Villain : After Slacking Off, The Protagonist Collapse-Chapter 307
Chapter 307
The heavens and earth were changing, and the Dao was becoming increasingly manifest.
The gradual emergence of the two-world passage spurred the revival of the ancient emperors hidden within forbidden zones. These ancient entities had sensed the imminent opening of the Immortal Path, a phenomenon they had awaited for countless epochs. This would be their final opportunity.
As a result, ancient emperors from every forbidden zone began to awaken, which explained the sudden activity of forbidden zonegod sons in the Nine Heavens Realm. The forbidden zones themselves were slowly unsealing.
Among them, the Emperor of Yin Yang Sea had fully revived.
After awakening, the Emperor of Yin Yang Sea didn’t immediately target the Qin Dynasty. Instead, their focus shifted to the Golden-Winged Roc Clan.
A decade ago, Jiang Chen had exposed the Golden-Winged Roc Clan’s hidden cards, drastically diminishing their standing within the alliance of ancient imperial clans. They had fallen to the lowest rung of the alliance’s hierarchy, treated like subordinates to be summoned or dismissed at will.
This treatment had deeply frustrated the Golden-Winged Roc Clan, but they dared not resist. The might of the ancient imperial clans and the looming uncertainties of the new era left them no choice but to endure in silence.
Resistance meant inevitable destruction. The ancient imperial clans would rally against them, and even without direct confrontation, the unpredictable future would offer them no sense of security.
The current era was no longer one where Saints could act with impunity.
The resurgence of forbidden zones only heightened the clan’s apprehension. Despite their grievances, they remained within the alliance, silently tolerating the oppression.
A year ago, however, the Emperor of Yin Yang Sea reached out to them. The Golden-Winged Roc Clan initially resisted, invoking the authority of the ancient imperial clan alliance.
Yet their protests were easily silenced by the Emperor of Yin Yang Sea, forcing them into submission. 𝙛𝒓𝓮𝒆𝔀𝒆𝙗𝓷𝒐𝙫𝒆𝙡.𝒄𝓸𝓶
Now, the Golden-Winged Roc Clan had effectively become the lapdogs of the Emperor of Yin Yang Sea.
With this newfound backing, they gained some confidence and began pushing back against their previous humiliation. This change, however, deeply displeased the ancient imperial clans.
The Emperor of Yin Yang Sea didn’t seem to care. They simply ordered the Golden-Winged Roc Clan to monitor the Qin Dynasty and the Primordial Holy Land, particularly Jiang Chen, the Primordial Holy Son.
“Report this to the Emperor of Yin Yang Sea,” the Golden-Winged Roc King said after some thought. “Let’s see what further instructions they have.”
Now that the Golden-Winged Roc Clan served the Emperor, they had no choice but to follow orders.
“Little Ancestor, can the Emperor of Yin Yang Sea really kill Jiang Chen?” Jin Changhe asked hesitantly, his voice tinged with doubt.
“Even the Ye Family Emperor was defeated by Jiang Chen. If not for the intervention of the Master of Land of God’s Abandonment, that emperor would have perished!”
Though the Emperor of Yin Yang Sea hadn’t explicitly stated their intentions, it was obvious to the Golden-Winged Roc Clan that their target was Jiang Chen. Otherwise, why the insistence on monitoring him?
The Qin Dynasty being under surveillance made sense, but the Emperor’s fixation on Jiang Chen was puzzling.
“It’s hard to say,” the Golden-Winged Roc King replied after a moment’s contemplation.
“The Emperor probably has plans, but they must also be wary of Jiang Chen’s Great Accomplishment Primordial Dao Body. They’re likely strategizing a way to counter it.”
“I hope the Emperor can kill Jiang Chen. If that happens, it would open up opportunities for us,” he added with a chilling tone.
The Golden-Winged Roc King’s desire for Jiang Chen’s demise was palpable, a sentiment shared by many forces and prodigies.
To them, Jiang Chen was like an insurmountable divine mountain, casting a shadow of despair over all monstrous prodigies.
As long as Jiang Chen remained alive, no one could surpass him. It was a clear sign that their chances of reaching the pinnacle of cultivation were nonexistent.
For the Golden-Winged Roc King and others, Jiang Chen’s death was a necessity. Yet they lacked the strength to accomplish it, leaving their hopes pinned on the Emperor of Yin Yang Sea.
Perhaps this ancient being, once a an emperor, might succeed.
“It’s nearly impossible,” Jin Changhe said with a sigh.
“Jiang Chen has the Great Accomplishment Primordial Dao Body protecting him, not to mention multiple Emperor Weapons at his disposal. Killing him would be a fantasy.”
“Unless multiple ancient emperors work together. Only then might it be possible.”
The two exchanged a glance, their eyes gleaming with understanding.
“It’s highly likely that the Emperor of Yin Yang Sea will collaborate with other Emperors,” the Golden-Winged Roc King speculated.
“This isn’t far-fetched. Everyone knows how Jiang Chen nearly brought the Ye Family Emperor to ruin. The Emperor must be aware of this and is likely concerned.”
“To ensure success, one Emperor wouldn’t be enough. But with more, the odds would shift dramatically.”
“Besides, the ancient emperors urgently need vital energy to replenish their lifeblood and heal their Dao injuries. With the Immortal Path about to open, they’re bound to take risks.”
The Golden-Winged Roc King grew increasingly animated as he spoke, even standing up in his excitement.
If his hypothesis was correct and multiple ancient emperors joined forces, the situation would change drastically.
No matter how monstrous Jiang Chen was, he couldn’t contend with the combined might of multiple Emperors.
While the Great Accomplishment Physique could rival a single Emperor, it was never meant to withstand the combined assault of several.
Moreover, the Great Accomplishment Physique wasn’t Jiang Chen’s original body, limiting its potential. Against multiple ancient emperors, even Jiang Chen would falter.
“If it were anyone else, the Emperors might not bother,” Jin Changhe mused.
“They wouldn’t want to waste their precious vitality and energy. But Jiang Chen is different—his Great Accomplishment Physique changes everything.”
Jin Changhe turned to the Golden-Winged Roc King with a sly grin. “Little Ancestor, doesn’t this all make sense now?”
“If our theory holds, Jiang Chen won’t escape this calamity.”
Excitement flickered in their eyes. The prospect of Jiang Chen’s demise seemed increasingly plausible.
While the Great Accomplishment Physique was unrivaled, the ancient emperors were no less formidable. The stage was set, and the stakes were higher than ever.
If one ancient emperor wasn’t enough, then two. If two couldn’t succeed, then three.
With the forbidden zones steadily awakening, ancient emperors were not in short supply. Jiang Chen’s Great Accomplishment Primordial Dao Body was an irresistible prize, making it highly likely that these ancient emperors would make a move.
“His doom is near! Death is at his door!”
“I’d like to see how Jiang Chen dares to act so arrogantly after this!” The Golden-Winged Roc King was elated at the thought of Jiang Chen’s demise. It was as if he could already see Jiang Chen’s fall from grace, his utter destruction echoing across the stars.
“Hahaha! Once Jiang Chen dies, who in this world will be able to stop you, Little Ancestor?” Jin Changhe said with excitement, his voice filled with fervor.
Indeed, the Golden-Winged Roc King was ranked just below Jiang Chen on the Prodigy Rankings. If Jiang Chen were to die, the Golden-Winged Roc King would undoubtedly rise to take the number one spot.
He would become an unparalleled force, invincible in all realms, destined to dominate the world and directly achieve enlightenment.
The Golden-Winged Roc King smiled faintly, tacitly acknowledging these expectations.
If Jiang Chen knew of this, he would have laughed himself to tears. The self-confidence of the Golden-Winged Roc King and Jin Changhe was nothing short of delusional.
While the Roc King might be second on the rankings, it didn’t mean he was truly capable. His position was due to his cultivation level, not his actual combat ability. At the same level, the Golden-Winged Roc King was weaker than many others.
He couldn’t compare to figures like Zi Qingyan or Huang Qingtian, and even the Pure Yang Holy Son could easily defeat him. Their arrogance was entirely baseless.
As time passed, the Pure Yang Holy Son began to realize that his opponent had run out of tricks. He gradually unleashed more of his strength, becoming more aggressive with each attack.
What had been an even match now turned in his favor. Blow after blow, the Pure Yang Holy Son’s advantage grew.
Boom!
The Pure Yang Holy Son launched a devastating punch, unleashing a surge of terrifying power.
Tianyang Zhenren’s body shattered, half of it obliterated as blood sprayed across the battlefield.
“So this is all you’ve got, Tianyang Zhenren?”
“Seems like forbidden zonegod sons are nothing but overhyped frauds! I can’t imagine what an ancient emperor saw in you!”
Having gained the upper hand, the Pure Yang Holy Son indulged in his penchant for trash talk, mocking Tianyang Zhenren mercilessly.
Tianyang Zhenren, both furious and humiliated, found himself powerless to retaliate.
Despite his determination, he couldn’t withstand the relentless assault of the Pure Yang Holy Son, whose attacks rained down like a torrential storm. Each strike forced Tianyang Zhenren to retreat further, unable to mount an effective defense.
