Villain : After Slacking Off, The Protagonist Collapse

“Just let him be.” Hearing that Jiang Chen would rather suffer punishment than bring Ye Qingcheng back, Dongfang Mingyue also felt somewhat helpless, but she did not insist too much.

She did this because both were her disciples, and she did not want their relationship to be too strained.

Upon returning, she could see that Jiang Chen held great resentment towards Ye Qingcheng, treating her like a stranger.

She wanted to use this opportunity to ease their relationship. If Jiang Chen was unwilling, then things would have to remain as they are. She would not force him to do something he disliked.

“Jianxue, go and bring Qingcheng back,” Dongfang Mingyue said softly to Mu Jianxue.

“Mm!” Mu Jianxue responded, blending into the void.

‘Why does Chen’er detest Qingcheng so much? What exactly happened between them?’ Dongfang Mingyue frowned, somewhat puzzled.

When she left, Jiang Chen was extremely fond of Ye Qingcheng, always considering her needs.

Whatever Ye Qingcheng wanted, Jiang Chen would do his best to fulfill it. But now, Jiang Chen seemed to utterly loathe Ye Qingcheng, as if they were strangers.

‘Sigh! Let’s see if there is a chance to adjust their relationship in the future!’ Dongfang Mingyue was also troubled by this. She was never good at handling such matters.

………

Time flies, and in the blink of an eye, three months passed. The deadly battle between the True Dragon Clan and the Undying Phoenix Clan continued, but neither could overcome the other.

The other ancient imperial clans simply watched from the sidelines, leading to a stalemate between the two sides. Gradually, their conflict was overshadowed by the opening of the Supreme Palace.

As the most mysterious and suitable place for the cultivation of geniuses, every opening of the Supreme Palace attracted countless eyes.

Cultivators from all over the Nine Heavens Realm gathered, and various forces participated. Whether they were from top forces or ordinary cultivators, all eagerly participated in the Supreme Palace.

Especially for disciples of smaller forces, even a small opportunity inside could make them enjoy a lifetime of benefits.

Some, with extraordinary luck, could leap over the dragon gate in the Supreme Palace and soar into the sky. Over the long years, countless strong figures have started their rise from the Supreme Palace.

Approaching the Supreme Palace, all parts of the Nine Heavens Realm were discussing the famous geniuses of the current era: Huang Qingtian, Bai Chen, Jiang Chen, Qin Ershi, and many others were bound to be there.

Among them, the discussion about Jiang Chen was the most heated. After the last gathering of geniuses, Jiang Chen was almost regarded as the first genius of the Nine Heavens Realm, unmatched and incomparable.

Of course, some people also mentioned the God Son of the True Dragon Clan, but that was quickly suppressed.

“The God Son of the True Dragon Clan? Does he dare to come out of the True Dragon Realm?”

“If the God Son of the True Dragon Clan was somewhat capable, he wouldn’t have silently disregarded Huang Qingtian’s challenges multiple times in the past!”

“The strongest genius of all the foreign clans should be Huang Qingtian. The God Son of the True Dragon Clan seems to be just a facade, not as strong as he appears!”

“Even if he is that strong, he dares not show up!”

“That’s true! Now should be the time for our human races to rise. Last time, we suffered a defeat, but this time we will surely achieve a complete victory!”

“With the Primordial Holy Son there, who can be our opponent?”

Such discussions were almost everywhere in the human race territory and not much different among the other clans. Huang Qingtian’s defeat last time had dealt a great blow to them.

“Primordial Holy Son? This time, I must make my name known throughout the Nine Heavens Realm!” In an inn, listening to everyone’s discussion, Du Guyun sneered continuously.

His chilly face was as cold as frost, and his aura was so intimidating that people steered clear of him. Du Guyun, now completely transformed, had made rapid progress thanks to the Immortal Devouring Skill.

Despite being cautious, he knew it was difficult to rival Jiang Chen at the fifth level of the Life and Death Realm. Moreover, his Immortal Devouring Skill had to be paused for a while, or he would suffer backlash.

Cang Lao was increasingly worried. Ever since the crushing defeat by Yan Ruyu, Du Guyun had fallen into madness. To defeat Yan Ruyu and Jiang Chen, he crazily devoured the origins of numerous geniuses.

Such actions indeed brought significant improvement. Both his talent and cultivation level had greatly enhanced.

However, devouring too frequently often resulted in a mix of chaotic divine power in Du Guyun’s body, as he had not fully assimilated the previous origins before acquiring new ones, causing his divine Qi to be in disarray.

If Du Guyun continued like this, the impurities in his divine Qi would backfire, leading to a total collapse. Knowing this, he continuously advised Du Guyun.

“Master, I understand all this! But to defeat Jiang Chen, I can only do this! I can’t stop!” Du Guyun said firmly.

He was well aware of these issues, but the humiliation inflicted by Yan Ruyu made him nearly lose his sanity.

Furthermore, knowing that Yan Ruyu was far inferior to Jiang Chen made Du Guyun even more frantic.

“Everything should be planned for the long term! You have the Immortal Devouring Skill, giving you enough confidence to surpass your opponents!”

“You just need to be steady and make progress! In just a hundred years, you can surpass them!”

“If you persist like this now, not only will you fail to surpass your opponents, but you will also destabilize your foundation. In the end, you will suffer backlash and be unable to exert your full strength!”

“Your recent actions have attracted too much attention from various forces,” Cang Lao advised Du Guyun with patience. “If you persist like this, you’ll make enemies of the entire world!”

Du Guyun’s current approach certainly did not receive Cang Lao’s approval. His almost insane pursuit of power, without any restraint, had made him too conspicuous.

Not long ago, he had been noticed by a force and became the target of their pursuit. If it weren’t for their timely evasion, they would have faced unimaginable consequences.

“I understand, Master!” Du Guyun responded gravely.

‘You understand nothing!’ Master Cang thought furiously, wishing he could scold Du Guyun outright.

But remembering Du Guyun’s father, Du Guxiong, Master Cang restrained himself. If he completely fell out with Du Guyun, his own hopes would be dashed.

So, until his recovery, he could only continue to patiently persuade Du Guyun. He had already decided that once he recovered, he would part ways with Du Guyun and let him go his own way.

“Before the Supreme Palace opens, you must not use the Immortal Devouring Skill to absorb others’ essence. You need to transform the essence within your body into your own strength first!”

“Otherwise, if your body still contains impurities, you’ll fail to exert your true power in the Supreme Hall, even against opponents of the same level,” Cang Lao warned sternly, his voice tinged with anger.

“I understand!” Hearing his masters stern tone, Du Guyun was slightly shaken and somewhat fearful.

It was the first time he had seen him speak in such a tone, which made him relent. He also knew that if his body still contained impurities, it would be difficult to unleash his full power.

Against ordinary cultivators, these disadvantages might be negligible, but they would be magnified against geniuses. Therefore, to compensate for this, he had to ensure that his body was free of impurities in the coming period, allowing him to fully unleash his power.

Suddenly, the space around them rippled, and an elegant middle-aged man appeared out of thin air, sitting in front of Du Guyun. Seeing the old man, Du Guyun was not overly surprised, remaining calm and indifferent.