Chapter 201: Fang Yuan's Loss of Protagonist Status

Given Jiang Chen's stature and identity, it was undeniable that Ji Mingxiu would certainly make an appearance!

With formidable power at the Dao Palace realm, rescuing him would be child's play.

Moreover, in Fang Yuan's mind, a vivid vision had taken shape. It pictured Jiang Chen's demise, and his own rise as the top prodigy of the Purple Heaven Holy Land, ascending to the coveted role of the Holy Son, and winning the heart of Ji Ruxue.

However, just at that very moment.

"Roar——!!"

A piercingly shrill cry echoed from the distance, the sound was sharp and short-lived!

Upon hearing it, Fang Yuan instantly recognized it as the bellow of the three-headed demonic python!

"What's happening?"

"Could it be that Ji Mingxiu and the others have already arrived, and they've vanquished the demonic python at the Dao Comprehension realm!?"

Initially taken aback, Fang Yuan quickly felt a surge of joy in his heart!

The quicker Ji Mingxiu and his team arrived, the sooner his safety would be secured!

So, without hesitation, Fang Yuan altered his course, rushing towards the battlefield where Jiang Chen and the demonic python had previously dueled.

Hot on his trail, two Shadow Wind Dark Obsidian Martens were right behind him, poised to strike at Fang Yuan in the blink of an eye!

"Holy Lord!"

"Honorable Holy Lord, I'm here!"

Catching sight of the battlefield's edge in his divine sense, Fang Yuan immediately called out.

But in the following moment, he saw Jiang Chen, standing tall with his sword, as well as the body of the demonic python sprawled across the ground like an extensive mountain range!

The corpse of the demonic python was riddled with countless sword-inflicted wounds, as though it had faced a barrage of a thousand swords!

"Holy Lord?"

"I'm still the Holy Son, don't blurt out nonsense."

Jiang Chen swung his head around, his handsome face smeared with blood and dust, looking utterly disheveled.

"You, you're still alive!!"

Fang Yuan's eyes widened, staring at Jiang Chen in disbelief!

Hadn't Jiang Chen been utterly defenseless, devoured by that demonic python?

How could it be that in an instant, the demonic python was dead, and Jiang Chen remained alive!?

The joy in Fang Yuan's heart, like a flame doused by a torrent, was extinguished immediately, leaving not even embers behind!

Simultaneously, both Nangong Wan and Shangguan Ning were elated beyond measure.

They didn't wish to witness the downfall of Jiang Chen, this heaven-defying genius.

"Indeed, I'm not dead."

"Why, were you so impatient for my demise?"

A frosty smile etched itself on Jiang Chen's face.

Without a moment's hesitation, he took a step forward, sword in hand, and lunged with lethal intent!

"Two seniors, save me!!"

Seeing Jiang Chen approaching with lethal intent, Fang Yuan instantly exhibited a look of desperation, fear nearly driving him to wet himself!

But in the very next moment.

Slash! Slash!

The radiance of the sword flared across, bisecting the two Shadow Wind Dark Obsidian Martens, their blood splattering across the sky.

"He, he didn't kill me!?"

Still gripped by fear, Fang Yuan glanced down to inspect his own body.

Instantly, his face cycled through shades of green, white, and red, akin to a toppled dye shop.

The previous scene had been simply too degrading for him!

"Phew!"

Jiang Chen expelled a long sigh of turbid qi, then found a rock to slump onto, feigning weakness.

Observing this, a nearly imperceptible glint of murderous intent flickered deep within Fang Yuan's eyes.

But he held back.

On one hand, he acknowledged that he was no match for Jiang Chen.

Admittedly, it was a bitter pill to swallow, but even in his current condition, Jiang Chen was not someone Fang Yuan could contend with.

On the other hand, both Nangong Wan and Shangguan Ning greatly valued Jiang Chen. If he were to make a move, he'd likely forfeit their support.

At that moment.

"Fang Yuan, what's the story with these two Shadow Wind Dark Obsidian Martens?"

Jiang Chen's somewhat frail voice echoed, "And also, your combat power just now, did senior Nangong Wan and Shangguan Ning intervene on your behalf?"

"..."

"Those Shadow Wind Dark Obsidian Martens, I'm unsure how they appeared so suddenly."

The light in Fang Yuan's eyes shimmered, "As for my combat power just now... indeed, it was the two seniors who intervened."

"Sigh."

Jiang Chen released a sigh, and fell silent for a considerable while.

Fang Yuan remained silent.

However, his face had turned incredibly grim.

"Fang Yuan."

"I warned you against leaving earlier, but you didn't heed my advice."

"Now that Senior Nangong and Senior Shangguan have intervened on your behalf, they are likely exposed to the Nether Demon's gaze."

"This could bring about a lethal crisis for all of us, including you."

After a significant pause, Jiang Chen shook his head and spoke regretfully, "If only you had listened to me, this could have been avoided."

"Hmph!"

Fang Yuan snorted disdainfully, retaliating, "Such an improbable event, who could truly foresee that it would occur!"

Upon hearing this, Nangong Wan and Shangguan Ning were instantly irate.

"Fang Yuan!"

"You're obstinate, stubborn, faint-hearted, and ungrateful!"

"Even now, you refuse to acknowledge your mistakes!"

Shangguan Ning chastised in disbelief, "How could you be such a person!"

But her voice was faint.

They had expended most of their soul power to temporarily bolster their combat abilities, and were on the verge of succumbing to a deep slumber.

"Fang Yuan."

"You've truly disappointed me."

"I originally thought that given your perseverance under those circumstances for two years without surrendering, coupled with your top-notch innate talent, you'd undoubtedly reach a great height in your cultivation."

"But it appears I was mistaken."

Nangong Wan's feeble voice echoed, "From today onwards, our agreement stands void!"

Fang Yuan's conduct this time had utterly shattered Nangong Wan's and Shangguan Ning's expectations of him.

Consider what Fang Yuan had done: he was stubborn, insisted on venturing out to cultivate.

When confronted with a formidable enemy, he displayed uncertainty, choosing to remain stagnant, and created significant issues for Jiang Chen.

In the end, he was assaulted by other demonic beasts, compelling them to reveal their presence.

Had Fang Yuan refrained from leaving, or had he heeded Jiang Chen's advice and fled outright, none of the subsequent events would have transpired.

Their presence and predicament were likely exposed now.

For them, this was already a matter of life and death of extreme severity!

How could anyone place their trust in Fang Yuan if he acted so recklessly, without contemplating the ramifications?

Upon hearing Nangong Wan's and Shangguan Ning's words, Fang Yuan was utterly taken aback, his eyes widening to the point where they seemed about to burst out!

Shortly after, his body began to tremble uncontrollably!

His heart was swarmed with a myriad of emotions - grief, reluctance, anger, resentment...

Nangong Wan and Shangguan Ning had severed their pact of mutual aid and shared progress with him!

To Fang Yuan, this was nothing short of betrayal!!

[Ding! You have successfully led Nangong Wan and Shangguan Ning to sever ties with the protagonist Fang Yuan. Fang Yuan's Heavenly Fate Value has returned to zero, losing his protagonist status!]

[Ding! You have gained 10,000 Villain Value points!]

The System's prompts once again reverberated in Jiang Chen's mind!

"Hahaha!"

"Hahahaha!"

"I knew it, I just knew it!"

"Ever since Jiang Chen appeared before you, you've regretted making an agreement with me, haven't you!"

"Yes, he's superior! He reached Dao Comprehension realm combat power at the age of twenty!"

"But, can't you discern his ulterior motives towards you!"

"He merely wants to usurp you from me!"

"Why, why can't you comprehend this, why can't you grasp the root of my repeated frustrations!"

"Yes, it's because he's superior, more capable of aiding you in your swift recovery! You've been belittling me for a long time! You've long harbored thoughts of discarding me!"

"Hahaha, how opportunist, how pragmatic, how ruthless!!"

"..."

Fang Yuan ripped off the Soul Embodying Ring, his entire face contorting into a horrifying grimace, a dreadful mixture of insanity and grief.

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