Great Villain: Starting by Humiliating the Son of the Heavenly Fate Chapter 329: Time for the Grand Performance

'What?' Jiang Chen mused, a spark igniting in his eyes. 'The system can evolve Villain's Eye when it reaches Level 3? Not bad!'

'The system chooses this moment to remind me. Once the evolution is complete, I should be able to uncover the protagonist's heaven-defying trump card.' A slight smile graced his lips as a glimmer of anticipation swelled in his heart.

Not long after, he stealthily made his way into Glorious Obsidian City.

Simultaneously, Mo Hao had already guided a visibly shaken and puzzled beautiful young girl, accompanied by Young Master Gou and others, to the exterior of the Gou Clan Mansion.

Numerous cultivators, either confident in their reasonably strong cultivation base or simply unafraid of potential chaos, had also gathered to witness the unfolding spectacle.

"Whoosh, whoosh!" The main gate's formation of the Gou Clan Mansion parted, and an elderly man bearing a displeased expression soared out.

This man was none other than Gou Sheng, the Gou Clan's patriarch and a powerhouse at the Peak-stage Dao Comprehension realm.

Accompanying Gou Sheng were two other cultivators in the Dao Comprehension realm: an elderly clan member from the Gou Clan and a guest elder in service.

"My grandson! How could you have been beaten to such a state!" Gou Sheng's body trembled upon laying eyes on Young Master Gou, who appeared disheveled and severely injured. A mixture of heartache and outrage manifested on his aging face.

"Reporting to the Patriarch!" Guest Elder Liu, his face a mix of fear and anger, scurried and tumbled to Gou Sheng's feet. "This little fiend is responsible for it all!"

"The young master was on the main street, and I... I failed in effectively protecting him. Please mete out my punishment, Patriarch..." His voice trembled with emotion as he described Mo Hao's deeds.

"What!" Gou Sheng's voice boomed, harsh and unyielding, "So it was you, this little rascal, who's responsible!"

"You've shown some skill, defeating an Inquiring Journey realm cultivator at such a young age."

"But do you really think your meager abilities are enough to challenge my Gou Clan!?"

"Kneel and apologize to me at once. Show some sincerity, and perhaps I'll consider sparing you."

"You've only got one shot at this. If you fail to seize it, don't blame me for being ruthless!" His eyes fixed coldly on Mo Hao, every word tinged with a murderous edge.

From Guest Elder Liu's report, Gou Sheng had already discerned that Mo Hao had no significant background to speak of.

He didn't see Mo Hao as anyone of consequence. Even if the young man did have some sort of background, it couldn't possibly be anything substantial.

After all, Gou Sheng had his own connections that extended to Dao Palace realm powerhouses.

Yet to Mo Hao, Gou Sheng's threats rang hollow.

"Heh heh," Mo Hao cast a fearless gaze at Gou Sheng. "So you're the patriarch of the Gou Clan, are you?"

"Surely you're aware of the delightful deeds your worthless grandson has committed?"

"He's harmed countless innocents, and you've turned a blind eye, allowing him to brazenly oppress the weak. Quite impressive."

"As I see it, you were likely the same kind of ruffian in your younger days," he stated, his face etched with icy, mocking smiles.

"You insolent brat, daring to insult me," Gou Sheng's eyes blazed with murderous intent. "I'll say it one last time, kneel down!" His aura exploded violently, bearing down on Mo Hao.

"The one who should be kneeling is you!" Mo Hao feigned being under immense pressure, his words forced through clenched teeth.

"It appears you won't understand until you see the coffin," Gou Sheng bellowed, his voice laced with severity. "In that case, don't blame me for showing no mercy!" He readied himself to act against Mo Hao.

However, just as he was about to act, a voice abruptly resonated, "Hold on." A robust man materialized above the Gou Clan Mansion shortly after. "Daoist friend Gou, you're no match for him. Allow me to take care of this."

A potent Dao Palace realm aura burst forth from the middle-aged man, enveloping the entire city!

"It's City Lord Li Juren!" someone exclaimed, their voice tinged with surprise.

"Wow, I never expected the City Lord to make an appearance!"

"The most surprising part is that the City Lord claimed Patriarch Gou isn't a match for that young man. Isn't that stretching it a bit?"

"But City Lord Li wouldn't say such a thing without reason. Who could question his judgment?"

"I get that, but it's still hard to believe. That young man looks so young; can he really go toe-to-toe with Patriarch Gou?"

One after another, the spectators gazed up in awe at Li Juren hovering above, then exchanged glances, each offering their own take on the unfolding drama.

Members of the Gou Clan were even more dumbfounded.

"What!" Gou Sheng stared at Li Juren with disbelief. "Lord Li, you..."

"I understand what's going through your mind," Li Juren said, smiling as he shook his head. "But do you honestly believe this young man is foolish?"

"Do you think he'd come here seeking death, knowing full well that your Gou Clan has a Dao Comprehension realm powerhouse?" With a swift motion, he interposed himself between Mo Hao and Gou Sheng.

'Oh!' Mo Hao eyed Li Juren, 'I didn't anticipate the arrival of a Dao Palace realm cultivator.'

'Well then, let's take them both on and give this entire city a spectacle they won't forget!' He mused internally, his heart awash in icy, mocking smiles.

"Young man," Li Juren directed his gaze at Mo Hao, "show us whatever skills you possess."

"If you lack the courage, you may leave now and consider this a resolution to the animosity," he stated, his expression nonchalant.

"Hahahaha!" Mo Hao erupted into laughter. "Fine, very well!"

"A trivial issue like this actually brings out the City Lord? Glorious Obsidian City truly is a nest of snakes and rats!"

With unmatched arrogance, he declared, "Today, I'll clean all of you up, once and for all!"

Hearing this, everyone present understood that Mo Hao must be concealing his true capabilities. How else could he make such audacious claims?

"Hmph!" Li Juren let out a cold snort. "Let your abilities speak for themselves!" Without another word, he swiftly moved to take action against Mo Hao.

The spectators quickly retreated to a safe distance, their expressions taut with anxiety, fearful of being caught in the residual fallout of the impending battle.

'It's time for the grand performance!' Mo Hao thought, flashing a sly grin as he too readied himself to act immediately.

However, just at that moment, a female voice unexpectedly resonated, "Esteemed Transcendence realm daoist friend."

Though her voice was not loud, it clearly reached the ears of everyone present. "The Immortal Martial Continent is at a critical juncture, facing a demon invasion. You abstained from action during the last great battle, yet now you find the time to engage in this spectacle over minor issues. Is it truly that entertaining?"

The female voice bore an immeasurable majesty, as if a supreme being was casting her gaze down upon mere mortals from high above!!

In that moment, Glorious Obsidian City was plunged into utter silence, so quiet that one could have heard a pin drop!

"What... Who is that?!" Mo Hao's expression shifted dramatically as he abruptly cast his gaze skyward.

The woman behind the voice floated high in the sky, her form enshrouded by white clouds and dense mist. Even with divine sense, her figure and face remained indistinct.

Yet, Mo Hao was certain that she was a cultivator far more formidable than himself.

This conviction arose because the mere sound of her voice exerted an overwhelming pressure upon him.

Born extraordinary on the Prosperous Stone Immortal Star, Mo Hao had crossed paths with many formidable beings. His intuition now informed him that the person before him was immensely powerful.

He found it hard to believe that, aside from Jiang Chen on the Immortal Martial Continent, another such formidable powerhouse could exist!

Indeed, it wasn't just Mo Hao who was stunned; the other onlookers were so shocked that their eyes looked as if they might pop out of their sockets.

Even City Lord Li Juren was among them; none had known that such a formidable presence was lurking within Glorious Obsidian City!

Furthermore, the implications carried by the woman's voice were astounding, pointing to a cultivation base squarely within the Transcendence realm.

The young man had actually been masquerading as a weaker individual, despite being a cultivator of the Transcendence realm. While he had abstained from participating in the battle against the demon race, he had now duped everyone, manipulating them as if they were mere toys in his hand.

In a flash, everyone was left stunned, having never imagined Mo Hao to be such a figure.

Additionally, while Mo Hao's Transcendence realm cultivation base was indeed astounding, it was clear to everyone that the woman behind the voice was even more powerful.

This revelation only made Mo Hao seem all the more insignificant and contemptuous.

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