Hopefully that Empress wasn't interested in him.
His life was too hard.
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During the Academy Grand Competition, Xu Chen, Ye Xuan, and Bu Fengshuang's reputations soared.
In an instant, the three became the best candidates for the next Young Headmaster.
Many people began discussing it fervently. "It is said that after the Academy Grand Competition, the Academy will begin selecting candidate Young Headmasters."
"Every previous candidate Young Headmaster was chosen from the new students. Once the previous Young Headmaster graduated, the candidate would take their place."
"The latest Young Headmaster has just graduated, so the new Young Headmaster candidates should be assessed now."
"Xu Chen, Ye Xuan, and Bu Fengshuang are the best candidates."
"The people from other academies who stepped forward today also have a chance, such as Jiang Feng from the Sword Dao Academy."
When Shangguan Luoyun announced the end of the competition, Xu Chen heard the people from the Body Dao Academy discussing it.
He nodded. The struggle for the Young Headmaster position was also a major plotline, and in his previous life, it had naturally belonged to the protagonist, Ye Xuan.
As the villain, he had to register and compete for it, but in the Original Text, he definitely would not be able to win it in the end.
"I'll register, then take part in the Young Headmaster assessment. That'll be enough."
Xu Chen said lazily.
If he neither fought nor competed, could the Young Headmaster's token possibly fall into his arms?
Impossible.
This time, he believed that as long as he kept a low profile, there was absolutely no way the plot could collapse.
Even Jesus himself could not stop it. He said so.
With that thought, Xu Chen was in a splendid mood and prepared to leave.
Unexpectedly, a rather authoritative female voice called out to him directly. "Xu Chen, wait!"
Xu Chen froze. Turning around, he discovered that the speaker was none other than the Empress.
Xu Chen looked wary. What the hell did you want?
The Empress shifted slightly, instantly vanishing from the dynasty's seating area.
The next second, she appeared beside Xu Chen, hovering in midair.
A faint fragrance immediately spread through the surroundings, refreshing everyone's spirit.
Her peerlessly beautiful face, paired with those intimidating eyes, made many people tremble.
Xu Chen asked, "Does the Empress have business with me?"
There was a hint of keeping others at arm's length in his words.
Luoshen was displeased. "Can't I seek you out if I have no business?"
Stinking man, this Empress had personally come to see him and intended to protect him, yet he could not even show a pleasant expression?
Xu Chen grimaced. "Empress, you are busy with state affairs. Let's not."
I beg you all, go find the protagonist. Why ignore the protagonist and insist on looking for a villain like me?
He only wanted to keep a low profile. Why was that so hard?
Luoshen said blandly, "State affairs can be handled in due time. What, you do not welcome this Empress?"
Xu Chen bared his teeth. "Empress, you jest. I'm simply used to being alone."
Upon hearing that, the Empress immediately revealed a look of heartache.
In his previous life, Xu Chen had always been alone, used, beaten, and abused.
In the end, he completely broke down and turned dark, becoming the ultimate villain.
She felt it was all her fault. After all, she had also used Xu Chen in her previous life, yet had not treated him well in the end.
For a moment, she said guiltily, "It's alright. From now on, there will be someone to cherish you."
Xu Chen: "???"
Big sister, calm down. I don't need you.
I'm genuinely doing quite well alone right now. Just let me follow the plot properly.
Whenever you heroines get close, I truly have no idea whether the plot will completely collapse.
Xu Chen nodded. "Perhaps. What does the Empress need from me?"
Luoshen said helplessly, "After you graduate, would you be willing to serve under this Empress? Your treatment certainly will not be poor."
Xu Chen refused on the spot. "No."
Luoshen: "..."
That rejection had come far too quickly. Damn it.
Hearing this, Shangguan Luoyun immediately felt greatly relieved.
Xu Chen did not even listen to this palace's words. Why would he listen to yours? Heh.
Yun Yao and Feng Yang were amused as well. See? It was not their problem. Everyone was being rejected.
The other heroines, such as Chi Lian, Li Ruoling, Jiang Hong, and Jiang Lan, also smiled lightly at the sight.
It seemed they still had a chance to win Xu Chen over.
Xu Chen continued, "Why doesn't Your Majesty seek out Ye Xuan? He practices Dual Cultivation of Alchemy and Martial Arts."
Ye Xuan: "..."
You bastard, could you shut up? You drag me into this every single time.
In a moment, this Empress will probably insult me again.
Sure enough, upon hearing that, the Empress said coldly, "Is he worthy?"
Ye Xuan's mouth twitched. Fuck! I never wanted to seek you out, alright?
For a moment, Ye Xuan was consumed by rage and wished he could beat Xu Chen senseless.
Just wait, Xu Chen. We'll meet at the Young Headmaster assessment.
When that time comes, I'll definitely crush you beneath my feet.
After saying that, Ye Xuan snorted coldly, flicked his sleeve, and left.
Xu Chen's teeth ached. "Then do as you please, Your Majesty. Just do not come looking for me again."
Luoshen said blandly, "This Emperor will certainly move you and make you serve under me."
After saying that, Luoshen flicked her sleeve and departed.
Shangguan Luoyun narrowed her eyes. Move him? Useless.
Wouldn't it be better to cook the rice while it was raw, before this enemy had grown strong?
Take him down in one stroke. Would he dare resist then? Impossible.
At this moment, Xu Chen still did not know that Shangguan Luoyun had set her sights on him.
Poor him, he might be thoroughly handled tonight.
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After sending the Empress away, Xu Chen happily prepared to leave.
Unexpectedly, many princes of the Heavenly Venerate Dynasty also extended olive branches to him.
There were five princes in total, all brothers of the Empress. They wielded considerable influence within the Heavenly Venerate Dynasty and all intended to vie for the throne.
The Empress also knew of their intentions, but she had no plans to act for the moment.
After all, her thinking was that if they did not rebel, she could not execute her own relatives.
In his previous life, Xu Chen had followed the Fifth Prince.
A prince who appeared frail and weak, but had secretly defected to the Demonic Cult and possessed immense strength.
The number of people this man had killed was countless, and his Demonic Cultivation Method was equally terrifying.
At that time, Ye Xuan had sided with the Empress, while Xu Chen and the Fifth Prince had turned the Heavenly Venerate Dynasty upside down.
But Ye Xuan's protagonist's luck had been heaven-defying. He defeated both the Fifth Prince and Xu Chen, and Xu Chen had ultimately fled.
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