I, the Destined Villain, Start by Controlling the Saint

Honest advice is unpleasant to the ears, and good medicine tastes bitter!Xiao Fan walked out of the Saint Child Palace, and a purple-gold carriage, radiating precious light and an imposing Aura, was already waiting at the palace entrance.

Pulling this purple-gold carriage were nine purple-winged Qilin, rumored to be descendants of the ancient Auspicious Beast Qilin, with first-rate cloud-riding abilities.

Each of them was at the Soul Transformation Realm, and the nine purple-winged Qilin at the Soul Transformation Realm respectfully pulled the carriage.

Seated on it, driving the Qilin, was a middle-aged man dressed in a dark green Daoist robe, his Aura steady and restrained, subtly ethereal.

He was actually a Void Refinement Late Stage Cultivator!

Even traveling outside had such prestige; how magnificent!

”Young Lord,” the Cultivator on the carriage said respectfully.

”Let’s depart,” Xiao Fan leaped up and walked into the carriage unhurriedly.

”As you command.”

The interior of this carriage was a world of its own; from the outside, it appeared to be only three zhang square and two zhang high, but its interior was a hundred-mu private courtyard.

There were pavilions, terraces, and buildings with carved railings and jade inlays, and even the paving bricks were made of excellent Artifact Refining Materials.

This carriage was commissioned by his father; as a Saint, how could he travel without a high-class ride?

Actually, the Holy Land’s treatment was decent; they also provided him with a mount, a precious carriage pulled by four Snowflame Mad Lions.

However, Xiao Fan’s father felt it was too simple and unworthy of his son’s status, so he had the current carriage built.

Not only that, he even assigned a Void Refining Cultivator as his escort, truly like a crown prince attending school.

Being a crown prince at home and a Saint in the Holy Land, Xiao Fan always felt he had a perfect start.

When he left, he also brought Yu Yue and Xinxi with him; how could a crown prince go out without maids?

As this golden, magnificent carriage passed through the sky above the Holy Land, it garnered envious gazes from countless Disciples.

They all recognized whose ride it was.

Only a Saint was worthy of such a luxurious mode of travel, right?

Speaking of which, Xiao Fan had only been in the Tai Xuan Holy Land for half a year.

Regarding such a parachuted Saint, many Disciples in the Tai Xuan Holy Land had reservations, feeling that Xiao Fan was unworthy of his position and lacked the strength.

There were many Golden Core Disciples in the Holy Land, so why could an outsider be parachuted in without assessment, directly becoming a Saint?

Unconvinced!

For this, many challenged him under the guise of sparring, to prove that the Holy Land’s decision was wrong.

But Xiao Fan was no weakling; he subtly displayed his strength and firmly secured his position as a Saint.

Upon entering the Holy Land, Xiao Fan, at the Golden Core Stage - Initial Stage, defeated an Inner Sect Golden Core Late Stage Disciple.

Moreover, it was under the watchful eyes of everyone, resolving the fight with that Golden Core Late Stage Disciple in three moves.

It was a complete Rolling, a crushing victory of a lower Realm over a higher Realm.

This strength was terrifying!

After this battle, the doubts significantly diminished.

However, many were still unconvinced, feeling that while his talent was good, his cultivation was still too low and insufficient.

Xiao Fan said nothing.

He merely quietly spent half a year advancing to the Golden Core Middle Stage, then casually challenged a Core Disciple.

Core Disciples were powerful; in the Tai Xuan Holy Land, a strict requirement for a Core Disciple was to reach the Nascent Soul Realm!

The Tai Xuan Holy Land was an Immortal Dao lineage; a Nascent Soul could only be a Core Disciple.

A Soul Transformation could only be an ordinary deacon.

Only a Void Refining Cultivator could be called an Elder.

In the Tai Xuan Holy Land, there were thousands of deacons, and over 100 Elders on the surface, making it truly a major power.

Xiao Fan, at the Golden Core Middle Stage, challenged and defeated a Nascent Soul Stage - Middle Phase Core Disciple as soon as he emerged from seclusion.

Again, it was decided in three moves, still a complete Rolling.

Some suspected that the Nascent Soul Core Disciple had held back, otherwise, how could he be so weak? Even the Elders found it unbelievable and specifically investigated.

The result of the post-investigation showed that this Core Disciple not only didn’t hold back but had also comprehended an Immortal technique of the Holy Land, doubling his strength.

His strength was definitely among the top ten Core Disciples.

Yet, he still couldn’t withstand three moves from Xiao Fan, and he felt that the Saint still had strength to spare.

As soon as this statement was released, it caused an uproar.

I’m truly shocked!

Golden Core Middle Stage defeating Nascent Soul Stage - Middle Phase, crossing a major Realm was one thing, but still having strength to spare?

Too much!

It was from this battle onwards that no one dared to question his position as a Saint; if a Golden Core ’fish’ had such strong cultivation and strength, what would happen after his cultivation increased?

However, after this battle, no one dared to oppose his position as Saint.

Sitting in the carriage, Xiao Fan looked at the Holy Land, shrouded in Immortal Qi, where many Disciples rode swords on the wind, hurrying along, giving him a sense of a true Immortal Master VR cultivation game.

Speaking of which, he wasn’t very familiar with the Holy Land.

Having joined the Holy Land for half a year, Xiao Fan had never explored it; whenever he had time, he would seclude himself for diligent Cultivation, striving to attain the Dao and longevity, and Ascend to the Immortal Realm as soon as possible.

He hadn’t met the Holy Lord, but he heard the Holy Lord was female, so he’d tentatively call her Holy Mother.

The Holy Mother was said to be in secluded Cultivation, only issuing a decree appointing Xiao Fan as the Saint.

At that time, the one who received him was the Grand Elder.

Xiao Fan had a deeper impression of the Grand Elder; he wasn’t the conventional old man Elder, but very young.

He was skilled in preserving his youth, looking only about twenty, but it was said he was actually over six thousand years old.

The Grand Elder had a gentle personality, and most importantly, his Realm was high; it was said he was a Great Ascension cultivator!

The Cultivation Realms of Cultivators are Qi Refining, Foundation Establishment, Golden Core, Nascent Soul, Soul Transformation, Void Refining, Body Integration, Mahayana.

Qi Refining has twelve layers, while other Realms are divided into three minor stages: Early Stage, Middle Stage, and Late Stage.

A Mahayana Cultivator, taking one more step, would be Immortal Ascension and Ascension to the Immortal Realm.

A Mahayana Cultivator receiving him, a Saint, was incredibly prestigious, which is why he was so impressed.

He had no impression of the other Elders, only having seen them at the appointment ceremony.

He just felt they were all very dignified, without those insidious villains or incompetent beings who would mock him without reason.

As expected of a Righteous Path Holy Land, the quality is high!

Soon, Xiao Fan arrived at the Grand Elder’s palace.

Xuanguan Hall!

”Greetings, Grand Elder,” Xiao Fan said politely, cupping his hands in a bow.

”Haha, Saint has arrived, please sit.”

The Grand Elder, looking like he was in his twenties, made Xiao Fan feel a bit awkward no matter how he looked at him, probably because he was used to the old-man type of Grand Elders and wasn’t accustomed to this.

”May I ask why the Grand Elder summoned me this time?”

Having been in the Holy Land for so long, Xiao Fan had never undertaken a Sect mission, and the Holy Land hadn’t really managed him, allowing him to develop freely.

Being suddenly called today, there must be something important to discuss.

The Grand Elder didn’t beat around the bush; he summoned another Elder.

That Elder had been standing in Xuanguan Hall, wearing a robe adorned with countless stars, which subtly formed a pattern of heavenly secrets.

On the left side of his chest, the words [Heavenly Secret Severance] were embroidered.

Xiao Fan had heard before that within the Holy Land, there was a Heavenly Secret Pavilion dedicated to observing the stars and determining the Luck of the world.

His recruitment as a Saint of the Holy Land was also due to the shining stars in the sky, indicating the emergence of a fated person for the Tai Xuan Holy Land, and he was the person the stars pointed to.

Xiao Fan had always felt that in a Xuanhuan world, talking about heavenly secrets was reasonable, but was it possible for them to be disturbed or shielded, leading to errors?

He felt this was superstition and should be viewed discerningly.

For example, a twitching left eye means wealth, a twitching right eye means disaster.

When his left eye twitched wildly, that was the power of destiny, absolutely no mistake!

When his right eye twitched wildly, what kind of garbage superstition? It must be fake!

So, the statement that he was a fated person must be correct.

I won’t listen to unpleasant but true advice, and I won’t drink bitter but good medicine! Hehehehehe...

Grand Elder: ”This is Elder Xuan Ji of the Heavenly Secret Pavilion; he will explain the situation to you.”

Xiao Fan glanced at Elder Xuan Ji; he perfectly fit his impression of an Elder: white hair, weathered face, aged, but with the Aura of an old warhorse still aiming for a thousand li!

Xiao Fan bowed slightly.

Elder Xuan Ji said, ”I observed the celestial phenomena last night and found that the Saint’s natal star is incredibly bright. I presume the Saint has obtained some Heaven-Defying Opportunity, but my ability is limited to this; I cannot discern the Rank of the Saint’s Opportunity.”

As soon as this Elder spoke, Xiao Fan was startled.

Holy cow, he really saw it!

This Heaven-Defying Opportunity was probably the System; although the System could be hidden, the Luck added to him, which was his villain value, would be reflected in the stars in the sky.

It seems there are many capable people in the Xuanhuan world.

Xiao Fan smiled, ”Elder Xuan Ji is right, Disciple has indeed obtained some Opportunity recently.”

He was vague, not explicitly stating it.

Elder Xuan Ji nodded, understanding implicitly, and did not press further.

”Having Opportunity is a good thing, but near the Saint’s natal star, several other stars suddenly brightened, surrounding the Saint’s natal star. Although they are not as bright as the Saint’s, if allowed to grow, they will inevitably threaten the Saint’s growth.”

Xiao Fan paused, ”Several?”

Based on Xiao Fan’s guess, these were probably the Child of Destiny, like Qin Feng.

It seems there are several other Child of Destiny like Qin Feng that he hasn’t found yet.

”Therefore, if the Saint encounters talented individuals among his peers in the future, it is advisable to befriend them.”

”If you become enemies, you must eradicate them completely. Never be indecisive or show womanly compassion, burying hidden dangers.”

Elder Xuan Ji said earnestly, ”Saint, you have little experience and little knowledge of treacherous matters. I fear you might feel pity for your enemies.”

So, after all this time, calling me here was for this?

I understand decisiveness better than you!

Xiao Fan: ”Disciple has been taught.”

Damn, the Holy Land’s treatment is too excellent; they even provide heavenly secret divination services. Alright, I’ll protect this Holy Land; when I become an Immortal in the future, I’ll take you all with me!

Elder Xuan Ji: ”Besides this matter, there is one more thing to discuss with the Saint.”

Xiao Fan: ”Elder, please speak.”

”I observed that in the East Mountain’s Tai Xu Lake, there are faint traces of an Immortal Mansion. In as little as three months, or as much as half a year, that Immortal Mansion will appear.”

”The Opportunity within it will be of great use to the Saint, so please prepare yourself.”

Holy cow, Xiao Fan was shocked again.

Is this what a major power is like?

They can detect Secret Realms that haven’t even appeared yet, and even calculate the time. Strong, so strong!

”Regarding the information about that Immortal Mansion, I am currently collecting it. When the Immortal Mansion appears, I will hand over all the collected information to the Saint.”

Xiao Fan: ”Disciple will remember.”

After Elder Xuan Ji finished speaking, he nodded to the Grand Elder and then left Xuanguan Hall.

Xiao Fan could also understand why an Opportunity would appear in the near future.

With the emergence of a Child of Destiny like Qin Feng, these Opportunities were naturally tailor-made for him.

But now that I’ve become the villain, what if it’s tailor-made for you? If I snatch it, it’s mine!

Hehehehehe...

The Grand Elder chatted with Xiao Fan for a few moments, answering his Cultivation doubts and lecturing for three days.

A Mahayana Cultivator lecturing a small Golden Core; not everyone could receive such treatment.