Villain: Manipulating the Heroines into hating the Protagonist

Cui Lan stood unmoved, her jade-green robes fluttering as her aura expanded. She raised a single, delicate hand. ”Emerald Jade Barrier.”

A translucent shield of radiant green light materialized, shimmering with runic patterns. The fiery serpent struck it, but instead of shattering the barrier, it was absorbed, its energy dissipating like smoke in the wind.

”Futile,” Cui Lan said coolly. She raised her hand again. ”Jade Convergence Storm.”

A whirlwind of emerald energy erupted, engulfing the frontlines of the Flaming Blade Sect. Cries of anguish filled the air as the storm shredded their defenses, leaving trails of scorched earth and shattered weapons in its wake.

Meanwhile, on the right flank, the Ember Lotus Pavilion unleashed their signature technique. Their elders chanted in unison, summoning a massive lotus of fire that descended from the heavens. Its petals opened, releasing waves of searing heat that scorched the battlefield.

One of Cui Lanʼs generals, Commander Xuan Wei, stepped forward. His body glowed with jade light as he shouted, ”Heavenly Jade Army, execute the Serpentine Jade Formation!”

The Heavenly Jade forces moved in unison, their energy coalescing into a massive jade serpent that slithered across the battlefield, its scales shimmering with a radiant light. It collided with the fiery lotus, and the resulting explosion illuminated the battlefield like a second sun. When the light faded, the serpent remained, hissing as it advanced toward the Ember Lotus Pavilionʼs core formation.

In the chaos, Cui Lan advanced directly toward Hu Lie, her presence dominating the battlefield. Hu Lie gritted his teeth, his flaming sabers clashing against her jade longsword.

”You think your jade tricks can defeat me?” Hu Lie snarled, his attacks growing more desperate.

Cui Lan parried effortlessly, her expression calm. ”Itʼs not tricks. Itʼs power.” She spun, her blade slicing through the air. ”Jade Splitting Cascade!”

A wave of jade energy erupted, carving through Hu Lieʼs defenses. His sabers shattered, and

he fell to his knees, coughing blood as Cui Lanʼs blade hovered near his throat.

”Mercy...” he croaked.

Cui Lanʼs lips curled into a cold smile. ”Mercy is for the weak.” With a swift motion, she ended

him.

The battle raged on, but it was clear that the invading forces were outmatched. Divine Ascension Realm experts from the Heavenly Jade Pavilion unleashed devastating techniques. General Ming Yue struck down dozens with her ”Starlight Jade Barrage,” a flurry of jade projectiles imbued with cosmic energy.

In a last-ditch effort, the Ember Lotus Pavilionʼs leader, Grand Elder Li Rong, activated a forbidden technique. His body ignited with crimson flames as he sacrificed his life force to summon a ”Solar Lotus Annihilation.” The massive flaming lotus descended, threatening to engulf the entire battlefield.

Cui Lan stepped forward, her jade aura flaring to unimaginable heights. ”Jade World Purification.”

A dome of jade light expanded from her, nullifying the fiery lotus and washing over the battlefield. When the light receded, the invading forces were decimated.

News of the battleʼs outcome reached Feng Xuan within days. He sat in his grand chamber, surrounded by advisors who dared not meet his gaze.

”The Flaming Blade Sect... annihilated,” one of them stammered. ”The Ember Lotus

Pavilion... gone. Not a single survivor returned.”

Feng Xuanʼs face turned pale, his mind reeling. ”Impossible,” he muttered. ”How could they

have been so powerful?”

As the realization set in, Feng Xuan clenched his fists, his nails digging into his palms. His

rash decision had not only cost him two loyal sects but also exposed the limits of his strength in the face of Wang Jianʼs overwhelming power. Fear crept into his heart as he wondered what retaliation might come next.

Feng Xuan paced in his grand chamber, his expression a volatile mix of anger and fear. The

walls, adorned with radiant sun motifs, seemed to mock him with their golden brilliance. The annihilation of the Flaming Blade Sect and the Ember Lotus Pavilion had shaken him to his core. For years, his Radiant Sun Sect had dominated the Eastern Cosmos unchallenged. To think that such a catastrophic defeat could occur under his command was unthinkable.