Wang City.
Ye Family.
Behind the courtyard.
Ye Qun, his face half-scarred as if frostbitten, glared with dark intensity.
He said nothing, only throwing punch after punch.
The wind from his fists howled, trembling the air around him.
Each strike carried a deep, seething hatred.
Unforgettable!
He would never forget that moment!
Scenes from the National Martial Tournament flashed repeatedly before Ye Qun’s eyes.
Su Muwan’s arrogant, sneering face as she rode her ice dragon, looming over Wang City.
The overwhelming, inescapable wave of frigid spiritual energy that had crashed down upon him.
Back then, he had been filled with ambition—eager to prove to the world that Ye Qun, the jewel of the Ye Family, had returned!
Yet before he could even make his mark in the tournament,
Su Muwan, that venomous woman, had ambushed him without warning!
She had ruined him…
Ye Qun touched the ruined half of his face, his expression twisting into something monstrous.
In that instant, half his face had gone numb from the cold. Though he had survived, the grotesque frostbite scars remained—a permanent brand of humiliation.
His pride, his dignity, his very face—all had been trampled into the dirt!
And that wasn’t all.
Su Muwan had crippled his cultivation that day.
Now, he was nothing but a laughingstock in the eyes of Wang City.
Damn her! Damn her! Damn her!!
All of them—every last one—deserved to die!
"Su Muwan…"
The name tore from Ye Qun’s clenched teeth, his voice warped with hatred.
He lashed out at a stone stool beside him. With a sharp crack, the sturdy stool shattered into pieces, debris scattering wildly.
"You venomous witch!!"
"Just you wait!!"
"I swear I’ll have my revenge—I’ll tear you and your lackeys to pieces!!"
His roar echoed through the courtyard. At this moment, only one thought consumed Ye Qun’s mind: vengeance.
Then—
[Little Ye, don’t act recklessly.]
A frail voice slowly surfaced in Ye Qun’s mind.
"Master?"
Ye Qun’s eyes widened, then blazed with sudden joy. "You’re awake?!"
Though his cultivation had been ruined during the tournament,
it was thanks to his master—hidden within his ring—that he had not only survived death’s doorstep
but also seized opportunities to rebuild his strength, even breaking through to the Domain Realm!
The cost, however, had been steep. His master had expended too much energy and fallen into a deep slumber.
[Little Ye, I awoke because I sensed something…]
[An ancient ruin is about to emerge… and it’s right here in Wang City.]
Ye Qun’s eyes gleamed, but he suppressed his excitement. "Master, forget that for now—are you alright?"
[Heh, don’t worry. I won’t die until I see you dominate this era, Little Ye.]
[I still need you to restore our Taigu Xuan Sect.]
The Taigu Xuan Sect—one of the top sects of the Xuantian Realm.
Once, it stood shoulder-to-shoulder with the Taichu Sacred Land and the Taixuan Demon Sect.
But it had been the first to fall prey to the Frostbane Specter, vanishing into the river of time.
Ye Qun’s gaze darkened.
He was its last successor.
The Taigu Xuantian Scripture—his greatest trump card.
Most of his miraculous recovery could be credited to this very technique.
Calming himself, he asked, "Master, is there something special about this ruin?"
[Yes…]
The weak voice continued,
[Little Ye, I can sense it—this ruin is the ancient remains of our Taigu Xuan Sect. That’s why I was able to awaken.]
[Inside lies the sect’s lost legacy, and only you are worthy of inheriting it.]
[And…]
[My spiritual recovery depends on an artifact within—the Taixuan Pearl.]
[Remember, you must enter and claim both these fortunes.]
[I… will wake again when you step into the ruins…]
The voice faded, leaving no response no matter how Ye Qun called out.
"Master…"
Ye Qun clenched his fists, grief flashing in his eyes.
Who was to blame for his master’s condition?
None other than that venomous woman, Su Muwan!
If she hadn’t ambushed him, his master wouldn’t have exhausted himself to restore Ye Qun’s cultivation.
This was all her fault!
He raised his head, eyes burning with determination.
Ancient ruins.
A lost legacy. The Taixuan Pearl.
Good.
This was his chance—to rise once more and stand at the pinnacle of this era!
So what if spiritual energy had resurged? So what if ancient sects had reappeared?
Ye Qun was destined to dominate this era!
Just you wait, witch.
In two days, I’ll take back everything you stole from me!
……
Taichu Sacred Land.
Beast Spirit Mountain.
Su Bailian strolled leisurely with her spirit beast, Boqi, smugly surveying her domain.
She grinned, scanning her surroundings with satisfaction.
Perfect.
After days of effort, she had officially become the most favored junior disciple of the Taichu Sacred Land.
Elder Gong had been completely fooled by her, thinking she was some kind of genius at raising spirit pets.
In reality, nothing of the sort was true—it was just that Boqi and she shared a heart-to-heart connection!
However, one thing had always left Su Bailian utterly exasperated.
That was the fact that a certain little wretch named Chu Yu kept targeting her.
Whether it was coldly scolding her or taking every opportunity to jab at her with snide remarks, it always made Su Bailian’s stomach churn with anger.
But no matter—sooner or later, she’d make that little bitch regret ever crossing her!
Just then—
"Disciple."
Elder Gong flew over from the distance astride his Devouring Sky Spirit Ox.
Narrowing his eyes slightly, he examined the lively and obedient young girl before him, his expression tinged with satisfaction. "The ancient ruins will emerge the day after tomorrow—a once-in-a-millennium opportunity."
"You’ve only just begun your cultivation journey, and your strength is still shallow. This time, you’ll accompany your senior brothers and sisters. Who knows? You might even stumble upon an opportunity or two."
Su Bailian, snapping out of her thoughts, looked up with wide, curious eyes. "Ancient ruins? Master, what’s inside? Is it really that amazing?"
Elder Gong stroked his beard and chuckled, patiently explaining, "Those ruins are a mysterious realm left behind by mighty figures of the past. Inside, you’ll find long-lost cultivation manuals, high-grade magical artifacts, and even rare treasures capable of reshaping spiritual roots or enhancing one’s innate potential."
"Countless cultivators would trek thousands of miles and brave countless dangers just for a single opportunity."
"You’re bright by nature and possess a rare affinity with spirit beasts. If you can find an opportunity that resonates with you, your path of cultivation will become smooth sailing."
Su Bailian’s eyes sparkled with excitement, and she nodded eagerly. "Lianlian understands! I won’t let Master down! But..."
She frowned slightly, her face clouded with worry as she spoke timidly, "Lianlian has never traveled far before. What if I end up holding my senior brothers and sisters back?"
Elder Gong shook his head reassuringly. "No need to worry. Your senior brothers and sisters are experienced—they’ll protect you."
"Moreover..."
Dismounting from the Devouring Sky Spirit Ox, he patted its massive body and declared generously, "As my personal disciple, Lianlian, I’ll lend you my Devouring Sky Spirit Ox, which has accompanied me for tens of thousands of years, to accompany you on this journey."
As he spoke—
"Moo~"
The spirit ox cast a disdainful glance at the tiny Boqi by Su Bailian’s feet, lifting its head arrogantly and snorting.
Boqi, meanwhile, stared unblinkingly at the Devouring Sky Spirit Ox, its mouth hanging open.
Drool dripped from its lips in thick, wet strands.
It trotted up to the ox and barked, "Woof!"
The ox glanced at it and snorted, "Moo (Scram)."
Su Bailian also eyed the spirit ox, her mind churning with thoughts, before sweetly thanking him, "Thank you, Master!"
"You’re the best to me~"
Her soft, sugary voice, drawn out with a lingering sweetness, could melt anyone’s heart.
Elder Gong, flattered by her words, flushed slightly.
His usually stern and rigid expression softened considerably as he cleared his throat, trying to regain some semblance of authority. "You little rascal, always knowing how to sweet-talk this old man."
"This journey to the ancient ruins is fraught with danger. Though your senior brothers and sisters will be with you, you mustn’t let your guard down. Stay sharp at all times."
With that, he pulled out a small spirit beast pouch from his sleeve and handed it to Su Bailian. "Inside are a few Beast Taming Talismans. In an emergency, they can help you command nearby spirit beasts. Consider it a life-saving trinket from your master. Keep it safe."
Su Bailian accepted it with a nod, her eyes brimming with gratitude. "Thank you, Master!"
Hehe, perfect.
The day after tomorrow, I’ll make that little bitch regret ever messing with me!
e bizarre and supernatural had descended. The previous emperor was a thoroughgoing tyrant; no longer satisfied with human women, he had set his sights on a stunningly beautiful supernatural entity. He met his end in his bedchamber, drained of all his vital essence. As the legitimate eldest son and crown prince, Wang Hao was thus hastily enthroned, becoming the young emperor of the Great Zhou Dynasty. No sooner had he awakened the "Imperial Sign-In Intelligence System" than he was assassinated by a Son of Destiny—a classic villain's opening. The Great Zhou, ravaged by the former emperor's excesses, was in national decline. The great families within its borders harbored their own treacherous schemes, martial sects began to defy the imperial court's decrees, and border armies, their pay and provisions in arrears, grumbled incessantly against the central government. Fortunately, the central capital was still held secure by the half-million Imperial Guards and fifty thousand Imperial Forest Army who obeyed the court's orders, along with the royal family's hidden reserves of power, barely managing to suppress the realm. As the Great Zhou's finances worsened and supernatural activities grew ever more frequent, the court sat atop a volcano. Ambitious plotters everywhere dreamed of overthrowing the dynasty, and even some reclusive ancient powers emerged, attempting to sway the tides of the world. At the first grand court assembly, the civil and military officials nearly came to blows, fighting tooth and nail over the allocation of fifty million taels of silver from the summer tax revenues. The spectacle opened Wang Hao's eyes—the Great Zhou's bureaucracy was not only corrupt but also martially proficient, a cabinet of all-rounders. Some officials even had the audacity to suggest the emperor release funds from the imperial privy purse to address the emergency. Wang Hao suddenly felt weary. Let it all burn.
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)
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?!
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."
