Villain : After Slacking Off, The Protagonist Collapse

Chapter 196

In the blink of an eye, the area near the Abandoned Land had become a sea of thunder and lightning, filled only with the blazing lightning and dark clouds covering the sky.

“Good thing we ran fast! I wonder if these heavenly tribulations can kill them!” The Pure Yang Holy Master looked at the heavenly tribulation ahead, feeling a lingering fear.

The power of these heavenly tribulations was unimaginable. Even if he went in, he would be severely injured, if not killed. If they hadn’t run quickly, they might have been swept away like the ancient imperial clans.

“Interfering with heavenly tribulations is a very serious matter. Most of these ancient imperial clans are bound to suffer heavy losses. It’s uncertain if they can all be killed,” said the head of the Supreme Dao Sect solemnly, looking at the scene ahead.

If the ancient imperial clan ahead could be killed, it would be a good thing for them. After the heavenly tribulation ends, the opposition would have difficulty stopping them.

“To kill them all is unlikely, as they still have emperor weapons! But it should be able to kill a portion of them. I wonder who the unlucky ones will be!”

“Or they might completely awaken their emperor weapons, in which case they might all be saved!” Dongfang Mingyue said calmly.

This was one of the few solutions. The former would require sacrificing some personnel, while the latter would render the emperor weapon useless once fully awakened. However, they could secure the Pure Yang Root.

“If they really have the courage to do that, giving them the Pure Yang Root would be fine! I’m not forcing it!” Dongfang Mingyue had self-awareness.

Once the opposition’s emperor weapon was fully awakened, unless their side did the same, there would be no chance of snatching it away. It was simply not worth the strongest foundation in the holy land for a Pure Yang Root.

The difference in having an emperor weapon was significant. It was not worth the risk for her, nor could she allow other forces to do so, even the Primordial Holy Land. Not to mention bringing it up, the thought itself was absent.

“That’s hard to say. The Pure Yang Root is invaluable to the three ancient imperial clans. They might fight desperately, hoping to use the pure-blooded beings to bet on the future, though I think it’s basically impossible.”

“This generation of pure-blooded beings will not easily prove their way! At least with me here, it is destined to be impossible!” Jiang Chen’s tone was calm yet contained astonishing arrogance.

This was also a manifestation of confidence. In this lifetime, with him around, no prodigy would rise. Even if pure-blooded beings proved their way to emperor in the past, Jiang Chen would be the first to prevent them from proving their way.

After paving his path, Jiang Chen had completely clarified his thoughts and path. This also caused Jiang Chen’s strength to reach unimaginable levels.

In the same realm, no one would be his opponent. The crowd did not question this much because it echoed their inner thoughts. To prove their way in this lifetime, one must at least cross Jiang Chen’s barrier.

Of course, unless the heavenly heart imprint arrived early and Jiang Chen hadn’t reached the required realm, there might be a chance to contend. If Jiang Chen fully grew, there would be no opportunity.

At this moment, in the sea of thunder, countless lightning bolts poured down like rain. The Pure Yang Root was bathed in lightning, its aura shrinking but quickly recovering.

As for the other side, the several ancient imperial clans were in a miserable state. Although they had the protection of emperor weapons, barely withstanding it, some unlucky ones failed to evade in time, being severely injured by lightning. If they endured further, they would fall.

“It’s not working. The heavenly tribulation is too fierce!”

“The protection of emperor weapons cannot stop it and won’t last long!” Looking at the protective shield formed by the power of emperor weapons ahead, a strong figure from the Vermilion Bird clan said worriedly.

The tribulation hadn’t even fully started, yet it had such power. If it continued, their formation would surely shatter. By then, someone would inevitably fall. Moreover, it would take time to reform the formation, and they might die here.

“These humans are too insidious, especially the Primordial Holy Land!” A strong figure from the Golden Crow clan almost spat blood after being plotted against by the them.

Even if they survived the heavenly tribulation, they would suffer severe losses, be it in terms of strong figures or emperor weapons. It would be difficult to contend against the opposition.

“But why didn’t we escape the tribulation’s range? Just now, I had time to avoid the tribulation’s range!” A strong cultivator from the White Tiger clan couldn’t help but ask. He had been unfortunate, being the furthest from the emperor weapon. Yet he hadn’t escaped either.

“That was the power of the Primordial Holy Land’s emperor weapon. It should be an emperor weapon of the Void Great Dao, directly transmitting the Pure Yang Root to us! It’s normal we can’t block them!”

Huang Tian said in a deep voice: “Rather than pondering these, it would be better to think about how to face the humans afterward!”

“After the tribulation, we will suffer heavy losses. If we face them, it will be difficult to resist!”

Everyone fell silent.

They understood that after the heavenly tribulation, their strength would inevitably decline. If the forces from the Primordial Holy Land took advantage of this, it would be difficult to resist.

Suddenly, a massive bolt of lightning descended like a giant hammer, instantly breaking through their formation.

In an instant, the boundless lightning rampaged in all directions.

“It’s coming!”

“Damn it!”

Sensing the terrifying lightning, everyone’s expressions changed drastically as they quickly cast secret techniques to block it.

Ah.

One unlucky individual was struck first by the descending lightning. In an instant, the lightning completely engulfed him, turning him to dust and leaving no trace behind.

Soon, several more bolts of lightning struck, eliminating two more from the Saint Realm. In just a few seconds, three Saint Realm cultivators had fallen, causing the strong ones from all sides to become restless.

“This method of using someone else’s power to kill is very effective!”

Everyone gritted their teeth, now wishing they could rush out and slaughter the opposition. The losses they suffered this time were too great.

Fortunately, the protective shield formed by the emperor weapons quickly reformed to hold the front line.

“The actions of the Primordial Holy Land are intolerable!”

“If someone can fully unleash the emperor weapon against the Primordial Holy Land, I can forgo the Pure Yang Root!” The White Tiger Clan’s strong cultivator spoke with a grim expression. Everyone looked at him with strange expressions.

Did he think they were fools?

To unleash the emperor weapon is to shoot oneself in the foot, not to mention they weren’t at that point yet. Generally, the complete release of the emperor weapon is only done when there is no other option.

Right now, they weren’t at such a desperate situation.

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“Is it not over yet?”

Watching the violent sea of thunder rampaging in all directions, the Pure Yang Holy Master spoke anxiously.

He was very eager to obtain the Pure Yang Root. If not for seeing that the Pure Yang Root was still undergoing tribulation, he would have thought it had been taken.

“What’s the rush! Once the heavenly tribulation is over, it will be easy for us to take. What will they use to compete with us?” The Emperor of Great Qin said calmly.

Beside him, Jiang Chen looked at the Pure Yang Root with an indifferent expression, “I wonder if the Pure Yang Root can survive the tribulation. In the original story, it did not succeed. If it follows the original plot, it will be easy to seize the Pure Yang Root!”

With the All Heaven Mirror in hand, it was too easy for Jiang Chen to get the Pure Yang Root first. Once he gets the Pure Yang Root, he could make a quick escape.

“However, in the original story, the failure of the Pure Yang Root did attract the attention of some powerful beings from the Land of Heaven Abandonment!”

“At that time, the Immortal Phoenix Clan paid a price to obtain the Pure Yang Root! But that was the Immortal Phoenix Clan, not me!” Jiang Chen’s gaze was deep as he stared ahead.

Due to the might of the forbidden area, the Immortal Phoenix Clan paid a heavy price to obtain the Pure Yang Root. In hindsight, the deal wasn’t a loss.

Because pure-blooded beings were enough to drive these ancient imperial clans insane. Even if they had to give up everything, they were willing to exchange for it.

“Too bad they didn’t know that the so-called person from the forbidden area was merely using the prestige of others! Although it was a case of borrowing authority, the disguise was quite convincing!” Jiang Chen couldn’t help but smile.

In the original story, the so-called person from the forbidden area appeared with such an impressive demeanor and presence that all forces feared them. However, they didn’t know that person was a fake.

It wasn’t until later that it was revealed that everything was fake. Once this was known, the ancient imperial clans were deeply ashamed and hunted that person for a long time, turning them into a laughingstock.