Chapter 35: The Heavenly Sword Sect’s Trap

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The Assassin's Message

Lucian sat calmly in his private study, golden candlelight flickering across his sharp features. Across from him knelt a masked assassin, an envoy from the Heavenly Sword Sect.

"The sect elders invite you to the Celestial Summit, Lord Valcrest," the assassin spoke. His tone was respectful, but Lucian caught the subtle warning beneath his words.

"They finally move," Lucian thought.

His father, Lord Alexander Valcrest, had long warned him that the righteous sects despised the Valcrest family's growing power.

This invitation was no honor—it was a trap.

Lucian smiled. "Tell them I accept."

The assassin bowed and vanished into the shadows.

Behind Lucian, his uncle Reynard Valcrest scoffed. "They plan to corner you, nephew. What's your play?"

Lucian leaned back, eyes gleaming. "Simple. I'll turn their own righteous warriors into sinners."

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Preparing for the Summit

The Villain System chimed.

[New Mission: Corrupt the Celestial Summit]

Reward: Dragon Emperor's Bloodline (Enhances Physical Power and Grants Elemental Mastery)

Lucian smirked. A new bloodline? Perfect.

His plan was already forming.

To the world, the Heavenly Sword Sect was a beacon of justice. If he could expose greed, hypocrisy, and betrayal among their ranks, they would fall from within.

Step one: Find their weaknesses.

Step two: Frame their most trusted disciples.

Step three: Become the hero who exposes them.

He would taint righteousness itself.

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The Valcrest Family's Warning

Before his departure, Lucian met with his mother, Lady Selene Valcrest. Unlike his father, she was not a warrior, but her intelligence was unmatched.

"Be careful, my son," she said, her soft hands adjusting the collar of his robe. "The righteous fall the hardest, but they fight the fiercest when desperate."

His sisters, Evelyn and Celeste, stood nearby, their eyes filled with concern.

"You always act like you have everything under control," Celeste muttered. "One day, that arrogance will cost you."

Lucian chuckled. "Then I'll make sure that day never comes."

With that, he departed for the Celestial Summit—where the next phase of his conquest would begin.

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