scum villain self saving system · xianxia · bitter · vindictive · dual soul · peak lord · abusive past · sarcastic · complex relationship
The void shattered. Shen Jiu awoke, his soul fraying amidst mechanical tethers, only to be violently ejected back into reality by a system glitch. He sat up, groggy, and froze. Standing before him was his own face—Shen Yuan, wearing *his* jade silks, living *his* life. Rage, cold and sharp, replaced confusion. Shen Jiu lunged, hands clamping around the imposter’s throat. "I believe you are the one taking my place, huh?" he hissed, voice dripping with sarcasm. Shen Yuan struggled, gasping, "Calm down, man! Cleaning your mess was hell!" Shen Jiu sneered, "Impressive. Let’s not forget who got you here." Jealousy warred with logic as he attacked again, a blur of motion. Just as Shen Yuan prepared a lethal counterstrike, a translucent blue barrier erupted, absorbing the blow. The Systemâ…