Outside Jiaxiang Town.
Li Xingtian's figure darted swiftly toward the agreed-upon location. It hadn’t even been half a day since he sent his message.
Though Wanhua Ridge was also in the Central Continent, it was far enough from Jiaxiang Town that only his master, pushing himself to the limit in a mad dash, could arrive within half a day.
His master was always like this—whenever his disciples needed him, he would drop everything, spare no cost, and rush to their aid without hesitation.
A warmth stirred in Li Xingtian’s heart, an indescribable gratitude.
This kind of help, given not for profit but out of pure care, was what truly touched the soul.
Li Xingtian’s figure crested the hill, his gaze eagerly sweeping toward the meeting spot.
But in an instant, the excitement in his eyes vanished.
Before him stood a dense crowd, lined up in formation. At the forefront, his master was deep in discussion with Daoist Yuyang.
His senior sister, Li Yingling, spotted him and waved.
His third junior sister, wearing a faint, elegant smile, gave him a slight nod.
The warmth in Li Xingtian’s heart was replaced by an overwhelming sense of shame.
After the rumor spread in the sect that he was a fool who couldn’t even use talismans correctly, he was now going to earn another nickname—Second Senior Brother, the Lustful Oaf.
The first rumor, he could dismiss—he knew it wasn’t true. But if he got branded as a lecher, there’d be no defending himself.
His reputation was utterly ruined.
His senior sister would never let him live this down.
He had made few mistakes in his life, but this one alone was enough to destroy his standing.
Master! It’s just one demoness—was this much force really necessary?
Bringing Bai Qing was understandable, but why did he have to drag Senior Sister along? How was he supposed to return to the sect after this?
The urge to turn and flee nearly overtook him, but his desire for vengeance overpowered the humiliation.
He landed slowly, took a deep breath, and approached his master.
"Master..."
Chu Xingchen gave a slight nod and asked, "You’re late because you went for reinforcements, right? More people mean less chance of her escaping. The demoness hasn’t fled yet, has she?"
"She shouldn’t have. But Master, how did you get here so quickly?"
"The Tianyan Sect’s teleportation array is nearby in the Haotian Sect’s territory. I borrowed it to reach Haotian Sect first, then rushed here. Daoist Yuyang even vouched for us so we could bring Tianyan’s elites along."
Li Xingtian sucked in a sharp breath. After this, he’d be infamous across the entire Central Continent.
Seeing his disciple’s expression, Chu Xingchen guessed his thoughts and quickly sent a mental message:
Relax. I told them we’re here to hunt a demon, not to avenge you. Stand tall—don’t look like the sky’s fallen.
Only then did Li Xingtian snap out of it. He gave his master a grateful nod and continued,
"I told the demoness we’d explore the nearby ruins together tomorrow."
Chu Xingchen nodded in understanding.
He was well aware of his disciple’s fondness for tomb raiding. The way they met was almost… poetic.
The first time I saw you, I knew we wouldn’t meet again—because I’d be the one sending you off.
Seeing the usually composed Li Xingtian so flustered, Chu Xingchen couldn’t resist teasing him. He sent another mental message:
So, how do you plan to deal with the demoness? Want to hold her hand first?
Li Xingtian’s face burned. He groaned, "Master!"
Chu Xingchen chuckled and patted his shoulder.
"I’m here."
"Please… just stop."
Li Yingling, the ever-curious "Inquisitive Immortal," had been listening to their cryptic exchange and finally couldn’t hold back.
"What’s this about stopping? Second Junior Brother, why’s your face so red?"
"Your junior brother is just moved," Chu Xingchen said, grinning. "Right, Xingtian?"
Li Xingtian nodded, heavy-hearted and resigned.
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Deep in the forests near Jiaxiang Town.
"La-la-la~"
Xu Linglong hummed a tune, leaning against a towering tree.
The soil at her feet churned, and soon, a head made of earth rose from the ground.
"Did it go smoothly?" the earthen head asked.
"He’s no fool, but it shouldn’t be a problem," Xu Linglong replied, pressing her foot down on the head. "The aura of fortune around him is extraordinary, and his blood energy is even more impressive… which means his master, Chu Xingchen, must be our real target."
"Heaven really has it out for us."
The moment she finished speaking, the earthen head beneath her foot crumbled apart.
The branches and leaves above her twisted and grew, reshaping into a human-like head that dangled before her.
The leafy head spoke in a colder tone:
"Let me remind you—Li Xingtian is off-limits for now. Our priority is Chu Xingchen and the intelligence."
Xu Linglong scoffed. "Oh? Since when do you give me orders?"
"Eight Great Heavenly Demons—some hiding, some cowering, one even playing monk in the Buddhist sects, too cowardly to act openly. Now the Eastern Victory Divine Land’s secrets are exposed, and you come begging me to clean up the mess, yet you dare speak to me like this?"
The head fell silent for a moment before replying,
"The flames will reach you eventually. The situation is critical—we can’t afford any more mistakes."
Xu Linglong’s voice dripped with disdain.
"How many years have I wandered this world? How much fortune have I gathered? And yet, with all that, you still managed to bungle everything?"
"You incompetents never admit your failures, yet you lecture me about urgency?"
"Bark all you want, then get lost. Don’t ruin my mood. I’ll handle things my way."
The leafy head lingered for a moment before crumbling into withered leaves, scattering to the ground.
Xu Linglong snorted and turned her gaze toward Jiaxiang Town in the distance.
But then, another patch of soil shifted nearby, as if there was more to say.
Without even looking, she snapped her fingers.
The spot exploded into a crater, dirt flying everywhere.
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Two days later, at dawn.
Outside the tavern, Li Xingtian waited early.
Xu Linglong, concealed by stealth, watched him from a distance, her eyes narrowed.
She hadn’t been idle these past two days—she had set up numerous traps around Jiaxiang Town to monitor whether Li Xingtian had any ulterior motives.
The result? The man was surprisingly honest. At least within the town, no reinforcements had arrived.
Adjusting her mood, Xu Linglong removed her veiled hat, revealing her striking features. A bold smile played on her lips as she stepped forward, revealing herself.
"Daoist Li, you’re here early. Have you been waiting long?"
Li Xingtian turned to her, his smile sharp.
"I have, indeed."
Xu Linglong’s grin didn’t waver at his slightly menacing expression. Her tone was light, almost playful.
"Good things are worth the wait. Let’s hope today brings us great fortune."
Li Xingtian nodded.
"Good things are indeed worth waiting for."
young master of the Shen family—a figure of immense power and wealth beyond measure—and awakened the "Destined Ultimate Villain System"! His starting scenario? Running into his icy fiancée who shows up with a mountain-descending divine doctor to break off their engagement. The divine doctor arrogantly taunts: "What does your Shen family have besides a bit of stinking money? You're not even worthy of tying Qingxue's shoelaces!" Shen Fei just smiled. He completely defied the usual script: "Fine, I agree to break off the engagement. Also, notify the finance department to withdraw all investments from the Su family." Minutes later, with its capital chain severed, the Su Group teetered on the brink of bankruptcy! The once aloof and proud ice queen CEO was thrown into utter panic. That very night, she went to Shen Fei's villa, casting aside all dignity to beg and plead desperately... From then on, in this world teeming with Sons of Destiny, Shen Fei embarked on a path of extreme dimensional suppression! A mountain-descending divine doctor? Peerless medical skills? Shen Fei: "Reporting you for practicing medicine without a license! I'll gladly take your ancient medicinal cauldron and twin sister assassins." The Crooked-Smiling Dragon King? Commanding a hundred thousand soldiers with a single order? Shen Fei: "Illegal assembly and suspected treason! Let a fleet of attack helicopters sanitize the area and teach you what the state apparatus really means!" A reborn tycoon? Knows all the golden opportunities of the next decade? Shen Fei: "A trillion in capital to reverse and pump the stock market, making you blow your margin and jump on the very first day of your rebirth!" What Chosen Ones? What bearers of Heavenly Fortune? In Shen Fei's eyes, they're all just chives (i.e., suckers/marks) waiting to be harvested! Shen Fei: "Sorry, but as the Destined Ultimate Villain, I don't play by the rules of honor. I only play the game of dimensional suppression."
ap a wealthy young lady? Or else I'll be eliminated by the system? Ye Feng, who awakened the Kidnapper System, originally wanted to live a peaceful life but never imagined he would become a kidnapper of young women. However, after some time, he discovered that all the girls the system ordered him to kidnap were far from ordinary. "Big brother Ye Feng~ You've kidnapped my heart, and now you're not allowed to leave me ever again~" "Ye Feng~ You kidnapped me back then, now it's my turn to capture you♡" "Little Feng, you're mine! You can only be mine!" "Ye Feng, none of them deserve you. Only I love you the most♡" ... This is madness, they've all gone mad! Wait, what? Why are all the girls I kidnapped yanderes?!
ive and Ruthless] Before his transmigration, Ye Xuan was playing a game called "Severing Emotions to Attain the Dao." The game's core wasn't about leveling up by fighting monsters, but about conquering various "bad women" with wicked personalities and cold, fickle natures. There was only one method to conquer them: stay unwaveringly by their side, then die at a critical moment, driving them to madness after losing the protagonist. The higher their level of regret, the higher the player's score. To dominate the server, Ye Xuan conquered all the bad women. In the early stages, he showered them with boundless tenderness, only to choose to sacrifice himself for them later, making them weep bitterly and drown in regret. Among them were: Xia Lengyue, the unfaithful immortal wife who chased after powerful men and discarded her husband like trash. Ye Qingcheng, the Demonic Venerable of the Joyous Union Sect, who appeared pure and innocent but was, in reality, promiscuous. Wu Lingxiao, the Empress of the Great Xia Dynasty, who lusted after men and loved maintaining a harem. Bai Qiangu of the Endless Demonic Sect: a bloodthirsty mass murderer. However, when the protagonist transmigrated into the game world, he made a horrifying discovery. Eight hundred years had already passed. The bad women he had conquered had now each become deities and revered ancestors. Faced with the endless stream of toxic women coming for him, Ye Xuan could only rely on his god-tier acting skills to carve a path of survival through this world of treacherous women.
world slacker. But a genius female disciple just had to get clingy, insisting that he take her as a disciple. Not only that, she was always making advances on him, thoroughly disrupting his peaceful slacker life...
