Warning: This story is not serious, not serious, not serious.
Both the male and female leads, as well as the author, are not normal. The style is also not normal. If you don’t like it, just drop it.
This is a fictional story. The author herself has only stayed up late and never cultivated immortality, so there are many personal settings. The writing style leans modern. Don’t overthink it or analyze it too carefully—this is a novel, not a thesis.
You can offer suggestions. I’ll listen if we communicate properly. You can guide but not nitpick. If you insult me, I’ll clap back—I’ve never lost a 1v9 in the canyon.
Wishing everyone a happy life, mwah mwah. (^з^).
【Brain storage area. Remember to pick it up when you leave. Two eggs for those who finish reading the whole story】
There’s a famous quote that holds true: Staying up late will bring retribution. —Wozkishuode.
Chi Yu lay on the bed, looking at the unfamiliar surroundings, and deeply agreed.
Just because she stayed up late playing a couple more ranked matches, she had crossed over and was now bound to a System, which was currently chattering incessantly in her ear.
“Welcome, Host. I am System No. 666. I have completed the binding with you. For this transmigration, you need to complete two tasks.”
“Task One: Help the male lead achieve the Supreme Immortal Emperor ending. Current progress: 0%.”
“Task Two: Romance the male lead and obtain 100 Favorability Level points. Current Favorability Level: 0.”
Chi Yu: “My ears are blind and can’t hear. I won’t say a word until my lawyer arrives.”
System: “…”
It was the first time it had encountered such a Host.
Considering the tasks, it patiently explained, “You stayed up until 3 a.m. playing games for a whole week. Your modern body has already died from sudden death. If you don’t complete the tasks, you will cease to exist entirely.”
Chi Yu scoffed, “Since ancient times, who can escape death? Whether you die early or late, you still have to die.”
The essence of being alive is pure rebellion.
System: “But if you complete these two tasks and earn enough reward points, the System can send you back to a few days before your sudden death in the modern world. Plus, the points can be exchanged for cash.”
Chi Yu remained unmoved by both soft and hard tactics: “Whatever. Sis isn’t interested in money. I won’t romance a man just for cash.”
The System gritted its teeth: “What about a billion?”
The next second, the person on the bed sprang up like a carp: “What’s the male lead’s name? Where is he now? Age and height? Length, thickness? How many people in his family? How much land per person? How many cows in the fields?”
“Weren’t you uninterested in money?”
Chi Yu spoke earnestly: “Money doesn’t matter. It’s mainly because I really like him.”
System: “…”
“Tell me quickly.”
Chi Yu urged, and the System immediately gave her the information.
Path of Immortality is a male-oriented novel. The male lead, Shen Yanzhou, was originally an ordinary mortal youth. After encountering demons, his family was destroyed. For revenge and survival, he cultivated all the way, enduring countless hardships.
Chi Yu understood: “Thirty years west of the river, thirty years east of the river—don’t bully the poor youth, right? Same old routine.”
System: “Yes, but when this book was nearing its conclusion, the author lost sixteen ranked matches in a row while gaming, instantly saw through the vanity of the mortal world, became a monk, and the book was ruined with a rushed ending.”
Originally destined to become the Supreme Immortal Emperor, Shen Yanzhou was haphazardly written by the author into becoming a Demon Lord, slaughtering the entire world.
The Cultivation World was thrown into chaos, with lives lost and suffering everywhere.
Chi Yu: “Tsk tsk tsk, such an irresponsible author really deserves to die.”
System: “Yes, so what we need to do is to correct the plot. Shen Yanzhou is still a pitiful little guy right now and needs your help. This is also the best time for you to win him over.”
She rubbed her hands eagerly: “Leave it to me.”
Chi Yu got off the bed and strode forward, ready to go find her ten billion… oh wait, Shen Yanzhou.
Then she discovered the door was locked from the outside.
Chi Yu: “What the hell?”
System: “Host, I forgot to tell you about your current identity and situation.”
The original Chi Yu was just a cannon fodder concubine-born daughter in the story, with mediocre talent. She was usually cautious and timid, with little presence.
Her younger sister Chi Shuyun was a relatively important female supporting character, beloved and pampered, with exceptional talent. Later, she admired Shen Yanzhou and became a revered figure beside him, famous throughout the world.
In the original setting, demons and cultivators were sworn enemies.
A few months ago, a Great Demon arrived at Yao Mountain outside the city. He had deep magical power and had eaten many people. Because the mountain terrain was treacherous and easy to defend but hard to attack, the cultivators couldn’t capture him.
Upon learning that Chi Shuyun had a Pure Yin Body, the Great Demon ordered the Chi family to offer her as a bride for sacrifice.
The cultivators in the city decided to take advantage of this opportunity, disguising themselves as wedding escorts to surround and eliminate the demon.
The Chi parents feared Chi Shuyun might be harmed, so they forced Chi Yu to impersonate her and go as the sacrifice. Later, she died under the demon’s claws.
After the cultivators eliminated the demon, everyone praised Chi Shuyun’s spirit of sacrifice, but no one remembered Chi Yu.
Today was the day she was about to be married off as the sacrifice.
“Damn, this is too tragic,” Chi Yu sighed. “She just went when they told her to? If it were me, I’d wreck the entire Chi family.”
System: “The original didn’t want to go either, but the Chi family head threatened her with her mother’s relics and locked her up here, leaving her no choice to refuse.”
Chi Yu rolled up her sleeves: “I’ve never been threatened in my life. I can’t stand this.”
As she spoke, she kicked the door several times fiercely: “Let me out!”
The door wobbled dangerously from her kicks. Chi Yu then turned to kick the tables and chairs, smashing everything she could see into pieces, causing a huge commotion.
The guards outside hurried to report the situation.
While Chi Yu was bargaining with the System, asking if she could borrow a cheat to smash the wall, the door opened.
Seeing the mess everywhere, Mother Chi was furious: “What are you doing?!”
Chi Yu turned around and gave her a sinister smile.
Mother Chi felt a chill down her spine, wondering if she was possessed. Just then, Chi Yu grabbed the only intact stool nearby and hurled it at her.
Mother Chi dodged, leaving a gap, and Chi Yu seized the chance to dart out.
“Quick, stop her!”
Mother Chi thought she was trying to escape and ordered accordingly.
They had many people. Chi Yu ran to the corner of the wall, climbed up a few times, and scrambled onto the towering tree in the courtyard.
The System was shocked: “Host, are you a monkey?”
“I’m a dog. I bite anyone who pisses me off.”
Chi Yu clung to the tree trunk, taking a moment to reply.
System: “…”
Mother Chi watched from below and snorted coldly: “You little bitch dared to hit me? Today I’ll peel a layer off you!”
She then circulated her True Qi, gathering flames in her hand, and shot them toward Chi Yu, trying to knock her down!
Chi Yu dodged quickly, leaving a hole in the tree trunk.
Mother Chi wanted to attack again, but Chi Yu gathered all her True Qi within her body and roared:
“Help! Murder!”
“The Chi family is forcing their own daughter to death!”
The birds flying in the sky were stunned by this burst of True Qi and fell to the ground.
The roar echoed through the bustling market outside the Chi family walls. Drawn by the commotion, a crowd gathered and saw a figure in the tree, encircling it with hushed whispers.
Father Chi, who had been entertaining cultivators about to depart to exterminate demons, nearly stumbled upon hearing the two furious shouts.
Extremely concerned with face, he noticed the cultivators’ odd expressions and hastily set down his wine cup to rush to the backyard.
Seeing Chi Yu in the tree, he was enraged: “You wretched girl, what nonsense are you spouting? Get down here at once!”
Chi Yu lowered her voice: “If you hit me one more time, I’ll immediately expose the marriage substitution scheme. I’ll also tell everyone how you abandoned your first wife to climb the social ladder, and how Mother Chi was a homewrecker before remarrying.”
Both Father and Mother Chi instantly paled and stopped immediately.
The cultivators had only agreed to risk their lives in battle out of respect for the Chi family offering their beloved daughter.
These matters absolutely must not be leaked, or his reputation would be utterly ruined.
Seeing them cowed, Chi Yu continued: “Give me my mother’s keepsake and two thousand Spirit Stones, and I’ll go as the substitute bride.”
Father Chi laughed in fury: “How dare you make demands of me, you rebellious girl!”
She grinned: “I’m not making demands—I’m threatening you. Otherwise, I’ll kill myself right now. Then there’ll be no substitute bride, and Chi Shuyun can just wait to die.”
Because he had never valued this daughter, Father Chi hadn’t placed any restrictions on her. With the cultivators still in the residence, he couldn’t afford a scandal, which gave Chi Yu her leverage.
Gritting his teeth, Father Chi could only order preparations.
Let the wretched girl take it—she won’t live to spend it!
Only after seeing the Spirit Stones in the Storage Bag and the Green Jade Ring Pendant did Chi Yu say: “Aren’t we having a wedding? Prepare a bridal sedan chair with eight bearers.”
It was her first marriage too; she had to have the ceremony.
As cultivators began arriving at the commotion, Father Chi’s eyes darkened, and he ordered the preparations.
This wretched girl would soon go to Yao Mountain. With her Cultivation Base, she was sure to die there—no need to argue with her now!
By the time the cultivators reached the backyard, Chi Yu had already climbed down from the tree, quickly covered her head with the bridal veil, and strode into the sedan chair, shouting with vigor: “Let’s go!”
The cultivators: “…”
Chi Shuyun, due to poor health, had always stayed in the backyard, never appearing in public.
Chi Yu usually didn’t even have an identity, so the cultivators didn’t know the Chi family had two daughters.
They only thought this Chi family girl was far from the delicate, willow-like figure described in rumors.
Chi Yu lifted the sedan curtain again: “What are you standing around for? Hurry up and carry me to Yao Mountain! If we miss the auspicious hour, can you bear the responsibility?!”
The cultivators: “…”
Father Chi suppressed his anger: “My daughter is eager to eliminate the demons. Please forgive her haste. Let us depart now.”
The cultivators snapped back to attention and lifted the sedan chair to leave.
Outside the gate, Father and Mother Chi had tears in their eyes, as if deeply reluctant to part.
Seeing their act, Chi Yu’s temper flared again. She lifted the curtain from afar and roared:
“Father, take good care of yourself. At your age, if your health isn’t up to it, stop keeping mistresses. Those kinds of medicines are bad for you if taken too much!”
“Mother, you too!”
At these words, the onlookers instantly erupted.
The sedan-bearing cultivators trembled—wait, Mother Chi too?
!!! What kind of secret was this?
Father and Mother Chi turned livid. Chi Yu’s years of obedience had all been an act—her true nature was truly vile!
They wished they could drag her from the sedan chair and beat her to death with clubs!
Thinking of her impending death at Yao Mountain, Father Chi finally felt relieved.
Facing those strange looks, they quickly closed the door.
Inside the bridal sedan.
Chi Yu happily counted the Spirit Stones.
System: “Host, I don’t think you should have clashed with the Chi family parents. Otherwise, how will you face them after exterminating the demon and returning?”
Chi Yu tied the Storage Bag securely: “Little Six, has anyone ever told you that you possess a certain kind of empty-headed beauty?”
System: “…”
“I’ve already retrieved my keepsakes and have money on me. Why should I go back to be bullied?” Chi Yu raised an eyebrow. “In a moment, I’ll make a bathroom escape and then go find my ten billion.”
System: “Well, you won’t be able to escape. Shen Yanzhou is currently at Yao Mountain.”
Mist swirled, peaks stretched endlessly.
On the small path, Cultivators disguised as wedding escorts beat gongs and drums, carrying the bridal sedan deeper in. Leading the way were two Rabbit Demons.
Once they reached the Great Demon’s cave dwelling, they would strike.
Before long, daylight vanished. The dim, damp, and cold environment made their hearts tremble.
Soon, the sedan stopped. Chi Yu stepped out, and a cave entrance appeared before her.
Following the Cultivators’ signals, she gathered her courage and walked inside, attempting to lure out the Great Demon.
Suddenly, gusts of Astral Wind blew. A figure appeared at the cave entrance, several feet tall, with traces of a beast still visible on its face.
The Cultivators quickly shed their disguises, drawing their swords: “Evil demon, prepare to die!”
The Great Demon hadn’t expected such cunning tactics: “Seeking death!”
His magical power was profound. In an instant, he flashed before Chi Yu, first shoving her through the cave entrance, then turning to face the battle.
Caught off guard, Chi Yu fell, pain shooting through her. She couldn’t help but say, “No martial virtue, huh? Attacking a weak woman like me first.”
There was light inside the cave. As she started to get up, her hand brushed against something.
Seeing it was a skull, Chi Yu blurted out: “Holy crap, scared the hell out of me.”
System: “Host, Shen Yanzhou is near you.”
Hearing this, she instantly perked up. Following the System’s guidance, she walked forward, seeing many skeletons and unconscious people inside.
It seemed the Great Demon was keeping them as reserve food.
System: “The one at the very back is him.”
She walked over. Lying at the very back was a youth.
When she brushed aside his disheveled hair, Chi Yu fell silent.
After a long while, she said: “Little Six, get me a pair of chopsticks.”
System: “…”
“I’ve found my dish.” Chi Yu’s eyes sparkled with excitement. “You didn’t tell me he was this good-looking.”
The youth in his teens had a face like carved jade, thin lips, a straight and elegant nose, sword-like eyebrows sweeping towards his temples, and flawless features. A teardrop mole beneath his eye added to his delicate, cool, and aloof beauty, like an exiled immortal.
Though dressed in coarse cloth, it couldn’t conceal his noble aura.
System: “The original setting states his father is from the Fox Clan, and his mother is a rare beauty. How could he be anything less?”
Chi Yu: “Oh, a mixed-blood, huh.”
As soon as she finished speaking, the youth before her eyelids fluttered slightly. The next second, their eyes met. His gaze seemed to hold starlight, radiant and brilliant.
Chi Yu licked her lips: “Hey, hubby.”
System: “…”
Shen Yanzhou, who had just woken up: “…”
Cultivation Level Settings: Qi Refining, Foundation Establishment, Golden Core, Nascent Soul, Soul Projection, Divine Transformation, Tribulation Crossing, Great Ascension, True Immortal. Each level has stages 1–9. Reaching stage 9 advances to the next level.