After Transmigrating Into The Body Of The Chief Disciple, The Villain Was Reborn. - Chapter 1

(Warning: BL, age-gap romance, the shou is a bit spoiled. The gong is very gentle and polite. The early plot is somewhat slow, as the protagonist has not yet grown up; he reaches adulthood by Chapter 12.)

“Boom!” A deafening roll of thunder echoed through the entire valley. At this moment, Lu Shi’an was at the critical stage of breaking through to the Golden Core realm.

Generally, a breakthrough to such a significant realm requires someone to stand guard and assist the cultivator. However, because Lu Shi’an possessed the rare Superb Mutated Lightning Spirit Root, the lightning tribulation did not threaten him. Instead, he viewed it as a rare opportunity to use the lightning’s power to temper his meridians and physique. Furthermore, Lu Shi’an was highly skilled in talisman arrays and swordsmanship, making the setup of protective formations second nature to him. Consequently, his Sect Master felt at ease letting him handle the breakthrough alone without sending others to guard him.

Three days later, Lu Shi’an successfully reached the mid-stage of the Golden Core realm, completing his advancement smoothly. As he focused on consolidating his new realm and adjusting his internal state, a young disciple hurried over to report respectfully: “Senior Brother, the Sect Master requests your presence at the Main Hall immediately.”

Although Lu Shi’an was only sixteen, his extraordinary talent and diligence had allowed him to reach the Golden Core realm far earlier than his peers. As the First Disciple of the Sect Master, he was addressed as Senior Brother by everyone in the sect. Lu Shi’an frowned slightly, feeling puzzled, but he nodded to show he understood. He stood up, straightened his robes, and followed the disciple toward the Main Hall.

Along the way, Lu Shi’an was lost in thought. He could not fathom what urgent business the Sect Master might have. Ever since his transmigration into this body sixteen years ago, he had remained in seclusion most of the time. Unless it was a matter of great importance, his master would not easily interrupt his cultivation.

Upon arriving at the hall, he saw the Sect Master standing with his hands behind his back, holding a message talisman. The master looked troubled, his brows knit in concern. Lu Shi’an stepped forward, bowed respectfully, and asked softly: “Master, why did you summon me today? Has something happened?”

“Haha, Shi’an! You are here. Sit!” The Xuantian Sect Master smiled and warmly gestured for him to take a seat. “As expected of my proudest student, breaking through to the Golden Core realm at such a young age. If this news gets out, those old codgers will surely be green with envy.”

“Master, do you have a task for me?” Lu Shi’an asked respectfully, bypassing the playful banter.

The Sect Master nodded and said slowly, “Shi’an, many years ago, while traveling in the mortal realm, I incurred a debt of karma. I have recently received a plea for help. However, I am tied up with sect affairs and cannot go myself, so I would like to entrust this task to you.”

Lu Shi’an was slightly stunned but quickly regained his composure. He recalled that this event did not occur in the original book. In the original story, the protagonist’s original body did not go down the mountain for his first trial until he was twenty, and it was during that journey that he met the protagonist shou and became a sycophantic licker. He assumed that because he had reached the Golden Core realm at only sixteen, his master had chosen to assign this task to him instead.

Without hesitation, he nodded. “This disciple is willing to go and will not fail your expectations.”

The Sect Master nodded in satisfaction. “Now that you have reached the Golden Core realm, and the mortal world only reaches the Foundation Establishment stage at most, your strength is more than enough to handle any situation. This trial is not only to fulfill a request but also to temper your state of mind and combat abilities. Cherish this opportunity.”

Lu Shi’an stood up and bowed. “Thank you for your guidance, Master. I will not fail you. May I ask who is the person in need?”

The master handed him the message talisman. “This talisman details the person’s identity and clues. Read it carefully and follow the instructions. Remember, be cautious and do not be careless.”

Lu Shi’an accepted the talisman, thanked his master again, and took his leave. Back in his room, he opened the talisman. The person seeking help was named Ye Qingran, an empress in the mortal realm. Due to a failed coup, her life was hanging by a thread. The message was a plea for the Lingxiao Immortal to descend to the mortal realm and save someone. Lu Shi’an decided to set off immediately.

The Mortal Realm

Lu Shi’an stood on the street, observing the bustling scene. Stalls lined both sides of the road, and vendors shouted loudly, peddling everything from daily necessities to rare treasures.

He had transmigrated into this body as an infant after dying in a car crash, entering a book written by his cousin. In the story, he was the chief disciple of the Xuantian Sect, a pride of heaven. At only twenty, he reached the Golden Core realm, a terrifying talent in a world where reaching that stage by thirty is considered genius. Many believed he would be the first person in a millennium to ascend to immortality.

Yet, this genius met the protagonist shou at twenty and devolved into a pathetic sycophant. When the protagonist shou complained of poor talent, the original Lu Shi’an handed over his hard-earned opportunities. When the shou lacked spiritual roots, the original Lu Shi’an braved the Demon Abyss to find medicine to fix him, only to suffer damaged spiritual roots and an unstable realm.

The protagonist shou was intended to keep Lu Shi’an in his palm, but instead, he met the protagonist gong, a Dragon Overlord archetype. Though the gong’s talent was average, his luck was monstrous; he found treasures everywhere he walked. The original Lu Shi’an repeatedly challenged this gong for the sake of the shou, only to be humiliated at every turn. Eventually, he fell into demonic cultivation, was branded a traitor, and was killed by the gong, serving merely as a stepping stone for the couple’s ascension.

Lu Shi’an found this incomprehensible. Possessing a Superb Mutated Lightning Spirit Root, yet becoming a slave to a character with poor talent, losing his self-worth, and dying by the sword? Since discovering the plot, he had focused entirely on cultivation. Reaching the Golden Core realm at sixteen was actually the result of him suppressing his breakthrough.

He looked at the mortal world with genuine interest. Since transmigrating, he had spent all his time cultivating to avoid being suppressed by the protagonist gong. But time was of the essence; he had to repay his master’s karma. After a hurried glance at the lively streets, he headed toward the imperial palace.

The palace was guarded by experts, but their highest level was only the peak of Foundation Establishment. Anyone who could reach the Golden Core realm usually moved to the cultivation world for more opportunities. Those who remained in the mortal world were typically those with poor talent who could not break through to the Golden Core stage. Some became regional overlords, while others remained in palaces and clans to secure benefits for their descendants.