Villain: Manipulating the Heroines into hating the Protagonist

Chapter 841: Wang Jianʼs Great Strength

The force of Wang Jianʼs punch, amplified by his Demonic Dragon transformation, was truly astronomical. Altan Starbright, even in his Astral Starlord Ascendancy, was sent hurtling through space like a comet flung from its orbit. Lyra watched in stunned silence as her husband vanished from sight, a golden streak against the backdrop of the shimmering Gardens.

But the Western Cosmos was Altanʼs domain, and the Heavenʼs Will of this realm was intimately intertwined with its Starlord. Even as Altanʼs body was flung across light years, the cosmic energies of the Western Cosmos rushed to his aid. Deep within the void, far beyond the Gardens of Starlight, Altanʼs body abruptly halted its trajectory. A golden light enveloped him, emanating not from himself, but from the very space around him, from the nebulae, the stars, the astral currents of the Western Cosmos.

Injuries that should have been fatal, bones shattered, astral energy disrupted, began to mend and reform at an impossible rate. The golden light pulsed, feeding him pure cosmic energy, replenishing his depleted reserves, weaving his broken body back together with celestial threads. In mere moments, Altanʼs Astral Starlord Ascendancy was restored, his golden aura blazing brighter than before, fueled by the very essence of his cosmos.

He opened his eyes, his astral fire gaze burning with renewed intensity, but also with a dawning comprehension. He felt the surge of cosmic energy coursing through him, the instinctive, almost sentient support of the Western Cosmos itself. He had always felt this power, this connection, ever since he was a child, a comforting, empowering presence that had guided and protected him. He had taken it for granted, as a birthright, a natural extension of his being. But now, facing an opponent like Wang Jian, he began to understand its true nature, its profound significance.

Before Altan could fully grasp the implications of this cosmic intervention, a spatial ripple distorted the void before him. Wang Jian materialized, as if stepping through a curtain of reality, his Demonic Dragon form radiating an oppressive, chaotic energy that even the vast emptiness of space couldnʼt fully contain. His silver-metallic hair flailed around him, his serpentine blue eyes fixed on Altan, a predatory smirk playing on his lips.

”Recovered already, Starlord?” Wang Jianʼs voice echoed through the void, carrying a mocking amusement that grated on Altanʼs nerves. ”Impressive…ly resilient. But resilience alone will not win you this fight.”

Altan, fueled by the cosmic energies and his own burning pride, surged forward, meeting Wang Jianʼs renewed challenge head-on. The battle resumed, even more intense, even more ferocious than before, now unfolding in the cold, uncaring vacuum of space.

”Celestial Starfall Barrage!” Altan roared, unleashing a torrent of astral energy blasts, each one a miniature star hurled at Wang Jian with devastating force and speed, imbued with the laws of ʼStarʼ and ʼForceʼ. The void around them shimmered and warped as thousands upon thousands of these star-like projectiles rained down upon Wang Jian.

Wang Jian, however, remained unfazed by the sheer volume of the attack. He moved with an almost preternatural agility, weaving through the starfall barrage as if dancing through a gentle rain. He manipulated the law of ʼSpeedʼ to its absolute limit, his Demonic Dragon form a blur of motion, dodging, weaving, and deflecting the astral projectiles with casual ease. Those few star-blasts that did manage to graze him were instantly negated by his primeval essence aura, the chaotic energy absorbing and dissipating the celestial impact as if it were nothing more than a gentle breeze.

As Altan continued his relentless assault, unleashing wave after wave of celestial techniques, a chilling realization began to dawn upon him. He was fighting with everything he had, channeling the full might of his Astral Starlord Ascendancy, empowered by the Western Cosmos itself, yet he was not gaining ground. He was not even pushing Wang Jian onto the defensive. It was as if he was hitting an immovable object, an insurmountable force of nature.

ʼThis… this is not just a powerful individual,ʼ Altan thought, his mind racing amidst the chaos of battle. ʼIt feels… like I am fighting against a cosmos itself. His energy… itʼs… overwhelming. Chaotic. Itʼs pushing back against the very laws of the Western Cosmos.ʼ He could feel it, a subtle but undeniable resistance from the cosmic energies around him when they came into contact with Wang Jianʼs aura. It was as if Wang Jianʼs presence was an anomaly, a disruptive force that the Western Cosmos itself was struggling to contain.

Despite this terrifying realization, Altan refused to yield. He was the Starlord of Destiny, the protector of the Western Cosmos. He would not, could not, allow this demonic entity to defile his domain, to threaten his wives, to challenge his authority. He channeled even more of the Western Cosmosʼs energy, drawing upon the very essence of starlight and astral currents, pushing his Astral Starlord Ascendancy to its absolute peak.

”Celestial Law Manifestation: Astral Sword Domain!” Altan roared, unleashing his most powerful technique, a manifestation of his complete mastery over the laws of the Western Cosmos. He conjured a vast domain of astral swords, millions upon millions of shimmering blades filling the void around them, each one imbued with his will, his power, his cosmic authority, and the laws of ʼSwordʼ, ʼSpaceʼ, ʼEnergyʼ, and ʼWillʼ. The entire region of space around them became a deadly forest of astral blades, poised to impale and obliterate anything within.

”Impressive display, Starlord,” Wang Jian acknowledged, his voice still calm, almost detached, even as he was surrounded by the overwhelming might of Altanʼs Astral Sword Domain. ”But… predictable.”

As the millions of astral swords lunged towards him, Wang Jian finally began to unleash a fraction of his own true power, discarding the pretense of merely using primeval essence and Western Cosmos laws. His Demonic Dragon aura intensified, becoming a swirling vortex of chaotic energy. He raised his hand, and a wave of dark energy erupted outwards, not to block or deflect, but to… consume.

The demonic energy clashed against the astral swords, not with resistance, but with a terrifying absorption. The starlight blades, upon contact with Wang Jianʼs aura, seemed to flicker, to lose their cohesion, their radiant energy being devoured, consumed, extinguished by the encroaching darkness. Millions of astral swords, manifestations of Altanʼs cosmic authority, were being systematically neutralized, their power rendered null by Wang Jianʼs chaotic essence.

Altan watched in stunned disbelief as his Astral Sword Domain, his ultimate technique, his most powerful manifestation of Western Cosmos laws, was being devoured, piece by piece, by Wang Jianʼs demonic energy. It was as if Wang Jian was not just fighting against him, but against the very fabric of the Western Cosmos, and… winning.

ʼImpossible,ʼ Altan thought, his mind reeling. ʼThis… this should not be possible. I am empowered by the Heavenʼs Will of the Western Cosmos! The laws of this realm are at my command! How can he… negate them so easily?ʼ He could feel his connection to the Western Cosmos, the constant flow of empowering energy, but it felt… strained, as if something was interfering with the conduit, dampening its effectiveness. Wang Jianʼs presence was not just powerful; it was… disruptive, corrupting, a chaotic influence that was undermining the very foundation of Altanʼs power.

Despite his inner turmoil, Altan continued to fight, driven by a desperate resolve. He knew he was outmatched in raw power, he could feel it in every clash, every exchange. But he was not willing to surrender. He was Altan Starbright, the Starlord of Destiny. He would fight to his last breath to protect his cosmos, his wives, his honor.

He shifted his tactics, abandoning brute force for a more nuanced, strategic approach. He began to analyze Wang Jianʼs movements, his energy flow, his fighting style, searching for patterns, for weaknesses, for any exploitable flaw. He was a Heavenly Talent, after all, blessed with exceptional intellect and adaptability. Even in the face of overwhelming power, he would not simply succumb.

As the battle raged on, Altan, despite being constantly pushed back, slowly began to discern subtle patterns in Wang Jianʼs seemingly chaotic fighting style. He noticed recurring movements, preferred angles of attack, subtle shifts in energy flow that, while incredibly versatile and unpredictable, were not entirely random. Wang Jianʼs style was like a constantly shifting kaleidoscope, endlessly varied, but still governed by underlying principles, by a certain… demonic logic.

ʼThere is a rhythm to his chaos,ʼ Altan realized, a flicker of hope igniting within him. ʼA pattern, however complex, still exists. If I can understand it, anticipate it… perhaps, just perhaps, I can find a way to counter him.ʼ He focused his mind, pushing his analytical abilities to their absolute limit, his astral fire gaze sharpening, dissecting every micro-movement, every subtle energy fluctuation in Wang Jianʼs attacks.

He began to anticipate some of Wang Jianʼs attacks, dodging blows that should have been unavoidable, deflecting strikes that seemed to materialize out of thin air. He even managed to land a few counter-attacks, strikes imbued with concentrated astral energy, aimed at vulnerable points he had identified in Wang Jianʼs defenses.

However, Altanʼs small victories were fleeting, almost insignificant against the overwhelming tide of Wang Jianʼs power. While Altan was adapting, analyzing, and strategically countering, Wang Jian was… evolving. He seemed to be learning from Altanʼs attacks, incorporating them, adapting his own style in real-time, becoming even more unpredictable, even more versatile, his demonic chaos constantly shifting, evolving, becoming an ever-more complex and insurmountable force.

It was a frustrating, almost maddening experience for Altan. He would identify a pattern, devise a counter, only to find that Wang Jian had already shifted, adapted, evolved beyond that pattern, presenting him with a new, equally unpredictable, and equally powerful offensive. It was like chasing a phantom, trying to grasp smoke, fighting against a force that was constantly changing, constantly growing, constantly exceeding his grasp.

Despite his valiant efforts, despite his strategic brilliance, despite the unwavering support of the Western Cosmos, Altan was slowly, inexorably being pushed back, overwhelmed by the sheer, relentless, ever-evolving power of Wang Jian. He was fighting a losing battle, a battle against a force that seemed to defy the very laws of the cosmos, a battle against a being that felt less like an individual and more like… a cosmic cataclysm in human form.

The terror of Wang Jianʼs true nature, the chilling realization of the power he was facing, began to sink deep into Altanʼs heart, a cold dread that threatened to extinguish even his burning astral fire. He was fighting for his cosmos, for his wives, for his destiny, but against Wang Jian, even the Starlord of Destiny was beginning to feel… helpless.