> "Real power is not in strength alone, but in how wisely you use it."
For six months, Lin Xian trained in silence, far away from the noisy sect halls and watching eyes.
He lived in a small cave in the forest, deep inside the mountains. There was no comfort here—only hard stone, cold air, and silence. But that was what he needed.
Every day, he practiced the Body Creation Technique from the Martial Emperor's Manual. It was a body refining art, powerful and painful. His bones would break and heal. Muscles would tear and rebuild. The process was slow, painful… but effective.
Each night, he meditated under the moon, circulating his spiritual energy.
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Month 1:
He could feel his body growing stronger. His muscles became like steel, and his punches could break solid rock.
But that wasn't enough.
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Month 3:
One quiet night, as the wind howled outside, Lin Xian's body trembled.
A loud thump echoed inside his dantian—the center of his power.
He had finally stepped into the Foundation Realm.
But Lin Xian didn't choose a normal foundation. No, guided by his Villain System, he wanted to create something rare and dangerous—an Eternal Dao Foundation. This level of dao foundation is one of requirements to surpass the 20th level,which he has achieve if he wants to stand a chance against son of destiny of the heaven it self.
This foundation wasn't just for strength—it was built to evolve. It had levels: Mortal, Earth, Heaven, Void, Chaos, Origin, and Eternal.
Right now, Lin Xian's Eternal Dao Foundation was still at the Mortal Tier. But it was just the beginning.
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System Notification:
> [Foundation Realm Achieved: 1st Level]
[Eternal Dao Foundation Created]
[Villain Points +1000]
[Cultivation Speed Increased]
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Month 6:
Lin Xian had now reached the 5th Level of the Foundation Realm.
His body was as strong as spirit iron. His energy flowed faster. His mind was sharper.
He had also mastered five powerful techniques from his manual, each meant to break bones, destroy defenses, or confuse enemies.
He could now fight most Inner Sect disciples. Maybe even win against some Core Disciples if he used his tricks well.
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One evening, the wind brought a strange calm. Lin Xian stood at the top of a cliff, looking down at the city below.
He pulled out the jade slip the System gave him. It showed something new.
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System Notification:
> [Target: Shen Yue and Li Yueru]
[Location: Traveling to Mortal World in 10 Days]
[Purpose: Festival Visit, Ordered by Sect Elders]
[Hidden Opportunity Detected: ???]
[Suggestion: Follow them and make contact.]
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Lin Xian narrowed his eyes.
"This is it."
He knew this festival was no normal trip. It was the start of his real plan.
Not just stealing resources. Not just tricks.
Now, he would walk the same path as destiny's chosen.
And twist it.
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He turned away from the cliff, his black robes blowing in the wind.
With calm steps, Lin Xian walked back to the sect.
A storm was coming.
And this time, he would be the one pulling the strings.