“Chu! Jun! Ge!”
His heart was full of rage, but on the surface, Li Fan didn’t show a hint of hatred or murderous intent.
To provoke Chu Junge face-to-face when he couldn’t win? That would be pure idiocy.
No matter how much hate or fury he carried, as long as he wasn’t strong enough to confront Chu Junge, he could only swallow his pride. So what if he had to grovel? Enduring humiliation was the path to rising above!
“Ant, you’ve repeatedly jumped around in front of me. Tell me, should I just crush you completely this time?”
Chu Junge looked at him with a playful smile, his voice calm and unhurried.
Li Fan’s expression changed instantly. His heart clenched. The hair on his body stood on end.
“Senior Brother, I was wrong! I was truly wrong! Please, Senior Brother, have mercy on me! Please give me another chance!”
“It was all that old dog Liu Haitian and that slut Liu Yaner’s fault! I’ve always been loyal to you, Senior Brother! I’ve long repented—please give me a chance!”
Overwhelmed by fear, Li Fan no longer cared about pride or shame. He dropped to his knees and trembled as he begged.
[Ding! The Child of Destiny has been forced to bow and plead for mercy in front of the host, a villain. His protagonist aura has been severely damaged. Destiny Points critical strike! Congratulations, Host, you have obtained 10,000 Destiny Points.]
[Ding…]
[Ding…]
One system notification after another rang in Chu Junge’s mind.
Chu Junge was satisfied.
As expected, the Child of Destiny was a walking gold mine. Just a little squeeze could yield a massive harvest of Destiny Points.
Unfortunately, this Child of Destiny was almost completely drained dry. Now Chu Junge was starting to look forward to encountering new ones.
Since this was a mixed fantasy universe, it was time for another Child of Destiny to show up already!
“Welcome, you two, to my inheritance ground.”
At that moment, a majestic voice echoed through the hall. A blazing wave of fire swept through, and the next instant, a dignified middle-aged man appeared at the center of the palace.
His gaze landed briefly on Li Fan, filled with disdain at Li Fan’s groveling and sycophantic posture—but also with helplessness.
With a soft sigh, the man said coldly, “In this inheritance realm, private battles are forbidden. If you disobey, don’t blame me for intervening.”
As he spoke, his eyes fell on Chu Junge. It was both a warning and a threat.
Chu Junge only chuckled in response and didn’t even bother replying.
Li Fan, however, felt a massive weight lift from his chest. He quickly stood up, head lowered, his eyes burning with shame and resentment.
Just thinking about Chu Junge’s superiority made him clench his fists, gnashing his teeth as his hunger for power deepened.
“I am Hong Tian, a powerful being of the Golden Crow Clan. This is a divine thought I left behind before my death, waiting to pass on my legacy.”
“Those who are fated may receive my inheritance and obtain the greatest creation of the Golden Crow Clan.”
“You, little one, do not match the criteria for my inheritance. Later, I shall give you a minor reward and send you out of this secret realm.”
After introducing himself, Hong Tian turned to Chu Junge and spoke, then looked to Li Fan and said, “Little one, you are fated. You shall receive my inheritance!”
Li Fan’s eyes lit up, his heart surged with joy—he almost laughed out loud.
So what if you’re powerful?
So what if you’re arrogant?
The inheritance… still goes to me!
As expected, I’m the one chosen by fate!
Being temporarily strong means nothing. Only those who endure to the end are truly powerful.
And I… am the one destined to laugh last!
“Senior Brother Chu, how awkward this must be. Since this opportunity has no affinity with you, I’ll gladly accept it.”
With Hong Tian protecting him, Li Fan regained his confidence. He even glanced provocatively at Chu Junge and smiled mockingly.
“Did I give you permission to speak?”
“Or do you really think this damn bird can protect you? You’re far too full of yourself.”
With just a glance, Chu Junge slapped Li Fan across the face, sending him flying and crashing to the ground, coughing up a mouthful of blood.
Who said you could gloat?
“?”
Li Fan trembled in rage.
Your strength is unmatched—fine.
You have the backing of the Imperial Clan—fine.
But now, there’s a Golden Crow powerhouse right here, and he explicitly said fighting is forbidden—yet you still hit me?!
Then what the hell am I doing here? What’s the point of even getting this inheritance?!
“Chu Junge, how dare you! Senior Hong already said fighting is forbidden, and you still dared to attack!”
“You think your background is useful here? You think your power matters in this place?”
“You dare defy Senior Hong? Do you think you can challenge even him?!”
“You’re seeking death!”
Li Fan’s eyes were burning with fury. Clutching his face, he pointed at Chu Junge and roared.
“You dare act so insolently in front of me. Did your elders never teach you the basic respect due to the strong?”
Hong Tian’s expression darkened as well. His cold eyes locked onto Chu Junge.
“Senior Hong has spoken—you must listen.”
“Chu Junge, you’re insane to provoke Senior Hong! You’re seeking death!”
“What? You were denied the inheritance, so you flew into a rage and attacked me? Do you even acknowledge Senior Hong’s authority?!”
Li Fan stoked the flames at the side.
“What I give, you may take.”
“What I don’t give, you may not even try to claim.”
“I had planned to offer you some fortune. But now… get out of my inheritance ground. Don’t force me to act.”
Hong Tian also seemed convinced by the logic and looked coldly at Chu Junge.
Li Fan’s brow furrowed. Something felt off.
Did this Hong Tian not have the dignity or temper of a true powerhouse? Chu Junge just disrespected his rules, and yet he still didn’t act?
Even if this was just a divine thought, it was still from a top-tier cultivator. Crushing Chu Junge should’ve been easy.
Li Fan was dissatisfied, but he still coveted the inheritance. He could only endure it for now.
“Forget it, forget it. As long as he leaves, I’ll be the sole heir. I’ll get the creation, and I’ll slap Chu Junge’s face hard.”
“Once I soar into the heavens, I’ll take my revenge personally. That’s way more satisfying than having someone else do it for me.”
Thinking this way, Li Fan finally relaxed. A smug curve appeared at the corner of his mouth, and his face lit up with arrogance.
Chu Junge… so what if you have background, power, and talent?
In the face of absolute destiny, you’re still nothing.
The inheritance? It’s mine! Ha!
“You think I’ll leave just because you told me to?”
Staring at the spatial passage beside him, Chu Junge remained calm. Then he threw a punch—BOOM!—shattering it instantly.
“Old fool, you really think I’m giving you face?”
“This inheritance—whether you give it or not—I’m taking it.”
Staring directly at Hong Tian, Chu Junge stepped forward. His figure distorted—and in the blink of an eye, he appeared right in front of Hong Tian.
He had only gone along so far to verify the original plot, ensuring everything was in order.
But now that he knew the truth behind Hong Tian’s divine thought, there was no need to hold back.
Not going to give it?
Then I’ll beat it out of you.
So what if this inheritance was meant for the protagonist?
As long as you’re powerful enough, as long as your strength can crush everything—
This inheritance… will be mine!
And Chu Junge—just so happened to have that kind of overwhelming power.