"Old man, I don’t care what kind of background you have. This alchemy furnace belongs to our Jiang Family. All of you, scram!" Jiang Yunhuang’s attitude was unyielding. Even if the alchemy furnace had once belonged to the Destiny Association, now that it was in the hands of the Jiang Family, it was theirs.
Lin Chong, the leading Chosen One, wore an extremely unpleasant expression. They had descended to the Mortal Realm intending to establish contact with the local branch of the Destiny Association, only to find it completely unreachable. After searching for a long time, they stumbled upon an astonishing secret—how could a small family in the Mortal Realm possess an alchemy furnace?
"Old man, there was once an imperial clan in the Nine Heavens that stole one of our association’s alchemy furnaces and refused to return it. The entire clan was annihilated by the Destiny Association. Do you wish to follow in their footsteps?"
The moment Lin Chong spoke, the expressions of the Jiang Family’s experts from the Nine Heavens darkened as well.
"Destiny Association, are you trying to wage war against our Jiang Family of the Nine Heavens? Do you truly believe we fear you?"
Though the Jiang Family in the Mortal Realm was merely a branch of their Nine Heavens lineage, they couldn’t just let themselves be bullied—especially since Jiang Che was their Imperial Scion!
In an instant, the atmosphere grew tense.
Though Jiang Yunhuang, a fifth-tier Divine Transformation cultivator, was formidable, the members of the Destiny Association were no pushovers either. A fifth-tier Divine Transformation expert wasn’t necessarily unbeatable.
Meanwhile, Jiang Ruoxu, the younger cousin, had already secretly taken out a communication stone to contact Jiang Che.
Since Jiang Che often resided in the undersea Dragon Palace, his phone rarely had signal, leaving the communication stone as the only reliable method.
The situation was critical—a fight could break out at any moment. The opposing force was aggressive, and even with the backing of the Nine Heavens Jiang Family, they might still be outmatched.
Jiang Che was their only hope. When in doubt, call Brother Jiang—it was never the wrong move!
......
At that moment, Jiang Che was enjoying a beachside bonfire dinner with his women.
"Charcoal-grilled giant mantis shrimp—Dong'er, slow down..."
"Jiang Che!!! That mantis shrimp was my mount! How dare you grill it?! I’ll fight you... Mmm... Oh my god, this is delicious..."
Yu Wan'er was on the verge of tears when she saw the remains of her beloved mount—until Jiang Che stuffed a piece of shrimp roe into her mouth. The tears she had been holding back finally spilled... from the corners of her lips.
"Sis... Can I have a bite too? I’m hungry~~~"
Xiao Wanwan sidled up to Xiao Sisi and whispered.
Ever since Jiang Che had claimed her, Xiao Wanwan had become increasingly withdrawn. The once-proud tsundere had lost much of her former edge.
She used to think she had an aversion to men, but after tasting the forbidden fruit, she couldn’t stop herself.
"Here, Wanwan, eat as much as you want. Why be so reserved? We’ve already crossed the point of no return with Jiang Che—what’s wrong with taking a little more from him?"
Xiao An'an tore into a giant lobster, her words muffled as she chewed.
Xiao Wanwan: "..."
"Wanwan, you’re just too shy. Listen to my plan—us triplets in matching Lolita outfits, looking cute and innocent? Jiang Che won’t stand a chance!"
Xiao Wanwan: "..."
Why not just say "three against one" outright?
Still, the idea did stir something in her.
Meanwhile, Jiang Che glanced their way, a faint smirk playing on his lips, before turning his attention back to the mermaid maids’ performance.
Honestly, the mermaid maids were already quite alluring, but compared to the mermaid queen from the photo collection, they were worlds apart.
That mermaid queen’s curves and tail were divinely crafted—one glance was enough to sear her image into memory.
And her cultivation? Peak-level Great Emperor!
A soft rice bowl so fragrant and bountiful... Jiang Che would eat it by any means necessary!
Just then, his communication stone vibrated.
"Huh? What’s my little bro calling for?"
The moment he touched the stone, his brows furrowed.
The Destiny Association from the Nine Heavens had come?
And they were acting this arrogantly?
Claiming his alchemy furnace as theirs?
Are these really Chosen Ones? They seem more like stray dogs.
Well, dealing with Chosen Ones was something he excelled at.
...
The Destiny Association refused to back down.
"The alchemy furnace is of utmost importance—we cannot afford to lose it!" Lin Chong said coldly.
As the master of the Human Pavilion and a fourth-tier Divine Transformation cultivator, he stood his ground.
As tensions rose, a hearty laugh echoed from the distance.
"I see the Jiang Family has cultivated many spirit fields, including some of high-grade quality. Benefactors, would you be so kind as to donate a few to our Buddhist sect?"
Several barefoot monks in dark yellow robes floated over on clouds, smiling amiably.
"Western Paradise Buddhists!" An elder of the Nine Heavens Jiang Family frowned, his gaze wary.
"Bald donkeys? Even the Nine Heavens has bald donkeys?"
Jiang Yunhuang scowled. His impression of Buddhists wasn’t great—in his youth, he’d taken a liking to a young nun, only to be beaten black and blue by a Buddhist grandmaster!
Bald donkeys...
The Buddhist experts nearly lost their composure.
"Elder Benefactor, why insult our sect from the start? Out of respect for your age... a few high-grade spirit fields as compensation will settle this matter."
"Who the hell are you calling ‘elder benefactor’?!"
Jiang Yunhuang couldn’t take it anymore. These shameless bald monks showed up demanding spirit fields—what next? Raiding the pantry?
By now, the Divine Transformation experts of the Nine Heavens Jiang Family had stepped forward.
"Gentlemen, you’re nothing more than expendable pawns sent down from the Nine Heavens. Do you really think your factions would risk war with our Jiang Family over your deaths?"
"But for us, the Jiang Family of the Mortal Realm is the ancestral clan of our Imperial Scion, Jiang Che. We will protect them at all costs!"
Jiang Chusheng spoke firmly. He had witnessed Jiang Che’s Divine Transformation tribulation firsthand—it was no ordinary saint’s trial. Combined with the clan’s intense focus on Jiang Che, the conclusion was obvious.
This newly ascended Imperial Scion was most likely a celestial physique, or at the very least, a celestial-grade spiritual root.
He had to be protected!
Just then, a mocking voice rang out from the skies.
"Haha... Bullying the weak with your influence? Is this the way of the great clans and sects of the Nine Heavens? Truly enlightening."
A terrifying pressure descended, crushing down like a mountain upon everyone present.
At the same time, an elderly man with a youthful face and white training robes descended on auspicious clouds.
Though his frame was slender, the aura he exuded far surpassed anyone else there.
"Martial... Martial God Realm?" A Buddhist cultivator widened his eyes, his expression filled with utter disbelief.
grated, and just when he finally managed to get into an elite academy, he discovered that he actually had a system, and the way to earn rewards was extremely ridiculous. So for the sake of rewards, he had no choice but to start acting ridiculous as well. Su Cheng: "It's nothing but system quests after all." But later, what confused Su Cheng was that while he was already quite ridiculous, he never expected those serious characters to gradually become ridiculous too. And the way they looked at him became increasingly strange... (This synopsis doesn't do it justice, please read the full story)
] [Lone Wolf, No Male Gaze] [Protagonist is pursued early on; extreme protagonist-stans, stay away!] The "Carnival Paradise" descends and slowly devours the real world in the form of a game. By chance, Zhu Yan awakens the talent [Roleplay], becoming one of the first beta players. He thought he could develop safely, but after clearing the first instance, he is branded by humanity as the chief culprit behind the game's spread—a traitorous villain. A villain? Who would ever... become one! He'll be the villain! From then on, Zhu Yan is not only a player but also a lackey for the Carnival Paradise. Between the straight path and the crooked path, he chooses the con. With his left hand, he dons the villain's mantle, staging scenes within instances, infuriating players who decry him as a despicable traitor, all while the game happily promotes him. With his right hand, he joins the non-human organization "Fangcun Mountain," which opposes the Carnival Paradise, transforming into a mysterious player who slaughters game bosses, earning cheers of "Long live the expert!" from fellow players. Gradually, Zhu Yan rises to become an S-rank human player in Fangcun Mountain's archives, while also being the Carnival Paradise's certified top game Boss. But when the final war erupts and both major factions place their hopes in him— Players tag his various aliases: "Experts, this offensive depends on you." The Carnival Paradise's supreme Boss throws an arm around his neck: "Bro, you're the iron, I'm the steel; you can't let me down again!"
orn and Humiliation】【Forced Love】 In his past life, Lin Ran was betrayed and murdered by his girlfriend and family, while the yandere female aristocrat, who had treated him as a mere plaything, avenged him by doing in his enemies. Upon seeing the yandere female aristocrat lying in the same coffin, ready to die with him, Lin Ran realized how profoundly mistaken he had been. Reborn, he abandoned the fickle campus beauty and wholeheartedly embraced the yandere female aristocrat's arms. "Ran! If I dig out your eyes and turn them into a specimen, you'll only be able to look at me!" Lin Ran: "Darling, kiss me!" "Ran! If I break your legs, you won't run away anymore, right?" Lin Ran: "Love, hold me tight!" "Ran! If..." Lin Ran: "Hush now! Love me more!" Luo Yao: ... Seeing his scumbag dad: "Take him out!" Seeing his stepmother: "Get rid of her!" Seeing his brother: "Eliminate him!" Seeing his white moonlight: "Send that to Southeast Asia!"
with countless casualties. As a top-tier gamer, Liu Xuan volunteered to join the fight, intending to dominate with his skills, but instead he obtained the hidden class: [Pacifist]. Unable to attack. Unable to use active skills. Fortunately, with each level gained, he acquired a new passive skill. And so, armed with a body full of passives, Liu Xuan slaughtered his way through the battlefield of ten thousand races! [You attacked Liu Xuan] [You gained the debuffs: 'Poison', 'Fear', 'Burning', 'Bleeding', 'Freeze', 'Silence', etc.] [Your attack speed has been reduced by 99%] [Your armor and magic resistance have been reduced by 99%] Warriors of the Ten Thousand Races: How the hell am I supposed to fight this?!
