Chapter 1
The Celestial Jade Domain
The Outer Gate of the Divine Blue Sect
"I never expected that one day I would travel into a fantasy world! A place where the strong can move mountains and rivers with a mere gesture, and immortality is no longer just a dream!"
Inside a modest wooden house, Xiao Ming sat on a creaky bed, whispering to himself. The excitement on his face was undeniable.
In his previous life, Xiao Ming had been a successful young businessman, a man with enough influence to shape entire industries and even alter national policies. Yet, his promising life had been cruelly cut short by an incurable illness.
Suddenly, his head buzzed as an overwhelming flood of unfamiliar memories surged into his mind.
"What a coincidence… the name of this guy is the same as mine," Xiao Ming mumbled, trying to make sense of it all.
But as the memories became clearer, his expression turned pale. A creeping realization struck him, one that made his chest tighten.
"Wait… why does this all feel so familiar?" He paused, his voice trembling. "This is the plot of that novel I read when I was ill! Could it be that I… I've transmigrated into a novel world?"
A mouthful of blood suddenly spurted from Xiao Ming's lips, and he collapsed onto the bed. Intense, unbearable pain wracked his body—pain so severe that it would make an ordinary person wish for death. Yet, amidst the agony, Xiao Ming's lips curled into a bitter smile.
"This pain… it's real. So, fate has played a cruel trick on me. I really have transmigrated into this Xiao Ming's body."
He felt both heartbroken and bitter. As he processed the memories, his stomach churned. The Xiao Ming of this world wasn't a protagonist or a villain—he was just a side character, and a pitiful one at that.
Xiao Ming was an outer disciple of the Divine Blue Sect. Despite his mediocre cultivation talent, he hailed from the Divine Xiao Family, a clan that ruled the Azure Sky Realm, one of the top ten realms. His grandfather was the Patriarch of the clan, and his family's power was unparalleled. Yet, Xiao Ming's story was one of tragedy.
His father, a direct descendant of the Patriarch, had fallen in love with a mortal woman and fathered him. Xiao Ming's mother died shortly after his birth, leaving him at the mercy of the clan's ruthless rules. With a diluted bloodline and poor talent, Xiao Ming was deemed unworthy and discarded. His father, in a desperate bid to protect him, struck a deal with the clan: Xiao Ming would be left in the Celestial Jade Domain while his father willingly returned to the clan to face imprisonment.
Even with this tragic past, Xiao Ming's role in the novel has been nothing more than a stepping stone. He had been killed after a fight with another outer disciple, and the protagonist, Ye Chan, had stolen his childhood sweetheart—even pretending to be Xiao Ming to gain her trust. Everything that had been arranged for Xiao Ming became a tool for the protagonist's rise.
"I just got transmigrated, and I'm going to die again?" Xiao Ming's voice cracked with frustration. His injured body was failing, and he felt the cold grip of death approaching.
Just as despair began to consume him, a mechanical voice echoed in his mind.
Ding!
The host has been detected. Connecting…
Amidst his grumbling, Xiao Ming's eyes widened in shock.
"A system?" he muttered, startled but ecstatic. As an avid reader of novels, he knew exactly what a system signified. This was his chance—his lifeline.
Ding! Connection established. Congratulations, host. The Ultimate Villain System has been activated.
"System, what are you? Can you help me?" Xiao Ming asked, his voice trembling with hope.
Ding! Responding to the host: The Ultimate Villain System is designed to assist the host in becoming the ultimate villain of this world. By trampling protagonists underfoot and changing the story, the host will gain villain points and rewards to grow stronger.
Xiao Ming's mind raced as he absorbed the explanation. The system revealed that this world wasn't just one novel—it was a fusion of several, filled with countless protagonists. To survive and thrive, he would have to embrace his new role as a villain.
"So, the system wants me to become an ultimate villain?" Xiao Ming chuckled bitterly. "Fine. I never liked protagonists anyway, especially not the one in this novel. If being a villain is what it takes to survive and become stronger, then so be it."
Ding! Congratulations, host, for making your choice. A newbie gift pack has been delivered. Please open it promptly.
Xiao Ming's thoughts paused. "A newbie gift pack?" he murmured. As the thought crossed his mind, a glowing panel appeared in front of him.
Name: Xiao Ming
Identity: Outer Disciple of the Divine Blue Sect
Cultivation: 2nd Layer of Core Formation
Physique: Mortal
Destiny value: 10
Luck Points: 10 (Black)
Storage: System Gift Package
Ding! The system gift package has been opened.
Congratulations, host, for obtaining the Devil's Heart.
Devil's Heart (Upgradeable): Enhances comprehension and heals injuries.
"A healing ability?" Xiao Ming's eyes lit up. He immediately chose to withdraw it.
As soon as the Devil's Heart activated, a surge of energy flooded his chest. His heart throbbed powerfully, and crackling sounds echoed through his body. His life-threatening injuries began to heal at an astonishing rate, while hidden wounds from the past were completely eradicated. The remaining energy surged into his mind, causing a sharp buzzing sensation.
Moments later, Xiao Ming felt transformed. He stood and examined himself in a mirror. His pale, sickly complexion was replaced by smooth, flawless skin. His black hair gleamed darker, his eyes became sharper, and his entire aura exuded confidence and power.
"My thinking feels sharper, my memory clearer," Xiao Ming mused, clenching his fists. He could feel the newfound strength coursing through his veins. His cultivation had soared from the 2nd Layer of Core Formation to the 5th Layer of Golden Core.
Feeling the overwhelming power within him, Xiao Ming smirked.
"Well since I am the villain let's do something that suite my role"