NCCnovel Chapter 1: Transmigrated into a Book in the Demon Palace, Where Does the Villain Go From Here?
Chapter 1: Transmigrated into a Book in the Demon Palace, Where Does the Villain Go From Here?
"Holy Maiden, tomorrow is the day of the siege. What are your instructions?" A deep voice boomed in Dai Yao's ears, accompanied by a strong smell of blood that almost made her vomit.
Wait, a saintess?
Encirclement and suppression?
Dai Yao suddenly opened her eyes and saw a gloomy and terrifying demon palace. A group of black-clad servants stood with their heads bowed, each with a gloomy face and a murderous aura.
Oh no, she's transmigrated into a book, and into the hated villainous holy maiden of a demonic sect!
Moreover, we will be besieged by the righteous heroes tomorrow!
This is no joke!
Dai Yao tried hard to recall the plot of "The Fairy Tale of the Immortal".
This world is based on cultivation, with a strict hierarchy, from lowest to highest: Qi Refining, Foundation Establishment, Golden Core, Nascent Soul, Deity Transformation... And she, this unfortunate villainous saintess, although bearing a frightening title, is actually just a novice in the early stage of Foundation Establishment.
If she's really surrounded by those righteous people tomorrow, she probably won't even know how she died!
Time was of the essence, and Dai Yao had to quickly understand the situation and find a way to save herself.
She glanced around furtively, trying to find a glimmer of hope for escape.
The Demon Palace was heavily guarded, and it was clearly unrealistic to try to force one's way out.
The original owner of this body was a ruthless person who was always ready to fight and kill. If she suddenly changed her personality, she would definitely be suspected.
Just as Dai Yao was racking her brains, a tall man stepped out from among the guards. He was the same man who had asked the question earlier.
His name is Luo Feng. He is the commander of the Demon Palace's guards and is extremely loyal to the original owner of this body. He is also one of the original owner's most trusted confidants.
Luo Feng spoke again, his tone respectful yet tinged with doubt: "Holy Maiden, you seem... somewhat different?"
Dai Yao felt a chill run down her spine, but she forced herself to remain calm.
She blinked, revealing an innocent expression: "Luo Feng, why is the roof of this Demon Palace black? Do demonic cultivators like this oppressive color? Do you think it would look nice if we painted it pink?"
Luo Feng: "..." He was stunned, wondering if he had misheard.
The saintess actually asked such a question?
Could it be that he/she has been traumatized?
He frowned, about to ask another question, when Dai Yao threw out another one: "By the way, Luo Feng, how exactly does one cultivate immortality? Is it like practicing martial arts? Or like studying? I've never felt like I was cultivating before."
Luo Feng's temple throbbed, and he became even more puzzled.
What's wrong with the Holy Maiden?
He used to be decisive and ruthless, but today he seems like... a fool?
He took a deep breath, suppressed his doubts, and decided to observe first.
"Saint..."
"Ah!" Dai Yao suddenly clutched her stomach, her face turning deathly pale. "My stomach hurts!"
"Holy Maiden, what's wrong?" Luo Feng stepped forward and asked with concern. Although he was puzzled, it was his duty to care about the Holy Maiden's safety.
Dai Yao clutched her stomach, her face pale, and fine beads of sweat appeared on her forehead; she looked to be in great pain.
She said haltingly, "I...I don't know...it just started hurting suddenly..." But her mind was racing; she had to find a way to buy time and find out what was going on.
Just then, Dai Yao suddenly felt a strange energy fluctuation coming from Luo Feng.
The feeling was subtle, like a gentle breeze brushing against her senses.
This is... destiny?
Dai Yao's heart stirred, remembering that the original owner seemed to have a special ability to sense the direction of the flow of fortune.
Did she transfer this ability along with her?
Dai Yao focused her attention and carefully sensed the fluctuations of luck emanating from Luo Feng.
She discovered that although Luo Feng's luck was stable, there was a subtle fluctuation, as if it was hiding some secret.
This made her even more certain that there was something wrong with Luo Feng!
"Luo Feng," Dai Yao said weakly, forcing back her "stomach pain," "I...I want to drink water..."
Luo Feng immediately ordered the maid to fetch water.
Taking advantage of the break, Dai Yao quietly took a deep breath, trying to keep herself calm.
She had to take this opportunity to test Luo Feng and see if she could get any useful information out of him.
A maid quickly brought over a glass of water. Dai Yao took the glass, slowly took a sip, and then casually asked, "Luo Feng, do you think... those righteous people will really come to besiege us tomorrow?"
Luo Feng hesitated for a moment before replying, "Holy Maiden, this is absolutely true. I have already received news that all the righteous sects have assembled and will soon attack the Demon Palace."
Dai Yao said "Oh," and then asked, "So... what's our plan?"
Luo Feng's eyes flickered, as if he hesitated.
Dai Yao keenly noticed this subtle change and was secretly delighted.
It seems that Luo Feng does indeed know something!
She pretended to be innocent and confused, and continued to ask, "Luo Feng, please tell me! I'm so scared..." As she spoke, she secretly observed Luo Feng's expression, trying to find clues from his subtle changes.
Looking at Dai Yao's weak and helpless appearance, Luo Feng couldn't help but waver.
In the past, the Holy Maiden always appeared decisive and ruthless; when had she ever shown such a delicate expression?
Could it be... that she has really changed?
"Holy Maiden, your subordinate..."
Just as Luo Feng was about to speak, Dai Yao suddenly clutched her chest and groaned in pain, "Oh, my head is so dizzy..." She leaned weakly against the bedside, her eyes half-open and half-closed, looking as if she was about to faint at any moment.
Upon seeing this, Luo Feng quickly stepped forward to support her. "Holy Maiden, are you alright?" His tone was full of concern, and his previous doubts lessened somewhat.
After all, the saintess had never shown such weakness before.
Dai Yao shook her head weakly, "I...I don't know what's wrong...Ever since I came back from the forbidden area, I've felt unwell..." She deliberately brought up the forbidden area to see Luo Feng's reaction.
Luo Feng's expression changed slightly. "Forbidden area? Holy Maiden, you went to the forbidden area?" His voice was filled with disbelief.
The forbidden area is a restricted zone of the Demon Palace, and no one except the Demon Lords of all generations is allowed to enter.
Dai Yao blinked in confusion, "I...I don't remember..." She pretended to have amnesia, which made Luo Feng even more confused.
Looking at Dai Yao's appearance, Luo Feng became even more puzzled.
Did the saintess really encounter some mishap in the forbidden area?
After a moment's thought, he decided to tell Dai Yao what he knew, "Holy Maiden, we already have a preliminary plan to deal with the righteous path's encirclement and suppression. The Demon Lord has already set up the Heavenly Demon Formation; if they dare to come, we will make sure they don't return!"
Dai Yao was secretly pleased; it seemed that feigning ignorance was quite effective. She continued to pretend to be weak and asked in a low voice, "The Heavenly Demon Formation? What is that?"
Luo Feng explained, "The Heavenly Demon Formation is the protective formation of my Demon Palace. It is extremely powerful and even experts in the Nascent Soul stage would find it difficult to break through."
Dai Yao secretly memorized this information, pondering how to respond. The maids and guards around her, noticing Dai Yao's unusual behavior, began to whisper among themselves.
"What's wrong with the Holy Maiden? I've never seen her so weak before."
"Yes, and she doesn't seem to remember anything. Could something have happened to her in the forbidden area?"
"Shh! Keep your voice down, or we'll be in trouble if the Holy Maiden hears us!"
Dai Yao naturally heard all these discussions clearly, and she knew that she had to come up with a solution as soon as possible, otherwise she would be exposed sooner or later.
She took a deep breath and said to Luo Feng, "Luo Feng, I want to be alone for a while. Please have them all leave."
Although Luo Feng had doubts, he still did as instructed.
After everyone had left, Dai Yao slowly rose, walked to the window, gazed at the distant Fairy Forest, and murmured to herself, "Fairy Forest..."
The Fairy Forest is a notorious and dangerous place in "Fairy Forest", where monsters roam and dangers lurk everywhere.
Even the disciples of the Demon Palace dared not set foot here lightly.
But Dai Yao knew she had to go.
Rather than waiting to die, it's better to take the initiative and perhaps find a glimmer of hope.
She summoned a maid and instructed her, "Prepare a set of night clothes." Although the maid was puzzled as to why the saintess needed night clothes, she dared not ask further and hurriedly went to prepare them.
As night fell, Dai Yao changed into her night clothes and quietly left the Demon Palace.
She did not choose to fly on her sword. Firstly, she was now "amnesiac," so it would be reasonable for her to pretend that she could not fly on a sword. Secondly, she needed to hide her whereabouts to avoid being discovered by the people of the Demon Palace.
At the edge of the Fairy Forest, a thin layer of mist hangs in the air, and moonlight filters through the treetops, casting dappled shadows on the ground.
The surroundings were quiet, with only the occasional hooting of an owl adding to the eerie and terrifying atmosphere.
Dai Yao carefully stepped into the forest, her feet sinking into a thick layer of fallen leaves that made a rustling sound as she stepped on them.
She held her breath and carefully observed her surroundings, afraid of missing any clues.
Suddenly, a gust of cold wind blew by, and the leaves rustled, as if something was rapidly approaching.
Dai Yao's heart tightened, and she immediately dodged behind a big tree.
A dark figure flashed past her with astonishing speed.
Dai Yao only saw a pair of scarlet eyes, flashing a chilling light in the darkness.
She clung tightly to the tree trunk, barely daring to breathe, thinking to herself: This Fairy Forest is indeed fraught with danger...
She composed herself and continued walking deeper into the forest.
Ahead, something seemed to be glittering... Dai Yao held her breath, slowly approached, and reached out her hand...