Hold on, hold on.
The Night King? Why is it the Night King again?
Has the Night King existed since that long ago?
Gu Yan silently recalled.
Oh right, the condition to become the Night King was obtaining that dagger called [Night].
And having read the original work, he knew that [Night] was a dagger with its own consciousness.
It wasn’t so much a person choosing the dagger, but rather the dagger choosing its wielder.
In other words, if the dagger wished, it could abandon the current [Night King] at any time and choose someone new.
Thinking about it this way...
The Night King truly could be considered the natural enemy of the Netherworld Clan.
After all, the Night King needed souls to cultivate.
And a Netherworld Sovereign was essentially a walking all-you-can-eat soul buffet.
It made perfect sense for the Night King to target them.
But then, why did it also manipulate the Four Sacred Beasts?
Perhaps... the Night King wasn’t strong enough back then? So it needed allies?
But wait—don’t forget, this idiotic urban low-martial novel was written from the perspective of the protagonist, Xiao Lin.
Meaning the Four Sacred Beasts were the good guys.
So how did they end up becoming mortal enemies with the Night King?
Furthermore...
The Night King’s true form was a dagger.
When the Four Sacred Beasts made their deal, were they negotiating with the dagger itself or the Night King chosen by the dagger? And what happened to turn them into enemies?
Tsk, too much information, and the original novel was hastily abandoned without finishing.
Gu Yan’s brain was starting to overload.
In any case, Gu Yan couldn’t be sure of the specifics—after all, he wasn’t from that era.
For now, he just had to keep playing his role.
With that in mind—
“Hah...”
“I was wondering why those four traitors were swayed by humans.”
“So it was the Night King... That explains everything.”
Gu Yan let out a cold laugh and flexed his power—BOOM!
The armrests made of two skulls were crushed into dust.
Lin’s eyes flickered with awe—the Sovereign’s power seemed even stronger than yesterday!
He must be recovering!
Thinking this, Lin followed Gu Yan’s lead: “Yes, Sovereign. The Night King possesses immortality and can even bestow it upon others.”
“Those four traitors must have been tempted by this power to collaborate with him!”
“But with the Black Tortoise dead, this is good news for us, Sovereign.”
“It proves those traitors are far weaker now!”
Gu Yan nodded faintly. “Mm. How many forces do we have now?”
“Reporting to the Sovereign, we are nothing compared to our strength tens of thousands of years ago. Even though the miasma of the Netherworld Prison has corrupted this place, turning many creatures into Netherkind...”
“We only have about a thousand Ghost Generals at most.”
“Those below Ghost General rank are not worth counting—they’re just cannon fodder.”
...
A thousand Ghost Generals? That meant a thousand Innates!
And those below Ghost General weren’t even counted...?
Was this the legacy of an ancient clan?
“Mm.”
Gu Yan gave a slight nod before turning to Old Gao. “How long until the humans arrive?”
The cloaked Old Gao lowered his stance slightly, his voice hoarse. “Reporting to the Sovereign, if the timing is correct, the human army will reach this place by tomorrow.”
“Good. Pass down my orders—all fiends must prepare.”
“As for the humans who step foot here tomorrow...”
Gu Yan’s voice dripped with killing intent. “Leave none alive.”
“Understood, Sovereign!”
“Understood, Sovereign!”
Yet, in the midst of this solemn moment—
Buzzzzzzz~!
The sound of a phone vibrating rang out.
Gu Yan: “........”
Lin: “?!!”
The abrupt noise froze the atmosphere.
Ahem. “Sovereign... your phone is ringing.”
Old Gao coughed lightly, breaking the tension.
“Mm.”
Gu Yan feigned composure as he nodded, then extended his palm.
Gurgle...
Black liquid surged forth, coalescing into a phone in his hand.
The vibrations were indeed coming from it—but since Gu Yan didn’t answer, the ringing soon faded.
Lin stared curiously at the little black device. “Sovereign... what is this noise-making object...?”
Gu Yan replied calmly, “A small tool from this world. Even ordinary humans can use it to communicate across tens of thousands of meters.”
Lin understood, admiration flashing in her eyes. “Ah! Because the Sovereign assimilated this human, you absorbed his memories and learned about the human world.”
“This must be part of your plan to infiltrate human society and uncover the enemy’s secrets, right? Am I correct, Sovereign?”
If you say so...
Gu Yan nodded. “Mm, that’s the general idea.”
Lin, feeling like she had grasped his intentions, continued eagerly, “The Sovereign must believe that while this place is indeed our Netherkind’s stronghold...”
“To know your enemy is to ensure victory. We must also have agents infiltrate human society to gather intelligence.”
Her eyes sparkled as she volunteered. “Sovereign, my appearance is no different from a human’s. Though I’ve always despised this weak, human-like body...”
“If the Sovereign requires it, I am willing to infiltrate the human world and gather information from within!”
Gu Yan: “......”
He was momentarily stunned. Huh... I hadn’t actually considered that.
Looking at Lin—who indeed looked perfectly human—new ideas began forming in his mind.
Wait, wait...
Let me sort this out. My true identity is just an ordinary transmigrator who wants to live happily with Leng Qingqiu.
But secretly, I’m also: the de facto heir of the Gu Family, a promising rookie in the Martial Division, a fake Night King, and now... a fake Netherworld Sovereign?
Does this mean I have different identities across multiple factions?
And with Lin volunteering like this...
Gu Yan’s thoughts took another turn.
He nodded solemnly. “Mm. Good thinking, Lin.”
“If needed, I’ll arrange for you to infiltrate the human world at the right opportunity.”
Lin’s face lit up with excitement. Yes! I really do understand the Sovereign’s intentions!
Before she could say more—
Gu Yan stood. “I have something else to attend to.”
“Lin, I leave everything here to you.”
“Old Gao, accompany me.”
Old Gao bowed. “Understood, Sovereign.”
Though disappointed she couldn’t stay by his side, Lin accepted the order without question. “Understood, Sovereign!”
......
......
The Leng Family.
“Xiao Leng, why isn’t Gu Yan answering my call?”
Leng Qingqiu frowned, poking at her phone screen. Did it break?
【...Perhaps the furnace is busy and can’t answer your call.】
"Oh, I see."
Leng Qingqiu hugged her phone and sat at the desk, now cleared of books.
Another day with nothing to do.
I wonder what Gu Yan is up to... Could he be preparing for tomorrow’s expedition?
The thought of tomorrow’s exploration suddenly sparked an idea.
"Hey, Xiao Leng, what if I scout the forbidden zone ahead of time? Clear out the dangers in advance?"
"If we run into any demons or monsters, I’ll just slaughter them all and absorb their essence as nourishment. Hehehe, sounds like a solid plan."
【......】
My other self, why do you only get this enthusiastic when it’s about Gu Yan?
Maybe you should reflect on how you ended up like this...
As for the forbidden zone...
Xiao Leng guessed that, given Gu Yan’s personality, he’d probably already scouted it out himself.
Wonder if he’s noticed yet...
The wishes Xiao Xie grants don’t just materialize out of thin air—they manifest through a logical process.
If he hasn’t figured that out yet, then making another wish... could lead to something disastrous.
ine. During your journey, you save an abandoned baby girl and become her elder brother】 【You rely on each other, becoming each other's support】 【At the end of the simulation, you shield the now-grown girl with your life, sacrificing yourself to block numerous demonic cultivators. You die, and the light in the girl's eyes fades】 …… 【Second Simulation: You are transported to a world where steam and magic coexist】 【You immerse yourself in the study of magic, obsessed with its research. One day, while out, you encounter a half-blooded demon girl wandering the streets. You take her in as your student】 【You teach the demoness what it means to be human, show her the beauty of the world, and nurture her into a miracle that surpasses even the gods】 【At the end of the simulation, you die of old age in front of the nearly immortal demoness due to your mortal lifespan】 …… One simulation after another, one encounter after another. Xu Xi suddenly felt something was off: "Wait, you said you're coming to the real world to find me?"
ey change clothes. Li Chuan contributed all his possessions, only to find that things were not as they seemed. Almost a year after joining, he hadn’t managed to get a single Daoist consort. Thinking he had been deceived, he was approached by a stunning senior fellow disciple who asked if he would like to form a spiritual bond. For those who don’t practice cultivation, they might not know what “forming a spiritual bond” is. Let me put it this way: A long-term relationship is called a “Daoist consort,” while a short-term relationship is known as “forming a spiritual bond.” From then on, Li Chuan discovered the true way to interact with the Yin-Yang Sect’s Daoist consorts. As long as he had enough spirit stones, he could form a spiritual bond with anyone, Whether it’s Senior Sisters, aunts, Daoist consorts of aunts, female elders, Daoist consorts of elders, or even the Daoist consort of the sect leader, anyone can form a spiritual bond as long as there are enough spirit stones.” I've already joined the Yin-Yang Sect, and you're telling me to focus on cultivation? Do you even know what the Yin-Yang Sect is all about?
th】 【No prior gaming knowledge required】【The First Cultivation + Game Design Novel on the Platform】 In a world where the righteous path dominates and crushes the demonic sects, Lu Ze unlocks the "Son of the Demon Path" system. Killing righteous cultivators now grants him power-ups. Wait—deaths in illusions count too? As a former game designer, Lu Ze decides to give the cultivators of this world a little—no, a massive—shock... Sect Elders: "What is this 'Escape from the Demon Sect' game? Why have all our disciples abandoned cultivation to play it??" Elite Disciples: "You're saying... mastering 'Demon Slayer' can help us counter demonic schemes?" Reclusive Masters: "Why did I leave seclusion? Ask that backstabbing rat who ambushed me in 'Eternal Strife' yesterday!" Rogue Cultivators & Civilians: "'Immortal Abyss Action' is addictive! You can even earn spirit stones by loot-running..." Sect Prodigy: "My Dao heart is unshakable... except for that cursed black hammer." Royal Scions: "Can skins have stat boosts? I’ll pay 10,000 spirit stones for one!!" Sect Leader: "WHO IS CORRUPTING MY DISCIPLES?!!!"
end. Thus one must continue to cultivate, and become a saint or great emperor, in order to prolong one's life. Chen Xia, however, completely reversed this. Since his transmigration, he has gained immortality, and also a system that awards him with attribute points for every year he lives. Thus between the myriad worlds, the legend of an unparalleled senior appeared. "A gentleman takes revenge; it is never too late even after ten thousand years." "When you were at your peak I yielded, now in your old age I shall trample on you." - Chen Xia
