Villain System: Stealing the Protagonist's Harem and Luck

Chapter 113: Chills Running Down the Back; Gu Changge’s Plan

The day after Gu Changge was “injured” by Gu Xianer, a bombshell announcement shook the Daootian Immortal Palace.

The Elders, the Palace Master, and even the Grand Elder himself unanimously declared Gu Changge as the new Successor.

The news sent shockwaves through the sect. Disciples were stunned. Everyone knew the Grand Elder and Gu Changge were like oil and water—enemies who had nearly come to blows just days ago. Yet now, the old man had personally endorsed him?

“What happened?”

“I heard True Disciple Gu was injured by his cousin, Gu Xianer, yesterday. He didn’t even resist.”

“Maybe the Grand Elder felt guilty? Or maybe Gu Changge’s talent is just undeniable.”

Whatever the reason, the dust had settled. Even if some disciples were disgruntled, none dared to voice it. Facing Gu Changge, they didn’t even have the courage to feel jealous. Even the other True Disciples retreated into seclusion or left for training, avoiding his shadow entirely.

Gu Changge had already held the sky in his hand; the title of Successor was just a formality.

Seven days later, the conferment ceremony would be held.

Simultaneously, the Daootian Immortal Palace announced the opening of the Immortal Ancient Continent—a restricted area deep within the sect, rumored to contain secrets from the Immortal Ancient Era.

This news detonated across the Upper Realm.

Immortal Great Sects, Immemorial Immortal Clans, Supreme Orthodoxies… everyone mobilized. Even ancient freaks and sealed geniuses began to stir. The Immortal Ancient Continent was a land of supreme opportunity, but also supreme danger. To mitigate the risk, the sect imposed a limit: each faction could send only 10 geniuses, led by an Elder.

The influx of foreign powers turned the Daootian Ancient City into a boiling pot of tension.

“The Daootian Immortal Palace is smart,” cultivators whispered. “With so many young monsters gathering, conflict is inevitable. But with Gu Changge as the Successor, who dares to act wild?”

“True. His deterrent power is unmatched.”

“But don’t be so sure. I heard Ye Langtian, the Reincarnation of an Ancient Emperor, recently suffered a loss against a collateral relative named Ye Ling. That Ye Ling fought him to a draw!”

“Ye Ling? I heard he plans to challenge Gu Changge next. He’s got guts.”

Daootian Ancient City.

In a divine pavilion overlooking the street, Ye Langtian listened to the gossip with a gloomy expression.

“Brother Gu, I didn’t expect my family matters to implicate you,” he said apologetically, raising his wine cup.

Opposite him sat Gu Changge. He was dressed in white, his demeanor as calm as a still lake. He downed his wine in one smooth motion and smiled.

“Just a little grasshopper,” Gu Changge said dismissively. “I can crush him with a slap. Why does Brother Ye care so much?”

Ye Liuli, sitting beside her brother, nodded vigorously. “Exactly! Brother, you worry too much. Ye Ling is just a schemer. He’s not worth your time.”

Ye Langtian sighed. “I thought so too. But that guy… his methods are bizarre. And now he’s spreading rumors that he wants to challenge Brother Gu.”

“Oh?” Gu Changge’s interest seemed piqued. “A collateral branch disciple reaching this level… not simple. Does Brother Ye know anything about his background?”

Ye Langtian shook his head. “I’ve investigated, but found nothing. I suspect he has a mysterious master or obtained some ancient inheritance. His techniques can neutralize my divine abilities.”

“An inheritance…” Gu Changge mused, a faint smile playing on his lips. “It seems we think alike. For Ye Ling to be so arrogant, he must have a powerful backing.”

Beside him, Yue Mingkong sipped her wine, her expression unreadable.

She glanced at Gu Changge. Is he going to expose Ye Ling’s secret? The Reincarnation Ancient Heavenly Venerate’s inheritance?

She shook her head internally. No. Gu Changge is a greedy wolf. He wants that inheritance for himself. He wouldn’t share it with the world.

So why guide the conversation this way?

Under the table, Gu Changge’s hand found hers, squeezing her fingers gently. His skin was warm, his touch possessive. Yue Mingkong stiffened but didn’t pull away. She even let out a soft, annoyed hmph, which only made Gu Changge’s smile deepen.

To outsiders like Ye Liuli, this looked like affectionate teasing between a loving couple. Ye Liuli watched them with envy, her heart aching slightly.

“Brother Ye,” Gu Changge suddenly changed the subject, his voice casual. “Have you heard the rumors? Recently, many outstanding disciples from various sects have mysteriously disappeared.”

Yue Mingkong froze.

Her pupils constricted. A chill shot down her spine, colder than any winter wind.

She looked at Gu Changge’s smiling face and realized the horror of his plan.

The Forbidden Demonic Art.

The disappearances were his doing. He had been devouring geniuses in the dark.

And now… he was bringing up Ye Ling. A man with a mysterious, powerful inheritance. A man with bizarre methods that could “neutralize divine abilities.” A man who had suddenly risen from obscurity.

He’s going to frame him.

Gu Changge wasn’t just going to kill Ye Ling. He was going to make Ye Ling take the fall for everything. He was going to turn the Son of Providence into the Successor of the Demonic Art, the public enemy of the entire world.

And then, under the banner of “justice,” Gu Changge would hunt him down, kill him, and take his inheritance—all while being hailed as a hero.

Yue Mingkong’s hand trembled in his grip.

This man… is truly terrifying.