The Demon Lord returns, awakening memories of his past life.
Deep within the Earth Fiend Demonic Abyss, the ten-thousand-year cold iron chains shattered inch by inch.
Nightmare suddenly opened his eyes. A flash of ancient vicissitudes first appeared in his scarlet pupils, immediately replaced by overwhelming hatred and bone-chilling realization.
He had been Reborn.
He had returned to one hundred thousand years ago, the tragic moment when he was still that so-called "Demonic Path genius of the century" in Starfall Pavilion, but in reality, was just the biggest stepping stone in the early days for the son of destiny, Lin Hao.
Memories of his past life flooded in like a tide: how he had "coincidentally" built up grudges with Lin Hao step by step, how he had "perfectly" become the background character for Lin Hao's rise to fame, and finally, how he was surrounded and annihilated by the "Righteous Path" on the day of his wedding to the Righteous Path Fairy Su Muqing, his Divine Soul destroyed under the Nine Heavens Divine Thunder.
His reputation as a so-called "Demonic Path genius" was nothing more than an experience pack carefully prepared by the Heavenly Dao for its true favoriteβthe child of destiny, Lin Hao.
"What a son of destiny! What a light of the Righteous Path!" Nightmare whispered, his voice hoarse yet bone-chillingly cold, "In this life, I, Nightmare, will no longer be a stepping stone for you!"
Just then, a genderless, emotionless mechanical voice suddenly rang out in his mind:
γ Ding! Detected the Host's intense unwillingness and Heaven-Defying will, 'Villain Counterattack System' successfully activated! γ
γ Bound Host: Nightmare γ
γ Identity: Heavenly Great Villain (Early Stage) γ
γ Current Realm: Early Golden Core Stage (serious injuries yet to heal) γ
γ Luck Value: -1000 (Black clouds covering the head, teeth getting stuck even when drinking cold water) γ
γ son of destiny - Lin Hao Luck Value: 15000 (Great fortune, can pick up Magic Treasure just by going out) γ
γ Released Initial Task: Intercept Lin Hao's 'first pot of gold' β head to the Black Wind Cave in the back mountain, seize the 'Millennium Blood Bodhi' that should have belonged to him. Task Reward: Luck Value +100, villain points +500, Cultivation Technique 'Breath Concealment Art'. γ
System? Nightmare was slightly startled, then a cruel arc curved on his lips. Interesting, even variables beyond the Heavenly Dao have appeared?
He did not hesitate at all, forcibly suppressing the Qi and blood still churning in his body. Memories of his past life told him that at this moment, Lin Hao should be "straining" to defeat a strong enemy at the outer Sect competition, winning the chance to enter the Scripture Pavilion to choose a Cultivation Technique, and would never think of the Opportunity in the Black Wind Cave.
This was the first gap for him to defy his fate!
Nightmare did not drag his feet at all. His figure turned into a faint black smoke, avoiding all the Sect's eyes and ears, and silently sneaked into the back mountain.
Inside the Black Wind Cave, the cold wind whistled. A bloodthirsty Yao Beast equivalent to a Middle Golden Core was crouching on the ground, guarding a plant on the rock wall that was about to mature and emitting an alluring blood-red light β it was exactly the Millennium Blood Bodhi.
In his past life, he had also discovered this place, but because his strength was insufficient, he ended up both injured with this Yao Beast, ultimately benefiting Lin Hao who "happened" to pass by later, allowing him to not only get the Blood Bodhi but also earn a reputation for "slaying the Yao Beast and protecting fellow disciples."
"You beast, get lost!"
Nightmare did not waste any words. As soon as he made a move, it was the most ruthless and effective Demonic Path secret technique from his past life's memories β Soul Devouring Claw! Although his cultivation at this moment was not even one-tenth of his peak, his combat experience and grasp of timing were incomparable to this beast!
The claw wind was sharp, striking directly at the node where the Yao Beast's demonic power circulation was most stagnant!
The Yao Beast roared in pain, its ferocity fully aroused, and it pounced over. Nightmare did not fight it head-on, his figure flickered like a ghost, using the complex terrain inside the cave to maneuver, and every strike landed precisely on the Yao Beast's old wounds.
Finally, finding an excellent Opportunity, a fierce look flashed in Nightmare's eyes, and the remaining Devilish Qi in his body exploded without reservation!
"Die!"
Puchi!
The claw force containing the aura of Annihilation precisely pierced through the Yao Beast's skull!
The Yao Beast's massive body collapsed to the ground with a bang.
Nightmare also staggered a step, his face turning a bit paler, but his eyes were frighteningly bright. Without hesitation, he grabbed the Millennium Blood Bodhi, which had just matured and had the most surging energy, and swallowed it directly!
The majestic and vast energy instantly dissolved, washing through his limbs and bones! Not only did his previous injuries instantly heal, but his long-stagnant Early Golden Core Stage cultivation also began to skyrocket, approaching the Middle Golden Core!
γ Ding! Congratulations to the Host for successfully intercepting the important Opportunity of the son of destiny Lin Hao (Millennium Blood Bodhi)! γ
γ Obtained Reward: Luck Value +100, villain points +500, Cultivation Technique 'Breath Concealment Art' has been issued! γ
γ Hint: Lin Hao Luck Value -50, his fate line has undergone a slight deflection! γ
Feeling the long-lost sense of power in his body, as well as the reduced Luck Value of Lin Hao in the System prompt, a genuine smile finally appeared on Nightmare's face since his Rebirth.
It was a sense of pleasure from holding his destiny in his own hands for the first time!
However, just at this moment, a burst of hurried footsteps and a clear, anxious voice suddenly came from outside the cave:
"There was clearly a huge energy fluctuation and beast roar here just now, why did it suddenly disappear? Junior Sister Muqing, come and see!"
Nightmare's eyes instantly narrowed.
Lin Hao! Su Muqing!
How could they have come earlier than in his past life's memories?!
Nightmare did not hesitate, immediately operating the newly acquired 'Breath Concealment Art', and his entire aura instantly disappeared without a trace, as if he had completely merged into the shadows.
The next moment, two figures, one male and one female, rushed into the cave.
The leading youth had sword-like eyebrows and star-like eyes, surrounded by Luck, with purple Qi faintly rising, it was none other than the son of destiny, Lin Hao.
And the woman beside him wearing white clothes, with a beautiful and peerless appearance, was the daughter of the Heavenly Derivation Sect Master, one of Lin Hao's destined confidantes β Su Muqing.
The two saw the Yao Beast's corpse on the ground and the vanished Blood Bodhi on the rock wall at a glance, and their expressions changed at the same time.
"How is this possible? Who is it?!" Lin Hao was both shocked and angry. He felt in the dark that this object was extremely important to him, as if it should have belonged to him, "Someone actually got there first?!"
Su Muqing frowned slightly, carefully examined the Yao Beast's corpse, and a hint of suspicion flashed in her beautiful eyes: "Such neat means! Killing with one blow, striking the vital point. Looking at this residual aura... it seems to be a Demonic Path Cultivation Technique? When did a Demonic Path expert sneak into the Sect?"
Nightmare, hiding in the dark, swept his cold gaze over the two.
He looked at Lin Hao's face, which appeared somewhat exasperated because his Opportunity had been snatched away, and looked at Su Muqing's still cold and self-restrained appearance.
The events of the past life were like yesterday.
A cold and dangerous arc slowly curved on the corners of his lips.
The game has only just begun.
Lin Hao, this life, it's your turn to panic.
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