[Basic Villain Cultivation System Guide]
[Welcome to the world of "Path of Immortal Emperor", Host]
[You have replaced the character: Sion Nightshade - Low-Level Villain]
Sion stared at the transparent panel floating in front of him with his mouth agape. Lin Wei who was walking in front of him seemed to see nothing and continued walking towards Jade Peak Hall.
[Basic System Rules:]
[1. Host must play the role of the villain according to the original plot]
[2. Any actions that deviate from the character will be penalized]
[3. Completing the villain's mission = getting survival points]
[4. Collecting 100,000 points = a chance to return to the original world]
"One thousand points?!" Sion whispered under his breath. "How long do I have to be a villain to collect that much?"
[Correction: One hundred thousand points, Host]
[Current points: 0/100,000]
[Death rate: 89%]
Even the system is cruel! Sion frowned. But wait... this means there's an 11% chance of me surviving, right?
[System detects over-optimism]
[Warning: Sion Nightshade's character has a death flag in chapter 50]
[Suggestion: Focus on missions to increase survival rate]
"Senior Brother Sion?" Lin Wei stopped and turned around with a worried face. "You're talking to yourself? Are you really okay?"
Sion realized that he looked strange. He cleared his throat and tried to imitate the arrogant attitude that a real villain should have.
"I was just... thinking about the best way to deal with that new disciple," Sion replied in a forced cold tone. "He already dared to fight an inner sect disciple. Of course he needs to be taught some manners."
Lin Wei nodded enthusiastically. "That's right, Senior Brother! Outer sect disciples who don't know their place should be taught a lesson. Otherwise, they'll be even more impudent."
Oh my, Lin Wei is truly the perfect supporting villain character, Sion thought sadly. He didn't even realize that this kind of attitude would kill both of us.
[System detects out-of-character inner monologue]
[First warning: Villains must not feel sorry for themselves]
[Penalty: -10 points]
[Current points: -10/100,000]
"What?!" Sion almost shouted. "Points have been deducted before we even started?"
"Senior Brother?" Lin Wei looked at him in confusion.
"Ah, it's nothing," Sion shook his head quickly. "Let's continue."
They arrived at Jade Peak Hall, a magnificent building with a golden tiled roof and white jade pillars. Elder Zhang, a middle-aged man with a long beard and sharp eyes, was already waiting inside.
"Sion, Lin Wei, come in," Elder Zhang's voice echoed in the spacious room.
Sion and Lin Wei bowed respectfully. "Good morning, Elder Zhang."
"Sion, I heard you met a new disciple yesterday?" Elder Zhang looked at him with an inscrutable gaze. "Chen Feng, right?"
This was the moment! Sion swallowed. I have to act like an arrogant villain, but not so much that it makes Elder Zhang suspicious.
"Yes, Elder," Sion replied in a tone that was faked to be arrogant. "That outer sect disciple has no manners. He even dared to look me in the eye so impudently."
Elder Zhang nodded slowly. "Hmm, indeed new disciples sometimes need to be taught about the sect hierarchy. But remember, Sion, we also can't be too harsh on disciples with potential."
"Potential?" Lin Wei interrupted in a disdainful tone. "Elder, a disciple like him—"
"Lin Wei," Elder Zhang interrupted in a warning tone. "You shouldn't underestimate people just by their appearance."
Wow, it seems like Elder Zhang has seen Chen Feng's potential, Sion thought. In the novel, Elder Zhang was indeed one of the neutral and wise characters. He didn't side with the villain or the protagonist.
[System detects accurate character analysis]
[Reward: +5 points]
[Current points: -5/100,000]
At least it went up a bit, Sion sighed inwardly.
"Alright," Elder Zhang stood up. "Zion, I'm giving you a special mission. Test the new disciple's abilities in a... educational way. But remember, don't hurt his cultivator's soul."
[DING! Main Mission Activated!]
[Mission: Provoke the Protagonist]
[Description: Provoke Chen Feng to show his strength in front of the other disciples]
[Reward: 500 points + increased survival rate]
[Failure penalty: Death flag accelerated to chapter 30]
[Time: 3 days]
Sion almost choked on his own saliva. Chapter 30? That means I only have one month left to live if I fail!
"Senior Brother Sion?" Lin Wei patted his shoulder. "You look pale again."
"No, I'm fine," Sion cleared his throat. "Elder Zhang, I will carry out this mission well."
Elder Zhang smiled faintly. "Good. But remember, Sion, sometimes the best way to teach someone is to give them a chance to show their abilities."
Words with double meanings, Sion thought. Does Elder Zhang actually want me to help Chen Feng show his potential?
"Alright, you guys can go. Sion, I'll wait for the results."
After leaving Jade Peak Hall, Lin Wei immediately chattered excitedly.
"Senior Brother, this is a great opportunity to show our strength! Those outer sect disciples will definitely regret daring to go against you!"
Sion simply nodded as he thought of a strategy. How do I provoke Chen Feng without actually becoming his enemy? I need to make him show his strength, but not to the point of wanting to kill me.
[System detects Host confusion]
[Tip: In the original novel, Sion Nightshade provoked Chen Feng by challenging him in front of the other disciples]
[Warning: The original scenario ends with the Host's death]
[Suggestion: Find a creative way to follow the plot without following the same ending]
"Creative, huh?" Sion muttered softly.
"What's creative, Senior Brother?" Lin Wei asked.
"Ah, I'm thinking of a creative way to... educate that new disciple," Sion smiled forcefully. "Lin Wei, do you know where Chen Feng usually trains?"
"He often trains in the eastern Training Ground, where the outer sect disciples usually train. Why, Senior Brother?"
"Tomorrow morning, we'll go there," Sion clenched his fists. "It's time to teach that shameless disciple a 'lesson'."
Lin Wei smiled broadly. "Finally! I can't wait to see the shocked expression on his face when he sees the difference in strength between the inner sect and outer sect disciples!"
If you knew that he was the protagonist who would become an immortal emperor, you definitely wouldn't be this excited, Sion thought sadly.
[System detects preparation for mission]
[Mission status: Standby]
[Reminder: Host has 2 days and 23 hours to complete the mission]
[Additional tip: Protagonist Chen Feng has a hidden system that will activate when threatened]
"Hidden system?" Sion whispered. "So he also has a system?"
[Classified information]
[Host does not have access to high-level information]
Damn, even my system is hiding important information!
Sion looked at the evening sky that was starting to turn red. Tomorrow would be the day that would decide his fate. He had to provoke a protagonist who had a hidden system, without making him a mortal enemy.
"Senior Brother," Lin Wei patted his shoulder again. "Are you sure you're okay? You looked like you were planning something big."
Sion smiled bitterly. "You're not wrong, Lin Wei. I'm indeed planning something that will change our lives."
The problem is, I don't know if the change will make us live longer or die faster.
[System detects Host's hesitation]
[Reminder: There's no other way but to move forward]
[Mission starts in: 12 hours]
[Get ready, Host. Chen Feng is waiting...]