Villain: Manipulating the Heroines into hating the Protagonist

Chapter 809: Impatience Of A Protagonist

Wang Jian lounged within his grand celestial palace, a sprawling masterpiece of divine architecture that shimmered under the ethereal glow of countless floating stars. The Heavenly Jade Pavilion buzzed with life, a haven for his numerous wives and mistresses who vied for his attention. Amidst the luxurious chambers adorned with radiant jade and golden silk, the man himself was ensconced in a silk-laden chamber. Beside him were the finest women of his dominion, each a paragon of beauty and power, their laughter mingling with his as they indulged in wine and whispered flirtations.

Devil Queen Mo Yin, with her dark allure, rested languidly on one side, her crimson eyes filled with smoldering desire. Celestial Maiden Yuqing, her aura radiant as the heavens themselves, leaned into him from the other side, her celestial light intertwining playfully with Mo Yinʼs shadowy energy. Across the room, the Nether Empress Qing Lurou exchanged sharp quips with Yun Qianying, the Brahma Divine Star Goddess, as Qing Fenghua, Qing Lurouʼs mother, watched on with a knowing smirk.

Wang Jian sipped his celestial wine, his sharp gaze sweeping over his harem. For all his indulgence, his mind was always at work, calculating and planning, fully aware of the tectonic shifts rippling through the cosmos.

Unbeknownst to him, or rather beneath his immediate concern, the Young Sovereign of the Radiant Sun Sect, Feng Xuan, was making his move. Far in the Eastern Cosmos, amidst the blazing grandeur of the Radiant Sun Sectʼs holy grounds, Feng Xuan sat in council with his elders.

”This... Heavenly Jade Pavilion and its associated galaxies,” Feng Xuan growled, slamming his hand onto a jade map table. His sharp features twisted in irritation. ”They appeared out of thin air, challenging the natural order of the cosmos. Such arrogance cannot be allowed to stand!”

One of his advisors, Elder Lu Tian, a stoic man with a fiery mane of hair, furrowed his brows. ”Young Sovereign, we lack precise intelligence about their forces. It may be prudent to proceed with caution. Such mysterious entities often conceal unimaginable strength.”

Feng Xuan scoffed, his expression dismissive. ”What strength could they possibly wield? A ragtag collection of forgotten forces reappearing after centuries? They should feel honored to face the Radiant Sun Sect! Elder Zhi Ling, assemble the Flaming Blade Sect and the Ember Lotus Pavilion under our banner. Order them to march into these galaxies and bring back the heads of their leaders as offerings to the Radiant Sun!”

As the orders were carried out, two sects, renowned for their fiery techniques and loyalty to Feng Xuan, began their invasion. Thousands of cultivators, their ranks filled with Divine Ascension Realm experts, surged toward Wang Jianʼs territories.

When word of this intrusion reached the Heavenly Jade Pavilion, it was Palace Mistress Cui Lan who reacted first. A statuesque beauty with flowing emerald hair and piercing eyes, Cui Lan was known for her ruthlessness and unparalleled mastery of jade energy techniques. Standing before an assembly of generals and commanders, she addressed the looming threat.

”These ants dare to march into our domain,” she began, her voice cold and commanding. ”Let them taste the fury of the Heavenly Jade Pavilion. Gather the Vanguard of Jade Flames and the Celestial Lotus Guards. We will show them that their flames are but sparks compared to our might!”

The counterattack began with a precision that spoke of Wang Jianʼs past conquests and his impeccable governance. Forces led by Cui Lan moved swiftly, intercepting the invading sects on the edge of the galaxies. The battle commenced on the vast plains of the Shattered Starfields, a sprawling battlefield with floating debris and shimmering pools of cosmic energy.

On one side, the Flaming Blade Sect and the Ember Lotus Pavilion deployed their forces in grand formations, their cultivators burning with fiery auras. Their leader, Sect Master Hu Lie of the Flaming Blade Sect, roared, his twin flaming sabers igniting the air with searing heat.

”Form the Pyro Convergence Array!” Hu Lie commanded. ”Focus our energy and incinerate their ranks!”

The air rippled as hundreds of cultivators aligned themselves in a circular formation, their flames merging into a blazing inferno. A massive serpent of fire emerged, coiling and hissing as it surged toward Cui Lanʼs forces.

Cui Lan stood unmoved, her jade-green robes fluttering as her aura expanded. She raised a single, delicate hand. ”Emerald Jade Barrier.”

A translucent shield of radiant green light materialized, shimmering with runic patterns. The fiery serpent struck it, but instead of shattering the barrier, it was absorbed, its energy dissipating like smoke in the wind.

”Futile,” Cui Lan said coolly. She raised her hand again. ”Jade Convergence Storm.”

A whirlwind of emerald energy erupted, engulfing the frontlines of the Flaming Blade Sect. Cries of anguish filled the air as the storm shredded their defenses, leaving trails of scorched earth and shattered weapons in its wake.

Meanwhile, on the right flank, the Ember Lotus Pavilion unleashed their signature technique. Their elders chanted in unison, summoning a massive lotus of fire that descended from the heavens. Its petals opened, releasing waves of searing heat that scorched the battlefield.

One of Cui Lanʼs generals, Commander Xuan Wei, stepped forward. His body glowed with jade light as he shouted, ”Heavenly Jade Army, execute the Serpentine Jade Formation!”

The Heavenly Jade forces moved in unison, their energy coalescing into a massive jade serpent that slithered across the battlefield, its scales shimmering with a radiant light. It collided with the fiery lotus, and the resulting explosion illuminated the battlefield like a second sun. When the light faded, the serpent remained, hissing as it advanced toward the Ember Lotus Pavilionʼs core formation.

In the chaos, Cui Lan advanced directly toward Hu Lie, her presence dominating the battlefield. Hu Lie gritted his teeth, his flaming sabers clashing against her jade longsword.

”You think your jade tricks can defeat me?” Hu Lie snarled, his attacks growing more desperate.

Cui Lan parried effortlessly, her expression calm. ”Itʼs not tricks. Itʼs power.” She spun, her blade slicing through the air. ”Jade Splitting Cascade!”

A wave of jade energy erupted, carving through Hu Lieʼs defenses. His sabers shattered, and

he fell to his knees, coughing blood as Cui Lanʼs blade hovered near his throat.

”Mercy...” he croaked.

Cui Lanʼs lips curled into a cold smile. ”Mercy is for the weak.” With a swift motion, she ended

him.

The battle raged on, but it was clear that the invading forces were outmatched. Divine Ascension Realm experts from the Heavenly Jade Pavilion unleashed devastating techniques. General Ming Yue struck down dozens with her ”Starlight Jade Barrage,” a flurry of jade projectiles imbued with cosmic energy.

In a last-ditch effort, the Ember Lotus Pavilionʼs leader, Grand Elder Li Rong, activated a forbidden technique. His body ignited with crimson flames as he sacrificed his life force to summon a ”Solar Lotus Annihilation.” The massive flaming lotus descended, threatening to engulf the entire battlefield.

Cui Lan stepped forward, her jade aura flaring to unimaginable heights. ”Jade World Purification.”

A dome of jade light expanded from her, nullifying the fiery lotus and washing over the battlefield. When the light receded, the invading forces were decimated.

News of the battleʼs outcome reached Feng Xuan within days. He sat in his grand chamber, surrounded by advisors who dared not meet his gaze.

”The Flaming Blade Sect... annihilated,” one of them stammered. ”The Ember Lotus

Pavilion... gone. Not a single survivor returned.”

Feng Xuanʼs face turned pale, his mind reeling. ”Impossible,” he muttered. ”How could they

have been so powerful?”

As the realization set in, Feng Xuan clenched his fists, his nails digging into his palms. His

rash decision had not only cost him two loyal sects but also exposed the limits of his strength in the face of Wang Jianʼs overwhelming power. Fear crept into his heart as he wondered what retaliation might come next.

Feng Xuan paced in his grand chamber, his expression a volatile mix of anger and fear. The

walls, adorned with radiant sun motifs, seemed to mock him with their golden brilliance. The annihilation of the Flaming Blade Sect and the Ember Lotus Pavilion had shaken him to his core. For years, his Radiant Sun Sect had dominated the Eastern Cosmos unchallenged. To think that such a catastrophic defeat could occur under his command was unthinkable.

”Young Sovereign, we must tread carefully now,” Elder Lu Tian said cautiously, stepping forward. The elderʼs voice was steady, though there was a flicker of worry in his fiery eyes. ”The forces of this Heavenly Jade Pavilion are far beyond what we anticipated. To act recklessly again would invite ruin.”

”Ruin?” Feng Xuanʼs voice snapped like a whip. He turned to glare at Lu Tian, his fiery robes crackling with barely contained power. ”You think I donʼt know the stakes? Those sects were meant to test the waters, not be wiped out like ants!”

Elder Zhi Ling, who had been standing quietly to the side, interjected. ”Young Sovereign, this

is no ordinary force we are dealing with. The might displayed by their commander, this Palace

Mistress Cui Lan, was beyond formidable. And we have yet to glimpse the true strength of their leader, Wang Jian.”

The name alone sent a shiver down Feng Xuanʼs spine. Though he was reluctant to admit it, the sheer mystery surrounding Wang Jian was unnerving. How had this force appeared so suddenly? And how had it managed to utterly destroy two elite sects under his command?

He clenched his fists, his pride refusing to let him cower. ”I will not let this humiliation

stand,” Feng Xuan growled, his voice low but laced with venom. ”We are the Radiant Sun

Sect! The Eastern Cosmos bows to us. If this Wang Jian believes he can challenge our dominance, he is gravely mistaken.”

The elders exchanged uneasy glances. They had seen this side of Feng Xuan before-the rash, prideful side that acted without thought to consequence.

”What is your will, Young Sovereign?” Elder Zhi Ling asked reluctantly.

Feng Xuan paused, his mind racing. His initial plan had been to probe the strength of Wang

Jianʼs forces, but now he understood that a full-scale confrontation was inevitable. Yet even in his fury, a part of him recognized that charging in blindly would only lead to further

disaster.

”Gather our elite forces,” Feng Xuan commanded. ”Summon the Sunfire Generals and the Scorching Blade Division. We will show this Heavenly Jade Pavilion the true power of the Radiant Sun Sect. And send spies to infiltrate their ranks. I want to know everything about this Wang Jian-his forces, his weaknesses, his ambitions.”

Lu Tian hesitated before speaking. ”Young Sovereign, if I may... attacking directly might provoke a retaliation we are not prepared to withstand. Perhaps diplomacy—”

”Diplomacy?” Feng Xuan spat, cutting him off. ”Do you suggest we grovel at their feet? Beg

for forgiveness?” His eyes burned with an intensity that made even the seasoned elder flinch. ”No. We will crush them and reclaim our honor.”

Meanwhile, back in the territories of Wang Jian, the mood was markedly different. Palace Mistress Cui Lan stood atop the celestial battlements of the Heavenly Jade Pavilion, surveying the aftermath of the battle. Below her, the pavilionʼs warriors moved with practiced efficiency, repairing minor damages and reorganizing their ranks.

Commander Xuan Wei approached her, bowing deeply. ”Palace Mistress, the battlefield has

been fully cleared. The Flaming Blade Sect and the Ember Lotus Pavilion have been eradicated. Not a single enemy survived.”

”Good,” Cui Lan replied, her voice calm but tinged with satisfaction. She turned to Xuan Wei,

her jade-green robes flowing like liquid light. ”Ensure the spoils are cataloged and redistributed among our forces. Let the soldiers know their efforts are appreciated.”

”As you command, Mistress Cui Lan,” Xuan Wei said before departing.

Cui Lanʼs gaze shifted to the horizon, her thoughts drifting. The battle had been decisive, but

she knew it was only the beginning. The Radiant Sun Sect would not take this defeat lightly.

Her thoughts were interrupted by the arrival of a familiar figure. Qing Lurou, the Nether

Empressʼs daughter, strode toward her with an air of effortless grace. Her silver hair shimmered under the celestial light, and her violet eyes sparkled with mischief.

”Enjoying your victory, Cui Lan?” Qing Lurou teased, a playful smirk on her lips.

Cui Lan arched an elegant brow. ”Victory is merely the beginning, Lurou. You of all people should understand that.”

Qing Lurou chuckled, leaning casually against the battlement. ”Oh, I understand perfectly. But you canʼt deny it feels good to put those arrogant fire-wielders in their place.”

”It does,” Cui Lan admitted with a rare smile. Her expression grew serious. ”But we cannot

afford to grow complacent. The Radiant Sun Sect will retaliate. Feng Xuan is too prideful to let this go unanswered.”

”Let them come,” Qing Lurou said with a shrug. ”Weʼll just crush them again. Besides, Wang

Jian hasnʼt even lifted a finger yet. If he gets involved...” She let the sentence hang, the

implication clear.

”True,” Cui Lan agreed. ”But I would prefer to handle this without troubling him. Our forces

are more than capable.”

Far from the battlefield, in the heart of the Radiant Sun Sectʼs territories, Feng Xuanʼs

preparations were already underway. His summons had been answered, and the sectʼs most formidable warriors gathered in the grand Sunfire Hall. The room blazed with radiant energy, the golden flames casting long shadows as Feng Xuan addressed his assembled forces.

”Brothers, sisters,” he began, his voice commanding and filled with conviction. ”Our honor

has been challenged. Two of our loyal sects have been destroyed by this so-called Heavenly Jade Pavilion. This affront cannot go unanswered.”

The warriors roared their agreement, their fiery auras flaring in unison. Among them were the

Sunfire Generals, each a cultivator of immense power, and the Scorching Blade Division, known for their devastating synchronized attacks.

”We will march into their territory and show them the true might of the Radiant Sun Sect,”

Feng Xuan continued. ”No one dares to challenge us and live to tell the tale.”

Elder Lu Tian stepped forward, his expression grave. ”Young Sovereign, if I may speak

plainly... This force is unlike any weʼve faced before. We must be prepared for the possibility that their leader, Wang Jian, could intervene personally.”

Feng Xuanʼs eyes narrowed. ”Then we will deal with him as well. I will not bow to anyone,

least of all a relic from the past.”

The hall erupted in cheers, the warriors rallying behind their leaderʼs defiance. But as the forces of the Radiant Sun Sect mobilized, a shadow loomed over their efforts a shadow cast by the sheer magnitude of Wang Jianʼs power and the loyalty of his subordinates.

Back in the Heavenly Jade Pavilion, Wang Jian remained unbothered by the brewing storm.

Reclining in his grand throne room, he watched as his mistresses and wives discussed the

recent victory. Celestial Maiden Yuqing, always poised and serene, approached him with a gentle smile.

”The Radiant Sun Sect will strike again,” she said softly. ”Feng Xuanʼs pride wonʼt allow him

to retreat.”

”I know,” Wang Jian replied, his tone casual. ”Let them come. It will only serve to remind the cosmos who truly rules.”

Devil Queen Mo Yin, lounging nearby with an air of predatory grace, chuckled. ”Youʼre awfully calm about all this, Jian. Shouldnʼt you at least pretend to be concerned?”

Wang Jian smirked, his gaze flickering with amusement. ”Concern? For them? No. My forces

are more than capable of handling whatever Feng Xuan throws our way. And if he proves

stubborn...” He leaned back, his smile widening. ”Iʼll handle him myself.”

As the preparations continued on both sides, the cosmos watched with bated breath, knowing

that the clash between these two powers would shape the future of the Eastern Cosmos-and perhaps beyond.