Villain: Manipulating the Heroines into hating the Protagonist Chapter 2 Status And World Essence
Previously on Villain: Manipulating the Heroines into hating the Protagonist...
Upon grasping his current circumstances, Wang Jian found himself completely lost for words.
"What kind of mess is this? If things continue this way, I’m destined to clash with a protagonist."
Wang Jian understood the implications perfectly. He was slated to become nothing more than a stepping stone, a foil to make the protagonist look impressive. Such a fate was something he absolutely refused to accept.
While he was brainstorming strategies to navigate this crisis, a cold, mechanical voice echoed within his mind.
[Soul fusion has reached completion.]
"Who's there?" Wang Jian demanded aloud.
[Greetings, Master. I am an extension of your own soul.]
"How intriguing," Wang Jian whispered to himself.
"What utility do you provide?"
[Master, by utilizing destiny points, I can facilitate your Cultivation and the acquisition of new skills.]
Wang Jian’s eyebrows shot up at the explanation. The functionality sounded remarkably like a system.
'Let us test this.'
"Show me my status."
[As you wish, Master.]
[
Name: Wang Jian.
Age: 20.
Destiny Points: 100.
Cultivation: Spirit Realm (First Stage).
Skills: Origin Fist, Beam of Destruction, and Mystic Force.
Bloodline: Devil Blood (Dormant).
Physique: Chaotic Yang Body (Dormant).
Spirit: Dark Spirit Viper (Three-Star Spirit).
]
Viewing the status window, Wang Jian let out a heavy breath.
In this realm, Cultivation was divided into nine distinct tiers.
True Realm.
Spirit Realm.
Origin Realm.
Lord Realm.
King Realm.
Emperor Realm.
Saint Realm.
Immortal Realm.
Transcendent Realm.
Within the Everlasting Mystical Empire, Emperor Realm experts were a rarity, with the few in existence serving the Royal Family. Wang Jian’s own father, the Emperor, was one such elite powerhouse.
Every cultivator begins their journey at the True Realm, where they cultivate and gradually bolster their True Qi.
Upon advancing to the Spirit Realm, they manifest their Spirit—the physical manifestation of their soul's essence. These can take the form of either a beast or a specialized tool.
Consequently, once the Spirit Realm is attained, a practitioner must switch to a Cultivation technique that aligns with their specific Spirit.
Regrettably for Wang Jian, his breakthrough into the Spirit Realm occurred only after his exile from the Royal Palace.
He was now barred from accessing the high-tier Cultivation techniques stored within the palace that would have suited his Spirit.
Technically, he could have reached out to his mother for assistance. While smuggling a technique past the Emperor’s watchful eyes would be a perilous feat, she possessed the capability to do so.
Yet, Wang Jian decided against the risk. He was aware that his Spirit was mediocre at best—a mere 3-Star Spirit with limited growth potential. He refused to let his mother jeopardize her safety for such a trivial gain.
"System, explain destiny points. How are they acquired?" Wang Jian inquired, focusing on the unfamiliar metric on his screen.
[Master, every soul in this world is born with a portion of World Essence, which dictates their fate. However, specific individuals possess a unique grade of World Essence. These are categorized as protagonists, heroines, subordinates, and villains.]
[To accumulate destiny points, Master must exert a profound influence over the emotions of these high-providence individuals. This process allows you to strip away their luck. Once their luck is depleted, the world’s protection will vanish.]
Wang Jian’s eye twitched at the explanation.
'Is this system actually prompting me to pick a fight with a protagonist?!'
"Define 'affecting the emotional state.' Does it have to be through negative means?" Wang Jian questioned.
[The specific emotion is irrelevant. The sole requirement is that the emotional response must be sufficiently powerful.]
Wang Jian felt a sense of relief at that answer. It would have been a waste if he were forced to eliminate every heroine he encountered.
Suddenly, he paused, surprised by his own internal monologue.
'Interesting. I didn't expect to feel such hesitation regarding women. Is this a side effect of my soul merging with this boy? As long as it doesn't become a major obstacle, it shouldn't matter.'
"What specifically can destiny points achieve?" Wang Jian asked. If a confrontation with a protagonist was inevitable, he needed a full grasp of his arsenal.
[Through Destiny Points, the system can aid Master in mastering skills, activating or evolving bloodlines and physiques, elevating Cultivation levels, fusing Spirits, refining herbs, creating poisons, and analyzing enemies.]
"What does the system shop offer? Also, open my beginner’s gift box. I want to see what’s inside," Wang Jian commanded.
As a seasoned reader of webnovels, he was well-versed in the tropes of system mechanics. He expected a marketplace and a starting package to be standard features.
[Master, there is no system shop, nor is there a beginner’s package.]
Wang Jian’s face paled instantly. He felt as though he had been swindled.
[Master, this system is an intrinsic part of your soul. My functions can only help you realize your own latent potential. I cannot produce anything that exceeds your inherent possibilities.]
Wang Jian’s eyes widened in realization. "My potential?"
He hadn't anticipated that the system’s power would be tethered to his own limits.
Wang Jian lapsed into silence, his mind racing as he calculated how to best exploit this system.
Before long, a cunning plot began to take shape. Had his competitors from his previous life seen his current expression, they would have turned white with fear. They knew that look meant Wang Jian was about to ruthlessly deceive someone.