The male protagonist, Xiao Chen, transmigrates and becomes the great villain, the Corpse Demon. From the start, he is surrounded and attacked by the righteous factions led by the empress.
Chu Yanran: “Xiao Chen! You destroyed my spiritual root and killed my master all those years ago. What do you have to say for yourself now?”
Ye Linglong: “Demon! My Divine Healer Ye family kindly took you in, but instead of repaying our kindness, you poisoned my entire family. I, Ye Linglong, will never rest until you’re dead!”
As the empress condemns him for all the crimes he committed, Xiao Chen chooses to remain silent.
On the brink of death, his memories are revealed by the Hongmeng Primordial treasure.
Just as everyone believes Xiao Chen to be a thoroughly evil demon...
They are astonished to discover that the Xiao Chen in his memories is nothing like the unforgivably wicked demon they imagined.
Instead, he repeatedly sacrificed himself for the empress’s sake, willingly letting the world misunderstand him and turning himself into the Corpse Demon.
When the empress learns the truth, she breaks down in tears, consumed by regret.
Very nice!