Villain System: Stealing the Protagonist's Harem and Luck

Chapter 58: The Leeks Have Ripened; It Is Time for the Final Harvest

Ye Chen had no idea of the complex thoughts swirling in Yan Ji’s mind.

Recently, his cultivation had skyrocketed, restoring the confidence that Gu Changge had shattered. His Dao Heart, once cracked, was healing.

Listening to the chatter of nearby cultivators, he ventured deeper into the mountain range. With the Secret Realm map in hand, he wasn’t worried about finding treasures.

However, he could feel the growing distance between him and Yan Ji.

He had reflected on his harsh words and realized he was wrong to hurt his Master. He had even planned to apologize. But the rift remained.

Ye Chen had learned a hard lesson: he couldn’t trust anyone completely—especially after Su Qingge’s betrayal.

Yan Ji cared for him, yes. But she was a woman. Would she be swayed by a man like Gu Changge? Only she knew the answer. Perhaps she stayed with him out of pity.

The thought darkened Ye Chen’s eyes. He clenched his fists.

Master is mine. I won’t let Gu Changge take her away!

“Master,” Ye Chen asked, a strange smile on his face. “What is Gu Changge’s purpose in descending to the Lower Realm? He brought a servant powerful enough to wipe out a Holy Land… If I’m not mistaken, it must be for the Tianyuan Ancient Secret Realm.”

He wanted to test her reaction.

Yan Ji paused, then nodded. “You are likely correct. Aside from this Secret Realm, there is nothing in the Lower Realm worthy of his attention.”

She answered simply, not suspecting his motive.

“Exactly,” Ye Chen continued, his voice calm and analytical. “He will rush here the moment the Secret Realm opens. But only I have the map. Ordinary cultivators will face death at every turn.”

“Furthermore, the Realm has restrictions. His old servant is too powerful to enter. That means Gu Changge will be alone inside, blind and vulnerable.”

“I just need to wait for him in the Core Area and use the key to activate the killing formations…”

“Master, don’t you think my chances of revenge are high?”

Ye Chen laid out his plan, watching the ring closely for a reaction.

It sounded flawless. A perfect trap to kill a Young Lord.

“It sounds plausible,” Yan Ji replied after a thoughtful pause. “But… how do you know Gu Changge doesn’t have a map? Or other means to enter?”

She didn’t know Ye Chen was testing her loyalty. She simply analyzed the plan objectively. To her, Gu Changge—a scion of the Upper Realm—wouldn’t be foolish enough to enter a danger zone unprepared.

“Is that so? Master makes sense…”

Ye Chen’s eyes flashed with gloom.

Other means? What means?

Why is she so confident in him, yet so doubtful of me?

Is she hiding something?

He fell silent.

Yan Ji, unaware of his suspicion, changed the subject. “Little Chen, there is something you must know. The power behind your cousin is terrifying. Before you reach the Void God Realm, I advise you not to contact them.”

She spoke out of concern. The purple-clad girl was clearly from the Immemorial Ye Clan. To such a colossal family, a branch disciple like Ye Chen was insignificant. If they found out he was close to their princess, they might kill him just to remove a stain.

“I understand Master’s intentions,” Ye Chen said coldly. “But my affairs with Liuli are not for Master to worry about.”

He had heard the news from Chongyue Ancient City. His cousin was his biggest backer! Why would his Master try to separate them?

Is she afraid that once I gain power, I’ll turn on Gu Changge?

He dismissed her warnings as nonsense. Liuli would never let anyone hurt him.

Ye Chen was utterly disappointed in his Master. He didn’t want to ask any more questions.

…

The news of the Tianyuan Ancient Secret Realm’s opening swept across the Central State.

A pillar of divine light pierced the sky, illuminating the borderlands. It was a beacon that screamed “Treasure!” to every cultivator within a thousand miles.

Holy Lands and Dynasties scrambled to send their elites. A new Secret Realm meant ancient herbs, rare ores, and perhaps the legacy of a forgotten powerhouse.

The remote town near the entrance became a bustling hub overnight.

However, a barrier blocked the way.

It was a natural restriction left by the realm’s creator. Cultivators above the Great Power Realm were barred from entry. Trying to force their way in would trigger a backlash from the realm’s laws, resulting in instant death.

This forced the major powers to send their Elders and disciples, suppressing their cultivation if necessary.

…

“Just as I guessed. This Secret Realm is a tailor-made EXP dungeon for Ye Chen.”

“A Quasi-Supreme’s legacy… with a level cap.”

“Tsk. No entry above the Great Power Realm? Ye Chen must be close to breaking through.”

On a mountain peak overlooking the entrance, Gu Changge stood with his hands behind his back, his black robes snapping in the wind.

He chuckled, amused by the predictability of the plot.

The Lin Family Elders behind him bowed their heads, not daring to ask what he meant.

Gu Changge had brought them along for convenience. It was beneath his dignity to handle minor annoyances personally.

Predicting the restriction was easy. Experience dungeons always scaled to the Protagonist’s level.

Even Elder Ming would have to suppress his cultivation to enter.

Such VIP treatment… Heaven really goes all out to spoon-feed the Child of Providence.

It’s practically throwing the treasure into his lap.

But so what?

If I want to snatch it, even Heaven can’t stop me.

“Let’s go.”

Gu Changge transformed into a divine rainbow, shooting toward the entrance.

Even limited to the Great Power Realm, crushing Ye Chen would be effortless.

The leeks are fat. It’s time for the harvest.

BOOM!

The entrance was a thirty-zhang rift in space, glowing with hazy light.

Crowds of rogue cultivators gathered nearby, their eyes greedy. They knew they couldn’t compete inside, so they planned to ambush anyone who came out with treasure.

“Who is that?”

“It’s the Lin Family!”

“Not good! It’s that Young Lord!”

The rogue cultivators panicked. They feared no sect, but the Lin Family—and specifically the god-like youth leading them—was a different story.

“Run! Don’t offend him!”

The crowd scattered like cockroaches, clearing a path to the entrance.

Hum!

Gu Changge ignored them, leading his entourage straight into the rift.

The world spun. A vast, heavy pressure descended upon him.

Gu Changge quickly suppressed his cultivation to the peak of the Great Power Realm, finding the balance point of the realm’s laws.

He landed safely.

An immense world sense descended. Gu Changge quickly found a balance point, suppressing his cultivation to the peak of the Great Power Realm.

He landed safely.