Reader's Rage Unleashed

Shen Qingqiu (Shen Yuan), a modern Chinese man and avid webnovel reader, dies after cursing the infamously bad stallion novel "Proud Immortal Demon Way." He awakens to find himself transmigrated into the very story he loathed, inhabiting the body of Shen Qingqiu (Shen Yuan), the scum villain destined for a gruesome end at the hands of the protagonist, Luo Binghe. The world is a chaotic, over-the-top cultivation setting, full of plot holes, shallow characters, and endless fanservice. Shen Qingqiu (Shen Yuan)'s initial horror gives way to grim determination: if he wants to survive, he must play the role of the villain to perfection, avoid the protagonist's wrath, and—most importantly—fix the story's gaping narrative wounds.

System's Ruthless Assignment

Shen Qingqiu (Shen Yuan) is bound to a System that enforces the original character's behavior, deducts points for going out of character, and threatens him with death if he fails. The System's mission: transform the trashy novel into a classic by raising the story's "B-points" (coolness, believability, and reader satisfaction). Shen Qingqiu (Shen Yuan) must fill plot holes, improve side characters' intelligence, and ensure the protagonist's "satisfaction points" never drop to zero. The System's rules are strict, its punishments severe, and its logic as arbitrary as the novel's own. Shen Qingqiu (Shen Yuan) quickly realizes that survival means walking a razor's edge between playing the villain and secretly saving the protagonist.

Villain's Desperate Self-Saving

Shen Qingqiu (Shen Yuan)'s new life is a constant performance. He must act cruel to Luo Binghe while secretly protecting him, all while avoiding the original villain's fate: being mutilated and turned into a limbless "human stick." He navigates the treacherous politics of Cang Qiong Mountain Sect, contends with cannon-fodder disciples, and tries to patch up the story's logic. Every attempt to be kind to Luo Binghe is met with System warnings and point deductions. Yet, Shen Qingqiu (Shen Yuan)'s knowledge of the plot allows him to subtly alter events, saving lives and earning hidden rewards, even as he is forced to backstab the protagonist to keep the story on track.

Abused Protagonist, Abusive World

Luo Binghe, the novel's protagonist, is a classic "abused child turned demon king." Orphaned, bullied, and mistreated by his master and peers, he endures endless humiliation. Shen Qingqiu (Shen Yuan), aware of the boy's future as a vengeful overlord, tries to mitigate his suffering without breaking character. Despite his efforts, the world's cruelty and the System's constraints push Luo Binghe toward darkness. The story's world is a parody of cultivation tropes: logic-defying power-ups, endless harems, and villains who exist only to be face-slapped. Shen Qingqiu (Shen Yuan)'s attempts to raise the world's IQ are met with mixed success, as the narrative resists change.

Master and Disciple Collide

The heart of the story is the twisted, evolving relationship between Shen Qingqiu (Shen Yuan) and Luo Binghe. Shen Qingqiu (Shen Yuan)'s every move is calculated to avoid his own death, but his small acts of kindness have a profound effect on the protagonist. Luo Binghe, starved for affection, becomes obsessed with his master, misinterpreting every gesture as deep care. As the plot progresses, misunderstandings pile up, and the line between manipulation and genuine feeling blurs. The System's rules force Shen Qingqiu (Shen Yuan) to betray Luo Binghe at key moments, culminating in the infamous "Endless Abyss" scene, where he must personally cast his disciple into hell to trigger the protagonist's transformation.

Plot Holes and Plot Devices

The novel's world is riddled with plot holes: overpowered artifacts, nonsensical cultivation rules, and characters who exist only to serve the protagonist's journey. Shen Qingqiu (Shen Yuan) is tasked with filling these holes, often by improvising explanations or engineering events to make the story more coherent. The System rewards him for clever solutions and penalizes him for breaking immersion. Key plot devices—such as the "fake jade Guanyin," the "Small Scenario Pusher," and the "Heart Devil Sword (Xin Mo)"—become tools for both survival and narrative repair. The story becomes a meta-commentary on the art of storytelling itself, as Shen Qingqiu (Shen Yuan) struggles to balance reader satisfaction with internal logic.

Surviving the System's Game

Shen Qingqiu (Shen Yuan)'s life becomes a game of managing points: B-points for coolness, satisfaction points for the protagonist, and heartbreak/anger points for narrative drama. The System's arbitrary rules force him into impossible choices, such as sacrificing his own reputation to save others or enduring public disgrace to keep the plot moving. He is repeatedly punished for "failing" missions, forced to relive the original villain's fate, and even subjected to "penalty instances" where he must face the original, blackened Luo Binghe in a nightmare scenario. Yet, through wit, luck, and sheer stubbornness, he manages to survive, adapt, and even thrive.

The Price of Redemption

As Shen Qingqiu (Shen Yuan) alters the story, he is forced to confront the consequences of his actions. Every attempt to save a character or fix a plot hole comes with a price: new misunderstandings, deeper obsessions, and the risk of derailing the narrative entirely. He witnesses the tragic backstories of side characters, the pain of unfulfilled promises, and the heartbreak of those left behind. The story's meta-narrative becomes a meditation on regret and the impossibility of truly "fixing" a broken world. Redemption is hard-won, and often bittersweet.

The Dream Demon's Bargain

The Dream Demon, a recurring figure, offers both temptation and insight. Through dream realms, Shen Qingqiu (Shen Yuan) and Luo Binghe confront their deepest fears, desires, and regrets. The dreamscape becomes a battleground for the soul, where the boundaries between reality and fiction blur. Shen Qingqiu (Shen Yuan) is forced to relive the original villain's crimes, witness the protagonist's trauma, and face the possibility that some wounds can never be healed. The Dream Demon's lessons are harsh: the only way to escape the story is to accept its pain, fill its holes, and find meaning in its chaos.

The Final Trial: Heart's Abyss

The climax of the story is a literal and metaphorical descent into the abyss. Luo Binghe, driven mad by betrayal, heartbreak, and the corrupting influence of the Heart Devil Sword (Xin Mo), threatens to destroy the world. Shen Qingqiu (Shen Yuan), armed with the System's final "self-saving function," must choose between sacrificing himself or saving the protagonist. In a harrowing confrontation, he offers his own body and soul to draw out the demonic energy, enduring pain, humiliation, and even death. The act of self-sacrifice becomes the ultimate plot hole filler, rewriting the story's ending and redeeming both master and disciple.

Love, Loss, and Forgiveness

In the aftermath of the final battle, the world is saved, but not without scars. Shen Qingqiu (Shen Yuan) and Luo Binghe must confront the truth of their relationship: a bond forged in manipulation, misunderstanding, and genuine care. Forgiveness is not easy, and the wounds of the past linger. Yet, through mutual confession, acts of kindness, and the willingness to start anew, they find a measure of peace. The story's meta-narrative comes full circle: the villain is redeemed, the protagonist is healed, and the world is made whole—not through power, but through love and understanding.

The World Rewritten

With the System's final approval, Shen Qingqiu (Shen Yuan) is granted "VIP" status and the power to rewrite his own fate. The story's genre shifts from a trashy stallion novel to a complex, character-driven romance. Plot holes are filled, side characters are given depth, and the world becomes richer and more believable. The narrative acknowledges its own transformation: what began as a parody of webnovel tropes becomes a meditation on storytelling, agency, and the power of readers to reshape the stories they inhabit. The ending is both an escape from the original's constraints and an embrace of its possibilities.

The Author's True Intent

Airplane Shooting Towards the Sky, the original author, is revealed as a fellow transmigrator, forced to live out the consequences of his own lazy writing. His journey mirrors Shen Qingqiu (Shen Yuan)'s: a struggle to balance reader expectations, narrative logic, and personal integrity. The story becomes a dialogue between author and reader, creator and creation, as both seek meaning in a world built on wish fulfillment and escapism. The ultimate lesson: stories are living things, shaped by the desires, regrets, and dreams of those who tell and read them.

The Ultimate Showdown

In a final, surreal twist, Shen Qingqiu (Shen Yuan) and Luo Binghe face off against their original, "canonical" selves in a battle for narrative supremacy. The "Bing-ge" of the original novel, a ruthless stallion protagonist, clashes with the "Bing-mei" of the rewritten story, a devoted, emotionally complex lover. The showdown is both physical and psychological, a contest of who deserves to be the "real" protagonist. Through wit, courage, and the power of love, Shen Qingqiu (Shen Yuan) and his Luo Binghe triumph, securing their place in the new story.

Filling the Plot's Void

The story's final act is a celebration of plot hole filling: every unresolved thread, every abandoned character, every illogical twist is given closure. Side characters find happiness, villains are given depth, and even the System itself is satisfied. The act of rewriting is both painful and rewarding, a testament to the power of care, effort, and imagination. The world is not perfect, but it is whole.

The End and Beginning

With the world saved and the story rewritten, Shen Qingqiu (Shen Yuan) and Luo Binghe embark on a new life together. Their relationship, once built on fear and manipulation, is now founded on trust, mutual respect, and genuine affection. The story ends not with a grand battle, but with quiet moments of domestic happiness, playful bickering, and the promise of new adventures. The System's final message: the story is never truly over, as long as there are readers and dreamers to continue it.

The Afterlife of Stories

In a series of meta-extras, the narrative explores the afterlife of stories: fanfiction, reader commentary, and the endless cycle of creation and reinterpretation. Airplane Shooting Towards the Sky, now a character in his own world, reflects on the meaning of authorship, the burden of expectations, and the joy of seeing his work take on a life of its own. The story's final message is one of hope: even the most broken tale can be redeemed, as long as someone cares enough to fill its holes and rewrite its ending.

Characters

Shen Qingqiu (Shen Yuan)

Shen Qingqiu (Shen Yuan) is the transmigrated soul of Shen Yuan, a modern reader who despised the original novel's trashy writing and cruel villain. Forced to play the role of the scum villain, he is clever, self-aware, and deeply cynical, yet ultimately compassionate. His primary motivation is survival, but as he becomes entangled in the story's world, he develops genuine care for its characters—especially Luo Binghe. Shen Qingqiu (Shen Yuan)'s journey is one of atonement: he must balance the demands of the System, the expectations of the narrative, and his own conscience. His greatest strength is his adaptability and wit; his greatest weakness is his tendency to overthink and his fear of genuine intimacy. Over time, he evolves from a self-serving manipulator to a true hero, willing to sacrifice himself for others and rewrite the story's ending.

Luo Binghe

Luo Binghe is the novel's original protagonist: an orphaned, abused child who rises to become a demon king. His early life is marked by suffering, betrayal, and a desperate hunger for affection. Shen Qingqiu (Shen Yuan)'s small acts of kindness become his lifeline, warping into obsession and devotion. As the story progresses, Luo Binghe's character deepens: he is both terrifyingly powerful and heartbreakingly vulnerable, capable of great cruelty and great love. His relationship with Shen Qingqiu (Shen Yuan) is the story's emotional core, oscillating between worship, resentment, and genuine partnership. Psychologically, Luo Binghe is a study in trauma: his need for validation, fear of abandonment, and capacity for forgiveness make him both dangerous and deeply sympathetic. His development is a testament to the power of care, trust, and the possibility of healing.

The System

The System is an omnipresent, mechanical force that binds Shen Qingqiu (Shen Yuan) to the story's logic. It enforces rules, assigns missions, and metes out punishment for failure or deviation. The System is both antagonist and guide: it represents the demands of narrative, reader expectation, and the tyranny of genre conventions. Its psychological effect on Shen Qingqiu (Shen Yuan) is profound: it instills fear, paranoia, and a sense of helplessness, but also forces him to grow, adapt, and ultimately transcend its limitations. The System's evolution—from a punitive overseer to a grudgingly admiring observer—mirrors the story's own transformation from trashy webnovel to complex, character-driven romance.

Airplane Shooting Towards the Sky (Shang Qinghua)

Airplane Shooting Towards the Sky is the original author of "Proud Immortal Demon Way," now transmigrated into the story as Shang Qinghua, a minor villain and spy. He is both comic relief and meta-commentary: a writer forced to live with the consequences of his own lazy plotting, shallow characters, and endless plot holes. Shang Qinghua is resourceful, shameless, and deeply self-aware, often breaking the fourth wall to comment on the absurdity of the narrative. His relationship with Mobei-Jun, the demon king, becomes a parallel to Shen Qingqiu (Shen Yuan) and Luo Binghe's: a story of unlikely affection, mutual dependence, and the possibility of change. Psychologically, Airplane is a study in regret and redemption: he must atone for his own narrative sins and learn to care for the world he created.

Mobei-Jun

Mobei-Jun is the cold, powerful lord of the Northern Demon Clan. He is a classic "cool beauty": stoic, ruthless, and seemingly unfeeling. Yet, beneath his icy exterior lies a deep capacity for loyalty and (eventually) affection, especially towards Shang Qinghua. Mobei-Jun's arc is one of gradual thawing: as he is forced to rely on and care for his unlikely human companion, he learns the value of trust, vulnerability, and partnership. His relationship with Shang Qinghua is both comedic and poignant, a slow-burn romance built on mutual respect and shared hardship.

Zhuzhi-Lang

Zhuzhi-Lang is a half-human, half-snake demon, the loyal right hand of Tianlang-Jun. He is gentle, self-effacing, and deeply devoted, often sacrificing his own well-being for others. His relationship with Tianlang-Jun is one of unrequited loyalty, while his interactions with Shen Qingqiu (Shen Yuan) reveal a longing for acceptance and understanding. Psychologically, Zhuzhi-Lang embodies the pain of being an outsider: his mixed heritage, deformity, and self-sacrifice make him both pitiable and admirable. His arc is one of quiet heroism and the search for belonging.

Tianlang-Jun

Tianlang-Jun is the ancient demon king, father of Luo Binghe, and the story's final antagonist. He is charismatic, cultured, and deeply wounded by betrayal and loss. His motivations are complex: a desire for revenge, a longing for connection, and a fatal inability to let go of the past. His relationship with Zhuzhi-Lang is one of mutual dependence, while his connection to Luo Binghe is fraught with disappointment and missed opportunities. Psychologically, Tianlang-Jun is a study in the corrosive power of regret: his inability to forgive or move on leads to his downfall, yet his final moments are marked by a poignant recognition of his own failings.

Yue Qingyuan

Yue Qingyuan is the sect leader of Cang Qiong Mountain and Shen Qingqiu (Shen Yuan)'s oldest friend. He is wise, patient, and endlessly forgiving, often cleaning up the messes left by others. His relationship with Shen Qingqiu (Shen Yuan) is one of deep, unspoken affection, marked by missed chances and unfulfilled promises. Psychologically, Yue Qingyuan is a study in self-sacrifice: he bears the weight of the sect, the pain of lost love, and the burden of knowing he can never truly make things right. His arc is one of quiet heroism and the acceptance of imperfection.

Qi Qingqi

Qi Qingqi is the Peak Lord of Xian Shu Peak, known for her fierce temper, sharp wit, and unwavering sense of right and wrong. She serves as both foil and friend to Shen Qingqiu (Shen Yuan), often calling out his hypocrisy and holding him accountable. Psychologically, Qi Qingqi is a study in integrity: her refusal to compromise or look the other way makes her both admirable and (at times) abrasive. Her loyalty to her friends and disciples is absolute, and her presence grounds the story in a sense of moral clarity.

The Dream Demon

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Last updated: May 31, 2025