Chapter 1 System Awakening, Demon Child Awakens!
After a bout of heart-wrenching pain and the dizzying sensation of his Soul being torn apart, Xiao Ming snapped his eyes open! A chilling cold seeped into his marrow from the stone slab beneath him, and unfamiliar memories surged into his mind like a bursting dam... Xuanhuang Continent, Heavenly Demon Sect, Heartless Peak?
I... transmigrated?
And became an Outer Sect Disciple of a demonic Sect, also named Xiao Ming?
Memories of his past life billowed like smoke; he had been an ordinary worker who died in an accident. He hadn't expected his Soul to transmigrate and possess this demonic Sect Disciple with the same name.
Accompanying him was a Golden Finger called the [Heavenly Fate Plunder System]. This System could check others' Luck Ranks (from low to high: Red, Orange, Yellow, Green, Cyan, Blue, Purple, Gold), and peer into their life scripts and recent opportunities. By suppressing or plundering these so-called Children of Fortune, he could obtain generous rewards.
Xiao Ming suppressed the churning memories and cast a hesitant gaze over the charming woman standing before him.
Liu Feier was dressed in a light green gauze skirt, her figure graceful and her skin as white as snow. However, her eyes were currently filled with undisguised disdain and coldness.
“Xiao Ming, let's end things here.”
The merged memories told him that the original owner of this body came from a humble background and joined the Heavenly Demon Sect with dreams of becoming an immortal. Usually, he disliked killing and had cautiously reached the Middle Stage of Foundation Establishment. Liu Feier had entered the Sect at the same time as him; the two had gradually developed feelings and become Dao Companions, intending to support each other.
However, the cultivation world followed the law of the jungle. Liu Feier was quite beautiful and ultimately unwilling to endure a life of hardship. A few months ago, she hooked up with the grandson of a powerful Elder, and since then, she had viewed the original owner as a stain that had to be erased.
“Fine!”
Xiao Ming's voice was calm, though it carried a hint of the original owner's lingering grief and obsession. But at this moment, his entire attention had been drawn to the illusory panel beside Liu Feier:
[Name: Liu Feier]
[Realm: Early Stage Foundation Establishment]
[Luck Rank: Red (Minor Luck)]
[Recent Opportunity: In three days, she will purchase a damaged jade slip containing an ancient Sword Cultivator technique at the Sect market.]
[Life Script: Using minor opportunities and schemes, she barely manages to establish a foothold in the Sect, her life's journey ending at the Peak of Foundation Establishment.]
“Red Luck? Ending her life at the Peak of Foundation Establishment?” Xiao Ming shook his head inwardly, his face as calm as a deep well.
Liu Feier was startled by his calmness, which was immediately followed by a surge of anger at being slighted: “Xiao Ming, what kind of attitude is that? Wake up! The path of cultivation is to go against the heavens! Senior Brother Li can give me Medicinal Pills and Cultivation Techniques; what can you give me? Don't be naive!”
“Heh.” Xiao Ming let out a light laugh, his gaze piercing, “So, you crawled into his bed?”
These words were like poisoned needles, accurately piercing through Liu Feier's disguise. Humiliating scenes uncontrollably flashed through her mind:
Inside a luxurious residence, that Senior Brother Li sat grinning astride a grand armchair. And she, a female cultivator who had once considered herself somewhat noble, could only do her best to please him. Even under his more excessive demands, she had to suppress the urge to vomit, kneeling on both knees and lowering her head...
Contrasted with the past where Xiao Ming was poor but always treated her with respect and never forgot to share any benefits he obtained... the humiliation of that moment almost suffocated her.
But immediately, a stronger thought suppressed everything—so what! At least now I can get Medicinal Pills and resources! I don't have to follow a piece of trash like you anymore, worrying every day over a pittance of cultivation resources!
All her shame turned into indignant rage as she shrieked: “So what if I did! A fine bird chooses the tree it perches on! If you know what's good for you, stop pestering me!” With that, she slammed the door and left.
“We owe each other nothing? Well said.”
At this moment, a flash of red light flickered in Xiao Ming's eyes. The timid youth from before seemed to have completely died.
[Ding! Detected that the host has severed past Karma; your state of mind aligns with the true intent of the Demonic Path. Rewards are being distributed...]
[Congratulations to the host for obtaining: Chaotic Heavenly Demon Physique!]
[Congratulations to the host for obtaining the Origin Cultivation Technique: "Heaven-Swallowing Demon Art"!]
Majestic power instantly remodeled Xiao Ming's body! His aura surged abruptly!
Just then, a youth in green with an honest-looking face but a hint of craftiness in his eyes walked past his dilapidated window. Xiao Ming subconsciously glanced at him, and with just that one look, his gaze instantly froze on the shimmering panel beside the youth.
[Name: Lin Fan]
[Realm: Peak Foundation Establishment]
[Luck Rank: Cyan (Child of Fortune)]
[Life Script: Honest on the surface but actually sinister and cunning, with soaring ambition. Three days later, he happens upon the Heartless Peak Revered Master, Luo Li, in the back mountains; she has lost her cultivation due to poisoning (while returning from her Senior Sister's place). Seeing her beauty, he is struck by her celestial appearance. Just as he harbors evil intentions and prepares to strike, an unknown black-robed figure appears. Lin Fan takes the Opportunity to play the hero saving the beauty. Although he is no match, he uses his trump cards to stall and scares off the black-robed figure. Thus, he successfully gains Luo Li's favor. After spending a few days together under Lin Fan's disguise, Luo Li has an excellent impression of him. However, Lin Fan feels the relationship is progressing too slowly, and Luo Li always indirectly refuses him, saying she has no plans to seek a Dao Companion for now. Eventually, Lin Fan hardens his heart and simply takes her by force. In doing so, he breaks through to the Middle Stage Golden Core Realm in one go and secretly leaves behind means to manipulate her, forcing Luo Li to endure in silence. Thereafter, relying on Luo Li's status and his powerful Luck, Lin Fan acts wantonly in the Sect and repeatedly obtains opportunities, his cultivation rising rapidly. Luo Li initially hated him to the bone, but because she was controlled by him and Lin Fan grew increasingly powerful, her mindset gradually changed. Her hatred slowly turned into strange feelings of affection, and she eventually became one of the members of Lin Fan's harem...]
“Luo Li was poisoned? —Revered Master?!”
Merged memory fragments surged: Revered Master Luo Li, the Heartless Peak Revered Master, the Sect's acknowledged second-ranked beauty, possessor of the Mystic Yin Body, and the Junior Sister of Vice Sect Master Luo Hongyi... With so many halos stacked together, who wouldn't be moved? And now she has lost her cultivation...
*Gulp.* Just by fantasizing slightly, Xiao Ming unconsciously swallowed his saliva.
The original owner was completely unaware of such a major event. It's truly... outrageous!
“What a Child of Fortune! What a hypocrite taking advantage of someone's vulnerability!” A cold light flickered in Xiao Ming's eyes.
“Revered Master, don't be afraid, your Disciple is coming to detoxify you! With my Chaotic Heavenly Demon Physique and the 'Heaven-Swallowing Demon Art', what poison can't be cured!”
It was as if two little people were arguing in his heart—
“Xiao Ming, oh Xiao Ming! She is your Revered Master! If you take advantage of her weakness, how are you different from a beast?”
“Although Revered Master didn't pay much attention to me, the resources she should have given... how could I...”
Finally, a thousand words turned into a righteous sigh: “Heavens! System, it's all your fault! You beast!”
Xiao Ming beat his chest and stomped his feet, wailing to the sky with a look of heartbreak. If the System had a spirit, it would surely curse his shamelessness!
He quickly gathered his stray thoughts and no longer hesitated. With a movement of his body, he hurried toward the summit of Heartless Peak, toward the sleeping quarters belonging to Peak Revered Master Luo Li.