The Empress Begs for Forgiveness? I, the Villainous Overlord, Won't Pretend Anymore! - Chapter 2:

Chapter 2:

The entire Xu residence was adorned with lanterns and decorations, filled with joy and lively excitement.

Mystical phoenixes soared through the skies, and auspicious omens shimmered in the air. Divine airships roared across the heavens from far beyond, descending and halting one after another around the Xu estate.

“The Ji family of the Ancient Dragon Immortal Empire congratulates Young Master Ning on taking a concubine!”

“The Ye family of the Archaic Wasteland congratulates Young Master Ning on taking a concubine!”

One great power after another sent representatives bearing lavish gifts, crowding the entrance of the Xu residence. The scene was so grand it shook the heavens.

At that moment, a divine airship emblazoned with the Xu family’s banner descended from the sky. A guard unit led the way, followed by a young man and woman who stepped down together.

Xu Ning was dressed in a crimson robe, spotless and radiant, a calm and otherworldly aura in his eyes.

Yao Ling’er, wearing a red dress, followed closely behind.

Her rosy lips were slightly pursed, her peach blossom eyes misted with tears, and her graceful figure trembled subtly as she lowered her head.

“Lingtian, I’m sorry…”

Staring at her embroidered shoes, she couldn’t stop Long Lingtian’s face from surfacing in her mind. Her delicate hand clenched tightly, her heart trembling.

“Young Master Xu and Miss Yao truly are a perfect match, a union blessed by the heavens!”

“Miss Yao possesses the Mystical Spirit Body. With her support, Young Master Xu’s cultivation will surely reach new heights!”

As the two main figures appeared, guests from the various factions began fawning over them.

The Xu family was favored by the Empress herself, with terrifying strength and foundation. And Xu Ning was Xu Ning—naturally, they had to curry favor.

The pair walked into the Xu residence and made their way to the main hall.

The hall was already packed. The elders of the Xu and Yao families sat at the head on high-backed chairs, beaming with smiles.

Taking a concubine wasn’t as formal as marrying a wife—there was no need for the full set of ceremonial bows. Simply greeting the elders was enough.

Xu Feng stroked his beard and said with satisfaction, “Excellent! Ling’er is indeed as beautiful and charming as the rumors say!”

A nearby elder from the Yao family replied with a laugh, “Of course she is! Who else could be worthy of Young Master Xu? For Ling’er to be joined with Young Master Xu is her good fortune—and the great fortune of the entire Yao family!”

Just then, a sharp voice rang out across the main hall.

“So this is what the dignified Yao family has become? Bullying the weak, chasing after power, pushing your own daughter into the fire pit! Did any of you even ask Ling’er if she agreed?”

“Everyone knows Xu Ning is a good-for-nothing scoundrel! How is he worthy of Ling’er?”

The festive atmosphere in the hall froze instantly.

All the guests turned toward the source of the voice—a youth around seventeen or eighteen years old.

His arms were crossed, his face stern and sharp. Fury burned in his eyes, and a rebellious defiance radiated from his brow.

The moment she heard his voice, Yao Ling’er trembled.

Lingtian still came… Her beautiful eyes flickered with joy, but it quickly faded.

“I’ve been waiting for you,” Xu Ning muttered with the faintest upward curl at the corner of his lips.

According to the novel’s original plot, Long Lingtian would now begin his rampage, capturing Yao Ling’er’s heart.

But now, the plot would no longer follow the original!

[Ding! Detected Child of Destiny: Long Lingtian. Fate Plundering System activating!]

[Activating… Binding complete. System now fully operational!]

At that moment, a cold, emotionless system prompt echoed in his mind.

A virtual panel appeared before Xu Ning, just like the interface of a game from his previous life.

“Tsk, finally my cheat code has arrived?”

“Fate Plundering System? Does this mean I can snatch the destiny of the Child of Destiny?”

[This world’s fate is determined by Primordial Purple Qi. The more one possesses, the greater their fortune.]

Xu Ning’s gaze swept across the crowd and found that most people had nothing surrounding them. Only a few powerful individuals had faint strands of purple energy swirling around them.

Yao Ling’er, beside him, had four strands of Primordial Purple Qi. And not far away, Long Lingtian had ten!

No wonder he’s the Child of Destiny—he’s ridiculously overpowered!

“System, why don’t I have even one strand of Primordial Purple Qi?” Xu Ning looked around himself and asked.

Given his deep ties to the Xuansheng Empress, and his position as Xu Ning, it didn’t make sense to have none at all.

[As the host is the villain, you possess no Primordial Purple Qi.]

[However, the host may increase their fortune by plundering it from the Child of Destiny. Main methods include: humiliating the Child of Destiny, sabotaging his relationship with the female lead…]

“I see.” Xu Ning nodded slightly and looked toward Long Lingtian.

The Yao family elder recognized Long Lingtian, and his expression changed dramatically.

“Long Lingtian? Didn’t you die?!”

He was shocked, but quickly recovered, changing his tone. “Today is Ling’er’s wedding. You have no right to cause trouble here! Leave at once!”

As he spoke, he struck out with his palm, fingers clenched, compressing the surrounding space into distortion as he unleashed a powerful force toward Long Lingtian.

“That’s the power of Heaven and Earth! The Yao family patriarch has broken through to the 1st stage Heaven Venerable Realm!” a guest exclaimed.

Heaven Venerables could command the laws of the world!

“Hmph, mere Heaven Venerable… nothing special!” Long Lingtian sneered coldly and stepped forward!

In the next instant, the Yao elder’s expression changed again. A power a hundred times stronger than his own erupted from his palm!

The wind of his strike shattered, his tiger’s mouth cracked open, and he staggered back two steps, his face pale with shock in his eyes.

Gasps of disbelief echoed throughout the hall as everyone stared in stunned silence at Long Lingtian.

Judging from his aura, he was clearly only in the Creation Realm—yet he could shatter a Heaven Venerable’s attack? That was insane!

“This boy must harbor some terrifying secret!”

“No wonder he dared crash the wedding. He really has some ability!”

“Hmph! But this is still the Xu residence. What, he thinks he can turn things upside down here?”

Voices rose all around. Xu Ning exchanged a glance with Xu Feng, who immediately understood and raised his hand with a wave.

“Summon the Twelve Heaven Venerables!”

Within a radius of several kilometers, divine light wove together and formations stirred. Twelve powerful auras erupted at once, channeling the power of Heaven and Earth as it thundered toward Long Lingtian.

Xu Ning stood with his hands behind his back, a playful smile on his face as he silently watched.

Let’s see how long this Child of Destiny can last.

Yao Ling’er, standing beside him, quietly observed his calm and composed demeanor, and suddenly grew nervous.

Could he have predicted all this from the beginning?

A chill crept down Yao Ling’er’s spine, as if she had fallen into an icy abyss.

“Master, save me!” Long Lingtian’s pupils contracted sharply. Feeling the overwhelming pressure, he shouted.

The moment he called out, a figure appeared in front of him.

It wasn’t a physical body, but the flickering shadow of a soul. Dressed in flowing white, with three thousand strands of silky hair cascading over her shoulders, she held a three-foot-long sword, standing tall and proud.

This was Long Lingtian’s master—Wei Qingyi!

Facing the incoming waves of Heaven and Earth’s power, her expression remained cold. She raised her hand and slashed with her sword!

BOOM!

The force of Heaven and Earth vanished in an instant, as if it had never existed.

“That… that’s the Law of Annihilation! She’s a Saint Law Realm expert!”

“Unbelievable! Just who is this youth, to have a Saint Law Realm guardian!”

“The Xu family is in real trouble now!”

Xu Feng stared grimly at Long Lingtian and his master, shocked deep inside.

If Xu Ning hadn’t warned him ahead of time, the Xu residence would have been drenched in blood today.

He drew in a sharp breath and roared, “Summon the Ancestor!”

Deep within the Xu residence, a terrifying aura awakened. Within a radius of 100 kilometers, the laws of the Great Dao twisted and converged into a giant divine phantom that slammed down from the heavens toward Long Lingtian!

Long Lingtian’s face turned dark as night. He hadn’t expected the Xu Ancestor to have already emerged from seclusion!

“Master, hold off the Xu family for me!” he shouted, not waiting for Wei Qingyi’s response. In a flash, he appeared before Yao Ling’er.

Wei Qingyi frowned. She was only a remnant soul now—no match for the Xu family ancestor, let alone the Heaven Venerables supporting him.

With no other choice, she gritted her teeth and moved to block the Xu ancestor.

Gazing at Yao Ling’er in her red dress and ornate gold hairpins, Long Lingtian’s eyes flashed with desire as he reached out toward her.

“Ling’er, quickly! Come with me—we must escape this place!”