T/N: This chapter was translated by Elysian Pit. I DO NOT own the translation and all credit goes to the original translator. I’ve picked up this novel to continue from where the previous translator left. Thank you ❤️❤️
“Qin Wan, I’ll give you one last chance.”
With a crisp and loud ‘clang’, a long sword embedded with the curse even Tribulation Crossing cultivators couldn’t withstand, clanged in front of Qin Wanwan. A calm voice resonated from the top of her head, without the slightest waves,
“Either, tell me the way to awaken Yueli, or,” the person above emphasized, “Abolish your cultivation base. From today onwards, you have no relation with the Wen Xin Sect!”
Qin Wanwan didn’t dare to answer. She knelt on the ground, her thin body trembling. Staring at the formations specially used to seal one’s cultivation on the ground and at the sword for her to use to stab herself with, her mind buzzed as she heard the shout of people around her cheering for her death.
Just a moment earlier, she was still in the Immortal Realm. She was the richest, strongest, prettiest, and noblest Immortal in the Immortal Realm, the Lady of Ji Shan*.
[T/N: 寂山女君 – jìshān nǚ jūn; The Lady of Solitary Mountain. 寂山 is the name of her palace and also her title.]
Among the four adjectives with ‘est’ above, three of them were true. Only the ‘strongest’ was false.
Probably, because she was from the 21st century, she was in poor health and had hardship in cultivating since she was born in the Immortal Realm. Someone even proclaimed that she couldn’t live past 300 years.
For her sake, her parents resolved to go to the Lower Realm to seek for various medicine. Before leaving, they were afraid that she would be bullied by other immortals, so they bribed all the outstanding figures in the Immortal Realm and bestowed her the title of ‘The Strongest Second Generation Immortal’.
[T/N: 仙二代 – xiān èr dài. Immortal Second Generation, is a joke to 富二代 – fù’èrdài. Literally means Rich Second Generation. A nouveau riche whose only achievement is to flaunt their parents’ wealth.]
This reputation achieved through bribery kept her safe and well for two centuries. However, not long after, a blockhead named Jian Xingzhi ascended to the Immortal Realm. He declared that his Dao could only be proved by beating others. Thus, he trampled every single famous figure in the Cultivation Realm, and finally, it was Qin Wanwan’s turn to be trampled.
When the two fought… Nah, how could Qin Wanwan, a weak Immortal, be an opponent of this Killing God? She was hacked crudely with his sword. Not only that, the other party refused to believe that she was showing her true strength. He stepped on her head, pointed the sword at her, and threatened, “If you don’t use your sword, I’ll demolish your mountain and smash your palace. Destroy your beautiful home, Ji Shan thoroughly, not even leaving a chicken or dog behind.”
At that time, she could only fume in rage and agitation. She wished to jump to her feet and blew this dog-dressed-up-as-a-man’s head up.
However, there was nothing she could do against such a strong opponent. She could only shout, grasping with her last breath, “Save… Me…!”
Immediately, as if waiting for her cry, a bolt of thunder shot down from the sky. An electric current ran through her body, and before she knew, she found herself in the current predicament.
She…
Qin Wanwan pondered with a hazy consciousness. Could it be that she transmigrated again?
“This is your new body, called Qin Wan.”
Before she could affirm her guess, with an annoying ‘zizi’ sound as if electric currents were flowing through her mind, an ice-cold mechanical voice rang in Qin Wanwan’s mind, “A Vicious Supporting Female in a novel, “The Strongest Mary Sue”.”
The System arrived in her mind with a load of memory.
“She was the Eldest Lady of a famous family in this world. When she was a child, she was engaged to the Young Master of Lecheng, Jun Shu. In an accident, her family was tragically exterminated. The Lord of Lecheng and his son saved her in the nick of time. Then she was sent to Wen Xin Sect to become a disciple of the Sect Leader, Shen Zhiming. She regarded Shen Zhiming as her father and her Shīxiōng, and Song Xinian, as her Senior Martial Brother. However, she fell in love at first sight with Jun Shu who rescued her with his father. In order to be equal with Jun Shu and live up to her Master’s expectations, she practiced diligently since she was a child and successfully entered the Golden Core Realm before she was fifteen.”
[T/N: 师兄 – shīxiōng; Senior Martial Brother.
兄长 – xiōngzhǎng. A respectful form of address for an elder brother or a male friend.]
However, when she was 15 years old, the female lead of the world, Su Yueli, appeared. She was only a daughter of a peasant. Her village was slaughtered by a horde of demons so she was adopted to the Sect by Shen Zhiming. When Su Yueli arrived at the Wen Xin Sect, all the men with outstanding talent, regardless of age, fell in love with her.
Shen Zhiming.
Song Xinian.
Jun Shu.
Their world seemed to all revolve around her.
At the situation that arose at Su Yueli’s arrival, Qin Wan became resentful. For the sake of attracting Jun Shu and her Master’s attention, she abandoned her cultivation out of despair and became all the more arrogant and wilful. She even bought a male pet named Jian Zhiyan back to the Sect just to make Jun Shu jealous. Though, all of this only pushed the people around her farther away.
“In an unforeseen situation, Qin Wan and Su Yueli met with a mishap together. They were attacked by an Azure Dragon. To save Su Yueli, Qin Wan pushed her down a cliff, and fought a bloody battle with the Azure Dragon for ten days. Finally defeating the Azure Dragon, she got her hands on the Dragon Core and her life was saved thanks to it. She returned to Wen Xin Sect by herself because she discovered that Jun Shu had rescued Su Yueli, but because Su Yueli was unconscious, no one from Wen Xin Sect came to look for her.”
[T/N: 青龙 – qīng lóng; Azure Dragon. Is said to be the God of the East (Wind Direction).
龙丹 – lóng dān; Dragon Pill/Core. TLed to Dragon Core. Said to can strengthen the spiritual power and enhance the physique to the physique of a dragon.]
“Not only that, they witnessed Qin Wan pushing Su Yueli off a cliff from the Tracing Pearl that Su Yueli carried with her. They assumed the reason Su Yueli was unconscious was because of Qin Wan’s attempted murder. Hence, they didn’t care about Qin Wan’s life or explanation. When Qin Wan returned, they sent Qin Wan to the Judgment Stage, intending to expel her from the sect.”
“Qin Wan, to defend herself, told the story about the Azure Dragon. It never crossed her mind that by telling that story, Shen Zhiming would rip the Dragon Core out of her body just to save Su Yueli. As a result, Qin Wan’s Golden Core was damaged and it became nearly impossible for her to ascend.”
“By that time, Qin Wan had completely blackened. She went to seek refuge with the Boss and became the first vicious supporting female in the novel. She clashed repeatedly with the female lead and committed many evils.”
[T/N: Originally written as “boss” in the raw.]
“The people around her left her one by one, only leaving her with Jian Zhiyan, the male pet she bought at the beginning. Jian Zhiyan on many occasions advised her to put down the hatred and resentments of the past and return to the Righteous Path, but Qin Wan refused. She remained tight to her obsession and kept committing evil. Ultimately, she was cornered by Su Yueli and the Immortal Alliance in Xuanshan. Jian Zhiyan blocked the swords for her and died, but later, she died by Jun Shu’s sword.”
“Before she died, she saw her destiny as a supporting female and made two wishes.”
“First, counterattack the female lead and continue her cultivation in the Righteous Path.”
“Second, do her utmost to protect Jian Zhiyan.”
The System finished its speech and the memories of the past and present gradually merged into one. The headache that appeared as the large amount of memory rushed into her head slowly vanished. Cold sweat had drenched Qin Wanwan’s clothes.
She inspected the transparent screen displayed in front of her, with words written in bold letters,
[Task 1: Keep the Dragon Core and cut off all relationships with Wen Xin Sect
Do you accept the task?
Yes/No]
The option ‘Yes’ was highlighted and was blinking fast. One could see the answer the other party wanted with just a glance.
“Just accept the task and fulfill the original owner’s wish. Then, you can return to the Immortal Realm,”
The System said indifferently, “Don’t waste your time contemplating.”
Qin Wanwan kept her mouth zipped. She raised her head cautiously like a quail and scanned her surroundings in a quick glance.
On the left side closest to her, there was a man lying. He wore long white clothes embroidered with plum that was covered with a layer of gauze. His long hair was scattered behind him, and on his exposed ankle, there was a flame-mark pattern representing his identity as a slave.
That was Jian Zhiyan. Just now, he figuratively slapped Jun Shu for hurting Qin Wanwan and the next second, he was lying there.
Jun Shu was unaware of the matter, so was Qin Wanwan. After Jian Zhiyan’s sudden burst, he slumped on the ground like a fish that was electrocuted from time to time. His body twitched intermittently, appearing to be in a very painful situation.
Directly behind Jian Zhiyan was a high white-jade platform. On the high platform sat a young man in purple, his robe embroidered with cranes, and with a jade crown on his hair.
He seemed to be in his twenties, but his calm and composed demeanor was something that belonged only to someone who had been in a high position for a long time. This was the Master who raised Qin Wanwan with his own hands and the Sect Leader of the Wen Xin Sect, Shen Zhiming.
Behind Shen Zhiming stood a tall man with a strong-built and a broadsword on his back. He looked over at Qin Wanwan with worry. It was obvious this figure was the only person who still cared about her, her only Shixiong, Song Xinian.
Sitting on Song Xinian’s left was Qin Wan’s fiancé, Jun Shu. He leaned lazily against his chair, adorned with pure gold-white fox fur. Twirling the jade flute in his hand, he looked at Qin Wanwan with a mocking gaze and a bit of frost in his eyes.
Amidst Qin Wanwan’s searching gaze, the System on her side was aware of her curiosity and reminded her callously.
“What are you hesitating for? This is your new world.”
In a chilling and apathetic voice, it began persuading her,
“As a vicious supporting female in this world, your Master will cast you away, your Shixiong will detest you, and your sweetheart will personally kill you. The only one who treats you sincerely is the useless soft rice man next to you who has fainted.”
[T/N: 软饭男 – ruǎnfàn nán; lit. Soft Rice Man. A man who does not want to/cannot do things, and depends on women to support him every day.]
At the System’s words, Qin Wanwan unknowingly moved her gaze to Jian Zhiyan again and judged the other party’s convulsions to be more severe than before. His vague movement indicated that he wanted to get up. However, because his movements were faint, Qin Wanwan deemed it as only her illusion.
“You should learn to be cruel to others and crueler to yourself. Only in this way can you ‘fight for your destiny’ and counterattack the Female Lead!”
“Quick!”
The word ‘Yes’ on the system panel flickered more prominently as the System’s voice became more passionate as time passed by,
“Pick up the sword and stab yourself! Declare it— From today onwards, you will cut off all relationships with them and have nothing to do with them!”
Qin Wanwan was silent. She swallowed dry saliva and pondered on the options. After confirming she indeed had no other choice, her body trembled. She tried to control her fear and crawled forward to pick up the sword on the ground.
The moment she held the sword, the word ‘Yes’ lit up as if it had been clicked. The entire panel vanished and the System’s voice filled her mind.
“Congratulations on your successful binding of the ‘Female Lead Counterattack System’. Starting today, System 3838438 will provide you with the best quality counterattack service and model you to be the most awesome person and help on your thrilling counterattack journey!”
“Now, please follow the instructions and complete the first step of activation. Stab yourself and shout the catchphrase, ‘From now on, Qin Wan will have nothing to do with Wen Xin Sect!’”
The instruction was simple.
Qin Wanwan encouraged herself and nodded. Standing on her trembling legs, she glanced around the crowd.
Stop thinking too much. It’s very simple. Just stab yourself.
She kept brainwashing herself. The wind blew over and her blood-stained clothes fluttered in the wind. She was alone in the middle of the Judgment Stage, only with a sword in her hand. Like a blood-stained lone crane, arrogant but beautiful.
The sound of the disciples within the periphery quietened down. Everyone was dumbfounded for a moment as they gaped at Qin Wan standing on the stage.
Everyone knew that Wen Xin Sect was Qin Wan’s home. Jun Shu, Shen Ximing, and Song Xinian were extremely dear to her. In the past, she would rather die than leave the Wen Xin Sect. Yet, at this moment, when Shen Zhiming compelled her to abandon her cultivation base and expel her, she decided she would rather leave the Sect than save Su Yueli?
Was she unwilling to save her, or was she unable to save her?
Was Qin Wan really the person that attacked Su Yueli and sent her to a coma?
For a moment, everyone’s reasoning wavered.
Qin Wanwan was still encouraging herself in her heart,
It’s okay. It’s just raising the sword and stabbing yourself. It’s okay! She is the bravest! She is the strongest!
Gulping, she pointed the tip of the sword at herself.
People around her were staring at her. Shen Zhiming knitted his brows and Song Xinian’s expression turned even more worried. Jun Shu only watched Qin Wanwan with interest. And Jian Zhiyan next to her kept convulsing.
“Stab yourself!”
The System noticed she was hesitating and couldn’t help but incite, “Fear not, the sword will only pierce your intestines. But I’m here! With me here, you have nothing to worry!”
“That…”
Qin Wanwan recalled the last stab she received from Jian Xingzhi’s sword before transmigrating. The pain lingered in her mind until now, and she still had physical hallucinations over it. Scrutinizing the sword at hand, she couldn’t help but drop a hint to the System,
“If I stab myself, will it hurt?”
“Are you stupid or what?” The System was puzzled by her question, “Who won’t get hurt when stabbed?”
“You…”
Qin Wanwan realized the System was missing the point completely. She then went straight to the point, “Don’t you have any special functions? Like anti-pain medicine?”
“You are the supporting female who rebelled against destiny. What anti-pain medicine do you need?”
The tone answering her simple question was contemptuous. The pitch of its voice rose high as it exclaimed, “Come on! Stab yourself and give them a hard time!”
It appeared that the System not only had no anti-pain medicine, but it was also obsessed with supervising her to be the model Female Lead.
Qin Wanwan got the wrong impression that she was kidnapped on a pirate ship rather than granted a lucky chance. She stared at the tip of the sword and breathed fast. Mustering up the bravery she didn’t possess for a long time, she lifted her hands to stab herself. However, in the blink when she had mustered her courage, a voice halted her, “Wait!
Qin Wanwan paused her moment in a heartbeat. She peeked in turmoil at the speaker on the high platform that was examining her with a smile.
“Wan’er, ah,”
[T/N: 儿 – ér. An endearment.]
It was Jun Shu, who was sitting on the high platform as he played with the jade flute in his hand. Gradually, he rose from his seat.
Qin Wanwan was dazed. She watched the young man in white step down and stroll toward her leisurely, one step at a time, his lips curled up in a mocking smile. He described an extremely cruel scene in a surprisingly gentle tone,
“Who would have thought that you would rather endure the pain of the rotten intestines than save Yueli.”
The moment the word ‘rotten intestines’ entered her ears, Qin Wanwan froze on the spot.
The System hurriedly assured her, “Don’t listen to his nonsense. Just close your eyes and stab. It won’t hurt.”
“The curse dwelled in this sword is a curse written by Master Daoist. When it pierces your body, the curse will activate and climb all the way from your wound like insects gnawing on your eight meridians. They will suck your cultivation along their way. The pain is bone-deep and hurts more than being ripped limb from limb.”
[T/N: 道君 – dào jūn. Master Daoist. 道君 is used to refer a person who can practice the Dao or is a cultivator. 真人 – zhēnrén. “Daoist spiritual master”, roughly translatable as “Perfected Person”. Zhenren is used to cultivator above rank “Enlightment”. Master Daoist Zhenren in this case is Shen Zhiming, Qin Wan’s Master.]
As Jun Shu described the pain, he stepped forward to Qin Wanwan. Qin Wanwan, who was listening to his words, visualized those pictures in her mind and her heart was drenched in cold water.
The System couldn’t help condemning him, “Why the hell is this man so annoying and keep rattling?”
“On top of that, the pain won’t come all at once. After all, aren’t you in the Golden Core Realm? The curse will last for at least three to five days. In these three to five days, your wound will not heal and keep bleeding profusely. The curse will climb all the way into your internal organs, the muscles, and the veins…”
Qin Wanwan’s eyes lost focus. The grip on the sword loosened as her feet turned soft.
Plop.
Her body slumped on the ground. Jun Shu grinned happily and approached Qin Wanwan before whispering in her ears, “At that time, your intestines will rot and your five viscera will discharge pus……”
“Master!”
Qin Wanwan came to enlightenment. What system. What bullshit counterattack system. What Female Lead. Those who could bend and stretch could achieve great things! All roads lead to Rome! Why did she have to suffer so much?!
For people to stay alive, the most important thing was happiness. It hurts as fuck to rip out the Dragon Core by herself. It’ll hurt even more if she stabbed herself with this sword. Wasn’t there a better way to have the best of both worlds?
There must be!
Qin Wanwan’s brain speed exceeded the highest capacity in her two lifetimes combined. Everyone was astonished by what she did next,
“You… What are you planning to do……”
“This disciple admits her mistake.”
Without feeling the slightest bit of shame, she hoisted the sword and sincerely looked up at Shen Zhiming on the high seat, “Please grant me a chance to turn over a new leaf. I will never…”
Before she finished, Qin Wanwan saw a flash of white shadow in front of her, and soon, someone tugged her and half embraced her in his arms. Her hand was grasped and the sword flashed.
Shen Zhiming’s curse was still on the sword. At that movement, Jun Shu retreated back without delay. Before Qin Wanwan could react, she felt the tip of the sword turn and ran through her body without hesitation, decisively and fiercely!
Qin Wanwan’s knees softened and she knelt back to the ground.
She hung her head and saw the hilt of the sword close to her stomach. A well-knotted hand covered hers and gripped the hilt. Blood flowed out from her stomach, soaking the two clasped hands and dripping along the tip of the sword and the white wide sleeves on the ground. The white wide sleeves were embroidered with plum.
The sword pierced through two people. The man who was also stabbed with her hugged her from behind. Azure silk fluttered from both sides, like a curtain separating her from the world and protecting her in his arms.
“Master Daoist, don’t lower yourself for them,”
The voice, belonging to a young man, carried the charm of being boyish and distinct. He had the calmness and coldness that could only be obtained after countless battles. Word by word, he uttered the lines she hadn’t had time to shout, “From today on, Qin Wan has nothing to do with you all!”
