Sun Qian didn't hesitate for a second when it came to choosing three rewards from the five options presented by the Villain Simulator.
First option: Ancient Dragon Elephant Scripture (Level 3 - Profound Connection Realm).This alone would catapult him from an ordinary mortal to a cultivator, granting him power beyond the limits of the mundane world.Sure, he still couldn't hold a candle to the monstrous geniuses back in the imperial capital, but he was already on par with—if not stronger than—most elite prodigies.The Third-Rank Profound Connection Realm marked the initial mastery of mysterious, supernatural powers. Ordinary thermal weapons were rendered useless against him. Paired with powerful cultivation techniques and martial arts, he could easily wipe out an entire heavily armed gang single-handedly.Even within the imperial hierarchy, this level of strength would earn him an official position and a host of privileges and preferential treatment.In some remote, lawless towns, he could even carve out a kingdom for himself and reign as an undisputed tyrant.Right now, trapped in a deadly conspiracy and hunted by a hidden mastermind, he had to seize power that belonged solely to himself.
As for the second option—Awaken Forbidden Physique: Supreme Imperial Bone—it went without saying how crucial it was.Without awakening the Supreme Imperial Bone, the curse lingering in his body would continue to devour his spiritual energy, causing his cultivation base to deteriorate until he was reduced to a mortal once more.Without the second reward, the Profound Connection Realm strength from the first option would dissipate within hours, leaving him right back where he started.
These two rewards were a matched set—indispensable, non-negotiable.
Now for the remaining three options.
The fourth option—One Green Hat (Courtesy of Ye Fan)—could be tossed out immediately. That was a novelty best left for those Destiny's Children with… unique tastes.He had zero interest in it.Though he would have loved to slap one on someone else's head.
The third reward—the Blue Talent Greased Lightning—had already proven its worth during the simulation. It was nothing short of a god-tier escape skill.Even Ye Fan, the Dragon King protagonist at the Fourth-Rank Divine Ability Realm, had been left eating his dust during the chase.The hidden mastermind had been forced to abandon pursuit entirely, unable to track his location.It had only been through setting a trap—lying in wait like a hunter—that they'd finally managed to kill him.This temporary Blue Talent was absurdly powerful. Making it a permanent, innate ability would be an enormous advantage in future simulations.
The fifth option: Partial Destined Fate Energy of Heroine Liu Yue (Lasts 3 days).This was a decent choice, to be sure. But the first simulation had made one thing crystal clear to Sun Qian—fate energy was ultimately an external crutch.While it granted the ability to ward off misfortune and sense danger, it was far from omnipotent.Otherwise, he wouldn't have died in the simulation.Besides, this option could likely be replicated in future simulations.In contrast, the Greased Lightning talent was a one-time reward from the first simulation. Miss it now, and it would be gone forever.
Boom!
The moment he made his three choices, the terrifying, otherworldly power of the Villain Simulator erupted forth without warning.
To his stunned eyes, a River of Time tore through the fabric of dimensions and materialized before him, replaying every moment of his first Villain Life Simulation.
In the blink of an eye, a gruesome corpse appeared—its spine ripped out, its face twisted in agony.The face was his own.
Five glowing fruits, each shimmering with a different hue, hovered above the body.
Swish!
Three of the fruits, blazing with brilliant light, detached themselves and shot straight toward him.
The immense power of the Ancient Dragon Elephant Scripture (Level 3) surged into his body in an instant.
ROAR!
The thunderous roar of ancient dragon-elephants echoed in his mind. Beneath his seemingly slender frame, his muscles bulged instantly, as if hordes of primeval beasts were awakening from slumber within him.
In the span of a heartbeat, he had gained the Strength of Ten Elephants—enough to tear through steel and concrete like paper, to shrug off blades and bullets as if they were nothing. He was no longer human—he was a walking, breathing humanoid beast.
At this moment, he felt as if he could punch a tank to scrap metal with a single blow.
The Ancient Dragon Elephant Scripture, a Heavenly Human-tier cultivation technique passed down by the Sun Clan, prioritized physical body tempering above all else. Cultivating spiritual energy was secondary at best.
Yet even the terrifying Strength of Ten Elephants paled in comparison to the Supreme Imperial Bone awakening in his spine.
As the forbidden physique stirred to life, the bloodcurdling screams of ghosts and gods echoed in his mind once more—the same screams he'd heard during the simulation.
Even the roaring dragon-elephants in his consciousness fell silent instantly, tamed and docile, as if bowing before an invincible sovereign who ruled over heaven and earth.
In that moment, every trace of his cultivation base was perfectly suppressed, hidden from the world.
Sun Zhong, the Seventh-Rank Saint Ascension Realm protector sitting in the front seat, seemed to sense a shift. He glanced back at Sun Qian through the rearview mirror—and froze, locking eyes with a pair of deep, domineering pupils.
An inexplicable pressure, one that stemmed from the very depths of his bloodline, washed over him. His body trembled uncontrollably, and he quickly bowed his head, daring not to meet that gaze again.
"What terrifying eyes… Even the clan leader has never made me feel such overwhelming pressure. Young Master Sun is supposed to be an ordinary mortal with no cultivation, but at this moment, the aura he exudes is more fearsome than that of Heavenly Human ancestors!"
"How is this possible?"
Disbelief was etched across Sun Zhong's face.
All the contempt and dissatisfaction he'd felt toward this so-called "spoiled playboy" of the Sun Clan vanished in an instant, replaced by a deep, unshakable awe. This young master of the Sun Clan was far more than the idle, useless dandy the rumors made him out to be.
Watching a Seventh-Rank Saint Ascension Realm powerhouse cowed by the sheer pressure of his Supreme Imperial Bone, Sun Qian felt a surge of boundless pride and ambition swell in his chest.
This is the power I've been craving!
Host: Sun QianAge: 18Realm: Profound ConnectionCultivation Technique: Ancient Dragon Elephant Scripture (Level 3 - Heavenly Human Tier)Physique: Supreme Imperial Bone (????)Talent: Greased Lightning (Blue)Remaining Simulations: 2Villain Points: 0
As soon as the rewards were fully integrated, the River of Time and the corpse vanished without a trace.
Sun Qian tore his gaze away, staring at the status panel projected by the simulator. He now had a far deeper understanding of the Supreme Imperial Bone's true potential—potential he had barely begun to tap into.
Only five minutes had passed since the first simulation ended.
There was still time before the deadly trap was sprung.
"Start the second simulation. This time, I'll dig out the mastermind who killed me. And while I'm at it, I'll see if I can loot some goodies from that Destiny's Child Ye Fan. I'll also test just how deep the water runs in this world."
"Villain Simulator—initiate second simulation!"
Cold light flared in Sun Qian's eyes.
Ding! Initiating second Villain Life Simulation.Detected zero Villain Points. Talent draw phase skipped. Simulation commencing.
You are the second young master of the Sun Clan. Having caused trouble in the Qianyuan Imperial Capital…
Learning from the failure of your first simulation, you grow far more cautious this time. Instead of getting out of the car to pick up Liu Yue, you choose to sit back and wait, biding your time.
An hour passes in the blink of an eye.
Ye Fan's figure appears in the distance, rushing forward in a panic, his face etched with anxiety—clearly, he's beside himself with worry for Liu Yue.In no time at all, he spots Liu Yue lying unconscious nearby… and the Maybach parked right in front of her.
Watching your target arrive, a faint smirk tugs at the corner of your lips. You issue your order without hesitation, telling Sun Zhong—the Seventh-Rank Saint Ascension Realm powerhouse—to attack Ye Fan.No need for prisoners. Kill him on the spot.Tear his head clean off his shoulders.