At that moment, system prompts echoed within Jiang Chen's Sea of Consciousness, bringing a smile to his lips.
[Ding! You have slightly altered the plot, successfully preventing the protagonist, Gu Ran, from showing off and claiming victory. Gu Ran's Heavenly Fate Value has been reduced by 300 points!]
[Ding! You have earned 600 Villain Value points!]
The great powerhouse who had conveniently "passed by" Gu Ran, Fu Huacan, and his lackeys was, of course, none other than Jiang Chen himself.
Throughout the entire event, he remained hidden, not once revealing his aura, cultivation base, or even a hint of his divine sense.
The whole thing was quietly overseen by Nangong Wan.
That cold snort? It, too, came from Nangong Wan.
This way, Gu Ran would remain unaware of Jiang Chen's existence, allowing Jiang Chen to maintain his advantage in information secrecy.