1: Rebirth

(Alright, old rules: this is where you deposit your brain. Lao Ha will look after it for you.)

(Cultivation Realms: Body Tempering, Qi Refining, Essence Shaping, Core Building, Soul Transformation, Void Refining, Undergoing Tribulation, Hunyuan, Immortal, Limit Breaking, Unity, Enlightenment, Extreme Dao, Great Dao. Each major Realm is divided into ten Ranks, with the Peak of Extreme Dao being the Ninety-Ninth Level.)

(The protagonist's personality is extremely eccentric and violent. He is ruthless and speaks his mind; he is either killing people or on the way to kill people.)

(There is no forgiveness or regret. If you provoke the crazed protagonist, any force will only end up with their entire family neatly wiped out.)

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“Senior Brother Shen, why are you lying here?”

A call pulled Shen Lian's originally Chaos consciousness back to reality.

The moment he opened his eyes, he found himself inside a small bamboo grove.

Before he could assess his surroundings, a handsome and slightly effeminate youth standing before him flashed a malicious smile.

Instantly, many memories that were not originally his flooded Shen Lian's mind.

He quickly stabilized his Divine Sense, temporarily discarded the chaotic experiences in his mind, and swiftly identified the youth before him.

Ye Fan, the most favored Disciple of Heavenly Feather Sect, was beloved by everyone in the Sect, except for the Sect Master Shen Yunzhu.

As for himself... he was unanimously regarded by all the Sect Disciples as a despicable, shameless, and outright jealous villain.

From newly inducted Disciples to the Old Ancestor, and even the seven Junior Sisters Shen Lian personally nurtured, they all suppressed and humiliated him.

The reason he ended up like this was largely due to the “indispensable contribution” of Ye Fan's PUA tactics.

In the short span of a hundred years since entering the Sect, he used a series of underhanded methods to curry favor with everyone while simultaneously shattering Shen Lian's dignity completely.

This time, Ye Fan's purpose in calling him to the small bamboo grove was obviously to find another opportunity to frame him.

However, when Shen Lian arrived at the small bamboo grove, he accidentally tripped and hit his head, causing the previous owner's Divine Sense to Soul Flying Away and Spirit Scattering on the spot, which is how he arrived.

“Why aren’t you speaking? Looking at me like that means you’re unconvinced, right?”

Ye Fan smiled, walked up to Shen Lian, and whispered in his ear, “Shen Lian, guess how I’m going to mess with you this time?”

“When the Disciples of Heavenly Feather Sect see the scene of you bullying me later, do you think they will go and report you to the Elder again?”

After speaking, Ye Fan paid no attention to Shen Lian's cold, deep eyes. He stood up and took two steps back, then with a single-handed gesture, a cyan-blue Poison Pill appeared in his palm.

It was at this moment that rustling footsteps came from outside the small bamboo grove.

Followed by concerned calls.

“Junior Brother Ye, where are you?”

This was naturally arranged by Ye Fan, whose goal was to make the Heavenly Feather Sect Disciples witness the scene of Shen Lian bullying him.

But Shen Lian's lips curled slightly, watching Ye Fan's performance quietly as if he were looking at an idiot.

Ye Fan gave Shen Lian a gloomy smile, then stuffed the Medicinal Pill into his mouth.

“Ah—”

The next moment, a miserable shriek escaped Ye Xuan's mouth.

In just an instant, his face turned completely black.

“Senior Brother Shen, I know you’ve never liked me, but we are fellow Disciples after all. How—how could you do this to me?”

Ye Fan's cries immediately drew the Disciples who were outside the small bamboo grove.

“Junior Brother Ye, you’ve been poisoned? What exactly happened?”

“Shen Lian, did you do this? Why do you always target Junior Brother Ye?”

“Shen Lian, I will definitely report this matter to the Law Enforcement Elder. Just wait for your punishment!”

When the Heavenly Feather Sect Disciples saw Ye Fan's pitch-black face, they immediately blamed Shen Lian without distinguishing right from wrong.

Shen Lian watched coldly the entire time, without the slightest intention of defending himself.

Because, based on the memories of this body, he could conclude that any explanation would be futile.

Except for the Sect Master Shen Chuyun, no one in the Sect would believe a single word he said.

Even though Shen Lian was the one who had previously elevated the mediocre Heavenly Feather Sect to its current height, they would still stand without hesitation beside Ye Fan, who had contributed nothing to the Sect.

Because Ye Fan was the Son of Destiny acknowledged by Tianji Pavilion, destined to lead the entire Sect to brilliant glory in the future.

Only by staying close to Ye Fan could they gain a sliver of benefit when he achieved success and fame.

After understanding the identity of the other party, a strange smile gradually appeared on Shen Lian's calm face.

Another Son of Destiny?

Having experienced Rebirth and Reincarnation across Ninety-Nine Worlds, he had long lost count of how many Sons of Destiny had died by his hand.

And now, they’re repeating the same act for me?

They think they can control me with such mediocre tactics?

This idiot probably doesn't know how the word ‘death’ is written.

At this moment, Ye Fan began his crazy performance: “Senior Brothers, don’t blame Senior Brother Shen. It’s actually all my fault. If it weren’t for me,”

“the Senior Sisters wouldn’t treat Senior Brother Shen like this. I stole the Senior Sisters’ care for Senior Brother Shen, so I won’t blame him.”

“Please don’t make trouble for him...”

After these words, the Disciples felt even deeper sympathy for Ye Fan.

At the same time, the looks they cast toward Shen Lian were filled with even greater contempt.

“Did you hear that, Shen Lian! You harmed Junior Brother Ye, yet he didn’t even think of blaming you.”

“But you are so malicious, harming Junior Brother Ye again and again. Doesn’t your conscience hurt?”

“This time, you even tried to kill Junior Brother Ye. Why can't you just let him go?”

“Even if you don't like him, you are still fellow Disciples and brothers. Do you really need to harm him like this?”

“No wonder the seven Senior Sisters don't like you. You are narrow-minded and jealous of talent. Who would ever want to be around you!”

Listening to the curses ringing in his ears, a faint red light flashed in Shen Lian's pupils.

This was a sign that his killing intent had been provoked.

Ye Fan sneered inwardly as he watched the scene: Shen Lian, I’d like to see how you escape this time. The Sect Master who has always protected you is currently not in Heavenly Feather Sect. All the Elders, along with the Old Ancestor and the seven Senior Sisters, have unanimously decided to use this opportunity to kill you. This entire setup is merely an excuse to eliminate you.

“Someone! Seize Shen Lian and send him to the Law Enforcement Hall for punishment!”

A Sect Disciple named Tang Bao suddenly gave the command.

The next moment, all the Disciples simultaneously drew their swords and pointed them at Shen Lian, preparing to seize him.

But just then, Shen Lian, who had remained silent, finally spoke.

“Enough!”

“Before you group of trash make a move, why don’t you first ask if I really did this?”

The Disciples who were about to rush forward all stopped in their tracks upon hearing this sentence.

It wasn’t that they were intimidated by Shen Lian’s attempt to defend himself, but rather... the expression on Shen Lian’s face at this moment was filled with an indescribable coldness, mockery, and... amusement.

This was completely different from the confused and helpless expression Shen Lian usually wore when he desperately tried to explain himself.

The current Shen Lian spoke these words without the slightest hint of unease or anxiety, viewing them as if they were a group of ignorant ants.

This feeling made them extremely uncomfortable.

Tang Bao, a Disciple who had a good relationship with Ye Fan, immediately shouted, “What do you want to say? Are you going to claim again that Junior Brother Ye’s poisoning has nothing to do with you? It’s always the same excuse!”

“You are wrong. What I want to say is: I did it!”

However, contrary to everyone’s expectations, Shen Lian actually admitted it. In the past, he would have constantly tried to prove his innocence and humbly begged everyone to believe him.

Even Ye Fan seemed to be seeing this side of Shen Lian for the first time; it was completely outside his expectations.

While everyone was still reeling, Shen Lian clasped his hands behind his back and walked directly to where Ye Fan was.

“It’s a pity you arrived too early. I hadn’t had time to let you witness how I struck.”

“But I guess it’s not too late now. Open your dog eyes wide and watch how I truly oppress your precious Junior Brother!”

The moment his voice fell, Shen Lian’s eyes turned cold, and he immediately raised his leg and stomped on Ye Fan’s chest.

This scene happened faster than lightning; no one, including Ye Fan, managed to react.

Shen Lian’s foot landed accurately on Ye Fan’s chest.

They heard only the sound of “crack,” a bone-breaking noise echoing in the small bamboo grove.

“Ugh, Pfft—”

Ye Fan immediately suffered a Spiritual Qi backlash and violently spat out a mouthful of black blood.

“Junior Brother Ye!”

The Disciples couldn’t believe that Shen Lian dared to openly harm Ye Fan right in front of them.

Ye Fan also hadn’t anticipated that Shen Lian would actually dare to strike.

The Poison Pill earlier was not actually fatal. After consuming it, he had suppressed it in his chest using Spiritual Qi, waiting only to force it out after successfully framing Shen Lian.

But now, with Shen Lian’s stomp, the Poison Pill instantly spread uncontrollably throughout his body, reaching his internal organs in the blink of an eye.

“This is oppression. This is strategy. You group of trash, did you watch carefully?”

Shen Lian glanced back at the crowd, then kicked Ye Fan, who was already like a dead body, toward the Disciples.

At the same time, a Storage Pouch from Ye Fan landed precisely in his hand.

After a brief moment of stunned silence, Tang Bao finally reacted, pointing at Shen Lian and roaring, “Shen Lian, you are so vicious! Come with me to see the Law Enforcement Elder!”

Shen Lian waved his hand: “If you trash want to see him die from the poison, then just stay here. I have plenty of time to waste with you.”

“Otherwise, take him and disappear immediately. Choose for yourselves. I don’t care; I’ll play along no matter what you try.”

Having finished speaking, Shen Lian calmly put away the Storage Pouch, ignored them, turned, and walked out of the small bamboo grove.

The Disciples were shocked once again.

Not only was Shen Lian’s attitude no longer subservient like before, but he even dared to call them... trash?

Having no time to think further, Tang Bao glanced at Ye Fan, whose seven orifices were bleeding black, knew the situation was serious, and could only order: “Quickly take Junior Brother Ye to the Medicine Hall to detoxify him, or it will be troublesome if we delay.”

“What about Shen Lian?”

“Don’t worry. The Elders know about this matter and absolutely won’t let him go.”

“Now that the Sect Master is absent, no one can protect this beast anymore. He is definitely dead this time.”

Tang Bao looked in the direction where Shen Lian disappeared, spat out the last sentence with an extremely ferocious expression, and then took Ye Fan toward the Medicine Hall.