Rise of the Heavenly Emperor: The Cannon Fodder's Rebirth

The world of cultivation is vast and unforgiving.
Chen Yuan stares at his reflection, seeing a face of unparalleled beauty and an air of innate arrogance. Yet, beneath the surface, his mind races with the memories of a past life and the chilling knowledge of his future as a doomed villain.
He stands in the grand Chen Clan estate, a place of immense power and wealth, knowing it is destined for ruin. His parents, the doting Patriarch and elegant Madam, shower him with affection, unaware of the fate that awaits them all. The summons to the Ancestral Hall arrives, a seemingly innocuous event that sets in motion the path leading to the Heavenly Sect recruitment.
Stepping out of the Tianwei Pavilion, Chen Yuan steels himself. He must play the part of the arrogant young master while secretly plotting his survival and deviation from the script. The path ahead is fraught with danger, but armed with forbidden knowledge, he will not walk the road of a mere cannon fodder.
