Villain : After Slacking Off, The Protagonist Collapse

Chapter 203

“Who else dares to come forth?”Jiang Chen stood tall amidst the starry sky, his gaze deep as he surveyed the vast expanse.

He spoke calmly, yet his tone carried an unparalleled authority, as if he were a supreme monarch, looking down upon the world and all living beings.

Buzz.

An unparalleled will emanated from Jiang Chen, spreading outwards in all directions. The sheer force of his will caused the surrounding void to tremble.

Boom!

It seemed that the boundless darkness responded to Jiang Chen’s will. In the depths of the void, thunder flashed, and a sea of lightning formed from countless arcs of thunderlight appeared. The lightning surged like flowing water, like a waterfall, like a great river cascading down.

The aura it exuded was profound, and each wisp of this aura was enough to make those who perceived it change their expressions in fear.

Witnessing the tribulation before them, those who initially intended to intervene dared not move. The fluctuations of Jiang Chen’s tribulation seemed even more terrifying than the Pure Yang Root from before.

Just the aura alone had completely surpassed that of the Pure Yang Root.

It wasn’t that they didn’t want to act, but they had to consider that if they did, they would be fully engulfed by the heavenly tribulation. This meant they would have to endure the tribulation themselves.

If they couldn’t overcome it, they would be completely annihilated, leaving nothing behind. Moreover, the stronger the cultivator, the more powerful the tribulation they would face if they intervened. The higher the realm, the greater the tribulation’s might.

If they entered, there was a high probability that they wouldn’t return!

However, the threat posed by Jiang Chen made the major forces hesitate. If sacrificing a few powerful individuals could lead to Jiang Chen’s demise, it might be worth the effort.

However, even Saint Kings had been slapped to death by Jiang Chen. If they entered the tribulation, they might not be able to pose much of a threat to him.

Unless… A Great Saint!

However, Great Saints were the pillars of their forces, and even the immortal forces didn’t have many to spare. They were reluctant to lose even one.

At this moment, two emperor weapons emerged, and the imperial sword radiated boundless sword light, as if it wanted to slash through the heavens.

The Third Ancestor, holding the emperor sword, scanned the surroundings coldly and said, “If anyone interferes, the Primordial Holy Land will fight to the death. You will be regarded as a mortal enemy!”

Due to the great commotion, many forces had been drawn in. The Primordial Holy Land had no choice but to threaten them. If not, everyone would get involved, and things would descend into chaos. Moreover, it could easily lead to an accident with Jiang Chen!

As the Third Ancestor’s threat echoed, the aura in the void calmed slightly, seemingly deterred by the Primordial Holy Land.

“Others may fear your Primordial Holy Land, but we of the Demon Path Sect do not!”

“It is said that the Holy Son of the Primordial Holy Land is the greatest prodigy of all time, possessing the potential of a Great Emperor!”

“Today, I shall see if this so-called greatest prodigy is as divine as the rumors claim!” A burst of wild laughter erupted.

Three shadowy figures instantly traversed the void, heading straight for the direction of Jiang Chen’s tribulation.

“Seeking death!” The Third Ancestor’s eyes grew cold.

Clang!

A sword hum echoed, reverberating throughout the Nine Heavens Realm in an instant. In the next moment, before the three figures could approach Jiang Chen, blood splattered across the sky, and they perished, their souls dissipating.

Three Saint Kings were thus obliterated, like ants crushed with ease. Such was the might of the emperor sword, especially after the Third Ancestor had reversed his fate and returned to his peak state.

His power had grown increasingly formidable, now exhibiting the dominance of the once-great prodigy of the Nine Heavens Realm. With one person and one sword, he suppressed the entire Nine Heavens Realm!

A sword sweeping across the sky, commanding awe wherever it went.

“I shall see who else wishes to die here!” The Third Ancestor’s expression remained indifferent, his gaze icy.

Boundless killing intent spread across the starry sky like a vast ocean. Feeling this bone-chilling murderous aura, even the stars trembled slightly, as if in fear of this overwhelming power.

All living beings in the starry sky were struck with terror. Beyond the starry sky, there were numerous life-bearing planets, where life still existed. However, compared to the Nine Heavens Realm itself, the life beyond the stars was insignificant.

For countless ages, only one force from beyond the stars, the Star Hall, had managed to stand firm. Yet, compared to the many forces of the Nine Heavens Realm, the Star Hall was barely worth mentioning.

Now, Jiang Chen’s tribulation had caused the Third Ancestor’s aura to spread, nearly enveloping the entire starry sky. This made countless beings beyond the stars aware that such terrifying figures still existed in this world.

“With his vitality so strong and his soul so stable, he has already returned to his peak!”

“Wait, this aura is strange. This isn’t a return to the peak after being on the brink of death; this is his natural state!”

“Rejuvenation? Did he perhaps obtain an immortal holy medicine that allowed him to restore his peak state, essentially living a second life?”

“It’s very similar. The current Third Ancestor is like his younger self, without any flaws. His vitality, blood, and soul are indistinguishable from those of the younger generation!”

“This is even more terrifying than the Third Ancestor of old! Even if they manage to kill the Holy Son of the Primordial Holy Land, they won’t be able to stop its momentum. They still have the Third Ancestor!”

At this moment, many forces were shocked. From the Third Ancestor’s aura, they finally detected something unusual. The Third Ancestor was no longer in a dying state. Instead, he was in the prime of his youth, with long life, vigorous vitality, and abundant blood.

The Third Ancestor could even be considered part of the younger generation now. His lifespan was nearly indistinguishable from theirs. The only difference was that the Third Ancestor’s power was incredibly formidable.

At the same time, the Third Ancestor’s return to youth made many forces feel a sense of dread. Their plans were quickly abandoned. Even if they sacrificed everything to kill the Holy Son of the Primordial Holy Land, they still wouldn’t be able to stop its momentum.

The Third Ancestor himself was a peerless prodigy. Now that he had returned to his peak, he would undoubtedly have a chance to reach the Ninth Level of the Quasi-Emperor Realm in the future and even contend for the Heavenly Heart Imprint.

Becoming the Third Emperor of the Primordial Holy Land This signified that Wan Jianyi was still the hope of the Primordial Holy Land, a threat even greater than that posed by the Holy Son.

With such a precedent set, everyone held back their forces, not daring to act rashly. The Third Ancestor’s predatory gaze alone was enough to make them tremble in fear.

“How boring!” Jiang Chen felt a slight sense of helplessness as he noticed that everyone had been cowed. He no longer paid attention to the external situation, instead focusing on the tribulation ahead of him.

A vast, oppressive force was brewing, as if it would destroy the heavens and the earth. The immense aura was enough to make everyone shiver in terror.

*Hua la la.*

The sea of lightning roiled, and a familiar scene appeared—the heavenly court emerged once more, with nine Emperors standing tall within it. These were the remnants of Emperors from the past.

Just like before, it was the Nine Emperor Heavenly Tribulation, known as the most difficult tribulation to overcome.