A supremely powerful, dignified, godlike beauty of a bottom x a hardworking, loyal-dog younger top who turns dark after being deceived three times
Shi Fuzhen x Wen Li
Shi Fuzhen was one of the rarest formation cultivators in a thousand years, the youngest sect leader in Chongjun Sect's history, and the undisputed greatest cultivator in the realm. He single-handedly repelled the demons and sealed the Demon Realm.
After emerging from seclusion, someone reminded him that he had a disciple: "The child you rescued in the Demon Realm. He's nineteen now, and his name is Wen Li."
Shi Fuzhen remembered.
That child was not only the son of an old friend, but also half demon.
Shi Fuzhen had sealed his demonic blood, but it had also left Wen Li unable to cultivate for the rest of his life, destined to live an ordinary existence.
When he looked into the matter, he learned his disciple had a reputation for being "untalented, unambitious, disobedient, idle, always grinning, and hopelessly ungifted."
Shi Fuzhen: "...Leave him be."
Unexpectedly, Wen Li, who had always been content to lie flat, began devoting himself to cultivation, declaring that he absolutely couldn't let his master down.
He even insisted on taking part in this secret realm and that trial, vowing to break through and ascend within ten years!
Wen Li said enthusiastically, "Master, I really want to improve."
Shi Fuzhen saw right through him. "No, you don't."
Unable to stop him, Shi Fuzhen assumed another identity, calling himself Shi Chengxue, and followed Wen Li.
The seal suppressing the demons was weakening. A child of both human and demon blood was needed as a sacrifice to reinforce it, and Wen Li was the only one who fit the bill.
While Shi Fuzhen hesitated, Wen Li boldly confessed to him. "Chengxue, would you be willing to become my cultivation partner?"
In front of Shi Fuzhen, Wen Li ventured to ask, "Master... do you think he'll like me?"
Shi Fuzhen was silent for a long while. "If that's what you wish for, he will."
A wish should be about the same as a dying wish, right?
I'll grant it.
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Before meeting Shi Fuzhen, Wen Li had no memory of this master and no interest in cultivation. He only wanted to save up enough for a bride and retire in a secluded paradise.
But then he saw a beauty like an exiled immortal, as radiant as the moon goddess, and in a moment of foolishness, swore to become his most prized disciple.
Thus began his futile cultivation journey. He suffered plenty, but learned nothing.
Shi Fuzhen never looked down on him for his poor aptitude, and even arranged for someone to accompany him on his travels.
Wen Li didn't dare say it, but that person looked exactly like Shi Fuzhen.
Once he fell in love, Wen Li dared say it even less.
Until his identity was exposed and people tried to force him into being the sacrifice. At last, Wen Li found the courage to speak. "Master, I actually guessed it."
Without hesitation, he drew his sword and killed himself. "Master, if you want my life, I can give it to you directly. Why lie to me?"
1. Both are each other's first and only; mutual love; no pairing changes or role reversal.
2. Lots of angst, lots of angst, lots of angst. It's not a substitute relationship; both know it's a test.
Theme: Perseverance brings victory
