Yuan Tianruo decided to go all the way and silenced all those who knew about the research institute, including Willro, whom he controlled to prevent any accidental leaks or potential blackmail.
Willro was a man of low character and mediocre abilities, but he was still a genuine sentinel, falling within the scope of Yuan Tianruo’s hypnotic control.
With this ability, Yuan Tianruo began his meteoric rise. Though the proportion of ability users in the population was small, there were still quite a few among the elite. Yuan Tianruo manipulated these individuals, and the benefits he reaped were immense.
Later, perhaps because the research was based on Xiang Qilin, Yuan Tianruo’s control and manipulation were slightly less effective against the Xiang family—such as Xiang Chen, Qu Yun, and Wei Huanping, who had always harbored deep feelings for Xiang Qilin. Yes, Yuan Tianruo had once attempted to control Wei Huanping but failed. Wei Huanping’s feelings for Xiang Qilin ran far deeper than either of them realized.
After this failure, Yuan Tianruo, to prevent exposure, decided to eliminate the Xiang family and Wei Huanping. However, this raised Tan Hao’s suspicions. Initially, Yuan Tianruo tried to control Tan Hao, but the dark sentinel Tan Hao sensed something amiss during the attempt and began investigating covertly. Unfortunately, Yuan Tianruo detected this first.
Thanks to his overpowering ability, Yuan Tianruo had built an extensive and secretive network. Tan Hao was exceptional, but he didn’t realize that one of his most trusted subordinates had already been turned by Yuan Tianruo. When Tan Hao tasked this subordinate with investigating Yuan Tianruo, the information naturally reached Yuan Tianruo’s ears.
Yuan Tianruo was petty and ruthless, always vigilant due to the power he wielded. Now that Tan Hao suspected him, Yuan Tianruo saw no reason to let him live. Thus, Tan Hao died in a fabricated battle, his body left in pieces.
In reality, Tan Hao, severely wounded and unconscious, was taken to Yuan Tianruo’s new research facility. With his growing control over people and expanding influence, this lab was far superior to the previous one. Tan Hao became Yuan Tianruo’s new test subject, contributing significantly to his experiments before meeting a gruesome and painful end.
To cover up the Xiang family incident, Yuan Tianruo also orchestrated the death of Tan Hao’s grandfather, making it appear as if the elderly man had succumbed to grief over the loss of his beloved grandson and last remaining family member.
Over time, Yuan Tianruo’s abilities evolved and improved, eventually allowing him to manipulate even ordinary, non-ability users. His influence expanded from the Blue Star Empire to the other two empires, ultimately uniting them under his rule and establishing a vast empire centered around himself. He also built a massive harem, filled with women of every type—gentle, fiery, aloof, domineering, and more.
Oh, and by the way, Wei Huanping had a sentinel sister who grew suspicious of Yuan Tianruo after her brother’s death. Normally, Yuan Tianruo would have added a beautiful and talented woman to his harem, even if she were an enemy. But unfortunately, Wei Huanping’s sister was an aggressive sentinel.
In the dynamic between a female sentinel and a male guide, the sentinel typically held the dominant position. This was something Yuan Tianruo, a deeply chauvinistic and arrogant man, could not tolerate. So, like her brother, Wei Huanping’s sister was eliminated.
Yi Lingfan closed the storyline, rubbing his temples as a headache set in. He didn’t want to read further, as he already had a clear idea of how that world would end.
Yuan Tianruo, lacking any real talent or ability, had risen to the top solely through his power to control others. With such a man ruling the world, what hope was there for a positive outcome? Yi Lingfan certainly didn’t believe in one.
But… Yi Lingfan let out a relieved sigh. “At least Hao-ge didn’t truly become that madman’s ‘test subject’ in the end.”
Thinking of Tan Hao’s handsome appearance during his inauguration as marshal, Yi Lingfan’s cheeks flushed.
Yi Lingfan: *Ah! Just thinking about my dear makes me lose control! What should I do?!* [Covers face]
Barely containing his excitement, Yi Lingfan hugged the little light sphere, Jinjiang, giving it a thorough squeeze before finally releasing it with a blissful smile.
After composing himself and adjusting his attire, Yi Lingfan exchanged a few more words with the little light sphere and happily stepped through the door to the next world.
The Xuantian Continent was divided into three factions: the imperial court, neutral parties, and the martial world. The martial world itself was split into righteous and evil paths. The imperial court was ruled by the royal family, while the neutral factions included the Divine Physician Valley, the Heavenly Secrets Pavilion, the Flowing Cloud Merchant Guild, and the Shadow Kill Tower. Beyond these, there were many renowned lone warriors, creating a vibrant landscape of diverse talents and styles.
Beyond the Xuantian Continent lurked the Outer Realm Demons, constantly waiting to invade ruthlessly, treating the continent as their territory and its inhabitants as mere tools or livestock to be exploited and slaughtered at will.
Three thousand years ago, when the demons invaded, the factions of Xuantian united to repel the foreign threat, safeguarding peace and sovereignty. Though minor demon incursions still occurred, they posed little threat, and the continent remained largely stable.
The seven most famous men in the world were prominent figures from Xuantian’s seven major factions:
– Righteous Path Leader: Yan Ruizhe
– Evil Path Leader: Jin Yu
– Emperor of the Royal Family: Huangfu Yichen
– Divine Physician Valley Master: Gu Yu
– Heavenly Secrets Pavilion Master: Ying Qiyun
– Flowing Cloud Merchant Guild’s Third Son: Fu Yuming
– Shadow Kill Tower Leader: Yin Jiu
Each was a peerless figure, the dream of countless young men and women.
Yes, same-sex relationships were treated equally to heterosexual ones in Xuantian, though the former might still face slight societal bias due to lineage concerns.
Beyond these elites, the middle and lower tiers of Xuantian society were also bustling. On this day, the mid-to-upper-tier Cloud Sky Fortress held a grand funeral for its lord and lady.
Their only son and new fortress lord, Tang Qi, suppressed his grief to conduct the ceremony. No matter how painful, he had to ensure his parents’ peaceful departure. Other matters could wait until stability was restored.
Thinking of that despicable family, dark clouds churned in Tang Qi’s eyes, but he eventually calmed himself.
Tang Qi (taking a deep breath): *Father and Mother hated that family, and so do I. How could I let myself become as repulsive as them?*
Raised as the heir from a young age, Tang Qi was a prodigy with considerable cultivation. Though the tragedy was sudden, he steadied himself after the initial shock and managed everything meticulously.
After the funeral, Tang Qi returned to his room, no longer hiding his sorrow. He buried his face in his arms, tears streaming silently. As the new lord of Cloud Sky Fortress, he couldn’t afford to cry openly—his composure represented the fortress’s dignity.
At just over eighteen, Tang Qi matured overnight, gradually taking over the fortress’s affairs with the help of his parents’ loyal advisors.
Cloud Sky Fortress, though not among Xuantian’s top factions, was still a mid-to-upper-tier power with considerable wealth. Many sought to exploit the transition, employing underhanded tactics.
Soon, Tang Qi was swamped with work, barely finding time to sleep. Fortunately, his cultivation sustained him, though those around him worried.
Yet Tang Qi welcomed the busyness—it kept his mind off his loss.
Tang Qi (encouraging himself): *Tang Qi, you must persevere! You were your parents’ pride before, and you’ll make them proud from the heavens too!*
With renewed determination, Tang Qi threw himself back into his duties.
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