Villain: After I died, all the heroines cried themselves to sleep.

"Didn't I say I'd keep an eye on you? You just got back and you're already causing trouble again. Can't you just have a day of peace?"

"Teacher Lin, don't worry, I just went up to the rooftop for some fresh air and to catch up with Xu Xiaojin."

Luo Chuan explained with a forced smile.

"..."

Teacher Xiaolin sized up Luo Chuan for a while.

In the end, they didn't pursue the matter further.

"I'll let it go this time, but don't let it happen again."

She glanced around Luo Chuan's room to make sure nothing was amiss.

He then helplessly rubbed his forehead.

"I'm here to tell you about the attack you suffered earlier."

"Wasn't the attack case closed?"

Luo Chuan raised his eyebrows.

He has already told Ms. Kobayashi about the whole attack.

He only said that he had encountered a mysterious attacker and fled for his life to the outskirts of the eastern city, where he was unfortunately struck by the attacker's strange power.

When I woke up again, I found myself transported to the outside of the capital city.

That makes perfect sense.

"Don't you want to know the attacker's identity and why they attacked you?"

Teacher Kobayashi asked.

"Oh? The Disaster Management Bureau has found the culprit?"

Luo Chuan was somewhat curious.

Then, Ms. Kobayashi introduced the investigation results of the Disaster Management Bureau.

"Although the attackers have not been found, judging from the residual spiritual energy at the scene, the power they used is basically the same as that of a secret cult called the Sequencers."

The so-called Sequencers are actually a mysterious organization that the Disaster Management Bureau has been secretly investigating.

This world contains many unknown, forbidden entities and powers.

It is called a taboo.

It's because these powers, once abused, can become detrimental.

It could very likely cause a city-wide or even world-class disaster.

The Sequencers are a group of criminals who crave forbidden power.

They attempted to unleash these taboos upon the human world.

"The previous parasitic demons and the Dark Forest incident were both the work of members of the Sequencers. The information that you, Luo Chuan, were active in them has already been discovered by them."

"That's why they sent people to attack you, to eliminate you in advance."

Ms. Kobayashi said with a serious expression.

"Now you're a thorn in their side. You need to behave yourself and stay out of their sight for a while, understand?"

"To be honest, I didn't intend to provoke them..."

Luo Chuan couldn't help but make excuses.

Every single time, he was accidentally dragged into the incident.

Otherwise, with his current talent, if he had just stayed put for ten or eight years, he would have emerged as invincible.

Furthermore, the attack was unrelated to his activities.

He simply obtained the forbidden jade pendant from Luo Xi and used it to protect Luo Xi from disasters.

The jade pendant is still with Luo Chuan.

He planned to take advantage of this competition to find Luo Xi and get to the bottom of things.

"Didn't you just say not long ago that you wanted to get revenge on them?"

Ms. Kobayashi glanced at Luo Chuan.

"?"

Luo Chuan was completely dumbfounded.

But she quickly realized that the dark figure Jiang Xueyi was chasing was also a member of the Sequencers.

Then, thinking about the system mission to get closer to Jiang Xueyi...

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"You damn system, you tricked me!"

Luo Chuan cursed inwardly.

……

The National Martial Arts Competition officially began amidst great excitement.

As a bystander, Luo Chuan managed to sneak into the audience of the opening ceremony by going through Teacher Xiao Lin's back door.

The opening ceremony began with a series of performances.

Then, groups of teachers and students from various universities began to enter the venue one after another.

In the Dongcheng University faculty and student group, in addition to Lin Du and others from the second year, Ye Ling also appeared as a fourth-year student.

In addition, Luo Chuan also saw many familiar faces from last year's five-school exchange meeting.

Finally, Imperial University took the stage.

The student representative at the head of the group was a sunny and cheerful boy.

He was excitedly waving to the audience around him.

And after him.

They are Cheng Li, Wen Zhinian, and Wang Yuan from the Five Schools Exchange Meeting.

To Luo Chuan's surprise, he also saw Luo Xi's bodyguard, Yang Fan.

The other party walked at the end of the second-year students' group, quietly protecting Luo Xi, who was the representative of the first-year students.

Here comes the school beauty's personal bodyguard.

Oh no.

The campus belle of Imperial University seems to be Wen Zhinian...

Once all the teachers and students have arrived.

The president of Imperial Capital University personally took the stage to give a speech.

Needless to say, there was plenty of polite official talk, and the announced competition schedule was similar to previous years.

All of these are organized by grade level from various universities, and involve classic tag-team battles, team battles, and simulated combat.

"It's the same old three dishes again..."

Luo Chuan was speechless.

This is also an essential element of the high-fashion campus genre.

It's fortunate that he's portrayed as a villain, allowing him to watch the show from the sidelines. If he were the protagonist, he would be out there fighting and enjoying himself.

The opening ceremony ended without any major incident.

Luo Chuan also went down from the stage to meet everyone.

"I really envy you, Lao Luo, being able to sit in the audience instead of going to jail inside the stadium."

Zhou Yi chatted casually with Luo Chuan.

Chen Mubai shook his head and smiled bitterly.

"Don't be envious. Without Luo Chuan, it'll be very difficult for our grade to win first place this time."

"How so? Is the opponent very strong?"

Luo Chuan continued.

Chen Mubai nodded.

"Based on the intelligence I've gathered, the other universities are alright, but Imperial Capital University is exceptionally strong."

"You're exaggerating so much..."

Luo Chuan turned his head to look at the distance not far away.

Just then, Wen Zhinian and the others were also walking this way.

"Oh, Luo Chuan, it's been a long time."

Wen Zhinian greeted him with a smile.

"I heard you had an accident, but now that I see you're safe and sound, I'm relieved."

"So you're Luo Chuan!"

At that moment, the cheerful and outgoing boy suddenly realized what was going on.

He then smiled brightly.

"My name is Chu Kai, and I'm the strongest student at Imperial Capital University. Everyone wants me to defeat you, and I'm also looking forward to fighting you. But why didn't you participate in the tournament?"

"They were probably worried about losing, so they acted like cowards."

Yang Fan, standing to the side, scoffed dismissively.

"..."

Luo Chuan remained silent.

He figured he wasn't the main character, so he didn't have a sarcastic face, right?

That's what I was thinking.

"Senior Luo Chuan, it's so nice to see you again."

Luo Xi jumped out from behind Wen Zhinian.

The sound is light and pleasant.

"I was terrified when my senior was attacked, I'm so glad you're alright!"

"I really owe you a lot... I'd love to thank you properly..."

Luo Chuan forced a smile.

Unfortunately, Luo Xi completely missed the implied meaning.

Instead, he smiled happily.

"Senior, you're too kind. It seems my talisman worked quite well..."

"..."

It's so easy to use, my foot!

Luo Chuan felt like punching someone after hearing that.

He casually replied to Luo Xi, but felt a wary look from Yang Fan.

Now I know why I've attracted so much hatred.

It's Luo Xi's fault again.

……

The National Martial Arts Competition for Universities and Colleges lasted for nearly a month.

So the next day.

Luo Chuan noticed that Teacher Lin was busy with work.

Using Wen Zhinian's invitation as an excuse, he took Xu Xiaojin and slipped out of the hotel.

As for the real goal.

Naturally, this was for the purpose of hunting down members of the Sequencers.

Because of the National Martial Arts Competition, the capital city has focused all its attention on that competition.

This has led to many gaps in the police force patrolling the city.

The Sequencers also took the opportunity to launch their activities.

This caused considerable chaos.

Luo Chuan decided to start from here.

After all, although he doesn't need to participate in the Martial Arts Tournament, he still has system missions.

Firstly, it is to complete Xu Xiaojin's final transformation, defeat her childhood friend in the martial arts competition, and fulfill their promise from back then.

Secondly, he tried every means to get close to Jiang Xueyi, the woman of destiny.

And the pursuers of the sequence.

It can undoubtedly accomplish two tasks at the same time.

You can even earn some extra money, so why not?

soon.

Luo Chuan then found his target.

The Beijing Municipal Disaster Management Bureau has issued an urgent reward, as demons have been spotted in the city, and they hope that nearby hunters can handle the situation.

Luo Chuan decisively accepted the bounty.

However, Hsu Hsiao-chin still had doubts.

"Aren't you still recovering from your injury?"

"What are you thinking? Even if my spiritual energy is depleted, my sword will still be sharp."

Luo Chuan drew his Heavenly Dry Sword.

This is the sword that Teacher Kobayashi returned to him some time ago, and it has already been reported to the authorities in the capital.

You may use it freely.

Luo Chuan slowly swept his hand across the snow-white sword.

The next instant, pale purple spots of light appeared on the sword.

"Dark Moon Sword, it's time to respond."