Summary
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Qin Feng wakes up to find himself in a novel, a villainous character. He tries to break off his engagement with Lin Yan'er as per the plot, but she surprisingly refuses, confessing her three-year devotion to him and threatening to become his widow if he doesn't marry her. This unexpected turn of events complicates the original storyline.
Qin Feng learns he is destined to become the Rakshasa Empress's henchman. The Empress, Ji Mengyue, discovers Qin Feng's ability to foresee the future, particularly her impending assassination by the Sixth Elder of the Inferno Cult. She realizes his unique abilities could help her escape her predestined demise.
Ji Mengyue, posing as a common woman, tests Qin Feng. Impressed by his insights and recognizing his powerful 'Taotie Sacred Body' that allows him to absorb others' cultivation, she takes him as her disciple. Qin Feng rapidly advances in his cultivation, reaching the Prana Condensation Realm.
While in town, Qin Feng and his master overhear discussions about the Inferno Cult's destruction, which Qin Feng attributes to the Rakshasa Empress. He deduces a larger conspiracy involving the Hundred Flame Sect. He later learns that his master is indeed the Rakshasa Empress, a secret she has been keeping.
Qin Feng and his master head to Qingzhou, where a secret realm is opening. They encounter Lin Yan'er, who has joined the Hundred Flame Sect and is with the protagonist, Ye Ding. Qin Feng's master provokes Ye Ding, leading to a confrontation that reveals Qin Feng's enhanced strength and the rare bone fan.
Lin Yan'er tries to intervene in the fight between Qin Feng and Ye Ding, revealing her continued affection for Qin Feng. Qin Feng, strategic and ruthless, uses a 'Life Snatcher's Compulsion' on Lin Yan'er, forcing her to spy on Ye Ding within the Hundred Flame Sect.
Lin Yan'er reports to her 'master' (Ji Mengyue) on Ye Ding’s secret. Ji Mengyue also learns of the rumors created by the Hundred Flame Sect to discredit her and Qin Feng, suggesting they are in a intimate master-disciple relationship for cultivation. The Empress seeks advice on dealing with the Hundred Flame Sect and consolidating power within her own Rakshasa Sect.
Qin Feng and his master attend an auction, where Ye Ding bids aggressively for a mysterious sheepskin scroll. Qin Feng outbids him, using his insight to realize the scroll's hidden value. He later encounters Azhu, the auction host, who holds another piece of the scroll and reveals more about its origins with Zhang Ying.
The fragmented parchment leads Qin Feng to the Immortal Dragon's Blood Red Lotus, a rare immortal medicine. Despite his spiritual body, Qin Feng convinces his master to refine the lotus, leading to her breakthrough into the Holy Spirit Realm. This event further strengthens their bond and Qin Feng's dedication.
Lin Yan'er confronts Ye Ding, revealing her ultimate loyalty to Qin Feng. She uses a powerful talisman to kill Ye Ding, ensuring his demise. This act of sacrifice effectively removes the main protagonist obstacle from Qin Feng's path and alters the entire plot for Qin Feng.
Qin Feng returns to the Rakshasa Gate. His master's true identity as the Rakshasa Empress is revealed openly, and he is appointed as the Holy Son. He skillfully manages the three potentially disruptive guardians of the Rakshasa Sect, turning their weaknesses into strengths using his foresight.
A senior elder of the Rakshasa Gate reveals to the Empress that her cultivation is stagnating due to her unique physical constitution, which can only be resolved by absorbing the 'yuanyang' (primordial yang) from a rare 'Heavenly Furnace' individual—Qin Feng. The Empress struggles with her growing feelings for him and the necessity of this action for her cultivation.
The Empress, influenced by her elder, attempts to induce Qin Feng to 'double cultivate' through a drugged wine. However, Qin Feng, recognizing the sinister plot, feigns drunkenness and accidentally—or intentionally-—kisses and touches the Empress, leading to a chaotic situation where he escapes before the true implications are realized.
Ye Ding, resurrected by his sect's elders, challenges Qin Feng to a death match. The Empress, anticipating this, equips Qin Feng with the Green Lotus Earth's Heart Fire, which can destroy souls. In the duel, Qin Feng decisively defeats and annihilates Ye Ding's soul, permanently eliminating the protagonist.
With Ye Ding and the Hundred Flame Sect defeated, Qin Feng's destiny is fully altered. He is celebrated as the Holy Son, and his master accepts him as her official partner. Their relationship remains complex, filled with playful dynamic, hints of affection and a blend of admiration and exasperation.