The Villain's Unwanted Luck: Cultivating Supreme Fragrance

The Azure Emperor Secret Realm

The punishment elders arrived soon.

After examining Chen Kuang’s memories, they confirmed that several righteous sects had placed a reward on Ji Wuchen’s life. The Blood Blade Pavilion had accepted the mission, believing the Holy Son was weakened.

The elders expected Ji Wuchen to order a massacre.

Instead, he said, “Keep the assassin alive. Feed false information through him and uncover everyone involved.”

The hall became silent.

The original Ji Wuchen had been famous for immediate revenge. This calmer decision surprised them, but none dared question it.

Elder Mo stroked his beard. “The Holy Son has become more profound after awakening his physique.”

Ji Wuchen accepted the convenient explanation.

The bronze map fragment was placed on the table. Three ancient characters glowed across its surface: Azure Emperor Realm.

Elder Mo’s expression changed.

“The secret realm opens once every five hundred years. Only cultivators below the Nascent Soul realm may enter. Legend says the Azure Emperor left an imperial cultivation art, a divine weapon, and a pool capable of transforming bloodlines.”

Ji Wuchen had no desire to compete for treasures in a dangerous ruin.

Then the System spoke.

[Main mission issued.]

[Enter the Azure Emperor Secret Realm.]

[Objective: obtain the Primordial Origin Seal hidden beneath the false imperial inheritance.]

[Reward: upgrade of the Supreme Origin Destiny System and one unknown bloodline authority.]

Ji Wuchen silently surrendered.

“When does it open?”

“In seven days,” Elder Mo answered. “The palace planned to send ten core disciples. With your recovered cultivation, you should lead them.”

Su Qingyue held Ji Wuchen’s hand. “I will go too.”

An elder frowned. “The secret realm is dangerous.”

She did not release him. “Then I have even more reason to stay beside Senior Brother.”

The Karmic Destiny Aura stirred gently.

Instead of causing an argument, Elder Mo considered her words and nodded. “Her Moonveil Sword Art is suitable for defensive support. She may join.”

Ji Wuchen recognized the effect of his luck. Opportunities, allies, and affection were arranging themselves without conflict.

Later that night, he stood in the courtyard, studying the map beneath the moon.

The Ethereal Immortal Fragrance drifted through the residence. Spiritual birds gathered on the roof. Flowers that should have bloomed in spring opened across the winter garden.

Su Qingyue approached carrying a cloak.

“You will be cold,” she said, though cultivators at his realm ignored ordinary weather.

She placed the cloak over his shoulders, then quietly hugged his arm.

Ji Wuchen looked toward the distant mountains.

His plan had been simple: repair his cultivation, avoid attention, and survive.

In one day, he had awakened a heaven-defying physique, perfected a sacred sword art, captured an assassin, gained an imperial map, and become the focus of the sect.

The System displayed one final message.

[Host’s low-profile strategy has been evaluated.]

[Success probability: zero.]

Ji Wuchen sighed.

Seven days later, the Azure Emperor Secret Realm would open.

Beyond the mountains, the first storm of his new life had already begun.

The seven days before the Azure Emperor Secret Realm should have been quiet.

Ji Wuchen intended to spend them studying maps, stabilizing his cultivation, and avoiding attention. Instead, every attempt at preparation created another disturbance.

On the first morning, he practiced the Primordial Seven Calamities Sword inside a sealed courtyard. He deliberately used less than one percent of his strength.

The result was a sword intent that split the clouds above Black Heaven Peak.

On the second day, he examined an ordinary body-tempering manual.

[Low-grade technique detected.]

[Comprehension complete.]

[Technique evolved into: Primordial Immortal Bone Scripture.]

The moment he circulated it, golden patterns appeared beneath his skin. The pressure released from his body made every spirit beast within the sect kneel toward his residence.

By the third day, the elders had formed a new theory.

“The Holy Son is not merely recovering,” Elder Mo declared. “He is undergoing an ancient transformation.”

Ji Wuchen stopped trying to correct them.

Su Qingyue remained beside him throughout the preparations. She helped organize pills, talismans, clothing, and maps, though she rejected any suggestion that she should return to her own residence.

“I can cultivate here,” she said while holding his sleeve. “I will not disturb Senior Brother.”

She truly did remain quiet. Most of the time, she sat near him, occasionally leaning against his shoulder while reading sword records.

On the fifth day, another core disciple arrived.

Her name was Bai Lianhua, the personal disciple of the Third Elder. She wore crimson robes and carried twin crescent blades. She was known throughout the sect for her composed temperament and exceptional battle instincts.

“I was ordered to deliver the secret realm roster,” she said.

Then Ji Wuchen looked up.

Bai Lianhua froze.

The Myriad Heavens Beguiling Visage and Ethereal Immortal Fragrance struck her at the same time. Her calm expression softened, and the roster nearly slipped from her fingers.

Su Qingyue watched silently.

Ji Wuchen briefly worried that conflict might begin, but the Karmic Destiny Aura moved like an invisible current.

Bai Lianhua lowered her gaze, cheeks red. “Holy Son… may I accompany your group personally?”

“You are already on the roster,” Ji Wuchen replied.

“I meant beside you.”

Su Qingyue gently took Ji Wuchen’s left arm.

Bai Lianhua hesitated, then quietly held the edge of his right sleeve.

Neither girl argued.

[Destiny harmony confirmed.]

[No destructive jealousy detected.]

Ji Wuchen stared at the System interface.

“This is what you call natural?”