He spent his last breath reading the final chapter of his favorite web novel.

But that wasn't the end.

Reborn into the world of Desolate Emperor's Counterattack, Li Yun didn't become the chosen hero, Wang. Instead, he woke up in the rotting body of "Ancestor Li"—a dying, Peak Saint expert whose very existence drew the scrutiny of the Heavens.

He knew the plot, but he also knew the rules: powerful cultivators are bound by Karmic Restrictions. The stronger the body, the harder it is to act freely without triggering Heavenly Tribulation.

So, he made a choice. He found the dead body of random person—and used a forbidden soul-splitting technique. He transferred his main soul into the younger vessel, leaving the ancient "Ancestor" body as a hidden puppet and battery in the shadows.

Before the hero, Wang, could even arrive, Li Yun intercepted the plot and stole the Supreme Sect Token—the ultimate "Golden Finger."

Now, with the [Disciple Rebate System], the duo was unstoppable. Li Wudi acts as the face, consuming resources, while the Ancestor puppet reaps the 10,000x rewards in the dark, bypassing all restrictions.

[Ding! Invested: One Mortal Pill.]
[Reward: Heaven Tier Nine-Cycles Revival Pill!]

[Ding! Invested: Basic Breathing Technique.]
[Reward: Celestial Emperor Scripture!]

[Ding! Invested: 100 Royal Spirit Stones.]
[Reward: 1,000,000 Supreme Spirit Stones!]

To the sect, the new Li Wudi is a mysterious genius with a "trash" physique who defies all logic. To the Wang, he is a nightmare that stole his destiny. But only Li Wudi knows the truth: he is the chess master playing two boards at once.

"Why follow the plot when you can burn it and build an empire on the ashes?"

...

What to expect:

Ruthless and Strategic Protagonist.

Heavy Focus on System Exploitation.

Puppet Master Dynamic (MC uses two bodies: ).

Face-Slapping and Sect Politics.

Fast Paced.

High Stakes.

Great Emperor (Emperor Ren Huang/ Peak Of Nine Heavens)


{Note: This Chapter will be updated periodically with world power structure, Character panels}


World Building