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Villain: Offering the Son of Fortune Two Choices at the Start
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Ch. 21She Was Going to the Upper Realm, and I Became a Sacrifice

Di Juetian visited the Shangguan Lineage and learned that Shangguan Qing'er was set to marry Xiao Yu in place of her sister, Shangguan Wan'er. Shangguan Qing'er revealed that she wanted to reach the Upper Realm but felt she had been made a sacrifice for Wan'er’s departure.

  • Di Juetian dismissed Shangguan Zhen’s ignorance about the Upper Realm, and Shangguan Wan'er warned her father that Di Juetian was too powerful to provoke.
  • The Shangguan Lineage received Di Juetian, while Shangguan Qing'er said her match with Xiao Yu was scheduled for the next day.
  • Shangguan Qing'er rebuffed Wan'er’s offer to talk that night, saying she needed to cultivate for the fight.
  • Shangguan Qing'er visited Di Juetian in revealing clothes and asked to serve him so she could go to the Upper Realm.
  • Di Juetian asked whether she wanted to replace her sister, and Shangguan Qing'er said she both did and did not.
  • Shangguan Qing'er told Di Juetian that Wan'er had arranged her marriage to Xiao Yu as compensation because Wan'er was leaving for the Upper Realm.
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Ch. 22The Three Years Are Up, Xiao Yu Arrives and Is Dumbfounded

Di Juetian offered Shangguan Qing'er a chance to replace Shangguan Wan'er if she defeated her, deepening the sisters’ conflict ahead of the three-year agreement. When Xiao Yu arrived at the Shangguan family, he found the assembled factions kneeling to Di Juetian and sensed that the mysterious figure would become his enemy.

  • Di Juetian gave Shangguan Qing'er a pill and promised her a chance to take Shangguan Wan'er's place if she won the next day's contest.
  • Shangguan Qing'er argued with Shangguan Wan'er, blamed her for sacrificing her happiness, and left determined to defeat her.
  • Di Juetian learned that a secret realm was connected to the Upper Realm and suspected it was Xiao Yu's opportunity.
  • The Shangguan family hosted factions from across the Xuanqing Realm for the three-year agreement, and the Profound Yang Ancestor led his sect in kneeling to Di Juetian.
  • Xiao Yu arrived, realized the crowd was paying respect to Di Juetian rather than Shangguan Wan'er, and sensed that Di Juetian would be his future enemy.
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Ch. 23Do You Know What I've Been Through These Past Three Years?

Di Juetian summoned Shangguan Wan'er and had her serve him, then secretly helped Shangguan Qing'er strengthen herself for her duel with Xiao Yu. Xiao Yu challenged Shangguan Qing'er and vowed to show her what he had endured over the past three years.

  • Di Juetian inspected Xiao Yu's strength and fortune, while Shangguan Wan'er warned Xiao Yu that Shangguan Qing'er was powerful.
  • Di Juetian called Shangguan Wan'er over and asked her to pour tea and massage his shoulders, easing the suspicions of the onlookers.
  • Xiao Yu accepted Shangguan Wan'er's explanation and called Shangguan Qing'er down to the arena.
  • Shangguan Wan'er realized Di Juetian had helped Shangguan Qing'er break through, and Di Juetian revealed that he wanted to see what Xiao Yu would do.
  • Xiao Yu recalled Shangguan Qing'er's engagement-breaking visit to his clan three years earlier and promised to show her what he had endured since.
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Ch. 24Is This How You Spent These Three Years?

Shangguan Qing'er fought Xiao Yu and proved how much stronger she had become after three years, while Di Juetian prevented Shangguan Wan'er from interrupting. The chapter ended with Shangguan Qing'er continuing to stab the frozen Xiao Yu as the crowd watched.

  • Du Ziteng offered to intervene for Shangguan Qing'er, but Di Juetian silently stopped him and Shangguan Qing'er refused his help.
  • Xiao Yu attacked with his Fire God Palm, but Shangguan Qing'er dodged, caught his punch, and threw him to the arena floor.
  • Xiao Yu charged Shangguan Qing'er with a fire python and a flaming palm, but she shattered the python and froze him solid.
  • Shangguan Qing'er stabbed the frozen Xiao Yu with her sword, and Shangguan Wan'er angrily ordered her to stop.
  • Di Juetian forced Shangguan Wan'er to her knees and persuaded her to let Xiao Yu and Shangguan Qing'er settle their grievance themselves.
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Ch. 25Put Away That Shameless Face of Yours! The Sword Pierced Through Her Body

Shangguan Qing'er defeated Xiao Yu after he used a secret art to raise his strength, then moved to kill him. Shangguan Wan'er stopped her by driving a sword through her body, leaving the sisters facing each other as Qing'er challenged her to finish the act.

  • Xiao Yu shattered the ice around himself and used Fire God Transformation to reach the Profound Core Seventh Layer.
  • Shangguan Qing'er revealed her Void Insight Third Layer strength and struck Xiao Yu down with a single palm.
  • Shangguan Qing'er approached Xiao Yu with killing intent, but Shangguan Wan'er intervened and challenged her to defeat her first.
  • Shangguan Qing'er walked onto Shangguan Wan'er's sword, letting it pierce her body, then accused her sister of shamelessly pretending she meant no harm.
  • Bleeding but unflinching, Shangguan Qing'er challenged Shangguan Wan'er to move her hand and kill her.
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Ch. 26Shangguan Qing'er's Scheme: Truth and Lies

Shangguan Qing'er confronted Shangguan Wan'er over the marriage arrangement that had tied her to Xiao Yu, recounting how she had supported him and suffered his neglect. Di Juetian recognized that her account mixed truth and lies to make others feel guilty, and Shangguan Qing'er left while Xiao Yu called after her.

  • Shangguan Qing'er told Shangguan Wan'er that she resented being used to compensate Xiao Yu and described how she had compromised for the Shangguan Lineage.
  • Shangguan Qing'er accused Xiao Yu of neglecting and humiliating her, then provoking a stronger clan after his strength returned.
  • Shangguan Wan'er trembled as she realized Shangguan Qing'er seemed sincere and wondered whether she had been wrong.
  • Di Juetian judged that Shangguan Qing'er had mixed truth and lies to make her Lineage and Shangguan Wan'er feel guilty.
  • Shangguan Qing'er turned to leave, but Xiao Yu called out that their fight was not over.
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Ch. 27The Child of Fortune Fainted from Rage. Why Did People Have to Grow Up?

Shangguan Qing'er defeated Xiao Yu but pretended to lose, deepening Shangguan Wan'er's doubts and earning Di Juetian 500 Villain Value. After the others left, Qing'er staged an injury to win her father's sympathy, then woke and asked why people had to grow up.

  • Xiao Yu used the Fire God Palm with his master's soul possessing him, but Shangguan Qing'er cut through the attack and defeated him.
  • Shangguan Qing'er took Xiao Yu's weapon, stabbed herself, and claimed defeat before leaving; Xiao Yu fainted from rage.
  • Shangguan Zhen rebuked Shangguan Wan'er and hurried after Qing'er, while Di Juetian had Xiao Yu carried away and gained 500 Villain Value.
  • Shangguan Wan'er resolved to investigate the accusations herself as the lineage's people treated her with suspicion and disdain.
  • Shangguan Qing'er staged a collapse in front of Shangguan Zhen, who healed her and apologized for making her suffer for the lineage.
  • Shangguan Qing'er recalled her childhood with her parents and asked Shangguan Zhen why people had to grow up.
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Ch. 28He Belongs to That Lineage: Di, the Di in Great Emperor

Shangguan Qing'er thanked Di Juetian for helping her defeat Xiao Yu, while Di Juetian said his plans were not ready to begin. In Colorblind Town, Xiao Yu learned that Di Juetian belonged to the Di Lineage and remained determined to pursue an opportunity tied to demons.

  • Shangguan Zhen and Shangguan Wan'er left Shangguan Qing'er to rest after her victory.
  • Di Juetian told Shangguan Wan'er she had done nothing wrong, sent her away, and said he would leave the next day.
  • Shangguan Qing'er thanked Di Juetian, who said she would have won without his help and that his plan was not yet ready.
  • Xiao Yu's master explained that Di Juetian belonged to the Di Lineage and that Xiao Yu had faced Di Juetian's power through Shangguan Qing'er.
  • Xiao Yu asked whether the opportunity his master had mentioned still existed, and declared that a person with justice in their heart followed the righteous path, even if the opportunity involved demons.
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Ch. 29Suspicion Arises, and the Chicken Flies Away While the Eggs Break

After his defeat, Xiao Yu tried to regain his master's favor and learned that a mysterious opportunity lay near Colorblind Town. Di Juetian secretly watched them, then revealed he knew when and where the opportunity would appear and that the Di Lineage had secretly sealed the Xuanqing Realm.

  • Xiao Yu stayed quiet after his defeat, deciding not to challenge his master and instead to seek more opportunities while he could.
  • The old man told Xiao Yu that the opportunity was near Colorblind Town, founded by a powerful blind person who may have cultivated devil arts or belonged to the Devil Race.
  • Xiao Yu asked about the Upper Realm visitors and the Di Lineage's succession sequence, while the old man explained their possible status and inheritance.
  • Di Juetian secretly watched Xiao Yu and the old man, planning to use Xiao Yu to claim the opportunity rather than risk taking it himself.
  • Three days later, Di Juetian identified the opportunity's location and opening time, then sensed the Eighth Ancestor's presence and recalled the Di Lineage's secret arrays enclosing the Divine Domain and sealing the Xuanqing Realm.
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Ch. 30The Nameless Stele, a Divine Ability Imprinted by Heaven and Earth

A purple lightning pillar revealed the Nameless Stele, which Xiao Yu acquired after enduring ridicule and pain. Di Juetian recognized it as an Immortal Domain relic containing a Divine Ability Imprinted by Heaven and Earth, while Xiao Yu raced toward the newly opened portal.

  • A vast purple lightning pillar spread across Colorblind Town, where playful lightning creatures blasted people who teased them.
  • The Nameless Stele burst from a mound and flew toward Xiao Yu, then shattered, leaving one piece intact.
  • Xiao Yu kicked the remaining stone, used the Fire God Art amid a cloud of black smoke, and secretly picked up the opportunity after half an hour of torment.
  • Xiao Yu's master recognized the stone as a key and realized it contained a Divine Ability Imprinted by Heaven and Earth.
  • A portal appeared, and Xiao Yu rushed ahead of the other cultivators while Di Juetian followed.
  • Di Juetian recalled the stele's Immortal Domain origins and the Divine Ability within it, while Xiao Yu hid and learned that even cultivators below the Divine Ability Realm could attempt to cultivate the ability.
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Ch. 31The Two Interrupted, Killing Intent Rises

Xiao Yu entered the secret realm after obtaining the Heaven and Earth Imprint and reunited with Shangguan Wan'er, while Di Juetian watched and undermined him. After Xiao Yu’s breakthrough was disrupted and he nearly kissed Shangguan Wan'er, someone collapsed their hiding place and found them.

  • Xiao Yu asked his master about the Heaven and Earth Imprint, then entered the secret realm and met Shangguan Wan'er.
  • Shangguan Wan'er told Xiao Yu that Di Juetian had destroyed a sacred land, become her master, and taken her as a maid, making Xiao Yu suspect his own master was in danger.
  • Di Juetian gained Villain Value after Xiao Yu began doubting his master, while Xiao Yu and Shangguan Wan'er hid in a sealed cave with their stolen opportunities.
  • Xiao Yu tried to break through, but Di Juetian induced an inner-demon illusion that made him spit blood and lose focus.
  • Xiao Yu reassured Shangguan Wan'er and leaned toward her, but an intruder collapsed the cave entrance and found them.
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Ch. 32Young Master, Since You're Here, Why Not Show Yourself?

Xiao Yu reassured Shangguan Wan'er that he had not schemed against her and promised her a gift bearing a Heaven and Earth Imprint. Di Juetian sent Du Ziteng to attack them, and after Du crushed Xiao Yu's Lotus Flame Seal, Di Juetian appeared with Shangguan Qing'er, leaving Wan'er urging Xiao Yu to escape with a teleportation talisman.

  • Xiao Yu told Shangguan Wan'er that he had earned his own resources and revealed he planned to give her something bearing a Heaven and Earth Imprint after the secret realm closed.
  • Di Juetian ordered Du Ziteng to find Xiao Yu and Shangguan Wan'er and attack them.
  • Du Ziteng confronted the pair, and Xiao Yu formed a Lotus Flame Seal to defeat him in one move.
  • Du Ziteng crushed the Lotus Flame Seal, and Shangguan Wan'er realized Di Juetian was nearby and called him out.
  • Di Juetian appeared, claimed Shangguan Wan'er belonged to him as his maid, and summoned Shangguan Qing'er.
  • Shangguan Wan'er gave Xiao Yu a teleportation talisman and urged him to leave, while he insisted they escape together.
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Ch. 33Sister, Look, Your Heart Has Seven Little Openings

Shangguan Qing'er betrayed Shangguan Wan'er, stole her Seven-Orifices Exquisite Heart, and gained enough power to crush a Void Insight Third Layer cultivator. As a crippled Shangguan Wan'er wandered toward the secret realm’s center, Xiao Yu recognized her and quietly approached, while Di Juetian watched his plan unfold.

  • Xiao Yu used the teleportation talisman to leave Shangguan Wan'er behind, and Shangguan Qing'er revealed that she wanted to take her sister’s physique.
  • Di Juetian deprived Shangguan Wan'er of her Spiritual Qi, and Shangguan Qing'er cut out her Seven-Orifices Exquisite Heart while Di Juetian gave her a pill.
  • Di Juetian left Shangguan Wan'er with only three days to live, then spread news that Shangguan Qing'er had taken the heart.
  • Shangguan Qing'er crushed a Void Insight Third Layer cultivator, while the battered Shangguan Wan'er wandered toward the secret realm’s center.
  • Xiao Yu, disguised and listening to people discuss Di Juetian and Shangguan Wan'er, recognized her and moved toward her discreetly.
  • A dark light appeared just as Xiao Yu approached Shangguan Wan'er.
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Ch. 34Thank You for Bringing Me Here, Annihilation

Xiao Yu abandoned Shangguan Wan'er and claimed the underground palace’s Heaven and Earth Strange Flame and stone stele fragment, only to be transported to the tomb containing the demonic spear Annihilation. Di Juetian appeared, thanked Xiao Yu for bringing him there, and seized the fortuitous encounter, while the system reported gains to Di Juetian’s Villain Value.

  • Xiao Yu’s master urged him to leave Shangguan Wan’er and seek the Heaven and Earth Strange Flame, and Xiao Yu ultimately turned away from her.
  • Shangguan Qing’er appeared with her newly acquired physique, and Xiao Yu saw her Eighth Level of Dongxu strength before leaving Shangguan Wan’er behind.
  • Di Juetian took Shangguan Wan’er away, while Xiao Yu claimed the flame and a piece of a stone stele with his master’s help.
  • A mysterious black light transported Xiao Yu to a tomb, where a demonic spear called Annihilation emerged and his master explained its immense significance.
  • Di Juetian appeared, thanked Xiao Yu for bringing him to the spear, and left with the fortuitous encounter as system notifications recorded losses to Xiao Yu’s Heavenly Mandate Value.
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Ch. 35From Now On, All Ties Between Us Are Severed. Do You See It Clearly?

Xiao Yu escaped Shangguan Qing'er and found Shangguan Wan'er dying in a secluded cave. After learning that saving Wan'er would cost him his strange flame and hinder his cultivation, he decided their ties were severed and left her behind.

  • Shangguan Qing'er attacked Xiao Yu, but his master took control of his body and helped him escape after warning that his damaged meridians made fighting too dangerous.
  • Di Juetian let Shangguan Qing'er leave and dismissed Xiao Yu as an insignificant obstacle to gaining Heavenly Mandate Value.
  • Xiao Yu found Shangguan Wan'er near death and learned from his master that only becoming a Saint or giving her his strange flame could save her.
  • Xiao Yu suspected Wan'er had been involved in the loss of his physique and opportunities, and questioned whether he had ever truly loved her.
  • Xiao Yu declared that all affection and ties between them were severed and walked away; Wan'er opened her blood-red eyes and shed a tear of blood as an indifferent voice asked whether he had seen clearly.
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Ch. 36If I Gave You Another Chance? I Would Destroy Him With My Own Hands

Di Juetian revived Shangguan Wan'er and turned her against Shangguan Qing'er, giving her three days to prove herself before he returned to the Upper Realm. He then exposed Xiao Yu's master as a traitor, seized the Divine Ability, and left Xiao Yu to rush home after warning that Shangguan Qing'er might target his family.

  • Shangguan Wan'er declared that she would kill Xiao Yu herself if given another chance, and Di Juetian revived her and restored her power.
  • Di Juetian weakened Shangguan Qing'er, restored Shangguan Wan'er, and gave her three days to satisfy him if she wanted to return to the Upper Realm.
  • Di Juetian went to Xiao Yu and revealed that his master had agreed to help him obtain the Divine Ability in exchange for a physical body.
  • Xiao Yu accused his master of betraying him and threw away the necklace containing the old man's soul.
  • Di Juetian forced the old man to hand over the Divine Ability, then told Xiao Yu to go home and destroyed the old man's soul.
  • Xiao Yu hurried away, threatening to pursue Shangguan Qing'er if she harmed his family.
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Ch. 37The Child of Fortune Dies; Your Value Ends Here

Shangguan Wan'er slaughtered the Xiao Clan and forced Xiao Yu to kill himself, completing Di Juetian's plan to eliminate the Child of Fortune. Di Juetian then destroyed the Xuanqing Realm, while Xiao Yu's mother broke her chains and threatened the Di Lineage before a warning voice stopped her.

  • Di Juetian killed Xiao Yu's master, then went to the Xiao Clan after learning Shangguan Wan'er had begun her revenge.
  • Shangguan Wan'er slaughtered the Xiao Clan, forced Xiao Yu to kneel, and ordered him to kill himself to save his father.
  • Di Juetian received confirmation that Xiao Yu's Heavenly Mandate Value had reached zero, and the Eighth Ancestor destroyed the phantom that emerged from Xiao Yu's body.
  • Di Juetian killed Shangguan Wan'er after she reported that the task was done, then ordered the Eighth Ancestor to destroy the Xuanqing Realm.
  • Xiao Yu's mother broke the chains sealing her in the Mo Clan and vowed to kill Di Juetian, but a cold voice challenged her.
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Ch. 38Hand Over the One Who Said They Would Kill the Di Lineage's Divine Son! Or We Go to War

The Di Lineage patriarch forced the Mo Clan to surrender Mo Yue, then killed her when she attacked Di Juetian. Back in seclusion, Di Juetian opened a treasure chest, obtained a powerful space technique, and advanced from the third to the sixth layer of the Dao Palace realm.

  • The Di Lineage patriarch confronted Mo Yang and demanded that the Mo Clan hand over the person who had threatened Di Juetian or face war.
  • Mo Yang agreed to surrender Mo Yue, and Di Juetian appeared to confront her over the deaths of her husband and son.
  • Mo Yue attacked Di Juetian, but the Di Lineage patriarch crushed her and sent the explosion into a void passage.
  • Di Juetian returned to the Di Lineage, entered seclusion, and opened his treasure chest to obtain the first layer of the Great Space Judgment Art.
  • Di Juetian deciphered the Heaven-Treading Divine Ability and practiced it, causing lightning to strike around him.
  • Di Juetian's cultivation rose from the third to the sixth layer of the Dao Palace realm, and the Di Lineage patriarch left after seeing his progress.
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Ch. 39Heading to the Gong Family; in Time, You Will Know Your Man Will Stand Atop the Myriad Worlds

Di Juetian traveled to Gong Province to visit his maternal family and receive the Yin-Yang Divine Fruit, while his mother waited anxiously for him. At the Gong Family, Gong Xin brought Zhao Wuji toward the great hall, and Zhao Wuji resolved to prevent the tragedy of his previous life and rise above the myriad worlds.

  • Di Wushen told Di Juetian that the Yin-Yang Divine Tree at the Gong Family had borne three fruits and sent him to deepen his foundation.
  • Di Juetian set out for Gong Province in his carriage, and his mother told him the Yin-Yang Divine Fruit would ripen in three days.
  • Gong Xinyue waited anxiously at the Gong Family's great hall for Di Juetian, hoping to see for herself that he could control his physique.
  • Gong Xin told Zhao Wuji that her younger male cousin was arriving and that their grandfather wanted Zhao Wuji to come with her.
  • Gong Wang tried to stop Gong Xin and Zhao Wuji from going to the great hall, but Gong Xin defended Zhao Wuji and led him onward.
  • Zhao Wuji remembered their previous life and vowed to prevent its tragedy and eventually rule the myriad worlds.
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Ch. 40Women Would Only Slow His Draw?

Di Juetian arrived at the Gong Family and reunited with his mother, grandmother, grandfather, and cousin Gong Xin, impressing them with his presence and cultivation. After he gave Gong Xin a Divine Ability, he noticed Zhao Wuji and asked his cousin to introduce them.

  • Nine Sage Realm Jiao Dragons brought Di Juetian to the Gong Family, where his appearance stunned the gathered family members.
  • Di Juetian reunited with Gong Xinyue and his grandparents, and he told his mother that Di Wushen had stayed away to cultivate because women would slow his draw.
  • Di Juetian recognized his cousin Gong Xin and gave her a Divine Ability suited to her.
  • Zhao Wuji angrily told Di Juetian to take his hand away, but others rebuked Zhao Wuji and Di Juetian ignored him.
  • Gong Jiulong asked about Di Juetian's cultivation, and Di Juetian said he had reached the Divine Ability Realm.
  • Di Juetian looked at Zhao Wuji and asked Gong Xin to introduce them, leaving Gong Xin and Gong Jiulong embarrassed.
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