I, the Destined Villain, Start by Controlling the Saint

Nangong Ximeng’s opponent, Xiao Fan’s kindnessMiao Xiaoqing reported via transmission: ”The Saint Hall Training is about to begin. We await Young Master’s arrival.”

Xiao Fan was having so much fun playing with Xiao Fang that he forgot the time.

”Xiao Fang, Daddy needs to go to work now. I’ll play with you next time.”

Xiao Fang nodded understandingly and said, ”Yes, Daddy’s important matters come first. Xiao Fang will be obedient at home.”

Xiao Fan then went to bid farewell to Qing Yu, explaining the situation.

”Promise me, don’t put yourself in danger,” Qing Yu said softly, embracing him.

”Don’t worry, my greatest ability is stability. How could I put myself in danger?”

Only then did Qing Yu feel relieved enough to let him leave.

Xiao Fan secretly resolved in his heart that he must reach the Peak as soon as possible to live happily ever after with his women.

Finally, he waved goodbye to Xiao Fang and Qing Yu.

He went with Ning Bing to the gathering place for the Saint Hall Training.

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The Saint Hall Training only occurs once in a Great Era, so it was a grand affair.

Outside the Saint Hall’s main gate, tens of millions of people had already gathered, though most were guards and attendants.

Only fewer than a hundred thousand people were actually participating in the training.

The people invited by the Tiandao Sect a few days ago were not all Prodigies, but rather the cream of the crop among Prodigies.

The Tiandao Sect possessed the art of observing Luck, and would only disclose inside information to those with the most hope.

”The training is about to start, I’m a bit excited.”

”Prodigies are gathered here; I wonder what kind of sparks will fly.”

”I heard that only the top one hundred in the training get a chance to hear a Saint preach the Dao. It feels a bit difficult.”

”Do you think a Saint is that easy to meet? Only peerless Prodigies get such treatment, alright.”

”I hope I can do it.”

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The Prodigies standing in front of the Saint Hall whispered to each other, expressing their excitement and anticipation.

They were eager to show their prowess.

They hoped to achieve fame in one battle, reach the Peak of their lives, and marry a beautiful, wealthy woman!

Xiao Fan, accompanied by Ning Bing, also arrived at the Eternal Saint Academy’s team.

The Eternal Saint Academy’s team had many people, but in reality, most were just accompanying, and only a small number had slots to participate in the training.

Aside from Miao Xiaoqing, the Saint Disciple, there were only Ouyang Ke and a few other Saint Academy seed Disciples.

Xiao Fan would occupy one of these slots, meaning one less person could enter.

Miao Xiaoqing sat quietly in her treasure carriage, trying her best to maintain her noble and elegant image, at least to prevent everyone from knowing that she secretly transmitted a message:

”Young Master, there are too many people here, so your servant won’t bow to you.”

”As an apology, you can do whatever you want with your servant in private.”

Her voice was soft and sweet, and whether intentional or not, it had a slight lilt.

Xiao Fan glanced at her. ”Little vixen, I see your courage is growing. When I have time, I’ll have to pick up a big hammer and give you a good beating.”

”I just hope you don’t meow wildly then.”

Xiao Fan stood quietly to the side, awaiting the start of the assembly.

At this moment, a team of luxurious treasure carriages bearing the Tiandao Sect’s banner passed through. As expected of the Tiandao Sect, just the two leading figures were Grand Unity Golden Immortal Elders.

They rode on clouds and mist, an endless cloud bridge extending from the boundless void, stretching all the way to the Saint Hall’s entrance.

Wherever they passed, Auspicious Beasts breathed, and Golden Dragons ascended. The treasure carriages rolled across the sky, even causing the Heavenly Dao to resonate in celebration.

Everyone exclaimed in awe, ”Is this the Tiandao Sect?”

”What profound heritage.”

The Tiandao Sect’s carriages landed directly at the Saint Hall’s entrance without any obstruction.

Prodigies from other forces could only proceed on foot, silently reciting the Saint Hall’s Holy Intention, unable to fly or ride the mist, advancing with reverence.

Anyone with discerning eyes could tell that the Tiandao Sect and the Saint Hall were existences of the same level.

The maiden in front of the treasure carriage slowly drew back the pearl and jade curtain, and a graceful figure in a white immortal dress with a purple veil covering her face slowly peeked out.

She walked out gracefully, exchanging a few pleasantries with the Elder who came to greet her, communicating amicably with the Saint Hall’s Grand Unity Golden Immortal Elder, despite being only in the Taiyi Golden Immortal Realm.

Her status was not to be underestimated!

”That’s Goddess Nangong.”

”The Saint Hall’s Grand Unity Golden Immortal Elder personally receiving her, is this the status of Goddess Nangong?”

But just then, another group of people arrived.

They also bore the Tiandao Sect’s banner, and their procession was no smaller, only grander, than NanGong XiMeng’s.

Everyone was curious as to who dared to use a procession of the same grandeur as Goddess Nangong.

But when the person within walked out, they felt it was incredible.

Grand Unity Golden Immortal!

”Holy cow, there are many Grand Unity Golden Immortal Elders, but this is the first time I’ve seen a Grand Unity Golden Immortal Disciple.”

”Unbelievable, is this the strength of the Tiandao Sect?”

A smiling woman with a hint of mischievousness in her smile walked out. She saw NanGong XiMeng and gracefully walked towards her.

Everyone sensed a confrontation; it seemed this person was at odds with Goddess Nangong.

”Goddess Nangong, I hope my presence here isn’t disturbing you?” She said with an apologetic expression and a soft, sweet voice.

But there was a hint of mockery in her tone, with no apology whatsoever.

The two maidens beside NanGong XiMeng couldn’t help but want to drive her away, but NanGong XiMeng shook her head, stopping them.

”Junior Sister Miao Li, why are you here?”

NanGong XiMeng said calmly, not angry, just quietly looking at the woman in front of her.

Chen Miaoli—her competitor.

Although Chen Miaoli was a Grand Unity Golden Immortal, she entered the core true lineage later. According to seniority and generation, NanGong XiMeng was her Senior Sister.

”Senior Sister, that’s a good question. I heard there’s a training session at the Saint Hall, and I wanted to join in the fun and see how strong I am.”

”To see if I can compete with Senior Sister Nangong. I have always regarded Senior Sister as my opponent, and defeating Senior Sister is my greatest respect for her.”

The tension grew thicker.

NanGong XiMeng smiled and said, ”It seems Junior Sister Miao Li has a deep obsession, insisting on defeating me.”

”Then I look forward to your challenge.”

With that, NanGong XiMeng left with her accompanying Elder to the place arranged by the Saint Hall to rest, awaiting the start of the training.

Times had changed. Chen Miaoli, who was originally just an ordinary Disciple managing the mortal Heavenly Dao, had soared overnight to become a Grand Unity Golden Immortal. Upon returning to the Tiandao Sect, she was highly regarded by the Saintly Teacher within the sect and had already become a Saint’s Disciple.

Although she was not a Shennv, her status was by no means low.

Subtly, there was a sense of contention.

Chen Miaoli presented the Saint’s handwritten edict to the Saint Hall Elder, explaining her purpose. The Saint Hall Elder dared not neglect her and arranged an immortal palace for her to rest.

Everything at the gate fell into Xiao Fan’s eyes.

To dare to confront NanGong XiMeng in broad daylight, it seems Chen Miaoli is doing quite well within the Tiandao Sect.

It seems his chess piece planted within the Tiandao Sect has already established a firm foothold.

Ning Bing teased, saying, ”Young Master, if the two of them start fighting, who would you help?”

Xiao Fan glanced at Ning Bing and said, ”I won’t help anyone. I’ll fight both of them myself.”

Ning Bing was stunned for a moment, not understanding Xiao Fan’s meaning.

Why did Young Master always speak in such profound and mysterious ways?

Xiao Fan didn’t elaborate, protecting her pure thoughts.

He wasn’t idle either, observing all around, looking for which Child of Destiny had more Luck, first secretly noting their auras, so he could deal with them later once inside.

However, during this observation process, Xiao Fan noticed a few people acting suspiciously, transmitting secret messages.

They had no Luck, but their strength was at the Taiyi Golden Immortal Realm, which was very suspicious.

In front of ordinary people, secret voice transmission was a good method for private communication.

But in front of a Saint, even if you only had a thought in your mind, it could be perceived by the Saint.

Xiao Fan overheard the conversations of these people.

”Great Saint Wuji has commanded that those who have made enemies with his Disciple must die.”

”Since Saint Wuji personally gave the order, that opponent must be very strong.”

”Not strong at all. He’s only at the Late Stage True Immortal, not even in the Golden Immortal Realm. But he’s very strange; he always manages to turn danger into safety.”

”Can you believe it? Last time, ten Taiyi True Immortals surrounded and killed him, yet he managed to kill two of them and escape brazenly.”

”Saint Wuji’s Holy Intention states that whoever takes his head can listen to the Saint preach the Dao for a thousand years and be accepted as a personal Disciple.”

Upon hearing this, everyone’s hearts burned with fervor.

To gain a Saint’s favor by killing a True Immortal was too good a deal.

They must kill him.

Not only these people, Xiao Fan also heard several Saints’ plans, all unable to personally act, secretly sending people to eliminate these Prodigies who had not yet grown.

Secrets that Xiao Fan could hear, the Saint Hall could not possibly be unaware of, and the Saint Hall not intervening meant they were tacitly allowing it.

”Gu-raising style selection, it’s really not a false statement.”

Xiao Fan had experienced nine Great Eras and knew that the path for later generations was difficult because there were predecessors blocking the way!

For their Saintly Positions, they had to nip these Prodigies in the bud, especially those who had grudges with them; they must die.

The Saint Hall also understood this. If one couldn’t even overcome small schemes and tricks, how could they contend with a Saint when they became a Saint themselves in the future?

Xiao Fan just shook his head. This Gu-raising style selection was too cruel.

When he reached the Peak, he would definitely create a peaceful world.

For example, severing the path to becoming a Saint, allowing him to exclusively enjoy the Saintly Position.

As long as this path was cut off, everyone could give up that idea, and naturally, no one would die.

If disputes still persisted, then he would sever the path of Immortality entirely.

The best way to resist temptation is not to see temptation; and the best way to cut off disputes is to eliminate the source of the disputes.

As soon as he thought of this, Xiao Fan felt the burden on his shoulders increase by two points. He was still too kind-hearted to bear seeing these Geniuses die tragically.

Before long, numerous Prodigies gathered.

From within the Saint Hall’s main gate, a kind and benevolent middle-aged man emerged. Beside him stood a group of the Saint Hall’s young talents.

The leader was Feng Yuanqing.

The middle-aged man was approachable, his amiable smile making people feel as if they were bathed in a spring breeze. He said:

”Welcome, everyone, to my Saint Hall. You have all traveled tirelessly from afar to my Saint Hall. This small token of gratitude, I present to you all.”

With that, he waved his hand, and golden Holy Intention raindrops began to fall from the sky.

Those who bathed in it could cleanse their impurities, heal injuries and illnesses, and even increase their Comprehension Ability. Some Grand Unity Golden Immortals whose cultivation had been stagnant also felt their cultivation loosening.

Such a grand gesture right from the start delighted those waiting outside the gate.

They quickly shouted towards the Saint Hall, ”Thank you for the Saint Hall’s great benevolence!”

The scene was filled with joy, everyone enjoying the shower of golden Holy Rain. Xiao Fan, however, felt a familiar aura from it.

It was precisely the existence that had covered the Central Immortal Domain with its Divine Sense that day!

Goodness, to have a Saint come out to preside, the Saint Hall is truly grand.