BXBX NOVEL Chapter 137: Chapter 137: Yun Family
He stepped forward, and the portal\'s energy enveloped him. A swirling sensation took over, disorienting yet thrilling.
Within moments, Aric found himself standing in a lavishly decorated room. The transformation was jarring. Gone were the rough, natural elements of the lower world—here, the room was grand and luxurious.
Exquisite paintings adorned the walls, and the design of the room exuded wealth.
Aric glanced around, noting the feminine touch to the décor. Soft hues, intricate details, and the fragrance of fresh flowers filled the air. It didn\'t take long for him to realize he was in a woman\'s chambers.
"This is interesting," Aric muttered under his breath, his eyes scanning the room. The energy here was dense, far thicker than anything in the lower world. He could feel his own power swelling slightly just by breathing in the air of this realm.
He needed information—quickly. His first instinct was to call upon the system. "Tell me where I am."
[Ding! 1000 Villain Points required.]
"Take it," Aric responded impatiently.
[Ding! Host, you are in the Yun Family Estate.]
The system\'s response wasn\'t as informative as he had hoped. The Yun Family? It didn\'t ring any bells. He was in unfamiliar territory, and that was dangerous. Still, Aric wasn\'t one to panic. He looked around for any signs of importance.
His thoughts were interrupted by faint noises—soft splashing, followed by the sound of gentle humming. Someone was nearby, likely taking a bath. Aric\'s curiosity was piqued. He needed to know who he was dealing with.
He activated the system again, this time scanning for the details of the person in the next room.
[Name: Yun Luxi]
[Age: 23]
[Cultivation Level: Half-Immortal Realm (7th Stage)]
[Strength: 320]
[Agility: 310]
[Intelligence: 400]
[Charm: 380]
[Physique: Celestial Phoenix Bloodline]
[Skills: Celestial Phoenix Flames, Immortal Blossom Movement Technique, Heart of the Phoenix, Flame Rebirth]
Aric\'s eyes widened in surprise as he read through her status. "Half-Immortal Realm? She\'s stronger than me... and her intelligence is even higher," he muttered. His own cultivation was at the Divine Transformation (7th Stage), so facing Yun Luxi in direct combat wasn\'t an option—at least not without some careful planning.
"Interesting," Aric whispered, intrigued. "A Celestial Phoenix Bloodline... this one could be dangerous."
He had no intention of fighting her, especially in her own territory. The last thing he needed was to create unnecessary complications.
His best move was to slip away unnoticed and gather more information. He activated his Celestial Veil Technique, turning himself invisible, and quietly exited the room.
The hallway outside was lined with guards, their posture stiff and alert. Aric silently glided past them, his footsteps soundless as he moved deeper into the estate.
His goal was simple: to control the situation and gather enough intel to understand the lay of the land. For that, he needed to find someone who would be easier to manipulate.
He made his way to the kitchen, reasoning that the cooks and servants would provide the best source of unfiltered information.
Once there, he saw several chefs preparing food for what appeared to be a grand feast. Pots bubbled over, steam filled the air, and the tantalizing smell of roasted meats and herbs wafted through the room.
Although cultivators does not eat food to survive, but the servants often prepared the food for themselves and for their masters.
Aric smirked. This was his chance. He discreetly took out a vial of his blood. In his invisible form, Aric moved from pot to pot, quietly adding drops of his blood to the various dishes being prepared.
"This should do nicely," he murmured to himself, watching as the blood dissolved seamlessly into the food.
As people started to consume the food, Aric also started doing his job of gathering information.
Memories, thoughts, and secrets that had been carefully guarded were now laid bare before him, and he pieced together the political landscape of the upper world.
"There are three major domains here," Aric muttered to himself, his eyes gleaming with understanding. "The Gronderia Holy Land, the Riveratia Immortal Mansion, and the Minguaine Immortal Domain."
Each of these domains had their own power structure, ruled by top forces and sects that maintained control over the regions.
But while the Lei Family was a high-level family in the Minguaine Immortal Domain, they were far from the ultimate authority.
"So, the Yun Family is a low-level family in the Gronderia Holy Land, far from the real power in this region," he whispered, thinking out loud. His smirk deepened as he added, "But they\'ll do for now."
The knowledge he had extracted from the memories of those under his control provided him with the exact information he needed to solidify his position.
Traveling between the Gronderia Holy Land and the Minguaine Immortal Domain would be treacherous, especially for someone new to this realm. The journey stretched millions of miles across dangerous and unfamiliar territory.
"Too risky to travel just yet. " Aric crossed his arms, pacing in his room as he strategized. "I need to establish myself before I make any moves toward the Lei Family."
He knew the upper world was different from the lower world in more ways than just the density of energy.
Politics, alliances, and power plays ruled everything here. Without a firm grasp on the power structure, even someone as cunning as Aric could end up a casualty in someone else\'s game.
He had come to the upper world full of ambition, but now he found himself somewhat restrained by his current circumstances.
He checked his villain points.
[Villain Points: 604,500]
Though it was a substantial amount, it wasn\'t enough for Aric\'s grand plans. His goal was to ascend in cultivation, break through to realms that could rival the strongest of this world.
But after reaching the peak stage of the Divine Transformation Realm, Aric realized that the resources and the points required to break through had skyrocketed.
"600,000 points is barely enough to make a difference," Aric muttered, his voice low and frustrated. "It would take millions of points just to reach the next stage, let alone achieve dominance in this realm."
He clenched his fist, the knowledge gnawing at him. In the lower world, he had been a dominant force, stealing opportunities from protagonists and collecting Villain Points with ease.
But here, things were different. The power gaps between cultivators were wider, and the resources more tightly controlled by ancient families and immortal sects.
"I need more points... much more," Aric said to himself, pacing back and forth.
The answer came to him swiftly, almost instinctively:Protagonists.Or better yet,Daughters of Destiny.
He smirked. "Of course... That\'s how I rose to power before. If I can find another Son of Luck, or perhaps even a Daughter of Destiny, I can steal their opportunities and harvest enough points to catapult myself to the next realm."
In the night, after collecting more information, Aric sat quietly in the one of the servants rooms of the Yun Family. His fingers gently drumming on the table as he processed the news he had just received from one of the Yun family servants. His expression was calm, but inside, his mind was already racing with possibilities.
The Holy Land\'s revered Holy Sect was set to recruit new disciples soon—a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity for many cultivators in the region. This wasn\'t just a simple recruitment. The Holy Sect was one of the most powerful and ancient forces in the Gronderia Holy Land, known for its elite techniques, vast resources, and powerful backers.
For someone like Aric, this was more than just a chance to find a place to cultivate—it was a golden opportunity to gain valuable backing and gather information on potential protagonists and Daughters of Destiny.
He knew that many young geniuses would flock to the recruitment, hoping to be accepted. Among them, there would surely be those blessed with incredible luck and fate, the perfect targets for him to exploit.
"This is perfect," Aric muttered to himself, a sly grin spreading across his face. "If I join the Holy Sect, I\'ll not only gain a powerful backing, but I\'ll be surrounded by prodigies. I\'ll find someone with immense luck, and then I can begin to strip away their opportunities... one by one."
Soon, one of the mind-controlled guards came to inform him," The Holy Sect recruitment will take place at the Celestial Gathering City in two weeks. "
Aric\'s grin widened. "Two weeks, huh? That\'s plenty of time to get ready."
Aric\'s was now ready to explore the upper world and become the ultimate villain in both the upper and lower worlds.