After Jiang Yunhuang broke through to the Shattering Heaven realm, it was as if he had undergone a nirvanic rebirth.
Like a dormant tiger now awakened, the internal energy within him surged like an endless ocean.
"Grandfather... have you... reached the Shattering Heaven realm?" Jiang Ruoxu asked, his voice trembling. The oppressive aura radiating from Jiang Yunhuang's martial domain had nearly scared him out of his wits.
"Hmm." The old man nodded slowly.
Jiang Ruoxu’s expression became ecstatic. This was the Shattering Heaven realm—a legendary cultivation level, surpassing all martial artists in the entire Dragon Nation's ancient martial world!
Jiang Yunhuang’s gaze settled on Jiang Che, his aged eyes brimming with gratitude.
"Che'er, with a prodigy like you in our Jiang family, the future looks bright indeed."
Jiang Che sighed inwardly. What else could he do?
To ensure he could continue living carefree as a pampered young master, he had no choice but to "elevate" his family’s cultivation levels.
Everyone looked down on spoiled heirs—yet secretly, everyone wanted to be one.
...
Not long after Jiang Yunhuang’s breakthrough, the Jiang family’s courtyard soon filled with visitors.
Leading them was an old Taoist priest holding a horsetail whisk, his demeanor ethereal and sage-like.
"Old Jiang, you broke through again?"
Li Changfeng of the Kunlun Sect leapt gracefully over the courtyard wall, his movements light as a feather.
"Haha, just a stroke of luck," Jiang Yunhuang replied with false modesty, though his tone dripped with unmistakable smugness.
Li Changfeng rolled his eyes. As the leader of the Kunlun Sect, he was actually several decades older than Jiang Yunhuang.
Having ascended to the Grandmaster realm around the same time, their titles for each other had evolved over the years—from "Little Jiang" to "Jiang Yunhuang," then to "Brother Jiang," and finally, "Old Jiang."
As a peak Grandmaster, Li Changfeng could keenly sense the terrifying depth of Jiang Yunhuang’s power. This old fox… his strength had grown even more unfathomable!
Soon, another figure soared into the courtyard.
"Grandmaster Jiang, have you truly taken that step?"
The speaker was Ai Kun, a late-stage Grandmaster from the Ancient Martial Arts Ai Family—a top-tier martial clan specializing in body tempering, renowned for their Iron Mountain Stance and Eagle Claw Technique...
With newfound power, it was only natural to show off a little in front of old friends.
"Grandmaster Jiang, how did you achieve this breakthrough? Could you share some insights?" Ai Kun asked eagerly.
"Haha, today is my grandson’s academic celebration banquet. I’m in high spirits—when one’s mood is good, breakthroughs come naturally."
Of course, Jiang Yunhuang wouldn’t reveal Jiang Che’s Shattering Heaven Pill. Despite their decades-long friendship, he wasn’t foolish enough to spill such secrets.
Li Changfeng and Ai Kun: "..."
"Good mood? Pah! This old man spends every day at foot massage parlors with his juniors, living the happiest life possible—yet I’ve never seen my cultivation improve!"
Ai Kun shot Jiang Yunhuang a look of utter disdain.
...
Jiang Yunhuang soon left the Jiang residence with the other Grandmasters.
Now that he had reached the Shattering Heaven realm, the power dynamics of Dragon Nation’s ancient martial world were about to shift.
Meanwhile, Jiang Che prepared to leave as well—after all, he had plans to party with some ladies in the afternoon!
"Brother… Brother, wait!"
Jiang Ruoxu chased after Jiang Che’s retreating figure.
Jiang Che glanced sideways. "What is it?"
"Brother… thank you for everything you’ve done for the Jiang family," Jiang Ruoxu mumbled, his face flushed.
For a prideful young man like him to express gratitude so openly was no small feat.
"It’s nothing. What did you want to ask?"
Jiang Ruoxu awkwardly rubbed his hair. "Brother… I have a question."
"Go on."
"If you can even refine a Shattering Heaven Pill… do you know any methods to nourish the soul? My… my spiritual energy has been unstable lately."
Jiang Che narrowed his eyes, a knowing smirk playing on his lips.
His gaze drifted before finally settling on the ancient ring adorning Jiang Ruoxu’s finger—his smile deepening.
If he’d only suspected before that Jiang Ruoxu had a "ring-bound elder," now he was almost certain. His little cousin had a 90% chance of harboring a secret mentor in that ring!
Asking about soul-nourishing techniques?
Oh, little brother… you’ve just given yourself away.
Only one kind of person would ask such a question.
It reminded him of a novel he’d once read, where the protagonist also had a ring-bound elder. It seemed Jiang Ruoxu’s luck stat was impressively high to possess such a trope!
Generally speaking, a soul powerful enough to reside in a ring must have once been a mighty figure… who’d since fallen from grace.
Jiang Che’s lips curled into a faint smile.
"Soul-nourishing elixirs? As far as I know, only those who surpass the Shattering Heaven realm can manifest their divine soul. Have you… already cultivated one?"
His deliberately shocked tone left Jiang Ruoxu speechless.
[Disciple, stop talking! I suspect he’s onto us!]
Jiang Ruoxu’s master panicked internally.
"Brother… no, I just read about it in an ancient text. I was curious about the soul and wanted to start nurturing my divine soul early… to lay a foundation for future cultivation."
After all, Jiang Ruoxu was just a little brat, and his lies were so flimsy they fell apart the moment he opened his mouth.
Jiang Che smirked, his lips curling slightly. Sweating bullets now, huh, kid?
Naturally, he wouldn’t let this opportunity slip. With a half-smile, he fixed his gaze on Jiang Ruoxu’s ring for a solid ten seconds.
Jiang Ruoxu seemed to catch on, nervously clasping his hands behind his back—hiding that ancient-looking ring.
“Ruoxu, you may be my cousin, but you’re also the only younger brother I have. I don’t want to see you stray down some crooked path.”
“From what I know, in ancient times, there were many powerful beings whose bodies decayed but their souls endured. They hide inside artifacts, waiting for so-called ‘fated ones,’ offering petty favors… only to seize their bodies when the time is right.”
That’s right—Jiang Che was sowing discord!
Halfway through Jiang Che’s words, Jiang Ruoxu’s face paled slightly.
How did he guess so accurately?
No… Jiang Che must’ve noticed something! He was staring at my ring just now—he must know about Master!
Meanwhile, the “granny” inside Jiang Ruoxu’s ring was fuming.
[Pah! You’re the one who seizes bodies! I’m just… going through a rough patch! A tiger bullied by dogs, that’s what this is!]
[And ‘hiding’ in an artifact? This ring’s got plenty of space! I can lie down, stand up, even do a little jump~~~]
Jiang Ruoxu: “……”
This was the first time he realized his master had… this side to her.
She’d always been aloof before, only sparing him a word or two of guidance. But now—
“Brother, I’m fine. Thanks for the spatial storage pouch.”
“No problem. I can refine Soul-Nourishing Pills—and even Body-Forging Pills, the kind that can reshape a physical form.”
Jiang Che gave Jiang Ruoxu’s shoulder a light pat.
In an instant, the ring’s “granny” stopped her grumbling—replaced by sheer disbelief.
【Prologue: The Beginning of It All – Use holy water to heal the saintess tainted by demonic energy, then converse with her.】 Shen Nian stared at his older sister sipping yogurt, lost in thought. So you’re telling me my sister is the saintess, and yogurt is the holy water? 【Main Quest 1: Brave Youth, Become an Adventurer! Reward: Rookie Adventurer Title.】 【Side Quest 1: Find the Adorable Kitty! Reward: 1000 Gold Coins.】 Shen Nian: "Wait, I’m a high school senior here—did some guy who got isekai’d accidentally bind his system to me?" Hold on, completing quests gives gold rewards? Titles even boost stats? Is this for real? (A lighthearted, absurd campus comedy—not a revenge power fantasy.)
close your eyes and open them again, only to find yourself transmigrated into the role of a villainous male supporting character. Readers familiar with urban wish-fulfillment novels know that it is only through the relentless antics of the villainous male supporting character that the plot between the male and female leads can progress. As the villainous male supporting character, Long Aotian not only has to bully the female lead, harass the second female lead, and flirt with the third female lead, but he also has to go all out to antagonize the male lead. In the end, when his body is discovered, he is still clutching half a moldy fried dough stick in his hand. Fully aware of the plot, Long Aotian is determined to change his fate, starting with the female lead! In the beginning, the female lead lacks confidence: "Big brother, I hope I didn't scare you?" In the middle, the female lead treads carefully: "Brother Long, please don't hit me, okay?" Later on, the female lead becomes coquettishly clingy: "Aotian, it's time to pay the 'public grain' tonight." Long Aotian's legs go weak, and he feels like crying: "I taught you to be thick-skinned, not shameless!"
esick Sect? Well, at least it's considered a respectable orthodox sect. Wait a minute— What kind of vibe are you all giving off? Shouldn’t this be a love-struck, romance-obsessed sect? Why does everyone here sound more like demonic cultivators? "Master, today he’s getting married. This disciple wishes to descend the mountain and crash the wedding, then toy with him to death right in front of his wife..." "Elder, I only got into your sect through connections, so why won’t you teach me anything?" "Because I also became an elder through connections." Thankfully, Su Ji was just an outer sect labor disciple. Surely, nothing too crazy would— "Junior Brother, you’ve broken through to Qi Refining. Once you sever your useless spiritual root, you can officially become an outer sect disciple." "The Great Dao is merciless. Don’t let a worthless spiritual root waste your essence and spirit, hindering your cultivation." Is this really the Lovesick Sect? ... Three years later, Su Ji sat in the seat of the Lovesick Sect’s sect master, sighing with emotion. His rise to this position all started when his junior sister adamantly insisted on preserving his "spiritual root." "Mmm... Senior Brother, what’s our relationship now?" "Stop talking. Keep going." "By the way, that newly promoted top-tier sect—didn’t they come to buy our Love Beans?" "One top-grade spirit stone per Love Bean—is that really so expensive?" "I suspect they’ve eaten too many Love Beans." "Now they’re lovesick." Well, this really is the Lovesick Sect after all.
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)
