Of all the roles to inherit, why did it have to be an antagonist?
Had he not read enough novels to know that villains rarely met a peaceful end?
Was this system trying to drive him straight into an early grave? This crossed every line!
"System, are you absolutely certain... your name is the Ultimate Villain System?"
Ye Yun decided to verify the detail one more time.
"..."
A brief silence hung in the air before the mechanical synthesized voice resonated within his mind once more.
[Host, the full title is indeed the Ultimate Villain System. It exists to assist you in becoming a ruthless, calculating, and unyielding antagonist.]
[Along your journey, you will encounter numerous Children of Fortune—favored sons and daughters of providence—and the system will assist you in plucking away their destiny.]
[If fate insists on turning you into their stepping stone, then crush fate itself, trample these chosen figures, and turn them into stepping stones for your own ascent!]
[By suppressing these Children of Fortune and depleting their providence, you will earn Villain Points.]
[Villain Points can be exchanged for Fortune Points or used in the system draw, which contains countless items from across the multiverse; they can even be converted directly into cultivation progress.]
[When a Child of Fortune's providence drops below a critical threshold, you may choose to execute them, yielding a Villain Treasure Chest.]
[Villain Treasure Chests yield all manner of legendary items from across the multiverse. Furthermore, accumulating a set amount of Villain Points will trigger a system upgrade.]
It truly lived up to its name as the Ultimate Villain System, actively pushing him to plunder the fortune of these favored figures and ultimately eliminate them.
It was putting every effort into molding him into a proper villain!
Yet Ye Yun understood that he held no alternative options.
Relying on his noble status, the host had already committed numerous tyrannical and ruthless acts.
He was already setup as a quintessential antagonist; even if his potential remained sky-high, he would inevitably be trampled into dirt beneath the boots of those rising Children of Fortune.
Granted a second life, Ye Yun had zero intention of serving as anyone's stepping stone.
Since destiny cast him as a villain, he would become the ultimate villain—a supreme, unrivaled overlord!
He would crush those chosen prodigies and force them beneath his heels!
In that moment, Ye Yun solidified his resolve.
Transmigrating into this world as an antagonist meant embracing the role without hesitation.
Being a villain had its perks anyway; backed by an imposing lineage and supported by the Ultimate Villain System, he possessed every tool needed to outmatch any Child of Fortune.
He could act entirely according to his own will, enjoying a freedom far superior to the heavy constraints tied to typical protagonists.
Having comfortably accepted his new identity, a sudden thought struck Ye Yun.
Following standard tropes, newly bound systems usually provided a starter reward.
He voiced the question directly.
"System, is there a starter pack or something similar? Don't newly activated systems usually provide one?"
Surprised that its host knew the procedure so thoroughly, the Ultimate Villain System provided an explanation.
[...Host, within the system storage space, a Starter Gift Pack is indeed waiting for you. Please inspect it at your leisure.]
The method to access the system storage space naturally surfaced in Ye Yun's consciousness.
By simply visualizing the storage dimension in his mind, everything inside became clearly visible within an interface exclusive to his vision.
Ye Yun could not wait to open the starter package.
"Open the Starter Gift Pack!"
The moment he issued the command, a brilliant flash of light flared before his eyes.
A dazzling golden light burst from the gift pack inside the system space, closely followed by a dense surge of dark, murky aura.
This dark aura radiated an ominous, chilling atmosphere that sent a cold shudder down his spine.
Through the murky haze, Ye Yun caught sight of a pair of pitch-black, ink-like eyes; the moment his gaze met those pupils, a sharp panic forced him to snap his eyes shut.
Right then, the mechanical prompt sounded.
[Ding! Starter Gift Pack opened successfully. Congratulations, Host, on acquiring the Supreme Demonic Pupils, the Primordial Demonic Scripture, and Villain Points x2,000.]
That pair of jet-black pupils he had just glimpsed was clearly the Supreme Demonic Pupils the system mentioned.
Earning the designation of "Supreme," a single glance alone was enough to strike sheer terror into a person's soul.
As for the second reward, Ye Yun felt somewhat speechless: the Primordial Demonic Scripture.
Good grief!
Both rewards were tied directly to the demonic path.
He had not expected to pull two explicitly demonic items straight out of a starter pack.
They sounded undeniably powerful, leaving him unsure whether to consider himself lucky or cursed.
After all, the entire Immortal World held extreme hostility toward the word "demonic."
Should anyone in the Immortal World uncover the presence of a demon, they would execute them without hesitation, regardless of the individual's background or identity.
Acquiring two items linked to the demonic path simultaneously was a double-edged sword.
"System, are you pulling my leg or intentionally sabotaging me? Can stuff like this even be brought out in the open? If someone detects this, won't I be finished right at the start?"
Ye Yun offered a powerless critique toward the system.
"..."
Falling silent for a brief moment, the system had clearly not calculated that Ye Yun's fortune would prove so bizarre.
These items were exceptional treasures, yet anything connected to the demonic path was an absolute taboo in the Immortal World.
[Host, please rest assured. The system can completely conceal any demonic aura associated with you.]
[Unless you deliberately expose it yourself, detection is impossible—even if the observer is a powerhouse at the Emperor Realm.]
Hearing the system's explanation, Ye Yun finally eased his tension, no longer worried about instant exposure.
At the same time, he could not help but admire the system's capability.
Shielding his secrets even from the perception of an Emperor Realm supreme expert truly proved its worth as the Ultimate Villain System.
What defined a true villain?
Only those who orchestrated events from the shadows and effortlessly manipulated the Children of Fortune deserved the title of an ultimate villain.
Those who ran around making loud scenes and actively provoking protagonists everywhere were merely low-tier antagonists begging for death.
"Claim rewards!"
Ye Yun was eager to test the power of these Supreme Demonic Pupils.
[Rewards issued. Host, please check your inventory.]
The moment the mechanical voice faded, Ye Yun felt a sudden wave of discomfort wash over his eyes.
It felt as though something was forcefully burrowing its way into his head, making his scalp numb with tension.
Simultaneously, a massive flood of arts, chants, and cultivation methods poured directly into his memory.
Without a doubt, this was the Primordial Demonic Scripture.
It was an unyielding, dominant method of demonic cultivation.
However, originating from the primordial era, its path differed entirely from modern demonic methods; it did not rely on slaughter, blood sacrifices, or soul harvesting to advance.
Compared to standard cultivation paths, it was simply far more domineering, which suited Ye Yun perfectly by minimizing any risk of exposing his secrets.
The discomfort in his eyes finally faded, and Ye Yun opened his eyelids slowly. A pair of pitch-black, ice-cold pupils now rested within his gaze, radiating a dark, suffocating chill.