298 - After Defying the Villain’s Fate for Nine Lifetimes, the Heroines Turn Mad!

Title: Ninth Reincarnation as a Villain: The Protagonist Women Have All Turned Dark - Chapter 298 Three thunderbolts, as mighty as dragons, surged from the heavens. The three dragons merged into one, their colossal body stretching dozens of yards long. The enormous dragon head resembled a primordial beast, overlooking the world from the sky, instilling a sense of fear in all who beheld it. The gigantic thunder dragon's serpentine form almost covered the entire sky. "Boom!!" Another deafening explosion resounded! The dragon's eyes snapped open, and it opened its gaping maw, diving downwards!! Witnessing this scene, the Seven Luminaries Sword Patriarch swallowed hard. Nearby, the onlookers like the Patriarch Jiuyan marveled at the overwhelming power of the heavens, unmatched by mortal strength! "Old man, you died such a tragic death," Jiang Chen lamented, beating his chest with feigned grief. “Rubbish, I’m not dead yet!!” The Seven Luminaries Sword Patriarch cursed vehemently. "Just giving you a heads-up, in case you can't hear it once you're really gone," Jiang Chen replied nonchalantly. "......" The Sword Patriarch was left speechless. Chapter 295: Further Cultivation Advancement, The Sword Patriarch’s Silent Resignation The Seven Luminaries Sword Patriarch, ignoring Jiang Chen, focused on the descending thunder dragon, cold sweat dripping down his forehead. He was certain. If he resisted this strike head-on, he would face certain death! To survive, he had to be willing to make a sacrifice! Glancing at the seven deadly swords still hovering in the air, a look of inner conflict clouded his eyes. Given the ferocity of this lightning tribulation, even deploying the Sevenfold Sword Formation once more wouldn't be enough to fend off the attack. Only... Gritting his teeth, he directed the seven deadly swords to pierce towards the plummeting thunder dragon. As expected. Though formidable, the deadly swords were insufficient to pierce through the thunder dragon! “Explode!!” The Sword Patriarch declared the word with unwavering resolve. As his voice faded, the seven swords radiated a dazzling light before exploding with a series of loud eruptions, "Boom, boom!" With the power of divine-grade spiritual weapons detonating, a mushroom cloud bloomed in the sky. The intense and chaotic energies swept through the entire Azurecloud City like tidal waves. Seeing this, the Patriarch Jiuyan and others quickly retreated several miles further away. Jiang Chen, meanwhile, summoned the ancient cauldron and hid inside. Once the chaos had subsided, and Jiang Chen emerged from the cauldron, he found all of Azurecloud City reduced to ruins. Had the cultivators and mortals not evacuated in advance, there would have been another sea of corpses and blood! The dragon formed by the purple lightning, unable to withstand such destructive force, struggled briefly before disintegrating into the heavens. Simultaneously, the dark clouds in the sky dispersed, the rumbling of thunder faded, and the sky returned to its usual state. “Hmm, nine rounds of lightning, each stronger than the last! Another valuable experience,” Jiang Chen reflected once more. As he spoke, a surge of boundless spiritual energy emanated from within him and spread outwardly. Lightly touching the ground with his toe, Jiang Chen transcended into the air, ultimately standing mid-sky. At this moment, he had truly become a cultivator of the superior four realms! With a contented smile, he tossed a cheap pill to the Seven Luminaries Sword Patriarch and genuinely remarked: “Old man, it’s been hard on you.” “Pfft—!” Clutching his chest, the Sword Patriarch wavered and spat out another mouthful of old blood! The explosion of the seven swords indeed allowed him to evade disaster. But since each deadly sword was bound to his lifeblood, their self-destruction inevitably affected him. Combined with Jiang Chen’s words, he nearly blacked out and collapsed! At the same time... [Host actions align with villain role; cultivation advanced to early mid-stage insight] "Boom!" Another surge of immense spiritual power blasted forth from Jiang Chen's body. Witnessing Jiang Chen’s cultivation breakthrough again, the Sword Patriarch was in utter disbelief! He had never heard of such a thing! A cultivator who, while advancing to the superior four realms, could break through a minor stage? Unheard of! ‘This child cannot be allowed to live!’ A cold light flashed in the Sword Patriarch’s eyes. With Jiang Chen's incredible talents, and having been forced by him to self-destruct the seven deadly swords, if this enmity was not avenged, it would forever impede his cultivation! Never again advancing an inch! Just as the Sword Patriarch prepared to make a desperate move to kill Jiang Chen at any cost. “Hahaha! Jiang Chen, you truly deserve to be a prodigy of our sect!” the Patriarch Jiuyan appeared beside him. “Soon, your cultivation will surpass mine, and truly ‘suppress’ me!” Su E smiled alluringly, taking graceful steps forward. Meanwhile, Xiao Hongyi and Chen Sheng rushed to Jiang Chen’s side in alert vigilance. Even the two Patriarchs from the Wandao Demon Sect subtly raised their auras. "…Sigh!” The Sword Patriarch shook his head and gave up. Sensing his killing intent, Patriarch Jiuyan transmitted a message to Jiang Chen: “Should I act to eliminate this Sword Pavilion Patriarch regardless of the cost?” “No need.” After contemplating, Jiang Chen shook his head. The royal court had been closely monitoring the situation and seemed intent on targeting the Jiuyan Sect. If he acted now, it would surely bring about a great calamity. Furthermore, "Starting today, no cultivators below the Shentong Realm may appear, right? Let him live for now, who knows, by our next encounter, I might possess the power to kill him!" Jiang Chen spoke with supreme confidence. The reigning empress believed that by issuing this decree, she could strip him of his protectors and obstruct his ascent. Little did she know. With the system by his side, Jiang Chen could easily reach a state of unmatched dominance below the Shentong Realm before long! By then, esteemed figures like the Sword Patriarch could only watch helplessly as he roamed freely and unrestrained! “Hahaha!!” Imagining this, Jiang Chen couldn’t help but laugh out loud. Upon hearing this. The Sword Patriarch clenched his fists, his body trembling uncontrollably! As an elder of the Seven Luminaries Sword Pavilion, being blatantly mocked by a mere youngster? This humiliation! He would remember it! Just as the Sword Patriarch intended to leave in anger. “Jiang Chen, after today, I shall return to the Jiuyan Sect, and this is for you.” The Patriarch Jiuyan suddenly handed over an item. As the item was revealed, gasps of astonishment echoed throughout! Because, it was the ancient Seven Luminaries Sword! Once the divine treasure of the Seven Luminaries Sword Pavilion! Eyeballing his own sect’s artifact, given away by Patriarch Jiuyan to a mere junior. “Pfft—” The Sword Patriarch spat blood once more! Knowing he couldn’t reclaim it, he quickly turned and soared away with his sleeves flapping! What ancient sword? What sect prodigy? He would care no longer! He only wanted to leave swiftly, lest he die from outrage! Jiang Chen gazed blankly at the ancient Seven Luminaries Sword before him, blinking in confusion. He couldn’t fathom why this sword had ended up in his elder’s possession. Moreover, wasn’t his elder being excessively generous? Gifting such a valuable ancient sword just like that? Unbeknownst to Jiang Chen. From the moment Patriarch Jiuyan descended into madness, he had staked everything on Jiang Chen. An ancient sword meant little, especially as it was stolen. If it could aid Jiang Chen, Patriarch Jiuyan wouldn't hesitate to give more! Although Jiang Chen couldn’t fully unleash the divine weapon’s power yet, given the restriction on Shentong Realm and above cultivators, it could serve as a lifeline. Fearing that Patriarch Jiuyan might backtrack, as clarity returned to him, Jiang Chen quickly stowed the ancient sword away. Better safe than sorry! Witnessing this, the two elders of the Wandao Demon Sect clicked their tongues in disbelief, murmuring: “Truly impossible to comprehend the whims of a madman! To gift a divine weapon like that!” “As all here is settled, we shall take our leave.” The Patriarch of Wandao cupped his hands, preparing to depart with Nangong Jiu Xi. Glancing at Jiang Chen, Nangong Jiu Xi felt reluctant. But reminded of her own limited strength unable to support Jiang Chen, she could only let go with a parting sentiment of "take care."