After Faking My Death, I Suddenly Got Branded a Beautiful, Strong, Tragic Hero

[Next Book: The Fake, Frail White Moonlight] Ten years ago, the Zerg invaded. The Empire was in dire straits, and Lu Yuan was appointed in a crisis, taking command of the army to hold back the Zerg. Over the next ten years, as Marshal, Lu Yuan personally turned the Imperial army into an elite force that dominated the universe, undefeated by anyone. Victory over the Zerg and the destruction of their hive were just around the corner. But nobody knew that while fighting the enemy abroad, Lu Yuan also had to guard against attacks from within. The Emperor grew increasingly senile, while Lu Yuan's reputation grew too great. The day the Zerg were wiped out was also the day the Emperor had chosen for Lu Yuan to die. On the eve of the final battle, Lu Yuan let his guard down for once, and someone infiltrated his command ship. Then, at a critical moment, the ship suddenly went out of control. Faced with the runaway command ship and the Zerg hive shot down in the distance, Lu Yuan chose to lie flat. I'm tired. Let it all be destroyed. - He never expected that he would get the chance to open his eyes again. This was a barren planet known as a garbage star. Its resources were depleted and its technology backward, and its people could barely get by on supplies sent by the Empire every so often. Lu Yuan had little interest in revenge. The Empire had finally found peace, and the people could recover and rebuild. He didn't want to destroy the peaceful era he had fought to create. So he opened a little shop on the barren planet, spending his days reading, watching shows, and playing games, happily being a lazybones. But before long, he had accidentally picked up quite a few big shots. The drama-loving friend who watched shows with him went on to produce a hit TV series across the stars, while the kid who did odd jobs in his shop became a superstar. The boys who used pots, pans, and other kitchenware as instruments in the junkyard formed a band, and every new song they released caused a sensation across the stars. The book-loving boy turned out to be the young master of a prominent Imperial family. As soon as he got in touch with his family, he quickly became the darling of high society. The little girl who came to the shop every day to play games became the military's top soldier. Her adoptive parents started a company and became richer than entire nations within a few years. The barren planet's dramatic transformation drew everyone's attention. In the process, Lu Yuan's whereabouts and his past gradually became known. In the end, everyone in the Empire learned that their undefeated Marshal had been targeted and sabotaged time and again, and had retreated to a barren planet after losing all hope. Lu Yuan, who had suddenly been saddled with the image of a beautiful, strong, and tragic man, found people showing up at his door. His childhood friend, who had always been at odds with him, looked unusually cautious when he saw him. "I'm sorry. I was too late and couldn't stop their plot. But I haven't spared a single person who harmed you." A general covered in medals landed his starship outside Lu Yuan's door. The moment he saw Lu Yuan, tears streamed down his face. The man, nearly two meters tall, could barely get the words out between sobs. "Marshal, I've missed you so much!" The previous Emperor passed away, and the new Emperor had only just stabilized the situation before coming straight to the barren planet. "Teacher, would you be willing to attend my coronation?" Lu Yuan: ... Don't come and disturb me while I'm lying flat! 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So although Yan Wu's cultivation grows day by day, and the sword in his hand can level mountains and split seas, he is still tormented by the demonic vine night and day. The slightest misstep could send him down the demonic path. The entire cultivation world laments his fate. Only I know the rumors are false. - I am Yan Wu, the world-ending demon of this realm. Being the Changsheng Sect's senior disciple is just the secret identity I made up for myself. People think I'm handsome because I designed my face to match general standards of beauty. People think I'm virtuous because I act exactly like the kind of person they admire. People think I'm frail and pitiful because it's a disguise I use to lower their guard and conceal my demonic aura. People think I'm strong... Oh, that part is true. I really am strong. After all, I'm going to destroy the world. And now the time is right. I'm confident that... ...Wait, never mind. Someone's here. - It's my junior brothers and sisters. "Senior Brother, the sect competition starts tomorrow. Are you coming to watch?" I don't want to go. But they're smiling at me! "...I'll go." Well, I can destroy the world the day after tomorrow instead, right? - "A-Wu, I've brewed a new batch of peach blossom wine. Want to come have some?" "...Sure." ...The day after that... - "Yan Wu, I've just mastered a new sword technique. I'll come find you tomorrow. Give me your thoughts, okay?" "...All right." ...The day after that... - So why do you keep coming to see me?! I'm going to destroy the world sooner or later! * No CP, no romance. * Reader comments on specific passages are enabled, with no restrictions. * Cover artist: Zimo * The novel will be exclusive on July 27, Wednesday. Thank you all for your continued support! Theme: Every effort has meaning