The Holy Son Who Could Not Cultivate

At the summit of Black Heaven Peak, clouds rolled beneath the cliffs like a silver ocean.

Ji Wuchen stood with his hands behind his back, his black robes snapping in the freezing wind. From a distance, he looked exactly like the infamous Holy Son of the Netherworld Sacred Palace—cold, proud, and deep in enlightenment.

In truth, he was silently panicking.

Half a month earlier, he had awakened inside this body after dying in another world. The original Ji Wuchen had been feared throughout the Eastern Domain. He had crippled rival disciples, robbed ancient inheritances, and offended nearly every righteous sect within ten thousand miles.

Unfortunately, the body’s cultivation had been sealed by an unknown force.

Ji Wuchen possessed the reputation of a terrifying Golden Core genius, but he could not circulate even a thread of spiritual energy.

“So this is my new life,” he complained inwardly. “A villain’s enemies, a villain’s reputation, and none of the villain’s strength.”

Below the platform, several disciples whispered.

“The Holy Son has stood there for four hours.”

“He must be comprehending the Great Dao.”

“Do not disturb him unless you want your meridians destroyed.”

Ji Wuchen kept his expression calm. Standing motionless was the only thing he could do without exposing himself.

Most importantly, no one could ever discover that he was not the original owner of this body. If the sect suspected possession, soul replacement, or reincarnation, even his powerful master might tear apart his soul to investigate.

At that moment, a clear mechanical voice rang inside his consciousness.

[Ding! Supreme Origin Destiny System successfully bound.]

Ji Wuchen’s eyes almost widened, but he forced himself to remain still.

“System?”

[This System can only be seen and heard by the host. Mental communication has been established. The secret of the host’s reincarnation will never be revealed through the System.]

A translucent golden interface appeared before him, invisible to everyone else.

Ji Wuchen nearly laughed aloud.

“Beginner package. Immediately.”

[Distributing rewards.]

[Primordial Chaos Dao Physique.]

[Myriad Heavens Beguiling Visage.]

[Ethereal Immortal Fragrance.]

[Karmic Destiny Aura.]

Before he could ask for details, four streams of incomprehensible power erupted within his body.

His sealed meridians trembled. His bones rang like divine bells. Ancient runes appeared throughout his flesh, then vanished beneath his skin.

The wind above Black Heaven Peak stopped.

The spiritual energy of the entire mountain suddenly surged toward him.

Every disciple below raised their head in shock.

Ji Wuchen stared at the golden interface while his ruined low-profile plan collapsed in a single breath.

[Beginner rewards successfully integrated.]

[Warning: all four traits are absolute and cannot be suppressed.]

Ji Wuchen’s mouth twitched.

He had finally received his cheat.

It was simply too powerful to hide.

The first change came from Ji Wuchen’s cultivation.

The Primordial Chaos Dao Physique activated the instant spiritual energy entered his body. His sealed meridians were repaired immediately, and the Golden Core within his dantian began rotating with enough force to make the mountain tremble.

[Effect confirmed: cultivation speed increased by 100,000 times.]

[Martial, spiritual, and skill comprehension increased by 1,000,000 times.]

[The physique will passively accelerate any technique after the host begins practicing it.]

Ji Wuchen took one breath.

The basic Netherworld Breathing Art, which the original body had practiced for years, instantly advanced from minor achievement to perfection.

Then his appearance began to change.

The sinister features of the former Holy Son softened. His skin became flawless, his eyes deepened like star-filled heavens, and his face gained an impossible harmony no mortal artist could reproduce.

A faint immortal fragrance spread from him and drifted down the mountain.

Ji Wuchen quickly asked, “Can I conceal the face and scent?”

[Negative.]

“What if I use a mask?”

[The Myriad Heavens Beguiling Visage cannot be suppressed. Covering the host’s face would only increase curiosity. The Ethereal Immortal Fragrance would crack all concealing artifacts after a microsecond.]

Ji Wuchen felt a headache approaching.

“Then how do I explain why I suddenly look different?”

[Recommended explanation: the host’s former appearance was a deliberate disguise. The awakening of the Primordial Chaos Dao Physique shattered it.]

“That is shameless.”

[It is also believable.]

Before Ji Wuchen could respond, hurried footsteps sounded behind him.

“Senior Brother, the Palace Master has summoned—”

The speaker stopped.

A young woman in pale-blue robes stood at the entrance. She was Su Qingyue, a core disciple who had followed the original Ji Wuchen despite fearing his cruel temper.

The fragrance reached her first.

Her tense shoulders relaxed. Then Ji Wuchen turned around.

The jade message token slipped from her fingers and struck the ground.

Su Qingyue stared at him as though the sun, moon, and stars had gathered within one person. Her cheeks turned red, and the caution in her eyes dissolved into unwavering affection.

“Senior Brother…” she whispered.

Ji Wuchen stepped back. “My physique awakened. My previous face was only a disguise.”

She nodded immediately, accepting the explanation without doubt.

Then she hurried forward and held his sleeve with both hands.

“Senior Brother, may I stay beside you?”

Her voice was soft, but her grip tightened as though she feared he would vanish.

Ji Wuchen silently questioned the System.

“This is the charm effect?”

[Correct. Her affection, loyalty, and desire for closeness have reached the absolute level. The Karmic Destiny Aura will prevent destructive jealousy and conflict.]

Su Qingyue carefully leaned against his shoulder.

“I do not need anything,” she said. “I only want to remain near you.”

Ji Wuchen stared across the sea of clouds.

Keeping a low profile had become impossible before he had even left the mountain.

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