Villain : After Slacking Off, The Protagonist Collapse-Chapter 239

Chapter 239

“He’s not even my match?! Holy Son, your words are a bit hurtful!” Yan Ruyu’s beautiful face showed a look of grievance, as if she were about to cry.

(TL: Man this sentence doesn’t make sense i think the author made a mistake with grammar or some. But I think what she said was acting like she was Ye Qing and mocking him.)

The two had long been like an old married couple, so Jiang Chen naturally knew that Yan Ruyu’s expression was fake, just part of their playful banter. He said, “It’s my fault. How could Ye Qing compare to you?”

While speaking, Jiang Chen held Yan Ruyu in his arms. Jing Muyu, who was standing nearby, saw this and slightly opened her mouth, wanting to say something. However, after seeing the way Sister Ruyu acted, she realized it wasn’t something she could easily imitate.

She quietly walked to Jiang Chen’s side and hugged him. The weight was quite overwhelming, causing Jiang Chen to feel a bit breathless.

Jing Muyu had become quite like Yan Ruyu, and even Ziqing Yan was no different. After all, Jiang Chen wasn’t like Yang Wei, who could solve such matters long ago.

“Holy Son, can I really defeat Ye Qing?” Yan Ruyu, no longer playful, asked seriously.

Perhaps due to spending many years on the Banished Immortal Peak, her understanding of her own strength was still insufficient, despite having already stepped into the Quasi-Saint Realm. All of this was due to cultivating with Jiang Chen.

The power of her Yin-Yang Holy Body, coupled with the unique secret techniques of the All Pleasure Sect and Jiang Chen’s own physique, had naturally accelerated their cultivation. Even Jing Muyu and Ziqing Yan had joined them.

Ziqing Yan, in particular, had been quite an unexpected addition, given her unique personality, as she usually only focused on comprehending the Dao and didn’t care much for other matters.

Later, they realized that entering this state made it easier for Ziqing Yan to comprehend the Dao, thanks to Jiang Chen’s Mixed Yuan Dao Body.

“Of course!” Jiang Chen said calmly. “Don’t be fooled by the exaggerated rumors about the Ye Family’s God Son. He’s not as powerful as they claim. He’s not even as strong as Huang Qingtian! And now, you’re on par with Huang Qingtian! You might even surpass him.”

“Don’t underestimate the power of your Yin-Yang Holy Body. It’s recognized as one of the most powerful physiques, far beyond your imagination. What does a mere Ye Family Divine Son amount to?”

Jiang Chen knew the depth of the Ye Family Divine Son very well. He had been built up for so long, often mentioned as some extraordinary prodigy. But in the end, he wasn’t that remarkable, not even close to Huang Qingtian.

This time, the plot revolved around Ye Qing and Dugu Yun, with Ye Qing’s appearance shaking the world, sweeping through countless talents.

Then, Dugu Yun would confront him, and after a series of taunts and disbelief from the crowd, Dugu Yun would casually defeat Ye Qing, establishing his own invincible presence. In a sense, it was Dugu Yun’s solo performance, with Ye Qing merely playing a prominent supporting role.

If it weren’t for the involvement of the Heavenly Fox Emperor in the plot, Jiang Chen wouldn’t have even bothered to come. He had no real interest, especially in Ye Qing, who, despite the overwhelming praise, didn’t have any unique traits.

While he was certainly among the top talents, he was still no match for someone like Jiang Chen or even Huang Qingtian.

In fact, if it weren’t for the existence of Dugu Yun and the True Dragon Emperor’s Son, Huang Qingtian would likely have been the strongest prodigy.

Unfortunately, fate was not on his side, and he ended up as a mere backdrop, destined to become someone else’s stepping stone—whether it be for Jiang Chen or Dugu Yun.

“You need to have confidence in yourself! There aren’t many people in the world with talent that surpasses yours, and Ye Qing isn’t one of them!” Jiang Chen encouraged.

Although he hadn’t directly encountered Ye Qing, his judgment was accurate. While Ye Qing was indeed impressive, he was no match for Yan Ruyu. The only difference was that, after obtaining the Yin-Yang Holy Body, Yan Ruyu had stayed on Banished Immortal Peak and hadn’t had many opportunities to showcase her abilities.

She didn’t realize how extraordinary she had become and still saw herself as the former Holy Maiden of the All Pleasure Sect. Her mindset had yet to shift.

Jiang Chen had come here to help Yan Ruyu recognize her own strength and not be overshadowed by the past.

“But I can’t beat Fairy Qingyan!” Yan Ruyu said helplessly.

There were few people on Banished Immortal Peak for her to spar with. Jing Muyu’s cultivation level was too low, and it wouldn’t be fair to bully her. Sparring with Jiang Chen felt more like training with a teacher, which wasn’t enjoyable.

Ziqing Yan was the closest match, but ever since she obtained the Harmony Flower, her talent had skyrocketed, and her combat strength had become unimaginable.

She was now one of the most formidable talents in the entire Nine Heavens Realm, second only to Jiang Chen himself. This left Yan Ruyu feeling very insecure.

“He can’t beat Qingyan either! You need to believe in yourself! You’re right behind the two of us!” Jiang Chen felt it necessary to give Yan Ruyu some encouragement.

If her self-confidence continued to waver, it would affect her mental state, which was crucial for cultivators, especially as they progressed. A firm and unshakable heart was essential for going further.

“You’re not lying, are you?” Yan Ruyu asked with doubt. freewёbnoνel.com

“Of course not!” Jiang Chen pondered for a moment, sensing that Yan Ruyu might think he was simply comforting her rather than telling the truth.

“Master, why don’t you talk to her?” After thinking for a while, Jiang Chen decided that it might be better for Mu Jianxue to speak to her.

The void rippled slightly as the cold and aloof Mu Jianxue glanced at the crowd and spoke calmly, “The pressure you’ve been giving her on Banished Immortal Peak has been too much, which is why Yan Ruyu isn’t confident.”

Jiang Chen let out an awkward laugh. He had become somewhat lazy and inattentive, not paying attention to such matters. Ziqing Yan, on the other hand, didn’t care about such things, as she was solely focused on pursuing the Dao. She was straightforward by nature, with a rather indifferent personality.

“Master, can I really do it?” Yan Ruyu, as if seeing a savior, looked at Mu Jianxue hopefully.

“Of course! Just treat Ye Qing as an ordinary disciple from the Holy Land. There’s no difference between them and other disciples,” Mu Jianxue replied after thinking for a moment.

Upon hearing this, Jiang Chen couldn’t help but twitch at the corner of his mouth. If Ye Qing knew about this, he would probably be so furious that he’d cough up blood.

The disciples of the Holy Land would likely feel the same. After all, how could they be considered so inferior? In the outside world, they had a certain reputation to uphold.

As time passed, the ancient city grew more and more lively. Various flying tools appeared in the sky, with passersby exuding increasingly powerful auras.

There were prodigies surrounded by admirers, as well as mysterious old monsters with immeasurable strength. The influx of people had grown so large that if someone threw a stone from a building, it would likely hit a powerful and influential figure.

Divine Stone Pavilion, located near the ancient city, was famous for its divine stones, which were also a local specialty. This unique characteristic attracted countless cultivators to the area, and as a result, Divine Stone Pavilions were scattered all over the city. Due to the special nature of the divine stones, people from various factions often roamed the divine stone markets. It wasn’t uncommon to see prodigies from major powers entering the stone markets.