Stealing the Yuri Protagonist Harem

The words of the Rat Netherkin were simple and direct, yet carried a heavy weight, as if attempting to shake Luo Wusheng’s resolve.
However, Luo Wusheng’s expression remained unusually calm.

“So that’s how it is…”
He let out a long breath.
The chain of events that had been gradually becoming clearer in his mind finally fell into place.

In the past, Luo Wusheng, who had been aware of the chaos caused by the Demon Purging War initiated by the Buddhist Sect, had always wondered why the Demon Sect, one of the three ancient Sects, had been so easily defeated by the Buddhists.
During his conversation with the little pink fox yesterday, a flash of inspiration had crossed his mind, though he hadn’t been able to fully grasp it at the time.
But now, that spark of insight had become the final key to unraveling the truth.

‘…Ascending to Land Immortal huh?’
In this world, passing the Tribulation Crossing Realm does not allow one to ascend to immortality.
This was a restriction of the heavens that the little pink fox had explained to him yesterday.

To ⊛ Nоvеlιght ⊛ (Read the full story) break through this limitation, to make the rest of the Peak Tribulation Crossing Realm cultivator gain the ability to make a breakthrough into the next realm, someone, whoever it is, needs to become a Land Immortal, all without using the mainstream cultivation method.
Though Luo Wusheng, who wasn’t even at the Nascent Soul Realm, couldn’t fully comprehend the thoughts and plight of those at the Peak of the Tribulation Crossing Realm, the fact that the little pink fox had been suppressed for three years hinted at the lengths these Tribulation Crossing Realm cultivators would go to take that step toward ascension.
If there was someone who had a considerable chance of achieving immortality, most of them would likely be willing to support that person’s attempt—just as the former emperor of the Immortal Nation had been.

Then— What about the Demon Purging War?
How many Tribulation Crossing Realm cultivators believed that the Buddhist Sect chosen Buddha, who had already laid out a meticulous plan, could break the restriction and ascend to Land Immortal?
The outcome of the Demon Purging War seemed to provide the answer.

‘Absorb the combined spiritual energy cultivated from Demon Sect cultivation technique, and the Spiritual Energy  cultivated from the Buddhist Sect cultivation technique… That seems to be the real reason why the Demon Purging War happened…’
The Buddhist Chosen Buddha must have been at the Peak Tribulation Crossing Realm.
To absorb enough spiritual energy to boost his chance of becoming a Land Immortal, that Buddhist needs to absorb the spiritual energy of someone from at least the Nascent Soul Realm.

So, the million dollar question for this fucked up situation is, just how much involvement does the Sect Elder, Grand Elder, and Elders have in this situation?
Luo Wusheng wanted to let out a bitter laugh, but his expression had already frozen in place.
He didn’t believe that the higher-ups of the Demon Sect would be ignorant of these circumstances.
If they were, they wouldn’t be worthy of being listed alongside the Buddhist Sect as one of the three ancient Sects.

In other words… they had likely been mere spectators in this farce called the Demon Purging War, perhaps even collaborating with the non-Demon Sect Tribulation Crossing Realm cultivators.
‘They might have struck a deal… abandoning the entire Demon Sect for a slim chance at immortality…’
In the original story, the Demon Sect had indeed been destroyed.

Within Luo Wusheng’s knowledge, only a small number of individuals, including Bai Xiaoyao, a member of the protagonist’s harem, had survived.
But beyond what he knew?
What if a select few from the upper echelons of the Demon Sect had already prepared their escape route and no longer considered themselves members of the Demon Sect?

Luo Wusheng couldn’t say for certain if they would resort to such actions.
If they had, then the Demon Sect truly lived up to its name as a “demonic” Sect.
‘While this speculation seems likely, it’s still too early to jump to conclusions. Besides…’

Whether the Demon Sect was an ally or an enemy didn’t particularly matter to Luo Wusheng.
Ever since he had awakened his memories, he hadn’t truly relied on the Demon Sect, nor had he harbored any significant expectations of it.
What truly made his scalp tingle was the enemy that had finally emerged from the shadows—an enemy who would stop at nothing until one of them was dead.

The Buddhist Sect. The Chosen Buddha.
The connection between him and the Chosen Buddha had been established long ago, well before he had any awareness of it. He had unknowingly been a part of the Chosen Buddha’s scheme for who knew how long.
Perhaps even joining the Demon Sect had been part of the Chosen Buddha’s plan to achieve the so-called “Bodhisattva” state.

In that case, his role as the Holy Saint of the Demon Sect was even more tragic than being cannon fodder.
At this moment, however, Luo Wusheng paused, a trace of doubt flickering in his eyes.
Something didn’t add up…

If the Buddhist Sect had already reached an agreement with the current Demon Sect, was it really necessary for him to become the Holy Saint of the Demon Sect?
The Demon Sect had never had a position like Holy Saint or Holy Maiden before; it had been a spur-of-the-moment decision by the current Demon Sect Master. What was his master’s attitude toward this matter?
And furthermore…

“Why do you know so much? Events of this magnitude shouldn’t be common knowledge even within the Buddhist Sect.”
Luo Wusheng’s sharp gaze fell on the Rat Netherkin before him.
The weight of his stare struck the Rat Netherkin like a bolt of lightning, leaving it trembling in fear.

It was a little confused.
Facing such a powerful cultivator intent on taking its life, why was this Holy Saint of the Demon Sect not showing even the slightest panic? Instead, he calmly contemplated every word it said.
Now, with Luo Wusheng’s gaze weighing down on it, the Rat Netherkin couldn’t resist answering instinctively:

“I-I previously worked with a split consciousness of that Chosen Buddha for a while. Later, the Buddhist consciousness in my body was planted by him. These matters were revealed to me through their conversations with my Buddhist consciousness…”
As it spoke, it started to feel that something was off.
But once it regained its composure, its tone turned defiant: “This is the information I’ve gathered, believe it or not!”

Luo Wusheng’s gaze flickered.
The Rat Netherkin’s words seemed largely truthful since they aligned with the conclusions he had pieced together, but he couldn’t take them entirely at face value.
Just as he was considering this, the white-furred rat, unable to hold back its curiosity, spoke up:

“You’re not afraid? The one targeting you is a figure on the level of the Buddhist Sect Chosen Buddha! A Peak Tribulation Crossing Realm cultivator!”
It emphasized the word “Peak Tribulation Crossing” heavily.
Luo Wusheng glanced at it.

Afraid?
To be honest, he was a bit nervous.
But this situation was still within the scope of his worst-case scenarios.

And it hadn’t yet reached a dead end.
‘If the plot proceeds as expected, the Buddhist Sect won’t act against me until the day the Demon Purging War begins… That’s the true turning point in my fate.’
For now, the Buddhist Sect had made no moves. Perhaps they lacked some preparations, or perhaps that day held special significance.

In any case, for the time being, he was safe.
In fact, the Buddhist Sect might not even allow him to die before the Demon Purging War.
As for how to break the game…

Suppressing his cultivation was not an option. The Buddhist Sect likely had countless ways to force him to awaken the Diabolic Saint Physique.
‘Let’s assume everything develops as I anticipate…’
‘The opposing forces are the Buddhist Sect and all Tribulation Crossing Realm cultivators who seek immortality. The Demon Sect’s stance remains unclear for now. As for allies who might aid me under these circumstances…’

Luo Wusheng fell silent.
The first figure that came to mind was a certain white-haired little girl.
At the very least, his recent advancement to the Void Infant Realm Realm through suppressing the awakening of his Diabolic Saint Physique had been entirely reliant on the preparations made by the Tower Master of the Heavenly Divination Tower.

But he still didn’t understand why Yue Xuanji was helping him.
‘… In any case, within the next year, I need to avoid drawing the Buddhist Sect’s attention and secure at least some Tribulation Crossing Realm cultivators for my side.’
Against Peak Tribulation Crossing Realm opponents, other cultivators were simply too weak. Only other Peak Tribulation Crossing Realm cultivators could counter them.

Among the people he knew, only Yao Ji and Yue Xuanji were in this realm— But if he had the means to do it, helping Yao Ji make a breakthrough into a Land Immortal would be fine, but he couldn’t just rely on Yao Ji. He was not that kind of person.
“A feasible method to ascend to immortality…”
Luo Wusheng muttered, then suddenly froze.

At some point, the white-furred rat had made its way to the cave entrance. With its back to the light, it struck a pose that it probably thought was imposing.
“Hmph! I’ve said all I needed to say… Holy Saint of the Demon Sect, the next time we meet, we will still be mortal enemies!”
With those dramatic words, the Rat Netherkin stepped forward with an air of flair.

And stepped right into a familiar iron cage.
“!!!”
The Rat Netherkin’s incredulous gaze turned back toward the cave, only to see Luo Wusheng watching it with a faint smile.

In that instant, it understood everything.
It got tricked!