Villain Saving System (BL)

Far, far away from the dormant volcano was a secluded mountain that was bereft of people for its peculiar location that was surrounded by the Valley of Abyss. Oftentimes, travelers could hear the mournful wails and screams from deep below and it was said that being in the valley’s vicinity could give people hallucinations that bewitched them into jumping by themselves. Some even said that a vengeful immortal resided there. Stuck in the mortal realm and unable to ascend, they were consumed by loneliness and longed for the company of human beings. Since then, the area became a forbidden one despite the allure of the lush and thriving mountain.

It was in that exact mountain that Immortal Zhao settled in after centuries of wandering around. He was none other than the kind old man who introduced the male protagonist, Shan Duoyin, to the world of cultivation for the first time.

A wisp of spiritual energy flew in through the barrier around the mountain straight to the figure that was currently meditating by the river. Immortal Zhao’s eyes snapped open as soon as his other consciousness came back. He let out a sharp gasp and sweat rolled off his skin in large beads. W—What was that?! What had he listened to?!

Immortal Zhao had often projected his soul out of his body. It was similar to astral projection, but the difference was he could control where he went and he was in charge of when to return. It was his way of having fun amidst his long, unending life. The only downside was... his immortal flesh remained behind, defenseless and vulnerable in case of sudden attack although the possibility remained slight for there was nobody foolish enough to cross the barrier and traps he had set throughout the mountain and valley. The rumors were true. The spell he had casted could indeed bewitch people to jump in. However, Immortal Zhao had always saved them in the nick of time and sent them back to where they had come from. In the end, all of them passed it off as a supernatural experience.

Let it serve as a reminder for others to think twice before they dared to venture in.

It was at this kind of moment that he was grateful for his wits to set the barrier. That obnoxious man — Black Demon Weeping Blood — wanted to tear open the sky and let the demon in?! All of that only to save a little nine old girl? Was he insane?! Was he planning to forsake the whole world just because of one person?! No, Immortal Zhao couldn’t allow it to happen! He had to prevent it somehow!

Since his failure to ascend, Immortal Zhao had vowed not to take part in mortal affairs anymore except for one slight mishap when he gave Shan Duoyin the book of cultivation. In his case, Immortal Zhao just couldn’t leave the boy alone! He had such a bright future yet it was dimmed by the environment he lived in. Thus he offered a tiny olive branch to help the boy. The rest of his destiny would then depend on him alone.

But... this was a different matter altogether! He let his eyes drift to the sky, muttering. "Oh Heavenly Law, please give guidance as to how this lowly one shall proceed. That mortal is too greedy and selfish. Sooner or later, he will cause the world’s destruction!"

"Who are you talking about?"