VILLAIN: MANIPULATING THE HEROINES INTO HATING THE PROTAGONIST - Chapter 519 Ghost Flying Ship

Wang Jian stretched languidly in his silk-lined bed, the morning sun filtering through the ornate windows of his chambers. His gaze swept across the room, landing on the three slumbering figures nestled beside him. A wry smile touched his lips.

“Morning, beauties,” he drawled, his voice a husky rumble.

Cui Lan, the Pavilion Mistress, stirred first, her eyes fluttering open. Shame colored her cheeks as she met his gaze. The memory of last night’s passionate encounter was still fresh in her mind, a stark reminder of their new, unwelcome reality.

“Good morning, Master Wang,” she murmured, her voice devoid of its usual authority.

Wang Jian chuckled, a sound both playful and unsettling. “No need for such formalities, Cui Lan. Just call me Jian.”

A flicker of defiance crossed her eyes, but it was quickly extinguished. The Eternal Slave Contract was a brutal master, binding them to his will both physically and emotionally.

The other two women, elders of the Pavilion, stirred and mumbled drowsy greetings. The routine had become depressingly familiar. A night of forced intimacy, followed by a gnawing sense of shame and resentment.

Wang Jian, however, seemed oblivious to their inner turmoil. He dismissed them with a wave of his hand, a predatory glint in his eyes. “Go, take care of your duties. But remember, you return to me tonight.”

The women rose, their movements stiff and awkward. As they left the room, a heavy silence settled in its wake. Wang Jian wasn’t bothered. He had bigger things to worry about.

Meanwhile, across the vast expanse of the Eastern Region, a different story unfolded. Chu Yang, the “White Bone Demon,” had become a whirlwind of activity. He wasn’t just cultivating his newfound abilities anymore; he was actively building alliances.

“So, you’re telling me you can sniff out hidden resources like a celestial bloodhound?” Elder Li of the Divine Elemental Sect chuckled, a hint of skepticism in his voice.

Chu Yang grinned, a flash of white teeth gleaming beneath his bone-white mask. “Not exactly, Elder. But the White Bone Star Lord’s legacy has blessed me with a keen sense for energy fluctuations. Hidden veins of precious ore, powerful spirit stones – they all emit a faint energy signature I can detect.”

Intrigued, Elder Li stroked his long beard. The Divine Elemental Sect was known for its mastery of elemental manipulation, but resources were always a concern. Finding a new vein of rare earth metals could take their formations to a whole new level.

The next stop was the Heavenly Sword Sect, renowned for their unparalleled swordsmanship. Here, Chu Yang offered a different kind of assistance. He used his enhanced senses, courtesy of the legacy, to track down a hidden demon base rumored to be plaguing the region.

“Demons? Those foul creatures!” boomed Elder Huang, the stern leader of the Heavenly Sword Sect. He readily accepted Chu Yang’s offer. Together, they led a swift and brutal raid, decimating the demon base and securing the surrounding territory.

News of Chu Yang’s exploits spread like wildfire. Sects that had initially scoffed at the “White Bone Demon” began to take notice. Tales of his resource-finding prowess, his uncanny ability to track demons, and his willingness to lend a hand in times of need slowly chipped away at the negative connotations associated with his unorthodox legacy.

He wasn’t just a ruthless cultivator anymore; he was becoming a valuable ally. Sects offered him access to their libraries, their training grounds, even their most prized martial arts techniques. In return, Chu Yang generously shared the treasures he unearthed with his newfound partners. An ancient elemental core for the Divine Elemental Sect, a legendary sword forging manual for the Heavenly Sword Sect – these gestures of goodwill solidified his reputation as a fair and trustworthy collaborator.

“You’ve certainly become a force to be reckoned with, young man,” Elder Feng, the wizened leader of the Stargazer Sect, remarked, handing Chu Yang a dusty scroll. “This technique, passed down through generations in our sect, might enhance your perception abilities even further.”

Chu Yang accepted the scroll with a grateful bow. Building bridges wasn’t just about physical resources; it was about forging bonds, building trust, and creating a network of allies who could fight alongside him.

The weeks blurred into months, a whirlwind of indulgence for Wang Jian. Evenings were spent lounging in his silk-lined chambers, beautiful women attending to his every whim. Cui Lan, stripped of her former authority, now served him grapes, her movements hesitant, her eyes downcast.

A knock on the ornately carved door shattered the lazy ambiance. A young disciple, her eyes wide with nervous energy, rushed in. “Master Wang,” she stammered, bowing low. “There’s… there’s urgent news.”

Wang Jian gestured dismissively with a hand. “Spit it out, child. Don’t keep a man waiting, especially when he’s enjoying such… delectable company.”

The young disciple gulped, her voice trembling slightly. “We… we received a report from a scout stationed near the borders of the Fallen Star Territory. They spotted… the Scarlet Star Slaughter Goddess!”

A flicker of surprise, quickly masked by a predatory glint, entered Wang Jian’s eyes. Yu Qing. So, his elusive love had finally surfaced.

“Where?” he demanded, leaning forward.

“The Ancient Devil Stars,” the disciple stammered.

Cui Lan’s hand, hovering near Wang Jian’s mouth with a grape, stilled. “The Ancient Devil Stars?” she echoed, her voice laced with concern.

Wang Jian turned to her, a dangerous glint in his eyes. “Get dressed, Cui Lan,” he said curtly. “We’re leaving.”

Cui Lan, momentarily startled out of her role as a pampered concubine, blinked at him. Confusion clouded her beautiful face. “Leaving, Master Wang? But where…and why?”

Wang Jian didn’t have time for explanations. The thought of Yu Qing, vulnerable and alone, fueled his urgency. “The Ancient Devil Stars,” he spat out, frustration tinging his voice. “We’re going to the Ancient Devil Stars.”

Cui Lan’s eyes widened in alarm. “But…Master Wang, that’s…

that’s demon territory! It’s a cluster of stars notorious for their ruthless inhabitants and their formidable array formations. Even the Godking of the Eastern Region wouldn’t dare venture there lightly!”

A smirk played on Wang Jian’s lips. “Precisely! Wouldn’t it be the perfect hiding place for someone hunted by Star Lords? Besides, the Heavenly Jade Pavilion has resources, doesn’t it?”

Cui Lan bit her lip, a flicker of defiance warring with the ever-

present obedience in her eyes. “We do, Master Wang, but…”

He cut her off with a wave of his hand. “No buts, Cui Lan. Fetch the fastest Flying Ship we have. I need to modify its array formations to make it completely undetectable. We’re going in stealth mode.”

Cui Lan knew arguing was futile. With a resigned sigh, she rose, the alluring sway of her hips accentuated by the silken robe. “As you command, Master Wang,” she murmured, turning to leave.

The following hours were a whirlwind of activity.

Wang Jian, fueled by a potent mix of excitement and apprehension, poured over ancient scrolls on demon constructs and the layouts of the Ancient Devil Stars.

He meticulously planned modifications for the chosen Flying Ship, weaving in cloaking formations gleaned from obscure texts deep within the Heavenly Jade Pavilion’s library.

Cui Lan, despite her reservations, couldn’t help but be impressed by his meticulousness. He wasn’t just some reckless playboy; he possessed a strategic mind and a keen understanding of array formations.

By the time dawn painted the sky with hues of orange and pink, the Flying Ship stood transformed. Its once-gleaming exterior was now shrouded in a shimmering veil that seemed to absorb light itself.

Wang Jian surveyed his handiwork with a satisfied grin. “No Star Lord, no demon sentry will see us coming,” he muttered to himself, his eyes gleaming with anticipation.

He boarded the ship, Cui Lan following silently in his wake.

As the engines hummed to life, propelling the vessel forward with an almost unnatural silence, Wang Jian knew this was just the beginning. The hunt for Yu Qing was on, and he wouldn’t rest until he held her in his arms once more.

The journey to the Ancient Devil Stars was a monotonous blur of hyperspace travel. Days bled into weeks, the only breaks in the monotony being the hum of the engines and Wang Jian’s… extracurricular activities.

Confined to the luxurious confines of the Flying Ship, Wang Jian found solace in the company – and bodies – of the Pavilion’s most captivating women. Cui Lan, stripped of her former authority, became a willing participant in his carnal desires. The elders, once figures of respect and power, were now reduced to pampering him, their movements imbued with a mix of resignation and a flicker of defiance that only fueled Wang Jian’s predatory instincts.

“Mmm, that was delightful, Lan,” Wang Jian purred, reclining against the plush cushions. Cui Lan adjusted her silk robe, her cheeks flushed with a mixture of shame and a strange, lingering thrill. The Eternal Slave Contract ensured obedience, but it couldn’t erase a lifetime of ingrained pride.

“Anything for you, Master Wang,” she murmured, her voice a husky whisper.

Wang Jian chuckled, a sound devoid of warmth. “Excellent. Now, how about a game of Celestial Chess? Winner gets another round…” he trailed off, his eyes glinting suggestively.

Cui Lan forced a smile, her mind a whirlwind of conflicting emotions.

Meanwhile, the ship’s autopilot steered the vessel through the treacherous hyperspace lanes. Wang Jian, ever vigilant, occasionally scanned the empty void with his enhanced senses, a relic of one of the cultivation techniques he’d absorbed. The cloaking formations held strong, his handiwork rendering them invisible to any prying eyes.

Days turned into weeks, the journey punctuated by whispered conversations, stolen moments of pleasure, and the ever-

present hum of the engines. Wang Jian spent some time studying ancient texts on the demon race, gleaned from the Heavenly Jade Pavilion’s library. He needed to be prepared for anything – after all, he was venturing into the heart of enemy territory.

One starlit night, as Wang Jian sat deep in meditation, a flicker of movement on a nearby sensor array caught his attention. He frowned, his eyes snapping open. It was a faint blip, barely a whisper on the vast cosmic canvas, but it was there. An anomaly.

He activated the ship’s long-range scanners, focusing them on the source of the blip. The image that materialized on the holographic display sent a jolt of surprise through him. It was another vessel, cloaked in a similar energy signature to his own.

“Strange,” he muttered, stroking his chin thoughtfully. “Who else could have mastered such advanced cloaking technology in the Eastern Region?”

Unknown to Wang Jian, the other vessel carried a passenger with a score to settle. Lin Fei, his face grim with determination, steered his own modified Flying Ship towards the approaching darkness of the Ancient Devil Stars.

Years of relentless training and a burning desire for revenge had fueled Lin Fei’s path. Since his humiliating defeat at the hands of Wang Jian, he had dedicated himself to increasing his power. He’d reached the peak of the Divine Spirit Realm, a formidable feat in itself.

But his greatest advantage lay slumbering beside him – a creature of legend, hatched from the mysterious egg: a Divine Phoenix. This magnificent bird, its fiery plumage radiating dual elements of Phoenix Flames and Phoenix Lightning, had reached the Divine Tribulation Realm in its infancy. Its power was immense, and for Lin Fei, it represented the key to his vengeance and the potential downfall of both demons and his sworn enemy, Wang Jian.

The journey had been long, but Lin Fei wasn’t one to shy away from danger. He needed demon cores to further cultivate the Divine Phoenix, and the Ancient Devil Stars, with its teeming demon population, offered a prime hunting ground.

Little did either Wang Jian or Lin Fei know, their destinies were about to converge in the most unexpected of ways, within the perilous confines of the demon-controlled stars.