Great Villain: Starting by Humiliating the Son of the Heavenly Fate

Back on Blue Sea Star, Lu Yi had read tons of web novels about different systems.

He knew one thing for sure—systems were insanely powerful. Just getting one could launch someone to the top of the world, letting them crush anyone who got in their way.

So as the system finally started booting up, excitement bubbled up inside him, mixed with a growing impatience. His mind was already racing ahead, picturing all the victories and second chances waiting for him.

His eyes drifted to Xin Tong. She looked caught between shock and fury, and deep down, he couldn't help but feel a flicker of mockery.

But on the surface, he kept wearing that same grief-stricken look.

"You disgusting half-breed," Xin Tong spat, glaring at him like he was something rotten. "Lu Tingyun wasted so many resources pushing you into the Transcendence realm. What a joke—what a total waste!"

Her lips curled with satisfaction as she reached for the treasure-filled storage bracelet.

"Well, no matter. They're mine now. I'll make good use of every last one."

She straightened, eyes gleaming with ambition. "I swear, I'll break through to the Nirvana Peering realm—and before this life's over, I'll step into Nirvana Cleansing realm and become one of the strongest cultivators on Prosperous Stone Immortal Star!"

"Ah, Xin Tong," Lu Yi said, eyes full of fake guilt and helplessness. "I know my mother and I put you through a lot. But now she's gone, and I'm barely hanging on. All the resources are yours anyway. I just ask one thing—let me die on my own terms, alright?"

Inside, though, he was sneering.

Xin Tong scoffed. "Spare me. I never planned to kill you."

She shot him a cold look.

"Like I said, I'll report you to the Compassionate Sword Immortal Palace. You're worth more alive—at least until they decide what to do with you."

She crossed her arms. "You think you'll get to die peacefully? Don't make me laugh. Maybe you'll last a month or two, if you're lucky. But plenty of people out there would love to see you dead."

Lu Yi gave a slow nod, keeping his face pale and drawn. "That's fine. As long as it's not by your hand."

Then he looked up at her.

"Just one thing. Why didn't you take me straight to the Compassionate Sword Immortal Palace? Why just pass the word along?"

"The Compassionate Sword Immortal Palace isn't the kind of place you can just stroll into," Xin Tong said. She glanced at the pile of loot and muttered, "If I showed up with you in person, do you really think I'd get to keep any of this?"

"And let's say they use me for whatever they need, then decide I'm not worth keeping around. It's unlikely, sure—but not impossible. Once news about you gets out, so does the fact that I've been hiding you. They'd be forced to act, just to save face. But if I keep some distance, there's still room to protect myself."

She gave a little smirk. "Besides, they wouldn't come after me right away. Once I break through to the Nirvana Peering realm, they'll have even less reason to bother. By then, I'll be too useful."

She let out a cold snort. "Still as clueless as ever, Lu Yi. Half-breeds like you really are a waste of air."

Lu Yi gave a faint smile, eyes dim. "I see. You've thought it through, Xin Tong."

"Heh, can't believe I wasted this much time talking to trash like you. I'm done here." Xin Tong shot him one last scornful look. "Next stop—the Compassionate Sword Immortal Palace. I'll make sure the whole world knows about you and Lu Tingyun. Get ready for your big debut."

With that, she turned and walked out of the courtyard.

Heh… betrayed by the one person closest to me. Of course.

Lu Yi stared at her back, a cold laugh echoing in his heart. Don't worry, predecessor. I'll make sure she pays you back in full.

As long as this damn system actually kicks in.

His brow twitched. Speaking of which… where's it at now?

He focused inward, tuning in to the faint mechanical hum in his consciousness.

[...0.6%... 0.65%...]

Are you kidding me? It's showing two decimal places now?!

His face twitched. How long is this thing gonna take? Don't systems in novels usually bind instantly? Why is mine crawling like a slug on cold stone?

Then a new idea hit him, and his frustration melted into curiosity—and hope.

Wait... what if it's just that powerful? Maybe it's taking so long because it's not some ordinary system. Maybe I got something truly insane.

A faint grin tugged at his lips.

...

After leaving Lu Yi's residence, Xin Tong didn't waste any time. She slipped out of Burning Sun City and headed for another city nearby.

Once there, she used a special communication channel—one she'd paid a hefty price to access—to send word to the higher-ups of the Compassionate Sword Immortal Palace.

The moment they received the message, excitement rippled through the sect. A high-level meeting was called right away in the palace's grand, lavish main hall.

"You all know why we're here," said a middle-aged man with a calm smile. His sharp features, steady presence, and quiet authority made it clear—this was no ordinary cultivator.

He was Liang Youwen, the Palace Master of the Compassionate Sword Immortal Palace.

"We do," the others replied in unison.

Liang Youwen's smile widened. "A disciple from the Purple Crest Immortal Sect—someone claiming to be Lu Tingyun's maid—sent us a message through a private channel. According to her, Lu Tingyun secretly gave birth to a child."

He paused, letting the weight of his words settle in.

"A child fathered by a demon powerhouse."

"That illegitimate child's name is Lu Yi. He's holed up in Burning Sun City, not far from the Purple Crest Immortal Sect."

"Hahaha! Who would've thought Lu Tingyun had a kid with a demon? That's wild!"

"I was starting to think we were running out of chances to hit the Purple Crest Immortal Sect where it hurts… and now this drops right into our hands. It's almost too good to be true!"

"The maid gave us both a witness account and hard evidence. Once this goes public, the Purple Crest Immortal Sect's reputation is going to take a massive blow. We're one step closer to taking control of the entire Prosperous Stone Immortal Star!"

"By the way, should we agree to the terms that maid asked for?"

"Of course. Not only should we agree—we should go out of our way to protect her."

"Yeah, she's not asking for much anyway."

The elders of the Compassionate Sword Immortal Palace were practically buzzing with excitement. It felt less like a meeting and more like a celebration, each of them grinning like they'd already won.

Not long after, Xin Tong got her reply: the Compassionate Sword Immortal Palace had agreed to her terms—on the condition that she fully cooperate with everything that came next.

"Perfect," she muttered, a wicked grin spreading across her striking face.

Without wasting a moment, she left the city and headed toward a more remote location to lay low.

...

Time passed.

Then the Compassionate Sword Immortal Palace made their move, throwing their full weight behind the plan.

First, they sent elite cultivators to quietly position themselves around Burning Sun City.

Then came the real strike—a shocking rumor began sweeping through the region:

Unbelievable! Lu Tingyun's personal maid from the Purple Crest Immortal Sect had risked everything to expose the truth. Lu Tingyun, the powerhouse known for reaching the Nirvana Cleansing realm, was actually a demon spy. Not only that—she'd even had a child with a demon, a boy named Lu Yi!

The claim came with both eyewitness testimony and hard evidence.