Reborn as the Novel’s Villain: Cultivation Lost, Female Leads Take Control - Chapter 135

Looking at the system’s notifications, Xu Yang raised his eyebrows in pleasant surprise.

He had anticipated that the rewards this time wouldn’t be simple. After all, this was Qin Kewan’s first contribution, which already triggered a 10,000-fold critical return.

But what truly stunned him was that Yuan Kouxuan managed to trigger a 10,000-fold return for the second time!

This was an unexpected delight.

She was indeed worthy of the title of future queen in Xu Yang’s eyes. Whether in terms of combat power, luck, or other attributes, she was an all-rounded, hexagonal warrior without a single weakness!

The Qilin Immortality Elixir was far more precious than the True Dragon Dao Fruit—a treasure with no drawbacks whatsoever.

Xu Yang was confident that even without any additional cultivation resources, this immortal elixir alone could allow him to ascend to the Mahayana realm without hindrance!

As for the Nirvana Treasure Technique, it was practically a super-enhanced version of an immortal scripture.

Even if his physical body were destroyed, as long as a single drop of blood remained, he could achieve rebirth through Nirvana.

It was a perfect fit for his Supreme Yang Physique, enhancing his resilience against death.

If he successfully mastered it, he would essentially be immune to true death. Unless the Heavenly Dao itself intervened, no one in the mortal or immortal realms would have the power to obliterate him entirely!

And the Nine Nether Marten—when it reached adulthood, it would possess the terrifying ability to devour the heavens.

In the original storyline, the protagonist’s companion had reverted to its ancestral form as the Nine Nether Marten, swallowing countless Mahayana Saints and even strangling a Supreme Immortal Emperor!

In summary, this round of rewards left Xu Yang thoroughly satisfied—ecstatic, even.

However, he wasn’t in a hurry to utilize these rewards just yet. The source stone evaluation conference wasn’t over, and he knew the demon faction would make their appearance soon…

With all nine source stones now unlocked, Xu Yang returned to his seat of honor and resumed the task of calmly feeding his disciples.

Meanwhile, inspired by Xu Yang’s success, other young prodigies were filled with anticipation and eagerly instructed the source masters to cut open their chosen stones.

Even if they couldn’t replicate Xu Yang’s streak of treasures—or his incredible luck in uncovering divine sources—they at least hoped for something valuable!

But as the stones were opened one by one, the reality was far from their expectations. Their mental states crumbled.

“Another dud… a complete waste!”

“How could this be? This stone looked so round and emitted such vibrant hues—how could it only produce this garbage? I wouldn’t even take it for free!”

“What’s the point of a broken sword? It’s not sharp enough for cutting trees, let alone people!”

Someone in the crowd pointed at another prodigy and ridiculed, “Isn’t Ye Wuwei from a formation family? Didn’t his ancestors boast a formation master? Yet, out of the three stones he chose, only one produced anything—a measly Dragon Blood Stone!”

The crowd’s whispers and mocking remarks caused Ye Wuwei’s face to flush red with embarrassment. He wished he could crawl into a hole on the spot.

How humiliating!

None of the three stones he chose had yielded any significant treasures.

Before this, he had dreamed of impressing Xu Yang with his “exceptional” skill in sourcing stones, hoping to secure a place as a disciple of Purple Cloud Peak.

In hindsight, it was fortunate he hadn’t boasted too much. Otherwise, he would have thoroughly embarrassed himself, perhaps even tarnishing the reputation of his ancestors!

“That Thunder Wood is decent, but it doesn’t compare to any of the treasures Senior Xu uncovered!”

“I think Senior Xu must have taken all the stones with treasures, leaving the rest of us with scraps!”

Someone grumbled, “Senior Xu is too selfish. He didn’t leave any opportunities for others!”

This complaint immediately drew sharp criticism from those nearby.

“Shut up! Do you even understand the rules? Gambling on stones is survival of the fittest—winners take all, losers eat dust!”

“If you’re bad at sourcing, then practice more. If you can’t afford it, don’t play. Being weak is your fault!”

“People like you, who don’t strive to improve and instead rely on the mercy of others, will never become Core Formation ancestors in this lifetime!”

“…Wait, it seems that another divine source has been born!”

The crowd’s attention instantly shifted to the platform as fluctuations erupted from a source stone being cut.

On the platform, the source stone split in half, revealing a smooth surface. But as the stone opened further, a stream of foul blood began to seep out, carrying with it a murderous aura that seemed to have been soaked in endless years of slaughter.

This aura instantly enveloped the platform, causing the descendants of the immortals to shiver uncontrollably. A chilling fear crept into their hearts.

“This aura is terrifying! Could it be an immortal weapon drenched in endless blood?”

“I thought the dead egg of the Nine Nether Marten was astonishing, but I never expected something that could produce an immortal weapon!”

“This is truly a sight to behold!”

“The person who just accused Senior Xu of taking all the treasures—come out and face the truth!”

“Exactly! If all the rare treasures were taken, then what about this immortal weapon?”

The crowd’s eyes shone with anticipation as they stared at the source stone on the high platform.

Even the guardians hidden in the shadows couldn’t help but reveal themselves, eager to inspect the situation. If an actual immortal weapon had been unearthed, the young prodigy who unearthed it would be unable to protect it. Without Xu Yang’s immense strength, they would likely have to sell it to the immortals. Of course, these guardians wouldn’t forcefully take it—they would offer a fair price.

In the void, Old Tian furrowed his brows as he observed the unfolding scene.

As someone with vast experience, he felt that something was off about this murderous aura. It didn’t resemble the blood-soaked killing intent of an immortal weapon. Instead, it felt more like…

The source master worked quickly, expertly peeling away the stone layer by layer. In just a few breaths, he exposed a significant portion of the contents, revealing a part of what lay inside.

Old Tian’s expression changed the moment he saw the partially exposed artifact. His eyes fixed on a pale, bony surface. Alarmed, he suddenly appeared in the air and shouted at the source master.

“Stop!”

But it was too late.

The source stone had already been fully opened.

Inside was not an immortal weapon or a divine treasure, but a complete arm, skeletal and devoid of flesh or blood. The pale white bones emitted an eerie, malevolent energy, and an indescribable aura of terror began spreading outward from the arm.

“This… this is—”

“Whose arm is this?!”

Before anyone could react, the heavens seemed to tremble, and an earth-shattering sound echoed across the city.

A blood-red, bewitching light appeared out of thin air. It was so sudden and fast that no one had time to respond. All they could do was watch in horror as the blood-red light descended upon the skeletal arm.

The moment the blood light merged with the arm, a catastrophic burst of demonic energy erupted from the skeletal limb. It surged skyward, condensing into a vast, unbroken sea of black clouds that loomed over the entirety of White Emperor City.

The sky darkened as though an ancient demon’s prison had descended upon the mortal world.

Boom!

The immense power brewing in the void pressed down with unimaginable force. The city’s defensive formation, designed to withstand attacks from Venerables, strained under the overwhelming energy.

Suddenly, with a deafening explosion, the formation shattered!

The malevolent aura continued to spread, its oppressive presence suffocating everyone within its range.

At that moment, the entire White Emperor City was plunged into darkness.