Villain : After Slacking Off, The Protagonist Collapse

Chapter 202

Although the Quasi-Saint Realm had already half a foot in the Saint Realm, it was still vastly different from the Saint Realm.

This is why many geniuses who could easily defeat enemies across realms in the past found it difficult to contend with those in the Saint Realm after stepping into the Quasi-Saint Realm.

Because those who could reach this level were all geniuses with extraordinary talent. In addition, the gap between realms made it difficult to cross over.

Of course, there were also top-level prodigies who could easily cross this gap, with the heirs of various great forces possessing such capabilities.

However, when faced with geniuses of the same level, they were not much different from ordinary people.

Boom!

A terrifying aura suddenly spread out, just like in the past. An unparalleled aura descended abruptly, dark clouds covering the sky like a rolling river, enveloping the entire Primordial Holy Land.

This was the aura of an impending Heavenly Tribulation.

Sensing the aura of the Heavenly Tribulation, Jiang Chen’s eyes flashed, and his body shot into the sky like a rocket, heading toward the vast starry sky.

If he were to undergo the Heavenly Tribulation within the Primordial Holy Land, it would likely drag the entire Primordial Holy Land into it.

Jiang Chen didn’t want that!

As the aura of the Heavenly Tribulation spread out, the disciples of the Primordial Holy Land all looked toward the sky.

“Heavenly Tribulation?”

“Is it the aura of a Heavenly Tribulation again? Has someone broken through and triggered a Heavenly Tribulation?”

“It seems to be the Holy Son. I just saw a divine light shoot out from Banished Immortal Peak, straight into the sky. It should be heading toward the heavens!”

“The Holy Son has broken through again. How long has it been? Less than two years, right?”

“This speed is too fast! I’ve never heard of anyone crossing from the Quasi-Saint Realm to the Saint Realm in just two years!”

“This cultivation talent is simply outrageous! Fortunately, I’m not one of those geniuses. If I were, I’d probably be in despair!”

“Who wouldn’t be?”

“I heard that not long ago, Huang Qingtian finally stepped into the Quasi-Saint Realm, making the  Immortal Phoenix Clan happy for a while. Some even boasted that Huang Qingtian would defeat the Holy Son!”

“If they find out that the Holy Son has stepped into the Saint Realm, wouldn’t they be in despair?”

“By the way, did Huang Qingtian have a Heavenly Tribulation?”

“No!”

“Then how do they have the nerve to boast about defeating the Holy Son?”

Who knows!

Jiang Chen’s breakthrough once again shocked everyone. Even though they had long become accustomed to it and were already numb, they were still astonished by Jiang Chen’s rapid cultivation progress.

How long had it been? In just two years, he had crossed an entire major realm? It should be known that for an ordinary Quasi-Saint to break through even a small realm, it could take decades, if not a century.

No one had ever heard of someone stepping into the Saint Realm in just two years! Unless it was someone with a special constitution, but even that was an exception and such individuals couldn’t control their own power.

“Did Chen’er break through again?” Dongfang Mingyue gazed toward Banished Immortal Peak and then looked at the vast starry sky with a hint of surprise.

Beside her, Mu Jianxue nodded and said, “He had already reached his limit long ago, so this breakthrough is not surprising.”

Dongfang Mingyue had a strange expression: ‘This is considered normal?’

“Crossing from the Quasi-Saint Realm to the Saint Realm in just two years is something unimaginable, no matter which era it happens in!”

“At this rate, won’t he reach the Saint King Realm in five or six years? And then, in another ten years, the Great Saint Realm?”

Jiang Chen’s cultivation speed was too fast. Dongfang Mingyue couldn’t help but wonder if Jiang Chen would reach the Great Saint Realm in just a decade. And perhaps in a few more decades, directly reach the Quasi-Emperor Realm.

Then when the Emperor’s Path opens, he would directly step into the ninth level of the Quasi-Emperor Realm and seize the Heavenly Heart Imprint.

“If he continues at this pace, Chen’er could indeed step into the Great Emperor Realm in less than a hundred years! However, it’s ultimately just speculation. Achieving it will be incredibly difficult!” Mu Jianxue said calmly.

“It’s not just difficult. It took us over a thousand years to reach the Quasi-Emperor Realm! If he manages to step into the Great Emperor Realm in less than a hundred years, he would undoubtedly be the first in history!” Dongfang Mingyue remarked with a hint of sarcasm.

She noticed that Mu Jianxue seemed to be getting more and more outrageous, fully believing that Jiang Chen could achieve this.

Of course, as his teacher, she also believed in Jiang Chen, but this speculation seemed too far-fetched. If spoken aloud, it would surely be laughed at.

People would certainly say it’s just the talk of a fool. In fact, Dongfang Mingyue felt the same.

“He’s already created so many miracles; what can’t he achieve?” Mu Jianxue remained composed, as if she had long become accustomed to it.

Perhaps it was because she had always been by Jiang Chen’s side, witnessing his continuous growth, that made Mu Jianxue believe without a doubt.

“Let’s not talk about this. Chen’er is undergoing a tribulation, which will inevitably attract the attention of some vile characters. We need to prevent this!”

This time was different from the last. Last time, it was within the Primordial Holy Land, so there was naturally no fear of interference.

This time, Jiang Chen was outside in the starry sky, and there would inevitably be many who would try to interfere. Jiang Chen was too great a threat; the various major forces would all want to make a move to eliminate him.

They simply hadn’t had the opportunity before, but now, his tribulation was an extremely good chance.

Sure enough, as the aura of the Heavenly Tribulation spread, Jiang Chen’s presence and figure appeared. All four corners of the realm were shaken, and the forces of all sides were shocked.

“Is he undergoing a Heavenly Tribulation to step into the Saint Realm? How is this possible? How long has it been?”

“This Holy Son of the Primordial Holy Land is really not giving anyone else a chance! Living in the same era as the Holy Son of the Primordial Holy Land is truly miserable!”

“It’s more than miserable! Many geniuses in other eras could have shone brightly, been known by many, and had limitless opportunities.”

“But in this era, with the Holy Son of the Primordial Holy Land towering over them, they can’t even catch their breath. Any genius is overshadowed in his presence!”

“I wonder how Huang Qingtian will feel when he finds out? If it were me, I’d definitely spit blood!”

“Indeed!”

Everyone was both astonished and speechless. They couldn’t comprehend what level Jiang Chen’s talent had reached, to step into the Saint Realm so quickly.

It was simply unreasonable.

In the past, even the most monstrous existences would take decades, or at least ten years, to progress through the Quasi-Saint Realm.

Only Jiang Chen had taken just two years. In the blink of an eye, he had crossed the Quasi-Saint Realm and stepped into the Saint Realm.

The more they thought about it, the more numb they became. Especially those top-tier geniuses; the hope they had painstakingly built up was instantly crushed by Jiang Chen without mercy.

“Another breakthrough?” Sensing the aura from the heavens, Huang Qingtian’s expression changed, and he sighed deeply. His normally calm heart was filled with helplessness.

“Even though I knew you would break through, I didn’t expect it to be so fast. You’re really not giving anyone a chance!” Huang Qingtian was extremely frustrated. He had thought that stepping into the Quasi-Saint Realm would close the gap between him and Jiang Chen.

But instead of narrowing, the gap had only widened. He couldn’t possibly achieve what Jiang Chen did, reaching the Saint Realm in just two years. It would take him at least ten years.

“But the major forces won’t let you pass this tribulation peacefully! I wonder if you’ll be able to get through it!” Huang Qingtian muttered under his breath.

The Heavenly Tribulation is both a trial and a calamity that must be overcome.

Jiang Chen, now undergoing his tribulation, would inevitably attract the attention of various forces.

Boom!

Sure enough, it didn’t take long before, just as Jiang Chen stood in the starry river, someone couldn’t resist making a move.

Whoosh!

A large halberd slashed through the void, carrying an overwhelming might as it swept toward Jiang Chen. The immense pressure crushed the surrounding stars to dust!

“A Saint King dares to jump out!” Jiang Chen’s expression remained calm as he threw a punch.

Bang!

The halberd was instantly sent flying. Fortunately, it was a Saint Weapon; otherwise, the entire halberd would have shattered.

“Since you’ve come, don’t think about leaving!” Jiang Chen murmured, and with one hand, he stepped into the void, forcibly pulling out a Golden Crow.

“Let me go!” Seeing Jiang Chen’s face, the Golden Crow immediately panicked.

Even though he was in the Saint Realm, he couldn’t help but feel an instinctive fear when facing Jiang Chen.

Jiang Chen paid him no heed and crushed him with a single hand.

Like an ant, he was effortlessly killed. Just like that, a Saint King had fallen.

Witnessing this, everyone fell silent.