Jiang Chen never expected to find himself in a world of cultivation, let alone as a core disciple of a famous sect. 

Destined to play the villain’s role, his future was full of trouble. He had plotted against the protagonist, crippling his dantian and turning him into a disgraced outcast, barely holding onto his place in the sect. If not for a surprising twist, Jiang Chen’s story might have ended as a small chapter in the protagonist’s grand journey.

Understanding how risky his position was, Jiang Chen gave a sly grin. Alone, he thought to himself:

'Is the protagonist strong? No doubt about it.

But am I afraid? Definitely not.

Why? Because I have the Immortal Great Villain System!'

Then he paused, his expression changing slightly.

'Wait… there’s more than one protagonist?'

Instead of feeling worried, his grin grew wider. 'Well, isn’t that perfect?'

With a sharp glint in his eyes, Jiang Chen made a bold declaration to himself:

'As the ultimate Great Villain, I’ll defy Heaven’s will and stand at the top!'

The black mystery box was the System Mall Level-Up Gift Pack—and not just any gift pack, but a Level 5 one.


It could reveal a treasure that came from the Fifth Step of the Cultivation Path itself.


Let's open this first. Jiang Chen felt his curiosity spike. What exactly is the Fifth Step? What kind of realm is that supposed to be? He drew in a slow breath, steadied himself, and gave the command.


System, open the System Mall Level-Up Gift Pack.


[Ding! You have obtained a core cultivation technique of the Fifth Step of the Cultivation Path — True Eternity Heart Sutra!]


As the system message faded, a small orb appeared inside the Immortal Martial Mustard Seed.


It was strange—half real, half unreal. Its surface shifted between clear and hazy, as if the entire chaotic cosmos were sealed inside it… yet at the same time, it felt completely empty.


This was the origin essence of the technique known as the True Eternity Heart Sutra.


Chapter 492 - A Glimpse of the Fifth Step