Chapter 40: The Breaking Point

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Jiang Wei's Collapse

Jiang Wei's breathing was uneven. His grip on his sword trembled as he stared at Lucian, who stood tall, calm, and confident.

"You're lying," Jiang Wei muttered, but his voice lacked conviction.

Lucian smirked. "Then why are you hesitating?"

The crowd sensed something was wrong. A Chosen One never hesitated, yet Jiang Wei looked lost.

Grandmaster Shen Tianyuan's gaze sharpened. He could see it—Jiang Wei was slipping away.

"Enough!" the Grandmaster's voice thundered. "This battle is over!"

Jiang Wei flinched, realizing his master's tone held no concern—only anger.

Lucian smiled. That was all he needed.

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System Notification

[Mission Completed: Corrupt the Celestial Summit]

+3,000 Villain Points

Reward: Dragon Emperor's Bloodline (Enhances Physical Power, Grants Elemental Mastery, and Increases Longevity)

A surge of power coursed through Lucian's veins. He had successfully turned a righteous Chosen One into a doubter.

But this was only the beginning.

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The Heavenly Sword Sect's Fear

Later that night, in the Heavenly Sword Sect's grand hall, the elders convened.

"Jiang Wei's hesitation… it was unnatural," one elder muttered.

Grandmaster Shen Tianyuan's expression was dark. "Lucian Valcrest… He is more dangerous than we imagined."

They had hoped to expose Lucian as a villain. Instead, he had weakened their own disciple's faith.

Lucian, watching from afar, chuckled. One step closer to controlling righteousness itself.

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