off and growing stronger, until he returned to shake Jiang Chen’s very beliefs.

Another grand spectacle. More Pretentious Points.

If he could successfully act superior in front of Jiang Chen, the rewards would be massive.

Then, once his strength skyrocketed, he could do the same to the demon race.

Once he got the ball rolling, nothing would stop him!

But Jiang Chen’s response wasn’t what he expected.

"Don’t worry," Jiang Chen said, a confident smile spreading across his face. "I understand that the universe is vast and full of possibilities. If you say wandering will make you stronger, I believe you."

Mo Hao blinked. Wait… what?

"But," Jiang Chen continued, "if I repelled the demon invasion once, I can do it again."

"Huh?" Mo Hao’s jaw nearly dropped. "You said the demons might bring Nirvana Peering realm experts this time!"

He narrowed his eyes, staring at Jiang Chen like he had lost his mind. "You’re strong, sure. You fight at the Late-stage Transcendence realm, but that’s nowhere near enough to take on a Nirvana Peering realm expert!"

"I just don’t see how you plan to stop them."

"Are you thinking of sealing the spatial channel again? Because if you are, they will be ready for that. They won’t let it happen."

He crossed his arms, frowning. "So, trust me just this once, Daoist Jiang Chen," he said, genuinely confused. Where is all this confidence coming from?

"I already told you—I believe you," Jiang Chen said, smiling at Mo Hao, his eyes filled with absolute confidence. "But I also have a real way to stop the demon invasion."

He paused for a moment before adding, "I’ll need your help, though. I hope you’ll assist me."

Mo Hao blinked in surprise. "Wait—you actually have a plan?"

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He narrowed his eyes. "Your strength is still limited. What if something unexpected happens and your plan fails?"

Feeling a rush of emotion, he straightened up. "Listen, I still think I should be the one to act. Whether you believe me or not, it’s a much safer bet than relying on you."

Jiang Chen chuckled. "There’s zero chance of failure."

His tone was steady, unwavering. "I wouldn’t gamble with the lives of the countless people in the Immortal Martial Continent."

Mo Hao sighed and shook his head. "Yeah, yeah, I know you don’t believe me. Fine, let’s make a bet."

Jiang Chen raised an eyebrow. "A bet?"

"Yeah," Mo Hao said confidently. "You say you can handle the demon invasion, right?"

"Then go ahead—deal with them your way. Meanwhile, I’ll continue my journey. We’ll tackle this crisis from two angles, increasing our chances of winning."

He smirked. "If I don’t reach a level where I can single-handedly crush the demons, you can call me the loser."

Jiang Chen chuckled, shaking his head. "And what exactly do you lose if that happens? Are you putting your secrets on the line?"

"Haha," Mo Hao laughed awkwardly before waving a hand. "Let’s go with something else—how about ten million high-grade spirit stones?"

Jiang Chen smiled and nodded. "Alright. I accept. Go on, take your journey. I’m curious to see just how impressive you can be."

Jiang Chen could have easily found another excuse to turn Mo Hao down.

But he hesitated. Pushing Mo Hao too hard might trigger the wrath of Heavenly Fate.

Besides, he had a feeling that the strange activity in the spatial node beneath the Bottomless Abyss—the very thing threatening to bring another demon invasion—might not be a coincidence. If Heavenly Fate wanted Mo Hao to act, keeping him locked away in the Immortal Martial Cave Heaven could have been what set all of this in motion.

And there was another problem—if he stopped Mo Hao from scheming, then he wouldn’t have a chance to crush that scheme later. That meant no way to chip away at Mo Hao’s Heavenly Fate Value.

After thinking it over, Jiang Chen made his decision.

Let Mo Hao make his move.

Once things were set in motion, then Jiang Chen would dismantle it all.

As for the demon invasion? His power had skyrocketed over the past few days. Stopping them wasn’t even a challenge anymore.

"Excellent!" Mo Hao beamed. "Daoist friend Jiang Chen, open the spatial channel so I can begin my journey!" His eyes gleamed with excitement. "And remember—don’t tell anyone who I am. Act like I don’t exist."

Jiang Chen chuckled. "Don’t worry. I won’t reveal your identity or interfere with your wanderings across the Immortal Martial Continent," he said with a calm smile. "But keep in mind—I have no control over the demon race. As you know, there are still hidden powerhouses lurking in the continent…"

"I know," Mo Hao nodded. "Just open the spatial door. And to be safe, send me far away from the Pure Frost Domain."

He had already decided to steer clear of that place, keeping his identity hidden while playing the fool to outsmart the wise.

No way would he risk attracting that dark sprite demon’s attention again.

Then again, if he gathered enough Pretentious Points, he wouldn’t have to fear anyone!

What Mo Hao didn’t know was that the dark sprite demon he had faced before… was actually Jiang Chen in disguise.

"Very well," Jiang Chen said, lips curving slightly as he pulled out the secret key to the Immortal Martial Cave Heaven. A moment later, a spatial channel opened before them.