Inner hall.
"Host, host! I've just unlocked a new lottery function. Would you like to try it?"
The System Light Orb bounced merrily about in his sea of consciousness, its voice full of excitement.
Nan Xunran narrowed his eyes slightly.
Seeing that Nan Xunran seemed interested, the System Light Orb continued, "One draw costs 100 Villain Points. There are Heavenly Dao Seeds, memory fragments, cultivation realm rewards, treasures and divine abilities!"
The ball of light seemed to bounce even faster. "And you might even draw 100,000 Villain Points!"
After a pause, the system suddenly remembered something. "Oh, right! Your first ten draws are free!"
Nan Xunran nodded slightly. "All right."
He slowly extended his hand and tapped the lottery button.
A moment later.
"Ding-dong! Congratulations, host. You have obtained: Heavenly Dao Seed x1, memory fragments x2, Bigu Pills x2, Heavenly Dao Seeds x6, 6,857 Villain Points, Substitute Talisman x1, memory fragment x1, Heavenly Dao Seeds x3, Void-Breaking Talismans x3, Spirit-Awakening Pill x1."
"Host, you're really lucky!" the system said cheerfully.
A faint smile curved Nan Xunran's lips.
He raised a slender finger and tapped lightly, and the system shop interface instantly appeared.
Since he could draw Heavenly Dao Seeds from the lottery, he no longer needed to spend Villain Points to exchange for them.
------- System shop: --Cultivation realm advancement: Villain Points required for the True God Realm Peak: 20,759 Villain Points remaining: 23,246 [Exchange available] -------
With an indifferent expression, Nan Xunran raised his hand and selected the exchange.
A moment later, he felt a vast power surge through his body like a tide.
A powerful presence radiated outward from within him, making the surrounding space tremble slightly.
The pressure of the True God Realm Peak was fully unleashed.
Outside the palace, everyone had gathered to roast fierce beast meat. Flames rose, and the aroma filled the air.
In an instant, those busy at work felt an irresistible force surge toward them, and the powerful pressure immediately pinned them to the ground.
The Secret Sound Valley disciples felt a tightness in their chests as their Qi and blood churned. A metallic sweetness rose in their throats, and they nearly spat out mouthfuls of blood.
Their eyes widened, their faces filled with disbelief as they sprawled on the ground in a sorry state.
Pei Zimo clenched his teeth and struggled to support himself. "Our lord broke through?!" he murmured in shock.
Lin Hongyu was forced straight to his knees, his heart filled with shock and bewilderment. "What realm has our lord reached?!"
Xu Tian's eyes widened as well. "So strong..." he murmured.
Just as everyone was suffering terribly under the pressure, it vanished as swiftly as a receding tide, no longer bearing down on them like Mount Tai.
Nan Xunran withdrew his pressure.
Everyone was drained of strength and slumped to the ground in exhaustion.
Pei Zimo took a deep breath and said, still shaken, "I was just about to take our lord some fierce beast meat."
He could not help shuddering as he added, "I'd better wait a while."
Lin Hongyu nodded silently. He did not want to experience that terrifying pressure again.
Meanwhile, in the inner hall.
Nan Xunran quietly studied the system panel, his expression serene.
The System Light Orb floated back and forth in front of him, calling out, "Host, host, I'm pretty useful, aren't I?"
Nan Xunran nodded slightly and reached out to gently pat the little ball of light on the head.
Feeling his touch, the little ball of light chuckled.
Nan Xunran slowly rose and walked out of the inner hall.
When the people outside the palace saw him, they all stood.
"Our lord!"
"Young Master Xunran."
Holding a skewer of roasted meat, Pei Zimo hurried over to Nan Xunran and offered it to him. "My lord, this is for you!"
Nan Xunran reached out to take the roasted meat, then slowly sat down.
The moment he sat, Shangguan Xieyue and Xu Tian rose almost simultaneously and swiftly claimed the places to his left and right.
Everyone watched in silence.
Yan Lingxue then stepped forward gracefully and gave Nan Xunran a graceful bow. "I must thank Young Master Xunran for saving my life," she said solemnly.
Seeing this, the other Secret Sound Valley disciples hurriedly stood as well and called out in unison, "Thank you, Young Master Xunran!"
Nan Xunran's expression remained impassive. He merely nodded slightly and said nothing more.