NOVEL NEXT Chapter 1:
Chapter 1:
[Ding! The system has started and is connecting to the host…]
[System successfully connected. Host identified as an ‘ordinary citizen’—a special novice gift package will be provided!]
[Reminder: The current world isn’t the host’s original world; it’s a parallel universe filled with terrifying forces!]
[System synchronization complete. Host synchronization rate is now at 100%! ]
[Ding! The system is active. The host can now use the lottery function to randomly generate prizes. Good luck, host!]
A voice echoed in Zhang Chen’s mind, making one thing crystal clear to him:
He had transmigrated into another world.
“Seriously…” Zhang Chen muttered, feeling a surge of mixed emotions.
He felt like cursing, but he held back when he saw the butler standing respectfully before him.
Instead, he just clenched his jaw and asked, “Who did you say just now?”
The butler replied, “Young Master, the person Miss Lin mentioned is Ye Fan.”
“Ye Fan? Like the leaf of a tree and the fan of a mortal?” Zhang Chen asked, already knowing the answer.
Indeed, the butler nodded, confirming his suspicion.
“Ye Fan… and Lin Xi.” He murmured.
The butler had no idea that the Zhang Chen before him was no longer the young master he once knew.
Handing Zhang Chen a tablet, he said, “Young Master, here’s all the information on Ye Fan.”
Zhang Chen glanced through it, finding an array of details—photos, videos, and background information, all without missing a beat.
“So, he’s that good-looking, huh?” he muttered.
The butler, eager to please, quickly added, “But he can’t compare to you, Young Master!”
It wasn’t flattery; Zhang Chen had seen his own reflection, and he was indeed quite handsome—though with a slightly intense, intimidating edge compared to Ye Fan’s sunny charm.
“Do I really appear as a villain?” Zhang Chen wondered silently.
“Young Master, should we send someone to handle this boy directly?” the butler suggested, noticing Zhang Chen’s contemplative silence.
He sneered, adding, “After all, he’s just a fake boyfriend Miss Lin found to anger you. How dare he get involved with your fiancée!”
Zhang Chen was taken aback but appreciated the butler’s loyalty, though the idea was a bit extreme.
“Not yet. This guy’s a bit of an oddball.” Zhang Chen replied.
“An oddball?” The butler looked puzzled.
“Just keep an eye on him for now. No need to act recklessly.” Zhang Chen instructed.
Once the butler left, Zhang Chen sat alone to gather his thoughts.
Not too long ago, he had been an ordinary college student, stressed about his thesis and job prospects.
Then, in a flash, he was here. No warning, no sign.
Now, he was the son of the wealthy Zhang family in Jiangdong Province—a second-generation heir born with a silver spoon.
He had money, power, and even a stunning fiancée. On the surface, it looked like he had it all.
But there was a catch.
“I’m a villain. One who barely gets past three lines of dialogue!” Zhang Chen muttered, exasperated.
Most people who cross over get to be the protagonist, the hero blessed by heaven.
But here he was—cast as a minor villain. Not even the final boss. Just some disposable side character.
“If things go according to the novel, I’ll be dead soon.” He thought with a sigh.
He knew all too well what lay ahead because he recognized the world he was in.
It was the setting of a comic he’d written himself.
“Talk about irony.” He chuckled bitterly.
He knew his role inside and out—360 degrees of villainy. And yet, his character didn’t even make it through three chapters.
He’d be killed off by none other than Ye Fan, the very person the butler had been talking about.
Ye Fan was the protagonist, blessed by luck, the kind of character destined to win.
Zhang Chen felt a twinge of regret. “Why did I make this guy so overpowered?” he muttered.
Still, he was grateful for one thing: he hadn’t lost his own name. He might not have a heroic destiny, but at least his name carried weight.
Zhang Chen grabbed the tablet again, carefully going over Ye Fan’s details.
It was clear—Ye Fan was surrounded by beauties and lucky encounters, helped by an ancestral treasure that practically paved his way.
Zhang Chen knew it was ridiculous, yet he was the one who had written it.
And now, here he was, living it out.
“Alright,” he muttered, “I’ve got the advantage of knowing the plot. And I’ve got this system!”
His eyes lit up. If he was going to survive as the villain, he’d have to use every advantage.
After all, this world wasn’t just a city—it was a chaotic realm where demons and monsters ran wild.
Sure, Zhang Chen’s family was rich, but money wouldn’t protect him here.
Ye Fan had a powerful ancestral treasure that helped him navigate this world.
Zhang Chen didn’t. His character was doomed from the start, betrayed and killed off early.
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Host: Zhang Chen
Identity: Son of the Zhang family in Jiangdong Province
Strength: 5 (average person: 10)
Agility: 6 (average person: 10)
Fitness: 8 (average person: 10)
Yang Energy: 100/100
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Looking at his stats, Zhang Chen sighed. “No wonder I’m set to die early.”
He activated his novice gift pack out of curiosity.
[Ding! Novice gift pack opened: Host receives the ‘Innate Pure Yang Body’]
“Innate Pure Yang Body? Does this mean urban cultivation?” he wondered.
Then, he saw his stats change. His Yang Energy skyrocketed from 100 to 99,999!
Yang Energy was essential in this world where demons thrived on it.
If it were an ordinary city setting, this wouldn’t mean much. But here? It could be a game-changer.
“Finally, a fighting chance!” he thought, grinning.
He knew Ye Fan’s strength lies in his ancestral treasure and his ties to the female characters, each one powerful in her own right.
But now, Zhang Chen had something Ye Fan didn’t: a nearly unlimited supply of Yang Energy.
“First things first,” Zhang Chen muttered, “I need to take advantage of my role. I have no choice but to go after Ye Fan’s opportunities. If I can kill him, even better!”
Zhang Chen resolved to use every tool at his disposal.
Ye Fan had thrown down the gauntlet, and he would meet him head-on. After all, if he was fated to be the villain, he’d be the best one the novel had ever seen.
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