The Female Lead's Persona Has Completely Changed After I Transmigrated into the Villain

Dust swirled around him, his white robes billowing, hair whipping—an imposing display of power.

After about fifteen minutes, Xu Chen's aura broke through.

He started from the late stage of Subordinate Second Rank, leaping straight to Second Rank Perfection.

The lake beside him churned in response.

About an hour later, Xu Chen surged from Second Rank Perfection to Late-stage Third Rank.

His energy felt unstable, so he kept compressing it, solidifying the spiritual power.

In the end, his cultivation settled firmly at Mid-stage Third Rank.

"Three whole ranks up. Not bad. This is what it means to be a villain—always a step ahead of the protagonist."

Xu Chen clenched his fist and chuckled softly.

In this entire cultivation novel, Xu Chen's realm had always been higher than Ye Xuan's.

But that bastard Ye Xuan had cheats—the martial arts he learned were always stronger than Xu Chen's.

Half-Saint Martial Arts, Emperor-level Martial Arts—all of them thrown around like they cost nothing.

He stretched, joints cracking, a wave of comfort washing over him.

If he wanted to beat the protagonist Ye Xuan now, he could do it casually.

"Speaking of which, when I enter the academy tomorrow, a new Female Lead will show up too."

"Tch. Hope those new Female Leads don't stir up trouble like Li Ruoling."

"Damn it. I really can't handle that."

Xu Chen's face twisted in annoyance.

On the other side, Ye Xuan had returned to his own room.

"What? Master, you're saying that during the fight earlier, that wasn't Xu Chen's own power?"

"That bastard—he borrowed someone else's strength?"

Ye Xuan's voice was furious.

The Spirit Venerable nodded. "That's right."

Ye Xuan gritted his teeth. "Master, you should have spoken up. I could have exposed that bastard Xu Chen."

The Spirit Venerable shook his head. "You couldn't prove it. He could claim he used a Secret Method."

Ye Xuan fell silent. It was true—there was no way.

He clenched his jaw. "So we just let him act so arrogantly?"

The Spirit Venerable said calmly, "That kind of power can only be stored once in a short time. Xu Chen is still only at Late-stage Second Rank right now."

Ye Xuan's eyes lit up. "So if I expose him tomorrow, he's doomed?"

The Spirit Venerable nodded. "Yes. No need to rush."

Ye Xuan sneered. "Good. I'll make Xu Chen lose face in front of the entire Jixia Academy. Let's see how he holds his head up after that."

First place was still his.

Trying to compete with him? Wishful thinking.

He cultivated both alchemy and martial arts—he was invincible!

PS: Today's guaranteed fifth chapter. No change in flowers or evaluation votes, so no extra chapters for now. I'll keep stockpiling drafts and release them all when the story goes paid.

After the day's assessment, Li Ruoling didn't linger in Qingyang City.

Instead, she flew straight back to Jixia Academy on her sword.

"Saintess!"

Many disciples of Jixia Academy greeted her as she passed.

Men and women alike looked at her with admiration.

Few women in the world could match the Saintess in beauty.

"Mhm."

With Xu Chen not around, Li Ruoling resumed her cold, aloof demeanor.

This was her true nature.

She walked toward Luoyun Hall, where the Jixia Academy's master—her master, Dongfang Luoyun—resided.

Looking up, the hall floated amid clouds, mysterious and unfathomable.

Dense spiritual energy coiled around it, white cranes flew by, faint rays of dawn light shimmered—a scene of ethereal grace.

Top-tier grand formations enveloped it, majestic and imposing.

"Master, your disciple requests an audience."

Li Ruoling transmitted her voice.

"Enter!"

Shangguan Luoyun's voice, beautiful yet cold, drifted over slowly.

Li Ruoling transformed into a streak of light and shot straight into Luoyun Hall.

Once inside, she saw only Shangguan Luoyun, clad in a cyan robe.

Her face could topple cities and kingdoms, yet she was pure and aloof, with fragrance trailing her and an impeccable aura.

One hand clasped behind her back, the other holding a book, she faced the open window.

Sunlight spilled in from outside, as if gilded with golden light, sacred and sublime.

Shangguan Luoyun said flatly, "Have you brought back the disciple from Qingyang City?"

Li Ruoling shook her head. "No, I'll bring him tomorrow. But disciple wishes to ask Master for a favor."

Shangguan Luoyun frowned. "Denied."

She remembered very clearly that this time, Li Ruoling had come to ask her to take Ye Xuan as a disciple.

In the previous ninety-nine lifetimes, she had already accepted him and taught him diligently.

Who would have thought that Ye Xuan wasn't sincere in becoming a disciple at all, but instead had always coveted her beauty?

Pity that she still had to play the ugly role of a master falling for her disciple—disgusting to the core.

Now that she had regained her choice, there was absolutely no way she would take Ye Xuan again.

The one she wanted to take was Xu Chen.

Because Xu Chen had once shielded her from a sword strike when she was at her weakest.

He had done it ninety-nine times, each strike piercing the softest depths of her heart.

She had fallen for him, and this time she was determined to change his fate.

No one would be allowed to bully her man.

Li Ruoling froze. "Master, I haven't even said it yet."

Shangguan Luoyun snorted coldly. "Speak."

Li Ruoling said helplessly, "Disciple wishes to ask you to take Xu Chen of the Xu Family in Qingyang City as your disciple."

After speaking, Li Ruoling also explained the assessment situation in Qingyang City.

Shangguan Luoyun: "???"

She had just instinctively wanted to scold Li Ruoling.

But Li Ruoling hadn't mentioned Ye Xuan at all?

Strange, how could the plot have gone off course?

How could Xu Chen have won? It was impossible!

Could it be because of this bizarre hundredth lifetime?

Doubts churned in her heart, and she was also slightly pleased that Xu Chen had won.

Still, on the surface, she said flatly, "Mm, I'll take a look when the time comes. If he's truly that talented, taking him on won't hurt."

Li Ruoling was overjoyed. "Thank you, Master."

With that, Li Ruoling withdrew from Luoyun Hall.

"That stubborn fool, how did he beat the Son of Destiny?"

When no one was around, Shangguan Luoyun pouted and muttered to herself.