53: The Chosen Cannon Fodder Villain's Halo

"Ugh, aaaaaah!!!"

In the mountain forest, birds and beasts scattered in terror as a heaven-shaking roar echoed through the world!

"It hurts!!"

"It hurts so much!!!"

Bang! Bang! Bang!!

Xiao Chen repeatedly smashed his head against the ground, trying to knock himself unconscious.

However, the pain throughout his body simply wouldn't allow him to do so.

That pain was like molten Mysterious Gold iron being poured into his body; he could feel his internal organs and flesh melting bit by bit, making him wish he were dead... Suddenly, the heat vanished, replaced by a bone-chilling cold!

The melted flesh inside Xiao Chen's body instantly froze, as if he were placed within ten-thousand-year-old ice.

His body was rapidly frozen, solidifying into a sculpture, to the point where he no longer even had the strength to roar.

Ancestor Feng revealed himself, looking at the ice block before him and falling into a long silence... He knew he had been played... What he had brought back wasn't spiritual liquid at all, but the most lethal poison for Xiao Chen... A look of struggle flashed across Ancestor Feng's face, but he eventually sighed.

"Fine, that place of providence was originally meant for my future use to restore my Physical Body, but now I shall give it to you..."

As his voice fell, Ancestor Feng vanished from the spot, taking the dying ice block that was Xiao Chen with him... [Congratulations Host, you have completed the temporary fate path "Spiritual Root Heart Inquiry," successfully preventing Xiao Chen from seizing the spiritual liquid for his Spiritual Root. fate reversal points +1000.]

[Congratulations Host, you have reversed destiny by a tiny margin. The son of destiny Xiao Chen's destiny has been damaged, and his Destiny Halo has weakened by 1%...]

[Congratulations Host, you have gained a tiny margin of destiny. Your Heavenly Chosen Cannon Fodder Villain Halo has strengthened by 1%...]

[Congratulations Host, you have accumulated 5% of destiny. Your "Heavenly Chosen Cannon Fodder Villain Halo" has evolved into the "Heavenly Chosen Great Cannon Fodder Villain Halo."]

[Congratulations Host, the son of destiny Xiao Chen absorbed the "spiritual liquid," suffering the pain of Extreme Flame Heart Devouring and Extreme Cold Bone Piercing. He is in agony and has entered a state of near-death. fate reversal points +1000.]

[Remaining fate reversal points: 18600]

[Remaining fate reversal wheel spins: 6]

On the way back to Divine Firmament Peak, Qin Tian's lips curled into a slight smile. "Enough for two guaranteed pity pulls."

"Let's check the halo."

[Heavenly Chosen Great Cannon Fodder Villain Halo:

son of destiny hatred: 9999+

Experience gain: 999+

Item drop rate: 100%

Probability of being killed by the son of destiny: 95%

Villain favorability boost: 100%

]

"A new line was added?"

"Good, good, good. I'm now completely tied to the Villain camp."

[Destiny Halo (Xiao Chen): Luck 999+, Comprehension Ability 999+, Bone Structure 999, Charm 999... Probability of turning misfortune into blessing: 99%;

Probability of meeting a benefactor in a desperate situation: 99%;

Probability of poisoning triggering a fortuitous encounter: 99%;

Probability of gaining a Legacy after jumping off a cliff: 99%;

Probability of a Breakthrough when near death: 99%;

Opposite sex favorability boost: 999%;

Sacrifice rate of friends and relatives: 50% (automatically increases to 99.99...% when necessary)...]

"99%..."

"At least I can see some hope now..."

"However, now that Xiao Chen has left the Dao Seeking Immortal Sect, it won't be easy to target him again."

"It seems it's time to show some Villain charm and utilize the power of a Great Villain."

Qin Tian thought for a moment and decided to discuss with You Ruoli after arriving in Great Qian how to monitor Xiao Chen and then suppress him ruthlessly!

"Tian'er, what are you thinking about?" Yun Xi's voice suddenly rang out.

Qin Tian paused.

"This Disciple was wondering where Xiao Chen would go. Revered Master, I heard that Xiao Chen was originally from Great Qian; perhaps we can look for him there."

"Coincidentally, during this trip to the Fallen Dragon Grotto, I found clues regarding Second Junior Sister's background. It's very likely she is a member of the Su Family of Great Qian, so..."

"So you want to go to Great Qian?" Yun Xi's eyebrows arched slightly. "You seem to be quite familiar with the Great Qian Empress?"

Qin Tian was taken aback.

Why did his Revered Master's tone feel a bit strange?

"To answer Revered Master, the Great Qian Empress has a grudge against Xiao Chen, and our Dao Seeking Immortal Sect also has a grudge against him. As the saying goes, the enemy of my enemy is my friend. I'm merely representing the Dao Seeking Immortal Sect to cooperate with her..."

Yun Xi huffed lightly. "Giving away the Xiao Family's supreme treasure so easily—isn't this cooperation a bit too heartwarming?"

"That... Revered Master might not know, but that so-called treasure is called the fengtian seal. It's a treasure left by the founder of the Imperial Lineage. It's useless to me, so I might as well do You Ruoli a favor and give it to her. This way, things will be much more convenient in Great Qian..."

Qin Tian was telling the truth, just not the whole truth.

"After all, the fact that both You Ruoli and himself were Villains was something that absolutely could not be said."

"The Imperial Dynasty's supreme treasure, the fengtian seal..."

Yun Xi was slightly startled. "It seems she wants to use it to pluck the fruit of the Dao and Breakthrough to the Creation Realm."

After a long silence, Yun Xi shook her head.

"You cannot go to this Great Qian!"

Qin Tian: "???"

"Revered Master, but..."

Yun Xi raised her hand and explained, "Tian'er, if that Great Qian Empress is truly preparing to Breakthrough, Great Qian will become incredibly dangerous."

"Why?"

"The Imperial Lineage is different from others. If one wishes to pluck the fruit of the Dao, the commotion will be so grand that the eyes of the entire Ancient Immortal world will converge on the Great Qian Imperial Dynasty."

"The Great Qian Empress supported the originally tottering Imperial Dynasty single-handedly. She has many enemies, and those who covet Great Qian or wish to fish in troubled waters are countless. They will not allow her to succeed in her Breakthrough..."

"At that time, various forces will gather in Great Qian. Your cultivation is too low; it would be far too dangerous for you to go..."

Yun Xi's eyes were filled with worry as she patiently explained and tried to dissuade him.

Qin Tian was curious. "Then let her find an unknown location to Breakthrough quietly. By the time her enemies realize it, it will surely be too late."

Yun Xi shook her head. "The Imperial Lineage follows the heavens and responds to the people. To Breakthrough, both the will of heaven and the will of the people are indispensable."

"The so-called will of heaven requires the Imperial Dynasty's national fortune, while the will of the people requires the Power Of Will of the masses..."

"When the Great Qian Empress breaks through, she must announce it to the world. It cannot be hidden from anyone, and she cannot leave the territory of Great Qian..."

Qin Tian's heart suddenly sank.

In other words, You Ruoli's Breakthrough would be incredibly dangerous?

And Xiao Chen would definitely take action to stop her!

[Ding! Detected that the Great Villain You Ruoli is about to Breakthrough. Fate path divergence refreshed.]

[Fate path divergence one: Follow Yun Xi's suggestion and stay at Divine Firmament Peak to Cultivate. Break your promise to You Ruoli and do not go to Great Qian. Gain the title "Ancient Immortal's Number One Wimp."]

[Fate path divergence two: Go to Great Qian, fulfill the promise, and help You Ruoli successfully Breakthrough. Gain a mysterious unknown reward x1.]

"System, watch your mouth!"

"What do you mean 'Ancient Immortal's Number One Wimp'?"

"Option two!"

[Congratulations Host, you have successfully chosen fate path divergence two. Triggered mission: "Imperial Heavenly Monarch."]

As the voice in his mind faded, Qin Tian took a deep breath and looked at Yun Xi: "Revered Master, I still want to go."

"Please rest assured, Revered Master. I have sufficient means to protect myself."

Qin Tian had already made up his mind. If a critical moment truly arrived, he would simply use his Incarnation to become a ceiling-level power and slap all those with ill intentions to death!

He would just be weak for a while. At worst, he'd just lie in You Ruoli's palace for forty-nine days!

He could even take the opportunity to experience the life of an emperor!

Yun Xi's breathing hitched slightly. "You insist on going—is it for You Ruoli? Or for Ningying?"

Qin Tian smiled. "Revered Master, I have a reason that I must go, but I cannot explain it to you. I ask for your permission."

Yun Xi's eyes dimmed slightly. "In that case, I will accompany you when the time comes."

"But before that, you must tell me exactly what happened in the Fallen Dragon Grotto. Do not leave out a single detail..."

She wanted to know everything that had occurred.

Especially regarding that You Ruoli..."