You Promised an Empress, but You Turned Her into a Female Demon? - Chapter 1

"You Promised an Empress, but You Turned Her into a Female Demon? - Chapter 1: I Became the Female Lead's Cheat, and Bound Myself to a Darkening ..."

Chapter 1: I Became the Female Lead's Cheat, and Bound Myself to a Darkening Investment System

[What kind of brain is this? I think you should just send one over.]

"Hmm...?"

"Is this... another transmigration? Didn't I fight against the ten great Demon Emperors and fall in battle?"

Su Ye opened his bewildered eyes in a world of pitch-black chaos.

Why did he say "another" transmigration?

In his previous life, he was originally an ordinary person from Blue Star, hit by a truck that was meeting its quota. By sheer coincidence, he transmigrated into a female-oriented fantasy novel called Phoenix Overlord of the Heavens. Although he didn't have a system, thanks to his familiarity with the plot, he still managed to rise to prominence.

But somehow, he ended up on some random side quest, never encountering any of the characters from the book. Forced to become a random NPC, he carved out his own path through sheer effort and eventually ascended to become an emperor-level cultivator.

However, just before reaching godhood, he fought against the ten Demon Emperors and fell in bitter defeat.

But now...

Upon opening his eyes, he realized he had transmigrated again?

Where the hell had he ended up this time?

The surroundings were completely dark...

But soon, the clamor of voices rose around him. It sounded like a group of women verbally attacking a young girl. Their words were harsh, manipulative, and dripping with passive-aggressive venom.

***

Xuan Yin Holy Sect.

Qingxin Hall.

"Never would I have imagined that your trip to the Kunlun Realm, Qinghuan, would bring back two sacred medicines for our holy sect—one aged a hundred years, the other a thousand! If consumed, they could grant decades of cultivation power!"

"However..."

"Qinghuan, my child, you possess extraordinary talent. At such a young age, you've already reached the Heavenly Sovereign realm. Consuming this thousand-year-old sacred medicine won't do much for you. Why not give it to Meng'er instead?"

"She's still young, at the perfect age for strengthening her foundation. This thousand-year-old sacred medicine would be ideal for her."

Within the hall, the voice of an old woman echoed. In her hands, she held two sacred medicines, exuding a rich medicinal fragrance. Just the scent alone revealed their extraordinary nature.

Hearing the old woman's words, the white-robed girl—whose beauty was unmatched—hesitated, her exquisite face showing signs of uncertainty.

"Qinghuan, as the eldest disciple, you should yield to your junior sister."

"Have you forgotten the teachings I imparted to you?"

"Humility is an indispensable quality for cultivators, a precious virtue."

Seeing the white-robed girl's hesitation, the old woman frowned slightly and softly reprimanded her.

"That's right."

"Elder Sister, you're already at the Heavenly Sovereign realm. Whether it's a thousand-year or a hundred-year medicine, it makes no difference to you. Why fight over it with Junior Sister?"

"Precisely."

"Sister, even if you use it, it won't help much. Why not give it to Junior Sister to strengthen her foundation?"

Around her, several young girls chimed in, gossiping incessantly. Their words reached the ears of the white-robed girl, leaving her even more flustered and unsure.

Witnessing this scene, the green-robed girl hiding behind the old woman couldn't help but flash a smug smile. But quickly, she suppressed her triumph and feigned a look of 委屈 (wronged innocence), speaking softly:

"Master, Elder Sisters, it's fine."

"These two sacred medicines were obtained by Elder Sister Qinghuan during her trials in the Kunlun Mirror. How could I possibly take them?"

"Besides, if Elder Sister doesn't want to give them to me, I'll go to the Kunlun Mirror myself to find sacred medicines to strengthen my foundation."

As she spoke, the green-robed girl clenched her fists, her young face filled with determination.

"Nonsense!"

"The Kunlun Realm is only accessible to cultivators who have reached the Divine Sense realm. For a little girl like you to go there is nothing short of suicide!"

Hearing this, Taiyin True Person glared at her.

Then, she turned her gaze back to the white-robed girl, frowning slightly, her tone tinged with dissatisfaction.

"Qinghuan, Meng'er has reached the point where she's willing to risk going to the Kunlun Mirror herself to find sacred medicines for her foundation. As the eldest disciple, are you really unwilling to help her with this small favor?"

"Precisely."

"Who would have thought that a single thousand-year-old sacred medicine could reveal the depths of human greed?"

"Sigh..."

"Don't even mention us. Even if Master were gravely injured and needed the sacred medicine to heal, I doubt Elder Sister would part with her thousand-year-old sacred medicine."

"..."

Around them, several girls sighed as they spoke.

Hearing their murmurs, the white-robed girl's eyes reddened. She bit her lip tightly, feeling increasingly wronged.

These two sacred medicines were hard-earned treasures she had found in the Kunlun Mirror. To obtain them, she nearly lost her life and was now severely injured.

But...

Not only did her master and the others ignore her injuries, they criticized her instead.

***

What sacred medicine?

What nonsense about the elder yielding to the younger?

Both sacred medicines belong to me. How dare you even ask?

Su Ye, still enveloped in darkness, felt his anger rising.

Hmm?

Wait?

Two sacred medicines? Elder Sister Qinghuan?

Isn't this the opening plot of the female-oriented novel Phoenix Overlord of the Heavens that he had been reading?

Had he finally transmigrated into the main storyline?

The female lead, Luo Qinghuan, was being morally pressured into giving away the thousand-year-old sacred medicine she had risked her life for to her junior sister. When Su Ye had read this part, he almost rage-quit the novel. He was so furious that he wanted to jump into the book and punch that manipulative junior sister to death.

But just then...

The surrounding darkness suddenly transformed into bright light.

An ugly old woman's face appeared before him, followed by everyone else—including the green-robed girl pretending to look wronged while hiding behind the old woman.

At this moment, it seemed like all their gazes were fixed on him.

"Hmm...?"

Su Ye froze, instinctively raising his hand. His fingers were incredibly slender, delicate, and beautiful.

Hiss...

At this moment, he paused, his expression abruptly changing.

In his mind, he cursed: Oh sh*t.

Good news: He had transmigrated again.

Even better news: He had transmigrated into a woman's body! And not just any woman—it was the body of the female lead from Phoenix Overlord of the Heavens!

Wait...

Why was this considered "even better news"?

Su Ye had to clarify—he wasn't some pervert. He was an upright, honorable man.

[Congratulations, Host, on binding yourself to the exclusive Darkening Investment System!]

Just then, a cold, electronic female voice rang out.

"Hmm...?"

"A Darkening Investment System?"