Buzz!!!
The crimson light suddenly swelled, illuminating the entire treasure vault like a scene from hell.
A dense aura of slaughter pressed down on everyone present.
The crowd looked around in panic, at a loss.
"What the hell is happening?"
"What kind of divine or demonic event is this?"
"Why, out of nowhere, is it suddenly splashing tomato sauce?"
"Is this some kind of hell?"
At the same time, countless swords materialized in the void, enveloping the entire vault airtight. In an instant, a thousand layers of sword shadows formed, a vast expanse of white standing in stark contrast to the red light, exuding a soul-shaking pressure.
And Mo Yu stood at the very center where the killing intent was thickest.
The tips of countless swords all pointed straight at Mo Yu, radiating a chilling cold and gleaming menace.
The faces of the Mo family disciples turned pale.
"Young Master!"
"This is the ancient Yin-Yang Two Extremes Array..."
Mo Yu’s expression darkened. He clearly hadn't expected that idiot Mo Shisan would ruin his plans.
But faced with this array, he showed little fear.
Because this was nothing more than a part of the original plot—if the chosen one could get through it, then Mo Yu, as himself, could do the same!
This trial was essential for winning the Empress's approval.
It had just been triggered early because of Mo Shisan.
In the original novel he had read, the male lead—still at the Nascent Soul stage—accidentally triggered the ancient Heaven-Earth Two Extremes Array and found himself trapped in a seemingly hopeless crisis.
But—
Even in hopelessness, there was a sliver of survival.
Because the Empress from the Era of Fallen Emperors was an unusual person.
She was so arrogant, so utterly conceited that she believed only a true supreme being could match her. She even boasted that no such figure existed in all the rivers of history.
So she peered into the river of time and saw a glimpse of the future.
Thus, she left behind this array.
It was called the Heaven-Earth Two Extremes Array. Though it brimmed with killing intent, Yin and Yang naturally held a path to life, a way of reversal. So the spot he now stood on—seemingly the most dangerous, lethal point—was actually the array’s eye and the safest place.
But in the original story, the male lead hadn’t realized this.
He had chosen to face the ancient killing array head-on simply to protect the female lead. That reckless move, by sheer dumb luck, let him barely escape and pass the Empress’s trial.
Now that fate was no longer in charge, he would bear it himself!
Stepping on one jet-black Yin fish, he faced the dense forest of sword shadows, a faint smile curling at the corner of his mouth. Arrays were simple like that—once you knew the answer, solving them was easy.
Swish, swish, swish!
The sword shadows grew more solid by the moment, their aura terrifying.
Meanwhile, the other Mo family members had moved to the position of the white Yang fish, which seemed calm and safe—the only secure spot in the array.
But in truth, that was where the real death trap lay.
The Empress despised cowards the most.
Mo Yu glanced at them and decided not to bother.
If those people died, so be it—it would save him the trouble of sharing the resources in this ruin with them.
Finally, the array reached its peak.
Swish, swish, swish!
Boundless light and shadow!
Countless sword shadows rained down like a torrential storm, carrying the force to tear heaven and earth apart as they crashed downward.
"Come on!"
Mo Yu narrowed his eyes, shouting in his heart, fully prepared to receive the inheritance.
But just at that critical moment!
A frantic shout suddenly exploded in Mo Yu’s ear.
"Young Master, look out!"
"What?"
Mo Yu froze and instinctively turned his head.
The next moment, a bent elbow slammed hard into his handsome face. The blow was heavy and solid, sending him flying straight toward the direction of the Yang fish.
Whoosh~
Mo Yu traced an elegant arc through the air, caught hastily by the other Mo family disciples standing on the Yang fish. They barely managed to keep him from toppling over.
"Wh—what?"
He looked up sharply.
There, standing on the spot he had just occupied, was Mo Shisan. He held a crown in his hands, surrounded by sword shadows, flashing the crowd a smile that said he had made peace with death.
"Everyone... goodbye..."
In an instant, countless sword shadows engulfed him.
"What kind of joke is this?! Get the hell out of there, you bastard!!!"
Mo Yu’s eyes burned with fury as he roared.
He shoved everyone aside and ran toward the Yin fish. The surrounding Mo family disciples thought he was trying to save him and grabbed hold of him, their voices heavy with choked emotion: "Young Master Mo, don’t go—Mo Shisan is already... already... He did it all to save you. If you go back up there, what meaning does his sacrifice have?"
Who would have thought that the most spineless man in their group—Mo Shisan—would make such a choice at the brink of death?
"No! Damn it all!"
Mo Yu was so angry he could spit blood, his right cheek flushed—not from rage, but from the elbow strike.
But suddenly, he realized something.
He was now standing on the Yang fish.
Which meant... he was now in the truly dangerous position! Looking at the ominous red light all around, a wave of sorrow washed over Mo Yu as he roared in fury.
"Mo Shisan, screw you!!!"
The surrounding Mo family disciples turned their heads, assuming Mo Yu was simply too grief-stricken to speak properly—after all, any young master would struggle to accept the death of a loyal subordinate.
Then the red light flared up.
The Yang fish beneath their feet suddenly lashed its tail like a living creature, and the entire area seemed to ignite, radiating a scorching, sticky heat.
"What? What’s happening?!"
The Mo family disciples panicked, trying to flee, only to find their feet stuck to the ground, completely unable to pull free. They could only watch helplessly as glowing crimson sword shadows materialized in the air above. The blades solidified, all pointing straight at them, radiating a choking killing intent.
Mo Yu’s face darkened to the point that it looked like it could drip water.
Damn, damn, damn!
This restriction was set up by the Nine Nether Empress at her prime. Even if several eras had passed, its power was still far beyond what he—a mere Return-to-Void cultivator—could withstand.
"At this point, do I have to use that move?"
Mo Yu clenched his teeth, full of reluctance.
He hadn’t planned to care about the survival of these disciples, but now that he was trapped as well, he’d die if he didn’t break the array.
With that thought, Mo Yu stopped hesitating and shouted aloud.
"System! Add my points!"
[Ding! Respected host, the Destiny’s Great Villain System is at your service. This operation will consume thirty thousand points of luck value. Please confirm.]
Hearing that number, Mo Yu flinched.
Thirty thousand points of luck value—that was no small sum. It pushed the distant goal of restoring his perfect state even further away.
But now...
The crimson sword shadows loomed above. The arrow had been notched onto the string; there was no turning back.
Gnashing his teeth, Mo Yu shouted: "Confirm!"
The next moment—
A dazzling light burst forth, blinding to behold!
[Respected host, the current crisis has been resolved for you. Thirty thousand points of luck value have been deducted. Enjoy your meal.]
to panic—he has a system. As long as an investment target dies, he can claim a reward. And since he is immortal, the one thing he has plenty of is time. ... Countless years later. “Immortal Emperor of Longevity? I invested in him.” “Supreme Celestial Venerable? I invested in him.” “Undying Empress? I invested in her.” “...” “Heh. Once they’ve all died, even the Heavenly Dao will have to kneel and call me Dad.”
agon king storylines. At the start, I obtained the "Ultimate Lackey System" - the more I act as a lackey, the stronger I become. What else could I do? I chose to become the personal henchman of the ultimate villain, Su Muwan. I provoke all sorts of chosen ones, snatch away their opportunities, and commit every evil deed imaginable. You ask who's behind me? Hmph! You're not worthy of knowing my lady's name! ...... ....... I am Su Muwan, the eldest daughter of the Su family. Since childhood, I've possessed extraordinary talent in martial arts, which led to my arrogant and domineering personality in my past life. I was even foolish enough to repeatedly challenge those favored by heaven, ultimately resulting in a tragic death. In this life, I must behave and absolutely cannot walk the same path again!! However... SLAP!! "So you're the Dragon King, huh?!" When I saw my little lackey swagger over and viciously slap the Dragon King who was hiding his identity, I felt my heart sink. Su Muwan's suspended heart finally died as she watched Qin Luo, her utterly loyal lackey, standing before her. She fainted on the spot from shock. Heaven is determined to destroy me!! (Pure love 1v1, light-hearted, no angst, single female lead, villain, reincarnation, lackey)
his freshman year, Su Bai accidentally bound the "Indulgence Tycoon System." 【Sleeping in? Reward: +$1,000】 【Spent $288 at a street barbecue stall? Cashback: +$2,880】 【Dropped $14,396 on in-game skins? Special reward unlocked: A brand-new Porsche Panamera!】 Luxury cars, penthouses, corporate shares, financial empires… College life was all about living freely and doing whatever he pleased! … When the adorably naive academic genius faced family medical bills and financial struggles, Su Bai waved his hand dismissively: "Your future is on me." "Wuwu~ Big Brother is so good to me! I’ll become a scientist to repay you!" When the genius girl got bullied by a shady professor? Su Bai casually dropped a billion-dollar investment, forcing the university to grovel and beg for her return. A company’s funding chain collapsing? Su Bai smirked—cash was the one thing he’d never run out of. Years later, when people traced the rise of the AI prodigy beauty, who was the man behind her success? Not just that—Su Bai also became the tsundere campus belle’s unattainable dream, the contrast senior’s daily necessity, and the beautiful counselor’s emotional anchor…
nd fell into a coma while saving his younger sister from an out-of-control car. He became a vegetable. No one knew that his consciousness had crossed into a world of cultivation. Over the course of sixty years, he began as the lowest kind of mine slave, struggling to survive amid mountains of corpses and seas of blood. By sheer chance, he eventually obtained the complete memories of a fallen Immortal King. Alchemy, medicine, formations, feng shui, physiognomy, artifact forging… Every great inheritance of the cultivation world was now his. But when he opened his eyes again, he discovered that ten full years had passed in the modern world. To pay for his treatment, his father had sold the family’s shop and house, leaving himself covered in lasting injuries and illness. His mother had cared for him day and night, and more than half of her hair had already turned white. His younger sister, who had been only fifteen back then, was now twenty-five. To help repay the family’s debts, she had been forced to lower her head and put on a smiling face in places of glittering lights and endless revelry. Only then did Chen Xuan understand that what he had lost was not merely ten years. He had lost the life his entire family was meant to have. The good news was that he had brought back the memories of an Immortal King’s entire lifetime. The bad news was that his soul had returned alone—his cultivation had not come with him. Spiritual energy was scarce, resources were depleted, and the modern world still had firearms, surveillance, capital, and laws. If he wanted to protect his family, break free from everyone’s control, and become truly invincible beneath the heavens, he would have to start all over again.
