Great Villain: Starting by Humiliating the Son of the Heavenly Fate Chapter 384: Sun Xiangyuan's Desperation, Seeking Lu Tingyun

"Go to sleep," Jiang Chen said, smiling as he tucked Ying Luo into his collar.

Understanding that she needed to stabilize and get accustomed to her new realm, he knew that for Ying Luo, a carrier of the Dragon Clan inheritance, this process was as effortless as a nap.

Right after that, Jiang Chen examined the energy levels in the Wordless Heavenly Jade, finding them completely drained.

'The energy's all used up; practicing cultivation methods is off the table for now. I should focus on intensive cultivation to elevate my realm, fortify my body, and also achieve my prior aim of grasping the overall situation of the Prosperous Stone Immortal Star,' Jiang Chen pondered. He then commenced the circulation of the Supreme Pure Creation Heart Sutra.

Elevated once more by the Burning World Red Lotus, Jiang Chen's aptitude was nearing the Peerless Grade. Coupled with the Death Calamity Dark Star Moon Dao Embryo—the confluence of his three major bloodlines—his cultivation speed had ascended to the Peerless Grade level.

And the impact?

In the secluded courtyard of the Jade Rain Golden House, where Jiang Chen was staying, the concentration of Spiritual Qi surpassed that of the external world by multiple folds. A spirit-gathering formation was also incessantly channeling Spiritual Qi into the vicinity. Despite this abundance, the supply still couldn't keep up with Jiang Chen's demand.

The owner of the Jade Rain Golden House was no common individual; he recognized that such a rate of Spiritual Qi consumption meant the resident was someone he dare not offend.

In response, he quickly activated additional spirit-gathering formations to direct Spiritual Qi towards Jiang Chen, as there wasn't time to establish new ones.

Finally, in Jiang Chen's secluded courtyard, the intake and expenditure of Spiritual Qi attained equilibrium.

A torrential inflow of Spiritual Qi surged into Jiang Chen's body, converting into pure Yuan Power that revitalized every cell. This enabled them to slowly assimilate and wield the power of the Great Dao.

Additionally, Jiang Chen's Ten Thousand Stars Dao Embryo was manifesting its impact.

Raising his eyes to the heavens, Jiang Chen's gaze pierced through the atmosphere, extending into the boundless reaches of outer space. There, a myriad of stars existed, their splendor far eclipsing anything he had witnessed in his past life in the Milky Way.

From those innumerable stars, abundant streams of starlight had traveled across the vast emptiness for countless years, ultimately descending upon Jiang Chen who was on the Prosperous Stone Immortal Star.

Under the guidance of his Ten Thousand Stars Dao Embryo, this astral energy was flawlessly captured, steadily augmenting Jiang Chen's physical might.

Initially formidable due to his true dragon bloodline, Jiang Chen's physical strength now surged even more, expanding the disparity between him and average cultivators of the same level.

...

At that instant, in the location where Sun Tianlin and the others had met their demise, an elderly man garbed in a black robe hovered in the air. His once tranquil face gradually contorted, and a tempestuous rage seemed ready to erupt from every pore. "How is this possible... How is it possible! HOW IS IT POSSIBLE?!"

This man was none other than Sun Xiangyuan. Armed with precise information, he had immediately arrived at the site where Jiang Chen had slain Sun Tianlin and his associates.

He detected the remnants of Sun Tianlin and his group's auras, as well as the pervasive smell of blood that had dispersed far and wide.

Even fragments of Jiang Chen's lingering aura were discovered.

Yet, regardless of the means Sun Xiangyuan employed, he found himself unable to pinpoint Jiang Chen's whereabouts.

Every attempt concluded in futility!

'Why? Why is this occurring? Every one of my secret arts for tracking and locating has failed! Is this no mere Nirvana Cleansing realm demon, or does he hold some formidable artifact? Regardless, I must locate that bastard and exact a thousandfold, millionfold revenge!' Sun Xiangyuan internally unleashed a soul-shattering roar, before pivoting and soaring towards the Purple Crest Immortal Sect.

Shortly thereafter, he arrived back at the Purple Crest Immortal Sect and proceeded directly to seek out one of the Supreme Elders within the sect: Lu Tingyun.

Lu Tingyun, a powerhouse in the Nirvana Cleansing realm within the Purple Crest Immortal Sect, excelled in the arts of divination and tracking.

She was known to primarily focus her practice on the Great Dao of Cause and Effect as well as the Great Dao of Heavenly Secret.

While Sun Xiangyuan's abilities in tracking were commendable, they were inferior when compared to Lu Tingyun's expertise.

Even though Lu Tingyun led another significant faction within the Purple Crest Immortal Sect, and her relationship with the Sun Clan was characterized by rivalry and a certain degree of tension, Sun Xiangyuan was prepared to put his pride aside and request Lu Tingyun's assistance in locating the perpetrator, all for the sake of avenging Sun Tianlin and Sun Tianxin.

Before long, Sun Xiangyuan found himself in a meeting with Lu Tingyun.

...

News of his location disseminated swiftly, spreading like wildfire; soon enough, numerous people were in the know.

"Do you know? Supreme Elder Sun Xiangyuan has come back and is actually seeking out Supreme Elder Lu Tingyun!"

"What! Elder Sun has returned to consult with Elder Lu Tingyun? Does that mean he's still clueless about the killer's whereabouts?"

"Hmph, given that the demon gained entry to the Prosperous Stone Immortal Star through Sun Tianlin, do you really think they'd be easy to locate?"

"In my view, the demon powerhouse who managed to infiltrate our Prosperous Stone Immortal Star is unquestionably a Nirvana Cleansing realm expert. There might even be more than one."

"After the Profound Jade Immortal Alliance alerted our Prosperous Stone Immortal Star to brace for demon incursions, who could've anticipated that a demon powerhouse would infiltrate so soon, within just a couple of months?"

"Regrettably, Sun Tianlin was once hailed as an emerging talent. Who could've guessed he would take such desperate actions for survival? And still, he ended up falling to the demon."

"What are you saying? Those rumors originate from the Compassionate Sword Immortal Palace. Considering their relationship with the Purple Crest Immortal Sect, how can we trust such claims?"

"Exactly, without concrete proof, we should refrain from disseminating or fabricating rumors."

"But isn't that the most plausible explanation? Aside from demons, who else would commit such acts?"

The news circulated rapidly, reaching half of the Prosperous Stone Immortal Star and igniting fervent debate.

Endless chatter filled the air as countless individuals dissected the situation, and a palpable sense of urgency started to permeate the crowd.

...

Within the Purple Crest Immortal Sect, in a chamber saturated with Spiritual Qi, a red carpet adorned the floor. A low, purple, solid-wood table stood on it, flanked by two cups of tea emitting wisps of misty steam, lending a serene ambiance to the setting.

Yet Sun Xiangyuan, seated beside the low table, found no tranquility in his heart.

Opposite him was an elderly woman with a somewhat plump figure. She had crane-feather white hair, was clad entirely in white, and possessed deep, scrutinizing eyes. Her demeanor and poise suggested that she had once been an extraordinary beauty.

"Daoist friend Lu Tingyun, you're already apprised of the circumstances. This isn't merely a personal vendetta for me; the offender is a formidable demonic powerhouse! As long as they roam free in the Prosperous Stone Immortal Star, none of us can truly be at ease. They need to be eradicated immediately. At present, within the Purple Crest Immortal Sect, you're the only one with the skills to locate them. I beseech you to act," Sun Xiangyuan articulated, managing to keep the fury bubbling within him under control as he spoke in a comparatively composed manner.

"Are you sure it's a demon?" Lu Tingyun gave Sun Xiangyuan a brief glance.

"The aura isn't overtly demonic, but demons aren't simpletons; they would certainly masquerade as humans," Sun Xiangyuan said as he presented the residual aura he had collected from Jiang Chen. Taking a deep breath, he continued, "This aura represents our sole lead at the moment, and its efficacy might diminish with time."

"A Nirvana Cleansing realm powerhouse elusive enough to evade even you. My involvement would incur a substantial cost," Lu Tingyun remarked, lifting her teacup to take a sip, "A cost you'll have to meet."

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