Some people are destined for greatness, while others are destined to be their stepping stones.

After reading his future in a cursed artifact, Ge Nianlan realized that he was the latter. Not only was he the latter, but he was also the kind of stepping stone that was falsely accused, used by others, and then disposed of in the most gruesome manner. On top of that, being the beloved only son of the most fearsome Devil Lord turned out to all be a lie! He was just a fake that had been swapped out!

Although he still found it difficult to accept reality, Ge Nianlan knew that he had to do whatever it took to change himself and people’s perception of him so that he survive the future!

He would first charm his way into the Devil Lord’s subordinates good graces. Then, he would do his best to get along with his birth father! Finally, he will try his hardest not to get on that crazy lunatic’s bad side!!

With Ge Nianlan’s wit and charm, it was no question that he would succeed in doing all of these things! But…hm…had he led the little lunatic astray? This kid…isn’t acting like the fearsome Supreme Devil God he read about at all!

CW: bullying, physical abuse, gore, body horror, mental torture, interrogative torture

Note: Please remember to read the trigger warnings at the beginning of potentially triggering chapters. If you feel uncomfortable at any given point, feel free to drop this story!

Disclaimer: This story contains elements that are a derived from traditional Xianxia stories and some Western fantasy elements (thus the story is categorized as Xuanhuan). If you are confused, feel free to ask questions in the comments and/or read the footnotes!

This story is super slowburn. If you don’t mind, enjoy the stay! If you mind, please either pass on this story or wait until it’s completed to read!