Pain!
Dizziness!
After what felt like an eternity, He Yuan finally regained his senses.
Didn't I just spend all night playing Genshin Impact? How did I suddenly feel dizzy and end up in such a bizarre place?
He looked around in confusion at the towering peaks and the floating fairy mountain suspended in the air.
In the next moment, a flood of complicated memories rushed into his mind.
In an instant, he understood his situation.
Not only had he been transported into a cultivation novel titled Sword Immortal, but he had also become the story's biggest villain.
The protagonist of Sword Immortal was a prodigy—skilled in formations, body refinement, supernatural abilities, and alchemy. Blessed with immense fortune, he was surrounded by a host of beautiful fairies.
The cold and aloof master, the quirky and playful junior sister, and the gentle, understanding senior sister—all of them would eventually become part of his harem. He would enjoy the adoration of countless women.
At this point in the story, He Yuan's original self had clashed with the protagonist, Xu Ziang, in an attempt to forcibly join the lineage of the spiritual fairy Yun Haifeng.
The entire Wanxian Sect knew that He Yuan, a privileged second-generation cultivator, wanted to join Yunhai Peak solely for Xu Ziang's playful junior sister and his gentle, considerate senior sister.
In fact, He Yuan's original self had even brazenly declared that he wanted the cold and aloof Fairy Ling Miao to prepare a bed for him.
Thinking of this, He Yuan couldn't help but shudder.
Even though I'm the son of the Wanxian Sect's leader, it's a miracle I've survived this long with such suicidal behavior.
"He Yuan, you lose. With your current level of cultivation, you still dream of entering Yunhai Peak? Keep dreaming!"
Just as He Yuan was reeling from the shock, a lively young girl on the martial arts stage looked at him with contempt and shouted.
The other disciples gathered around the arena also glared at He Yuan with disgust.
The girl standing on the stage was none other than Junior Sister Su Jin'er, one of the future members of the protagonist's harem in the novel Sword Immortal.
Su Jin'er wore a flowing skirt with a green magical sword strapped to her back. Her face still carried a hint of baby fat, and her large, bright eyes sparkled with life. Unfortunately, the look she gave He Yuan was filled with nothing but disdain.
Just as He Yuan was about to speak, a graceful and elegant figure descended from the sea of clouds onto the high platform in front of the arena.
Compared to her, all the female cultivators present seemed like mere fireflies next to a shining star.
He Yuan was momentarily stunned by the fairy's cold beauty, graceful figure, and ethereal presence.
As expected of the most beautiful woman in the Wanxian Sect. If I were the protagonist, I'd do everything in my power to add her to my harem. That face, that figure, that temperament—absolutely stunning!
He Yuan couldn't help but complain inwardly.
Unbeknownst to him, his thoughts were heard by Fairy Ling Miao, who had just arrived from Yunhai Peak.
Fairy Ling Miao's brows furrowed slightly.
She glanced at He Yuan with cold eyes. She hadn't seen him speak or use any form of sound transmission, which only deepened her confusion.
Why is she looking at me? I'm not the protagonist. By now, the protagonist should have already joined Yunhai Peak, right? Tsk tsk, they say Yunhai Peak only accepts female disciples, but they made an exception for the protagonist.
He Yuan noticed Fairy Ling Miao's gaze and immediately began complaining in his mind.
At this moment, Fairy Ling Miao finally confirmed that she could indeed hear He Yuan's thoughts.
But even she couldn't figure out how or why.
"Master, you're here. This guy wanted to join Yunhai Peak and claimed that since we made an exception for someone else, we should treat everyone equally. Hmph! He dared to challenge me, but he still lost in the end."
Su Jin'er ran to Fairy Ling Miao with a proud expression, eager to take credit.
At the same time, Qin Shouan, the elder of the Wanxian Sect's Punishment Hall, arrived.
Qin Shouan breathed a sigh of relief when he saw that He Yuan was unharmed.
He had come specifically to protect He Yuan.
Although He Yuan often acted tyrannically within the sect, he was still the son of the sect leader. If Fairy Ling Miao were to kill him in a fit of anger, it would spell serious trouble.
"Fairy Ling Miao, I will take him to the Cliff of Repentance to reflect on his mistakes."
As Qin Shouan spoke, he discreetly glanced at Fairy Ling Miao's expression. Seeing that she didn't seem particularly angry, he finally relaxed.
At least He Yuan's life was safe for now.
"He Yuan, do you truly wish to join my Yunhai Peak?"
To everyone's surprise, Fairy Ling Miao stepped forward and stood in front of He Yuan, posing the question.
This immediately made Qin Shouan's heart, which had just settled, tense up again.
"Reporting to the Immortal Lord, I was momentarily confused. I hope the Immortal Lord will not hold it against me."
He Yuan replied in a humble and obedient tone.
But inwardly, he couldn't help but complain, Haha, only a fool would go there! There's not a single normal person in Yunhai Peak—they're all crazy women who'd do anything for the protagonist. I don't know what kind of spell he cast on them, but Yunhai Peak was nearly destroyed, and in the end, they were still grateful to him.
As soon as He Yuan finished his mental tirade, he felt the temperature around him drop sharply.
A cold wind swept through the area.
He Yuan looked up in confusion, only to see Fairy Ling Miao staring at him with an icy expression.
He couldn't help but shiver.
What did I say wrong? I've already admitted my mistake. Why is she still so angry? She's really a crazy old woman.
He Yuan quickly lowered his head, appearing obedient, but his thoughts continued to rage.
Unbeknownst to him, Fairy Ling Miao heard every word.
"Very well. Since you are so determined to enter my Yunhai Peak, I will give you a chance. Come to Qinglin Mountain of Yunhai Peak tomorrow."
Fairy Ling Miao's voice was as cold as ice, as if she intended to freeze He Yuan on the spot.
Her words left everyone present stunned.
It was well-known that Fairy Ling Miao despised He Yuan. If not for the sect leader's influence, He Yuan would have died long ago. Yet now, she was allowing him to join Yunhai Peak.
Su Jin'er, standing nearby, was equally shocked.
She never expected her master to permit He Yuan to enter Yunhai Peak.
He Yuan was equally dumbfounded.
Didn't I already admit my mistakes? Why is she still fixated on me? If she has time for this, she should be flirting with her little apprentice. Why is she staring at me?
A thousand thoughts raced through He Yuan's mind.
When Fairy Ling Miao heard his inner complaints again, she could barely contain her emotions. Without another word, she turned and left.
The crowd was left in stunned silence.
Fairy Ling Miao's actions were motivated by her desire to uncover the truth behind He Yuan's strange behavior and to determine whether his inner thoughts held any validity.
Some time ago, she had taken in the seriously injured Xu Ziang as a favor to an old friend.
In recent days, she had developed some fondness for this diligent disciple, but not to the extent He Yuan had described.
The next day, when He Yuan arrived at Yunhai Peak, he saw a handsome young man practicing in the martial arts field. The rising sun cast a golden glow on Xu Ziang's strong physique, leaving He Yuan momentarily speechless.
Is this the legendary aura of a cuckold? He really lives up to his role as the male protagonist.
He Yuan couldn't help but complain inwardly once more.