"You are Lu Ze?"
Chi Shengtian looked at Lu Ze with a peculiar expression.
He had assumed that the young man capable of creating "Immortal Realm Domination" and "Three Kingdoms Slayer" must be an outstanding cultivator blessed with great fortune.
But when he used his Qi Observation Technique just now, he found Lu Ze utterly unremarkable—someone who would vanish in a crowd.
"That’s right."
Lu Ze silently activated the [Frost Breath Technique].
This high-level concealment art, stolen from Li Moran months ago, had proven incredibly useful.
Especially after he poured nearly a century of cultivation experience into mastering it, reaching its peak perfection.
Now, with the enhancement of his immortal physique, it was downright heaven-defying.
Unless someone probed his soul with divine sense, he could deceive the eyes of most cultivators.
And given his displayed cultivation level, who would bother scrutinizing him so thoroughly?
"May I ask why Elder Chi has summoned this junior?"
"It’s not me, but my disciple who has a request for you…"
Hearing this, Lu Ze grew even more curious.
On the way here, he had asked Nangong Yuan about the Grand Elder of Tianxuan Sect.
Among the five great sects, Tianxuan had the fewest disciples.
Each elder typically only had one or two true disciples under their tutelage.
The Grand Elder Chi Shengtian’s true disciple was Tianxuan’s Holy Son, rumored to possess an absurdly prodigious talent for cultivation.
"Shen Yan."
At Chi Shengtian’s call, a strikingly handsome young man with sharp brows, starry eyes, and flowing long hair rose respectfully from his seat.
"Your disciple is here."
"A guest from afar is a guest indeed. Show our visitor from Lingxiao Sect around Tianxuan Sect."
……
……
Nangong Yuan and the other elders went to the main peak to set up formations and establish servers.
Meanwhile, Lu Ze followed the legendary Holy Son of Tianxuan Sect for a stroll through the sect grounds.
"Brother Shen, are Tianxuan disciples prone to envy?"
Lu Ze asked curiously.
"Disciples of Tianxuan have always upheld righteousness. How could we be envious?"
Shen Yan frowned, puzzled by the question.
"Why would Brother Lu say such a thing?"
"Brother Shen, from what I’ve observed, all the Tianxuan disciples around us are secretly staring at you… and their gazes don’t seem friendly!"
Lu Ze lowered his voice conspiratorially.
"You strike me as an honest man, Brother Shen. You must be careful of knives in your back!"
"Uh…"
After hearing Lu Ze’s warning, Shen Yan’s expression turned slightly odd.
"Brother Lu."
"Yes?"
"Is it possible… they’re actually looking at you?"
"Huh?"
……
After Shen Yan’s explanation, Lu Ze finally understood.
Turns out, his infamy had long spread throughout Tianxuan Sect.
All thanks to the true disciple Guo Yunwen, who had participated in the recent martial exchange.
Back then, "Immortal Realm Domination" was all the rage, and disciples were clamoring for "local specialties" from Lingxiao Sect.
Guo Yunwen not only brought back premium goods like "Immortal Realm Domination," "Plant vs. Zombies," and "Demon Sect Escape,"
but also threw in "Cultivator’s Descent: 100 Floors" for good measure.
The motto? "If I suffered, I’m taking everyone down with me."
That one wasn’t so bad.
After all, if you couldn’t beat it, you could just quit.
Since Tianxuan lacked the main illusion crystal, disciples couldn’t see the rankings or scores of other sects.
After getting wrecked, they’d just rage-quit and curse a bit.
But later, when Lin An demanded that his peak’s disciples clear "It Takes Two," their resentment toward Lu Ze reached new heights!
Rumor had it many were still stuck on that one…
"Haha, but personally, I find Brother Lu’s illusion realms quite fascinating! My juniors could certainly use some tempering of their resolve."
Shen Yan didn’t seem bothered at all—in fact, he praised Lu Ze enthusiastically.
"Fascinating?!"
Lu Ze was stunned.
Even he, who had experienced "I Wanna" in his past life, would never describe it so generously.
"Brother Shen’s mental fortitude is truly exceptional!"
Lu Ze couldn’t help but give a thumbs-up.
This guy was hardcore.
"I’m not sure… My master says I’m a born Dao Seed. Maybe it’s innate."
Shen Yan sighed wistfully.
"If there’s anything in this world that could shake my Dao Heart, I’d love to see it."
"That might be tough."
Lu Ze shrugged.
Anyone who could enjoy "Cultivator’s Descent: 100 Floors" and "It Takes Two" with a smile had willpower far beyond ordinary people.
"By the way, Elder Chi mentioned you had a request. What is it?"
"Ah, this matter… it relates to Brother Lu’s expertise in illusion realms."
For once, Shen Yan’s face flushed slightly as he awkwardly summoned his weapon.
It was an absurdly massive warhammer.
Forged from rare darksteel and spirit crystals, its craftsmanship screamed extravagance.
But no matter how heavenly the materials or how steep the price,
it was still just a hammer.
In short,
it was kinda lame.
"Though I have some talent for cultivation, my swordsmanship is… lacking."
"Yet for some reason, hammer-type weapons suit me perfectly."
Shen Yan sighed mournfully, stroking the hammer with regret.
After his lament, Lu Ze grasped the situation.
Turns out, this guy was a born hammer cultivator but yearned for the grace and elegance of the sword path.
He wanted to master the sword.
But even the Grand Elder couldn’t teach him—let alone anyone else.
Then Shen Yan tried Lu Ze’s illusion realms.
He sensed something profound hidden within them.
"I’ve heard Brother Lu excels at crafting illusion realms, always using clever designs to bring unexpected breakthroughs for cultivators…"
Lu Ze internally facepalmed:
‘Who the hell told him that? I make these things to torture people, not help them train!!’
"So, could Brother Lu design an illusion realm to help me comprehend the true essence of swordsmanship?"
Shen Yan’s gaze was earnest as he struck a particularly dramatic pose.
This guy really loved showing off…
"Uh, maybe you could try ‘Plant vs. Zombies’…"
Lu Ze deflected.
"I know! I train in ‘Plant vs. Zombies’ every day!"
Shen Yan said seriously.
"But we both know it’s just for basic sword swings and repetition. I need something deeper—an illusion realm that can help me grasp the Dao of the Sword!"
Lu Ze’s eye twitched.
This guy was seriously dedicated…
"Honestly, being a hammer cultivator isn’t so bad…"
Lu Ze opted for consolation.
Come on.
He was a demonic cultivator.
Why would he ever create illusion realms to help righteous cultivators train?
Not even for money!
Just then,
the System’s voice echoed in his ears:
[Host has encountered the Righteous Path’s Holy Son. His Dao Heart is unshakable—a future calamity for the Demonic Path!]
[Quest: Shake the Holy Son’s Dao Heart]
[Reward: System Upgrade]
ut it can buy an entire year of absolutely perfect training results! Su Yu stared at his empty wallet and decisively opened up various online loan platforms. “Borrow a thousand bucks! Recharge my vitality!” Boom! His vitality broke a hundred points, shattering the limits of the human body! “Borrow ten thousand bucks! Recharge my combat skills!” Boom! A basic punching technique so common it was everywhere instantly maxed out, revealing the ultimate assassination technique of Five Elements Unity—Inner Force! When a rich kid hired assassins for a midnight ambush, aiming to break both of his legs, they instead ran headfirst into a monster—a human-shaped tyrannosaur, brimming with dragon-like vitality. With just two fingers, Su Yu snapped a steel staff reinforced with alloy. Staring at the killer’s stash of stolen cash—a staggering quarter-million dollars—he showed a corporate-sincere smile: “Thanks for the pre-exam gift pack, Mr. Zhao! I’m gonna go re-invest this!” Three days later, at the National Martial Arts College Entrance Exam, while everyone else struggled just to reach the passing line, Su Yu threw a single punch—and more than a thousand vitality points literally detonated the entire arena!
ng to die together with you." Lin Xuan is dead, his body thrown into the river by his scumbag lover and her accomplice. She, the president of the Su Group, is decisive, ruthless, and ice-cold. For three days and three nights, she had his body fished out of the river, and without hesitation, she kissed the bloated corpse of Lin Xuan. She laid down beside him in a cold coffin, their fingers intertwined, a smile lingering on her lips as she closed her eyes. The noble and cold-hearted woman, only bending for one man—Lin Xuan. Lin Xuan, with his golden finger, is reborn and returns to the day of his wedding to the treacherous woman. Su Qiang comes to steal the bride. Lin Xuan's eyes light up, eager to pledge his loyalty on the spot, but instead, her kiss transfers a glass of drugged wine into his mouth, causing him to pass out... 【Male Protagonist with Single Female Lead】【Yandere Tycoon】【Action-Packed】【True vs. Fake Heir】
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!"
] [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!"
