Great Villain: Starting by Humiliating the Son of the Heavenly Fate-Chapter 343: Watching From the Shadows

"Much appreciated," Mo Hao said, giving a slight bow before stepping through.

In the blink of an eye, he reappeared in a quiet, desolate stretch of land—the Black Wasteland Domain!

This place was nothing special—plenty of black soil, but hardly any cultivation resources. No wonder so few people lived here.

"Finally, I’m out!" Mo Hao let out a deep breath, watching the spatial channel behind him slowly close. "Honestly, jumping straight into Jiang Chen’s Cave Heaven might’ve been a little reckless."

Jiang Chen had definitely been suspicious of him.

Thankfully, he hadn’t realized just how big the secret Mo Hao was hiding really was. He seemed uninterested, didn’t pry, and—most importantly—didn’t make a move against him.

Still, Mo Hao hadn’t expected the Cave Heaven to be completely empty aside from Jiang Chen. With no one else around, it had been impossible to put on an act.

Who exactly is Jiang Chen? Mo Hao wondered.

He comes across as friendly, but something tells me he’s got a deeper agenda.

Yet he let me go. If he wanted to deal with me, the Cave Heaven would’ve been the perfect place. I don’t even know if I could’ve escaped.

Did I misjudge him? Or are his plans just too big for him to act hastily?

Whatever. No more overthinking. My priority now is to find some fools to impress, put them in their place, and rack up some Pretentious Points to get stronger.

Jiang Chen, I don’t know what you’re planning, but if you try to get in my way, don’t blame me for turning the tables on you. And if that helps me grow even stronger… all the better.

As this thought settled in, a smirk crept onto his face. His eyes gleamed with excitement.

The moment he left the Cave Heaven, Mo Hao felt as free as a bird soaring through the sky or a fish swimming in the endless sea.

"Time to find a crowd!" He stretched out his divine sense and quickly locked onto a massive city beside a vast lake—Glorious Obsidian City.

It wasn’t just any city. With a million cultivators living there, it was a true powerhouse in the region. Towering structures made of pure obsidian gave it an air of both strength and mystery, like a fortress built to withstand the ages.

"This is the place!" Mo Hao grinned and shot through the sky, heading straight for the city.

What he didn’t know was that this was exactly what Jiang Chen had been waiting for.

Far off in the distance—three million kilometers away—Jiang Chen stood with his gaze locked onto Glorious Obsidian City, watching everything unfold.

Then, just as expected, familiar panels began to appear amidst the bustling crowd—supporting characters stepping onto the stage.

So, here come the supporting characters, Jiang Chen mused.

Looks like Mo Hao really did choose Glorious Obsidian City.

He’s not just wandering around aimlessly—he has a purpose.

Interesting. I was the one who picked the Black Wasteland Domain for him, not the other way around. He’s not here for the land or the cultivation resources. What he’s really after… is people. Find your next read at novelbuddy

He benefits from interacting with others. If my guess is right, he’s relying on some kind of system—one that rewards him for acting pretentious and proving others wrong.

It could be another kind of system, maybe something that collects emotional energy instead. Either way, I need to keep a close eye on his moves to figure out the details.

Jiang Chen’s eyes narrowed as he studied the city below.

Now that he’s set his sights on Glorious Obsidian City, it’s only a matter of time before he starts his act—flaunting his skills, tricking others, then crushing their expectations for maximum effect.

But this city isn’t exactly a goldmine for him. He’s already reached the Transcendence realm, while the strongest cultivators here are only at the Middle-stage Dao Palace realm. The benefits he can gain here won’t be much in the grand scheme of things.

With that in mind, Jiang Chen decided to let Mo Hao do as he pleased for now. No need to interfere—not yet. He wanted to gather more information first.

Besides, Jiang Chen had a plan. He wasn’t going to push Mo Hao too hard just yet. Instead, he’d let him taste a little success first, just enough to keep him going.

This was the perfect time to sit back and observe. Mo Hao’s current targets were weak, so even if he gained something from his little stunts, it wouldn’t be anything game-changing.

That settles it, Jiang Chen mused, a cold smirk creeping onto his face.

Without wasting another moment, he pulled out a transmission jade token and sent a message to a group of subordinates—all of them under his control through the Ten Thousand Soulseed Art.

Ever since the incident at the Bottomless Abyss, Jiang Chen had stationed a solid number of people to maintain order.

Most of them were from the Prosperous Stone Immortal Star, including more than a dozen cultivators at the Peak-stage Dao Palace realm and even a few at the Half-step Transcendence realm. Not the strongest force, but decent enough to serve his needs.

With them keeping things under control—and with the formation set up by Nangong Wan and Shangguan Ning suppressing the unstable spatial node—the demon race would have a much harder time reopening their spatial channels.

For now, Jiang Chen could put the issue of the Bottomless Abyss on the back burner. Other matters required his attention.

"Wan’er, Ning’er, I can’t step in directly this time. You two will have to come up with a solution," he said, reaching out to his two trusted aides.

"Let’s use the same trick we pulled on Gu Ran," Nangong Wan suggested.

"With the stealth abilities of the Death Calamity Dark Star Moon Dao Embryo Bloodline and the help of the Void Tribulation Soulring, we can take control of your body while you operate from behind the scenes," Shangguan Ning proposed.

"That way, it’ll look like you’ve completely transformed into someone else," Nangong Wan added.

"Even if Mo Hao gets suspicious, he won’t think it’s you. He’ll assume it’s someone else entirely," Shangguan Ning concluded.

Jiang Chen nodded. "Alright. But using the Void Tribulation Soulring takes a serious toll on both of you."

"Even though you’ve recovered to the Middle-stage Transcendence realm thanks to Jiu Xiaoyin’s Nether Soul Crystal, it’s best to conserve energy," he continued. "This time, only one of you will take over while the other rests."

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"Then I’ll do it," Shangguan Ning said softly. "It’s been a while since I’ve controlled a physical body."

Nangong Wan didn’t argue. Her silence was as good as agreement.

"Alright, go ahead," Jiang Chen said, wasting no time as he activated the Void Tribulation Soulring.

In an instant, Shangguan Ning’s soul merged with his, their energies blending seamlessly.

Jiang Chen’s own consciousness pulled back, retreating deep within the Void Tribulation Soulring, allowing Shangguan Ning to take full control.

Within moments, his entire presence shifted. His aura changed. Even his facial features softened, taking on a more refined, delicate look.

Jiang Chen watched as the transformation unfolded right in front of him. He wasn’t exactly thrilled about looking more feminine, but in the grand scheme of things, it was a small price to pay. If it helped him deal with the protagonist more effectively, then so be it.

Besides, switching back to his original form was always an option.

More important than his new appearance was the deeper change—his divine sense. With Shangguan Ning’s soul guiding it, the risk of anyone figuring out his true identity was practically nonexistent.

"Alright, let’s get started. For now, focus on the supporting characters," Jiang Chen instructed from within his sea of consciousness, orchestrating everything from behind the scenes.

"Yes!" Shangguan Ning gave a quick nod and immediately activated the Death Calamity Dark Star Moon Dao Embryo Bloodline, wrapping herself in its power to hide her presence. With her aura completely suppressed, she slipped into Glorious Obsidian City.

Jiang Chen analyzed the situation carefully.

This time, most of the supporting characters have a decent Fate Value. None of them seem to be at a critical, life-or-death level, he thought. That means Mo Hao probably won’t go on a killing spree. He’ll likely only eliminate those who truly deserve it.

After all, he still has to show some respect to me, the Lord of the Immortal Martial Continent.

Before long, Mo Hao arrived at Glorious Obsidian City as well.

Jiang Chen instantly detected him using his Villain Eye.

Mo Hao had subtly altered his appearance and changed into different clothing. On top of that, he had concealed his aura, making it seem like he was only at the Mysterious Platform realm.