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

Chapter 148: Understanding the Vast Universe

As Fang Yuan listened to Nangong Wan and Shangguan Ning, a wave of discomfort surged within him. He had subconsciously claimed the two women as his own, along with all the benefits they could offer.

Yet now, Nangong Wan and Shangguan Ning were actually offering benefits to Jiang Chen, someone Fang Yuan deeply disliked. How could he feel anything but upset?

For the time being, however, Fang Yuan had no choice but to suppress these feelings.

What other options did he have?@@@@

Would he abruptly cut ties with Jiang Chen?

If Fang Yuan were to do so, wouldn’t Nangong Wan and Shangguan Ning likely see through his motives?

While Fang Yuan was wallowing in his frustration, an elated Jiang Chen, thrilled about his first successful interaction with Nangong Wan and Shangguan Ning, glanced at the Soul Embodying Ring on Fang Yuan’s finger and expressed, "My deepest gratitude to the two seniors. I feel unworthy of your generosity, yet I have too much respect to decline."

When faced with the benefits offered by Nangong Wan and Shangguan Ning, Jiang Chen found himself confronted with two choices: refuse or accept.

If he rejected the benefits, it might raise suspicions of hidden malicious motives behind the seemingly unwarranted generosity.

On the other hand, it could lead Nangong Wan and Shangguan Ning to believe he was holding out for greater rewards.

Neither scenario was ideal.

Certainly, it was possible they might see Jiang Chen as truly altruistic and virtuous.

But did such people really exist in the harsh realities of this world?

Both Nangong Wan and Shangguan Ning were formidable powerhouses who had reached the Peak-stage of the Void Tribulation realm, with vast experiences from facing and overcoming various challenges.

The likelihood of them harboring the aforementioned suspicions were arguably higher.

Therefore, Jiang Chen chose to accept!

Reciprocity is a universal principle, after all.

Accepting their offer at this point didn’t mark the end of their relationship but rather laid the foundation for future interactions.

At that moment, upon hearing Jiang Chen’s acceptance, Nangong Wan spoke up again with a gentler tone than before, "There’s no need to feel unworthy, tell us, what is it that you want?"

Jiang Chen immediately realized he had made the right decision.

Before he could respond, however, Shangguan Ning interjected with a hint of mockery, "Nangong Wan, are you really letting Jiang Chen choose freely? You must know all we can offer now are cultivation methods. We have nothing else to give."

"Do not make promises you cannot keep, thereby putting me in an awkward position," she added pointedly.

"Shangguan Ning, do you really think I’m not aware of that?" Nangong Wan retorted nonchalantly. "If Jiang Chen desires something beyond my current offerings, I’ll take note and endeavor to acquire it for him." Her statement suggested that Jiang Chen’s requests could extend beyond mere cultivation methods.

"What about relaying it to you verbally?" she suggested.

Suddenly, Shangguan Ning’s sneering voice interrupted, "Nangong Wan, you need to choose your words with utmost care. Otherwise, if any details are overlooked and I need to fill them in, you’ll be the one losing face."

’They’re at it again! Do these two genuinely harbor grudges?’ Jiang Chen wondered inwardly, though outwardly he responded with earnest agreement: "Yes, yes, absolutely."

Immediately after, Nangong Wan began to methodically outline her understanding of the universe.

Soon, Jiang Chen learned that the world he had transmigrated to was actually known as the Immortal Martial Continent, and neither Nangong Wan nor Shangguan Ning originated from it, nor from its immediate surroundings.

Their origins traced back to the Everlasting Baseless Immortal Domain. They had arrived here through spatial turbulence from an unknown and remarkably distant location.

The Everlasting Baseless Immortal Domain was teeming with galaxies supporting life.

For instance, Shangguan Ning hailed from the Azure Hollow Immortal Star, the most colossal life-sustaining planet within the Azure Hollow Galaxy.

In the universe, there were numerous super-giant continents comparable to the Immortal Martial Continent, suspended amidst the cosmic abyss.

These super-giant continents differed from typical celestial bodies; they were primarily shaped directly by exceptionally powerful beings using a tremendous quantity of stars!

According to Nangong Wan, such expansive continents were plentiful within the Everlasting Baseless Immortal Domain.

Some were crafted by formidable cultivation forces aiming to enhance their power.

Others served as gargantuan bases established during the outbreak of colossal wars.

As for the category to which the Immortal Martial Continent belonged, Nangong Wan and Shangguan Ning were uncertain for the time being.

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As Nangong Wan continued her narrative, time seemed to flow seamlessly, allowing Jiang Chen to steadily grasp the scale and complexity of the boundless universe.

The cosmic void was dotted with countless galaxies, each housing various planets like the Azure Hollow Immortal Star and the Great Heaven Immortal Star.

Additionally, there were numerous life-sustaining continents akin to the Immortal Martial Continent.

Within these galaxies and continents, teeming with life, thrived countless species, including sentient spiritual races. Humans, although numerous, were just one among many.

Cultivation civilizations flourished throughout the universe, with nearly all embracing the Cultivation Path.

This suggested that the intelligent civilizations scattered across the cosmos might have established some form of communication to share and explain their mutual understanding of this practice.

Nangong Wan eventually concluded her discourse, saying, "Jiang Chen, this Immortal Martial Continent is but a small vessel traversing the vast cosmic sea. Given your aptitude and bloodline, as long as your growth proceeds without hindrance, there will come a day when you will depart from here."

"Understood!" Jiang Chen responded with a firm nod, his demeanor that of a pupil eager to absorb knowledge. "I will undoubtedly dedicate myself to cultivation."