28) the game officially begins

Zhao Fan's menacing smile remained unchanged.

The surge of energy he had released was not just a threat; it was a quiet warning to Fang Yuan.

While background matters but self-strength matters too.

He is merely at the second stage of the void refining realm, yet has the pride of an emperor.

The runes floating in the air pulsed with an otherworldly purple glow, the space rippling like water as if about to tear apart.

Fang Yuan's confidence which was so full of derision, now wavered, face looking as if he was holding back a fart.

He was no fool.

The power radiating from Zhao Fan was unmistakable, a level far beyond anything he had expected.

This young man has already reached the golden core realm?

He didn't notice but the breath leaking from Zhao Fan belonged to 3rd stage of the Golden Core realm.

And there is no certainty that this is his actual cultivation base.

What if his actual cultivation base is a fifth stage or eighth stage or even Void refining realm?

Eesh!

So much talent?

If it was void refining realm then he have touched the threshold of master level, and once he reaches the fifth realm he can be considered a proper early stage of master level.

He changed his view.

This wasn't just some arrogant young man.

This was someone whose cultivation had reached a terrifying level.

Just the age of twenty? Haha, the young generation cub can surely fight the previous generation tiger.

Void Refining.

The mere mention of that stage was enough to send a chill through even the most cultivators.

It is the realm where one can walk through the void and conceal himself from visible space.

A cultivator at this level could manipulate the very fabric of space itself, and teleport breaking the connection of space.

Of course, the longer the distance the more Qi used.

...

Fang Yuan's mind raced as he quickly reassessed the situation.

He had come here confident, his arrogance rooted in his status as a grade 7 alchemist, someone who had long prided himself on his superiority in the alchemical arts. But now, faced with Zhao Fan's calm and calculating demeanor, he understood that the game had shifted.

But don't get it wrong, a grade 7 alchemist isn't a small thing.

Able to reach that height at the age of around 190 is already a genius level.

Fang Yuan's lips tightened, and he took a step back, lowering his hand in a gesture to his disciples.

The alchemists flanking him looked nervous, but Fang Yuan held up a finger, signaling them to remain silent and still.

Should we fight?

No, it will be long-term disadvantageous.

But before he could think higher, a punch landed in his abdomen, sending him flying.

"Ughh...." His face looked ugly nearly vomiting blood.

Woosh!

While he was flying, a clock-like symbol appeared above his forehead.

And instantly he was frozen in space, mid-air.

Woosh!

His own aura flared, fighting with the Rune that was trapping him in time and space.

The Rune slowly began to dim and eventually vanished.

"I see... Good! Good! Good! Kneel and leave your left hand, then, I can spare your life, else, don't blame me for being rude," Fang Yuan roared in anger.

Fuck it.

Fuck the number 1 genius.

His veins bulged on his forehead.

Woosh!

A small array appeared on his forehead.

Swish!

And right after, a glowing rune appeared above his head with a strange dao symbol.

It was suppression!

He was instantly pushed to his knees.

Given time, Zhao Fan can even beat someone the whole realm above him or even higher, however, he needs to be protected well, as, he needs to concentrate and prepare.

Swoosh!

A magical dark purplish demonic hand materialized above Fang Yuan's head.

Bang!

The hand crushed Fang Yuan, his nose bleeding.

...

"You... How dare you attack senior Fang Yuan, you have offended the alchemy Pavillion,"

"Yes! Let's see how the alchemy association will deal with The Zhao Family,"

"Stupid brat... You have brought a calamity on your family,"

...

The members of the alchemy association roared.

The women from Jade Peak also looked worried.

[Ding! You have beaten Fang Yuan to an unconscious state, you have plundered 800 luck value from Ye Chen, stopping a major plot line of his story ]

[Ding! Ye Chen's plot has collapsed, his cheat is lost and his luck has reached 100 ( normal level ) ]

[Ding! The host can now kill Ye Chen ]

[Ding! Would you like to "Execute" function to kill Ye Chen?]

[Yes!]

[ A big yes!]

[Does it need to be asked? Hurry up and use "execute" him]

Execute: The system can kill the protagonist on its own when the luck value of the protagonist reaches 100 or below.

(also, anyone with a luck value of 0 does unless cursed )

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Strange.

Why is the system so forceful?

Is something wrong?

Why does it want to be awakened so eagerly?

Hmm, certainly it won't want to take over me right?

Logically, they can create a vessel ( body ) themselves and it can be more powerful.

So, why?

Anyway, it's good to awaken the system and learn more about it.

So, he clicked the option "Does this need to be asked? Hurry up and execute him"

It makes the system feel like Zhao Fan is desperate to awaken the system.

Because he believed such being acts on recognizable patterns and can't read emotions.

But that's just his speculation based on the novels he have read.

It's unclear if the system can truly read emotions.

Also, he doesn't have much enmity with Ye Chen so, no need to torture him.

Poor Ye Chen was just living his life, unknowingly he was about to die not knowing he was in a game and his opponent have already finished the game before he could learn about the game.

[Ding! Execution successful ]

[Ding! The host has successfully awakened the all mighty villain system ]

[Ding! Analyzing the data...]

[Complete...]

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