Great Villain: Starting by Humiliating the Son of the Heavenly Fate

Chapter 278: The Golden-Red Portal Under the Sea

In a remote, isolated part of the open sea, Wu Qian stopped and announced, "We’re here! This is the place!" He pointed to the calm waters ahead and added, "Every twelve hours, faint spatial ripples appear here."

Spatial ripples! The phrase caught Jiang Chen’s attention, making his heart race. Narrowing his eyes, he thought, This must be similar to a Cave Heaven!

For any accomplished cultivator, an ordinary cave wouldn’t suffice as a dwelling. It had to be something magnificent—like a Cave Heaven.

"Holy Son, follow me," Wu Qian said with a nod before diving into the sea.@@@@

Boom!

A powerful energy surged around them, pushing aside the seawater and forming a clear path.

Jiang Chen followed closely, descending through the underwater corridor.

Soon, they reached the ocean floor and landed on a dimly lit reef.

"We’ve got twelve hours until the next spatial ripple," Wu Qian explained. "All we can do is wait."

"That’s no problem," Jiang Chen said with a calm smile. "Twelve hours is nothing for us; it’ll pass quickly."

"While we wait, why don’t we share our cultivation experiences?" He gave a light chuckle, waved his hand, and pushed away the surrounding water, creating an open space.

With another gesture, he conjured a table and chairs, setting them neatly on the reef.

Finally, he placed a pot of high-quality spiritual tea on the table.

"I’ve also collected a variety of rare spiritual fruits over the years. Please, help yourself," Wu Qian offered with a smile, noticing Jiang Chen’s fine arrangement of spiritual tea.

He revealed a selection of top-tier spiritual fruits, some nearly reaching the Dao Comprehension rank. Each fruit corresponded to a high-level spiritual plant.

What a generous gesture, Jiang Chen thought. Perhaps Wu Qian has recognized my potential after witnessing my hybrid dragon-human form. He’s likely eager to forge a strong connection.

Or maybe my Black Heavenly Fate is subtly influencing his actions.

With these thoughts, Jiang Chen smiled warmly and enjoyed the exquisite fruits and tea with Wu Qian. They took the time to exchange cultivation insights, diving deep into their knowledge and experiences.

Accompanied by Nangong Wan and Shangguan Ning, Jiang Chen had a wealth of cultivation wisdom to draw from. His aim was clear: to impress Wu Qian, showcase his abilities, and deepen Wu Qian’s respect and loyalty toward him.

Time passed steadily as their conversation grew more engaging.

Time went by quickly and the twelve-hour waiting period beneath the sea passed in what felt like an instant.

Now, at the ocean floor, the mysterious spatial fluctuations signaling the appearance of the cave dwelling were beginning to surface.

Jiang Chen and Wu Qian both rose to their feet.

This has been a win for me in every way, Wu Qian thought with satisfaction. Not only have I gained profound insights into cultivation, but I’ve also forged an important connection with Jiang Chen.

With his unmatched talent and sharp understanding, it’s only a matter of time before he reaches the Transcendence realm!

Even as excitement bubbled within him, Wu Qian maintained his dignity as a Dao Palace realm cultivator. Accepting Jiang Chen’s guidance didn’t mean he would completely submit or lower his status.

Suddenly, the first ripple of spatial fluctuation spread through the area. The distortion in the surroundings became visible, as if the water itself was bending and twisting.

"It’s starting," Jiang Chen murmured, his eyes narrowing.

Spatial fluctuations were no mystery to him.

He recalled similar phenomena from his experiences in the Everflowing Truth Northern Domain, particularly within the Cave Heaven Secret Realm of Immortal Tian Cui. Back then, the spatial fluctuations he encountered—beginning with the unstable spatial channel upon entry to the moments when the Cave Heaven seemed on the verge of collapse—were far more intense than what he was seeing now.

This explained why the mysterious cave dwelling here had remained hidden from most people for so long.

"Yes, it’s happening!" Wu Qian said, his excitement tempered but evident. He pointed toward a small reef ahead. "Soon, the entrance to the cave dwelling will appear right there!"

Jiang Chen gave a slight nod, his sharp eyes fixed on the changes unfolding before them.

Moments later, the spatial fluctuations intensified slightly, and a soft golden light began to shimmer where Wu Qian had pointed. The light grew brighter and started to take shape.

Eventually, a golden-red door materialized. It was faintly glowing and looked almost unreal, like a mirage, impervious to divine sense scans but clearly visible to the naked eye.

Is this the entrance to the mysterious cave dwelling? Jiang Chen wondered, intrigued but calm. He stepped closer to the golden-red door, his curiosity piqued.

Wu Qian followed closely, eager to see whether Jiang Chen could open it.

"Wan’er, Ning’er, what do you think about this entrance?" Jiang Chen asked, addressing Nangong Wan and Shangguan Ning, who resided within his Void Tribulation Soulring. "Do you see a way to unlock it?"

Unfazed, Nangong Wan responded, "This entrance seems to combine the Illusion Dao with spatial techniques. The person who crafted it must have been at least in the Transcendence realm."

"Generally speaking, spatial cultivation methods are only mastered by those who’ve reached the Transcendence realm, aside from a few rare exceptions. Unless immortal tools are involved, such techniques are nearly impossible to replicate at lower levels," she added, her tone nonchalant, almost dismissive of the craftsmanship behind the entrance.