Villain : After Slacking Off, The Protagonist Collapse-Chapter 310
Chapter 310
The crowd trembled under the oppressive pressure. Even the ancient imperial clans, known for their pride and arrogance, began to pale.
“This is only the doing of the Golden-Winged Roc Clan!” a representative of the ancient imperial clans quickly stepped forward, his voice strained but firm.
“This has nothing to do with us. The Roc Clan’s actions are their own. We, the ancient imperial clans, sever all ties with them from this moment onward!”
The urgency in his tone was unmistakable. After enjoying a rare decade of peace, none of the other ancient imperial clans wished to reignite conflict, especially not with a colossus like the Primordial Holy Land.
The Pure Yang Holy Son smirked as he surveyed the scene.
“Now this… this is real deterrence,” he murmured, unable to suppress his admiration.
In just a few words, Jiang Chen had forced the proud ancient imperial clans to publicly disown the Golden-Winged Roc Clan. Their high and mighty pride was shattered, their arrogance replaced with fear.
Such power, such influence—this was the kind of dominance that only an emperor could wield.
Jiang Chen’s voice rang out once more, calm yet relentless.
“You claim this has nothing to do with you, but where’s the proof? For years, the Golden-Winged Roc Clan has aligned itself with your interests, following your lead. Are you telling me they’ve betrayed you?”
The crowd’s attention shifted back to the ancient imperial clans, whose representatives now wore strained expressions.
Jiang Chen clearly wasn’t going to let them escape so easily. If they couldn’t produce solid evidence to sever their ties with the Roc Clan, they would remain complicit in its actions—and thus, remain Jiang Chen’s targets.
Without evidence to clear their name, the consequences for the Golden-Winged Roc Clan and its allies would be unimaginable.
“Damn that Golden-Winged Roc King!” The other ancient imperial clans were livid.
They hadn’t even known about the Golden-Winged Roc Clan’s secret dealings with Yin Yang Sea, and now they were dragged into the crossfire, facing the scrutiny of the Primordial Holy Son.
Being wrongfully implicated in this matter angered them to no end. Meanwhile, the Golden-Winged Roc King and Tianyang Zhenren remained silent. 𝒇𝙧𝙚𝓮𝔀𝓮𝒃𝙣𝓸𝒗𝒆𝒍.𝙘𝒐𝒎
They couldn’t be more pleased to see the ancient imperial clans being dragged into their mess.
If these clans were fully implicated, it would shift attention away from their own wrongdoings. Moreover, with the ancient imperial clans forced into conflict, they would have stronger allies when facing the Primordial Holy Land in the future.
To them, this outcome was ideal.
Suddenly, the sky quaked, and the laws of the world trembled.
One by one, terrifying divine auras appeared from the distance, coalescing into formidable figures that loomed over the heavens and earth.
“Primordial Holy Son, this matter has nothing to do with the Undying Phoenix Clan!”
“We know nothing about the affairs of the Yin Yang Sea!”
“You may do as you please, but do not involve the ancient imperial clans!” The voice of Huang Qingtian, the phoenix god son, rang out calmly, devoid of emotion.
After he spoke, his divine image glanced sharply at the Golden-Winged Roc King, his gaze filled with displeasure.
“This has nothing to do with the White Tiger Clan.”
“This matter does not concern the Vermillion Bird Clan.”
One by one, representatives of the ancient imperial clans voiced their stance, distancing themselves from the Golden-Winged Roc Clan.
The spectacle left the gathered crowd dumbfounded. Witnessing the sheer magnitude of this event, they were awestruck.
The mere words of the Primordial Holy Son had prompted the ancient imperial clans to rush forward and declare their neutrality, fearing association with the Golden-Winged Roc Clan.
“Such emperor-like bearing,” someone murmured in awe.
Though Jiang Chen had not yet ascended to the throne of a true emperor, his presence carried the weight of imperial authority, enough to command the Nine Heavens Realm.
At that moment, another immense divine aura erupted, manifesting into the form of a golden-winged roc. It was none other than Jin Yuan, the patriarch of the Golden-Winged Roc Clan.
“Primordial Holy Son… we have no connection to the forbidden zones,” Jin Yuan said, his voice steady, though his gaze burned with frustration as he glanced at the Golden-Winged Roc King.
“Tianyang Zhenren and the Roc King share a close bond. The Roc King merely wished to protect Tianyang Zhenren from harm. That is why he spoke out.” His tone was calm and measured, but his eyes betrayed his fury.
Jin Yuan was livid. That fool of a Roc King! Had it not been for his reckless actions, their clan’s secret ties to Yin Yang Sea might never have come to light.
Now, not only had they provoked the Primordial Holy Son, but their alliance with Yin Yang Sea was also at risk of exposure.
If this connection became public knowledge, they would lose the protection of the ancient imperial clans. Worse, they might even face hostility from those same clans.
And who knew if the Supreme of Yin Yang Sea would truly intervene on their behalf? Jin Yuan’s heart sank as he considered the precarious position his clan had been placed in.
“You all seem so nervous,” Jiang Chen said, his voice laced with amusement.
“I was merely clarifying your connections. Even if you are aligned with the forbidden zones, why should it concern me? As long as you don’t act against me, I won’t act against you.”
The calmness of his words carried a subtle yet undeniable edge, leaving everyone wary of testing his patience.
Despite his seemingly relaxed demeanor, Jiang Chen’s words had already achieved the desired effect.
The ancient imperial clans had scrambled to distance themselves from the Golden-Winged Roc Clan, terrified of becoming collateral damage in his wrath.
“We mean no offense, Holy Son,” Huang Qingtian said, his voice steady. “We simply wish to avoid misunderstandings.”
His divine image turned toward Jin Yuan, his tone sharpening.
“Thanks to the Primordial Holy Son, we’ve learned today that the Golden-Winged Roc Clan has betrayed the ancient imperial clans by allying with Yin Yang Sea.” His gaze bore into Jin Yuan.
“Our alliance will convene to discuss the consequences of your betrayal. The Roc Clan will face due punishment for this treachery.”
Without waiting for a response, Huang Qingtian’s divine image dissipated, leaving the weight of his words hanging in the air.
The other ancient imperial clans echoed similar sentiments, their representatives issuing stern warnings before departing.
The crowd watched in stunned silence as the ancient imperial clans left the Golden-Winged Roc Clan to fend for itself.
Jin Yuan stood frozen, his heart sinking deeper with each passing moment. Regret consumed him, ‘If only I had sealed that fool Roc King away in a divine source. None of this would have happened.’
Now, his clan was on the brink of ruin, ostracized by their allies and exposed to the wrath of their enemies.
