A surge of unfathomable power coursed through Lu Chen's body, his very soul trembling under the weight of the changes. The voice in his mind echoed once again, cold and mechanical, yet filled with limitless possibilities.
> [Host, welcome to the Great Villain System.]
> [This world is a fusion of multiple novels, creating a vast reality filled with countless protagonists and destinies intertwined.]
> [Your purpose: To plunder the fate of the so-called 'Chosen Ones'—the Sons of Luck. You will steal their fortune, crush their rise, and submit the Daughters of Luck to your will.]
> [As you destroy these false protagonists, you will be rewarded with Villain Points.]
Lu Chen's heart pounded, his previous self's memories still lingering. The humiliation, the groveling, the pathetic existence where he had bent over backwards for Chu Ming, a woman who never even looked at him properly.
But now…
> [Villain Points can be used to purchase treasures, elixirs, powerful weapons, and even lost technologies beyond mortal understanding.]
A dark smile formed on Lu Chen's lips.
This was no curse.
This was his rebirth.
> [System has detected the host's awakening. A gift package has been prepared. Would you like to open it?]
Lu Chen didn't hesitate. "Open it."
> Ding! Congratulations, Host has obtained the following rewards:
- Ancient Demonic Body (One of the strongest physiques in existence, capable of devouring energy and refining it into boundless power.)
- Eye of Truth (Peer through illusions, discern weakness, and see the flow of fate itself.)
- Saint-Level Cultivation Technique (A supreme art, reserved for those at the pinnacle of the world.)
At that moment, a roaring wave of power erupted within him.
His once-average body shattered and reformed, bones glowing with demonic energy, muscles pulsing with terrifying strength. His veins turned into conduits of dark power, his mere presence distorting the air.
His vision sharpened as his Eye of Truth activated, revealing a world unseen before—energy flows, fate lines, hidden weaknesses in everything around him.
And then, his mind was flooded with knowledge, an unparalleled cultivation technique embedding itself in his soul.
Lu Chen clenched his fists, feeling the immense transformation within him.
This was true power.
No longer was he the bootlicking fool, the stepping stone for others.
The world of protagonists and so-called heroes had just gained its greatest nightmare.
Lu Chen smirked, his eyes burning with cold ambition.
> "Sons of Luck? Heroes? Heh… let's see how lucky you are when I come for everything you hold dear.
Just as Lu Chen was reveling in his newfound power, a sharp ringtone cut through the silence. His phone vibrated in his pocket.
Caller ID: Chu Ming.
His eyes narrowed, his fingers tightening around the device.
The old Lu Chen would have immediately answered, overjoyed that the woman he desperately chased had deigned to call him.
But now?
Why should he care?
Still, curiosity flickered in his heart. He picked up the call.
Before he could speak, a sharp, impatient voice snapped at him.
> "Lu Chen! Why aren't you at the Martial Arts Academy yet? Come hurry up .
Lu Chen's gaze turned cold.
Embarrass himself?
In the past, he had followed Chu Ming like a dog, eagerly doing whatever she asked—bringing her gifts, humiliating himself just to get her approval.
And what did he get in return? Mockery. Disdain. Rejection.
His fists clenched, a dark flame burning in his chest.
Before, he had been nothing more than a pathetic stepping stone, a joke in the grand script of this world.
Not anymore.
Without a word, he hung up.
The Maids Who Never Left Him
His anger still simmered, but then his gaze shifted. He would not be alone this time.
He pulled out another phone and dialed.
> "Yun Li. Yun Mu. Come."
A few moments later, two figures entered the room.
Both women were stunning—graceful, elegant, and loyal to a fault. Yun Li, the elder of the two, had a cold beauty, her black hair flowing like silk, her sharp eyes filled with intelligence. Yun Mu, her younger sister, had a softer charm, her gentle demeanor hiding her deadly skills.
As they stood before him, they bowed respectfully.
> "Young Master, you called?"
Lu Chen looked at them, and a wave of memories flooded his mind.
In the novel, these two had followed him to the end, standing by his side even when the world turned against him. And in the end…
They had died protecting him.
He exhaled slowly, a dark promise forming in his heart.
> "That won't happen again."
This time, he wouldn't be weak.
This time, he wouldn't let fate control him.
This time… he would be the one standing above all.