Villain : I reincarnated as a Prince! Shouldn't I have a Harem?

Ashen's room, Phoenix Feather Sect,

"Haa... Finally, I am done!" Ashen took a sigh of relief, falling straight on his bed.

He had just returned to his room after leaving Veli to Shiyue.

He already instructed Veli to not tell Shiyue about how they escaped.

Lying on his bed, he looked at the system's screen, reading the messages he had ignored for the time being.

[Ding! Host, you have successfully made the heroine Bi Shiyue see Protagonist Han Yujin as her enemy. You obtain 5000 Villain Points]

[Ding! Host, you have succeeded in cutting off the connection between the Bi Family and Protagonist Han Yujin. You obtain 5000 Villain Points]

[Ding! Host, you have successfully increased the problems for Protagonist Han Yujin. You obtain 5000 Villain Points]

[Ding! Host, You have succeeded in taking Heroine Bi Veli's Virginity. You receive 20000 Villain Points.]

[Ding! Host, You have successfully reduced the Protagonist's luck. You obtain 8000 Villain Points]

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Some other notifications were there as well, however, they only provided Villain points in hundreds, therefore, Ashen just skipped them.

After having a look, he summoned his status window,

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------STATUS WINDOW------

Name: Fang Ashen

Age: 20 years old.

Villain Points: 49,300

Cultivation: First Stage of the Nascent Soul Realm.

Cultivation Technique: None

Skills: Martial Fist , Crescent Moon Swirl , Void Piercer Thrust , WindWalk , Stone Sentinel Barrier , Shadowmeld , Phoenix Flame Fist , Blazing Wings Technique , Phoenix Rebirth Stance , Yin Finger Blossom Beam .

Bloodline: Dormant

Physique: Dormant

1st Spirit: 2-headed Sky flame Viper (2-star) [9-headed devouring Dragon] (dormant)

2nd Spirit: Ruyi Jingu Bang (8-star)

Weaknesses: None

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"Hmm... 49,300 points" Ashen murmured pondering on what to spend it on.

"I wonder how much it would cost to advance to the origin realm"

Thinking that, He decided to ask the system:

"System, How many points do I need to advance to the Origin realm now?"

He previously needed 50,000 Villain points to advance to the Origin Realm, however, that was before he awakened his second spirit.

With his new 8-star spirit, he was sure that the price would reduce as informed by the system before.

[Ding! Host, You need 15000 Villain Points to advance to the Origin Realm First Stage, However, this mighty system advice you to advance your cultivation to the Origin Realm Ninth Stage instead]

"That makes sense, Alright tell me how many Points do I need to advance to the ninth stage"

Ashen instructed, nodding in agreement with the system.

As for the reason for this suggestion, he already knew it because of his body's memories.

It was due to how the Origin realm functioned.

It has nine stages like the previous realms, however, in this realm, every stage makes your power grow by a huge margin.

Upon advancing to the origin stage, you can begin to absorb qi from the surroundings.

As this realm allowed you to use qi, it made the cultivator take a huge leap in power.

No cultivator of the previous three realms stood a chance at defeating an Origin realm cultivator.

The cultivator could advance to this realm by opening his Dantian and he will reach the first stage of the origin realm.

For the next eight stages, the cultivator advances by opening his eight great meridians at each stage.

The meridian pathways humans are born with are both too thin and winding around too much.

They aren't capable of withstanding the higher speed and density of the spiritual qi.

Because of this, your body will literally explode if you advanced to the next stage in cultivation.

Now, how was a spirit responsible in the ease of opening one's dantian and meridian?

Why did it take less points now?

It was due to the fact that a cultivator with a higher level of spirit could absorb and control a large amount of qi from the surrounding.

The higher the amount of qi you could absorb and control, the easier it was for you to advance to the origin realm and open your meridians.

Since from this stage, a cultivator begins to use qi, therefore, the cultivators of the origin realm and core formation realm were known as intermediate - high level cultivators.

Meaning, they had begun their real cultivation and weren't beginners anymore.

The first three realm cultivators are known as beginners and are taught separately in sects.

This was the reason why Ashen hadn't met any origin realm disciple in the sect.

Once a disciple advanced to the origin realm, they would become second-generation disciples.

The second generation disciples had to join a peak under a master and live there.

There were multiple peaks in the Phoenix Feather Sect with a master commanding it.

Even beginner disciples could choose a peak of their own choice beforehand, however, they were only allowed to ascend the peak after they had reached Origin realm.

But if a disciple had already joined a peak, then the peak master would become their master as well, therefore choosing a peak was similar to accepting a master.

Ashen's master was the Sect Leader, hence, he belonged to the Leader's peak. It was where his master Feng Xue resided.

Ashen could only visit her if he advanced to Origin realm, otherwise, he had to make an appointment to meet her.

This was the reason he hadn't met Feng Xue after his joining day.

[Ding! Host, you need 39000 Villain points to advance to the ninth stage of the Origin realm]

"Oh, That's not so expensive. I thought you would say some ridiculous amount" Ashen commented, expecting an explanation from the system.

[Ding! Host, what do you see me as? A thief? I only asks for the amount that is required.

Originally, It would take a lot more points for you to advance, however, with your new spirit, It is not difficult to open your eight great Meridians.]

Ashen nodded with a smile in understanding as he instructed: "Do it then!"

[Ding! Host, Sit in the lotus position and close your eyes. I will start now]

"Understood" said Ashen, following System's instructions.

[Ding! Deducting the required Villain Points]

[Ding! Beginning the opening of Host's Dantian]

These notifications resounded in Ashen's mind, however, his eyes remained closed.

Soon enough, he felt qi from the surroundings invading his body before converging in his solar plexus area.

Gradually, the qi began to accumulate as Ashen maintained his focus.

He knew it would take time for him to open his Dantian and hence, he remained calm.

The energy slowly began settling down in his solar plexus region.

As the qi coursed through his body, Ashen felt a subtle shift deep within his core.

It was as if a dormant seed had been awakened from its slumber, stirring to life with the promise of untold power.

In the depths of his dantian, a luminous orb of energy began to form, swirling with hues of ethereal light.

It pulsed with a primal energy, resonating with the very essence of creation itself.

With each passing moment, the orb grew brighter and more radiant, its brilliance casting a glow that illuminated the surrounding with an otherworldly aura.

As Ashen's dantian expanded and flourished, a profound sense of connection washed over him.

He felt attuned to the rhythms of the natural world, a part of something greater than himself.

With a final surge of qi, the bond between himself and his dantian was sealed, locking it in place with the strength of his system.

In that moment, Ashen transcended the boundaries of mortal limitation, stepping into a realm of boundless potential and infinite possibility.

With his dantian open and his qi unleashed, he had officially stepped into the origin realm first stage, however, the advancement wasn't complete yet.

It was just the first step.

Next were his eight great meridians.

With each passing moment, he felt the qi flowing through him like a mighty river, coursing through his veins and suffusing every fiber of his being.

One by one, the system began to awaken his dormant meridians, advancing him to the next stages of the origin realm.

Second stage...

Third stage...

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Eighth stage

With each meridian that opened, Ashen felt a surge of power coursing through him, filling him with a sense of exhilaration and wonder.

He reveled in the sensation, savoring the sweet taste of victory as he unlocked the secrets of his innermost self.

Ninth Stage...

As the last of the eight great meridians flared to life, Ashen opened his eyes and beheld the world with newfound clarity.

Ashen looked at his hands and body which was overflowing with qi and power.

Afterward, with a satisfied smile, he rose up from his bed.

He wanted to test his newfound strength, however, he knew that this wasn't the right time.

Villain Points: 10,300

Ashen looked at his remaining Villain Points as he contemplated on some questions that he had.

He was intelligent and his brain never stopped thinking for a minute.

He considered every scenario and to say the least, he wasn't understanding how he was rewarded Villain Points.

He understood that he had to do villainous deeds, however, he was confused due to the fact that most of his deeds were almost ignored by the system.

He was only rewarded for big things and hence, he decided to directly ask the system.

"System, explain to me how you reward me Villain Points. I haven't received points for most of the hard work that I have put in.

I want my Points!"

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(A/N - Thanks for reading. ^..^)