Villain System: Stealing the Protagonist's Harem and Luck

Chapter 65: My Heart Yearns for the Light (I Feel Offended)

The refreshed status panel brought a deep sense of satisfaction to Gu Changge. After nurturing that leek for so long, the harvest was truly bountiful.

Nearly 10,000 [Destiny Points]. Close to 2,000 [Luck Points].

With this windfall, many of his dormant plans could finally be set in motion. But first, he had to wrap up his business in the Lower Realm.

With Ye Chen dead, the [Eight Desolate Demon Halberd] was now Gu Changge’s for the taking.

As for the [Tianyuan Ancient Secret Realm] inheritance? It was meaningless to him. A mere Quasi-Supreme legacy was something only small-time characters like Ye Chen would covet. As a wealthy young master from the Upper Realm, Gu Changge lacked neither powerful techniques nor inheritances—especially with the System backing him.

“The [Void Marrow] reward from the Heavenly Dao… it must have been related to the Son of Providence,” Gu Changge mused. “Did Ye Chen possess a hidden spatial bloodline?”

“Doesn’t matter now.”

He focused inward, sensing his newfound control over the void. This power wasn’t just offensive; it was the ultimate tool for evasion and stealth. Spatial laws were rare even in the Upper Realm, and those who mastered them were considered terrifyingly elusive.

It was a nice little trump card.

“I’ll hold onto the three World Seed fragments for now. Once I have time to synthesize them, I can refine an inner world…”

Gu Changge’s gaze swept across the hall, landing on the Eight Desolate Demon Halberd. A flicker of genuine desire lit his eyes.

This was his true goal.

The surging demonic energy radiating from the weapon resonated with his [Devil Heart]. It felt like a call from an old friend, a deep, ancestral connection urging him to take up the supreme murder weapon.

With this halberd, his return to the Upper Realm would be far smoother.

“Gu Changge… what did you do to me?”

Ye Liuli’s voice trembled from the side. Her expression was a chaotic mix of confusion, anger, and ice-cold fear.

But the one thing missing was hatred.

She knew she should hate him. But every time she tried to summon the emotion, a terrifying pressure—like the majestic wrath of heaven—crushed her will.

It was agony.

She knew this was Gu Changge’s doing. Regret washed over her. Why had she been so foolish? She thought she was clever, but she had been dancing in the palm of his hand from the start.

“What did you call me?” Gu Changge glanced at her with mild interest.

Honestly, he didn’t care much about Ye Liuli. Her value lay entirely in her status as the doted-upon princess of the [Immemorial Immortal Clan].

As the Young Master of the Gu Family, using her to extract benefits from the Ye Clan would be child’s play. If not for that utility, why would he keep her alive?

Hearing his indifferent tone, Ye Liuli’s head buzzed.

The hallucination returned—an ancient, formless deity staring down at her with cold, uncaring eyes. The pressure made her soul tremble. The urge to submit was irresistible.

“Master…”

Ye Liuli choked out the word, humiliation burning her cheeks as tears welled in her eyes.

This man had murdered her Brother Ye Chen. He was her sworn enemy. Yet here she was, calling him Master.

She wanted to faint, to escape this nightmare. Since meeting Gu Changge, her life had become an endless string of humiliations.

Young Master’s methods are terrifying. Ye Chen never stood a chance, [Yan Ji] thought, watching from the sidelines.

She transformed into a wisp of red smoke and retreated into the [Divine Grade Soul Nourishing Jade].

Compared to the old ring, this jade was paradise. It nourished her soul and strengthened her primordial spirit. Even a Heavenly God would kill for such a treasure.

However, she noticed that Gu Changge had added a layer of restrictions to the jade. Unless he permitted it, she couldn’t see or hear anything outside.

Gu Changge hated the “Grandpa in the Ring” trope. Having a ghost watch his every move? No thanks. He valued his privacy.

Yan Ji understood. She wasn’t a voyeur, and someone of Gu Changge’s status undoubtedly had secrets. This restriction made her feel more comfortable, actually. It proved he wasn’t treating her as a tool, but as a subordinate with boundaries.

The jade wasn’t a prison; she could leave whenever she wished.

Sitting cross-legged in the warm spiritual energy, Yan Ji felt a wave of gratitude. Gu Changge’s thoughtfulness was a stark contrast to Ye Chen’s negligence.

The difference in treatment… one only understands it after experiencing both.

…

“It pierced a Quasi-Supreme body and still radiates such heaven-cleaving might… It must be at least a Supreme-grade artifact,” Gu Changge analyzed, stepping toward the throne.

“Subduing it might take some effort.”

“I wonder if I can use Destiny Points to refine it instantly? The System lets me upgrade skills, after all…”

Boom!

A terrifying pressure descended. It felt as if an ancient god were glaring down from the heavens, seeking to crush his soul.

Gu Changge didn’t flinch.

His [Innate Godly Spirit] talent activated. A dark, profound light ignited in his eyes, piercing through the void to stare back at the pressure.

Hum!

He pushed forward.

Was this pressure from the dead Quasi-Supreme, or the halberd itself? It felt heavy enough to collapse the sky.

His [Devil Heart] began to beat faster.

Terrifying demonic nature surged from Gu Changge’s body. Behind him, phantoms of collapsing worlds appeared, accompanied by the grand, eerie sound of myriad beings chanting in worship to a supreme demon.

Sensing a kindred aura, the hostility radiating from the Eight Desolate Demon Halberd receded significantly.

Gu Changge relaxed slightly and stepped onto the dais.

Hum!

Suddenly, a change occurred.

The corpse pinned to the throne—the master of the Tianyuan Secret Realm—began to tremble. Terrifying fluctuations rippled through the air.

Light gathered on the withered body, coalescing into a blurry human figure. It looked as though the ancient master was resurrecting.

“So that’s how the inheritance works,” Gu Changge frowned, halting his advance. “Good thing I killed Ye Chen. If he were here, this remnant soul would have handed him the power to suppress me.”

Anyone could see the danger.

Normally, if a ten-thousand-year-old corpse starts moving, it means one of two things: he isn’t dead, or he left a remnant soul to guard his legacy.

Either way, it was bad news for Gu Changge.

He wasn’t here to accept the inheritance. He was here to steal the weapon that killed the owner. He was essentially a grave robber breaking the seal.

Why would the original owner let him go?

In a standard story, the Son of Providence would pass the trials, gain the master’s approval, obtain the inheritance, and then strengthen the seal on the demon weapon to “uphold justice.”

But Gu Changge had killed the heir and come for the weapon.

“Come before me… receive my Dao…”

The figure on the corpse solidified. A majestic man wearing a purple-gold crown and golden robes appeared, radiating the aura of an ancient emperor.

He looked at Gu Changge and commanded.

As a Quasi-Supreme, he was the absolute ruler of this Secret Realm.

Gu Changge’s mind raced. He had a [Domain-Breaking Talisman] in his inventory. If things went south, he could escape instantly. But that would mean losing the halberd.

“Whatever,” Gu Changge thought calmly. “I’ll play along.”

He retracted his demonic aura instantly, looking up with a respectful expression.

“Yes, Senior.”

He walked confidently toward the corpse. The master was likely a “righteous” figure. They were usually predictable.

“Harboring sinister intentions… nature dark and vile…”

The figure’s eyes opened, fixing a piercing gaze on Gu Changge.

“My Path of Light… how could I pass it to the likes of YOU?!”

The voice thundered, shaking the entire palace. Anger and shock radiated from the remnant soul.

Gu Changge’s blood churned. If he hadn’t shielded himself with [Spiritual Energy], that shout alone might have injured him.

Troublesome.

This confirmed his suspicion: the remnant soul had consciousness. It wasn’t a pre-recorded message.

If he hadn’t hidden his demonic nature quickly, the soul might have slapped him to death immediately. After all, the halberd that killed this man had a very similar aura to Gu Changge’s own.

“Ironic,” Gu Changge thought, annoyed. “Ye Chen lusted after his master’s body, was jealous, hypocritical, and cowardly. But if he were standing here, would this old ghost have a different speech?”

“Just because I’m the Villain, I get the lecture?”

Gu Changge felt offended.

“Senior, please discern clearly,” Gu Changge said, his face instantly adopting the righteous expression of a saint. His voice rang with conviction.

“Though this Junior’s nature may seem dark, my heart yearns for the Light!”

“I possess a heart dedicated to upholding justice and saving the common people!”

“If Senior entrusts the inheritance to me, I swear to punish evil, promote good, and ensure your legacy is never tarnished!”

Since the soul had consciousness, it could be fooled. Dealing with a remnant thought was much easier than fighting a corpse.