Chapter 6: A Villain's Awakening
> "Against destiny, petty tricks are nothing. To kill a dragon, one must first cut off its wings."
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Azure Heaven Sect — Outer Sect Region
For a while, things went smoothly.
Lin Xian's schemes, small as they were, sowed chaos within the sect.
Elders questioned each other. Disciples grew suspicious.
And most importantly, Shen Tian's bright reputation began to dim.
At least... that was what Lin Xian thought.
Until destiny's hand moved.
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The Announcement — A Secret Realm Appears
An ancient secret realm, hidden beneath Azure Heaven Sect, awakened unexpectedly.
The sect's upper echelons, delighted by this fortune, decided to hold a grand exploration.
And Shen Tian, shining like a sun, was naturally chosen as the leader.
> Inside the secret realm:
Shen Tian found ancient inheritances.
Disciples loyal to him discovered rare spiritual treasures.
The Azure Heaven Sect's reputation, which had begun to decline, soared once more.
The rumors shifted.
> "As expected of the Son of Destiny!"
> "Even heaven itself favors him!"
Even the smallest whispers of doubt were crushed under the weight of miracles.
Lin Xian sat silently in the outer sect square, listening to the cheers, his fists clenching tightly.
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The Cruel Reality
Later that night, alone in his cold stone room, Lin Xian reviewed everything.
His small tricks, the careful rumors, the thefts — they had done nothing meaningful.
Destiny was like an invisible river, washing away all minor disturbances.
He realized the cruel truth:
Minor schemes cannot defeat true destiny.
Petty sabotage cannot shake a true child of heaven.
The Villain System chimed coldly in his mind:
> [Villainous Reflection: Triggered]
"Real villains do not strike at the leaves. They cut the roots."
Lin Xian closed his eyes, breathing slowly.
He had been thinking like a petty villain in a low-grade drama — minor thefts, childish rumors.
How ridiculous.
> "If I truly wish to fight against destiny," Lin Xian thought, "then I must rot it from the inside."
Not by attacking Shen Tian directly.
But by corrupting those around him.
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The Targets
Two figures immediately came to Lin Xian's mind:
Shen Yue — Shen Tian's younger sister, a genius second only to him.
Li Yueru — the sect's Holy Daughter, a pure and beautiful maiden, destined to be Shen Tian's Dao Companion.
Both were pillars of Shen Tian's luck.
If Lin Xian could turn their hearts...
Make them doubt Shen Tian.
Make them hate him.
Make them betray him...
Then Shen Tian's golden halo would begin to crack.
And when a child of destiny falls, they fall harder than anyone else.
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A New Plan is Born
> "First, I'll become a hero in their eyes."
"Then, I'll show them Shen Tian's flaws."
"Finally, I'll twist the knife when they least expect it."
Lin Xian's thoughts grew darker, sharper.
No longer a rat scratching at walls.
No longer a fool poking at a god.
Now — a true villain.
Patient.
Merciless.
Willing to burn the world if needed.
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[Villain System Notification]
» Main Objective Updated:
Corrupt the Destiny Ties of Shen Tian.
Targets: Shen Yue, Li Yueru.
» Bonus Reward:
If successful: Permanent Luck Reduction of Shen Tian.
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Meanwhile — Shen Tian's Perspective
Inside the glowing secret realm, Shen Tian stood tall, treasures floating around him.
He smiled as fellow disciples praised him.
Yet faintly, faintly, a sense of unease stirred in his heart.
A faint whisper.
A shadow he could not yet see.