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After Becoming the Protagonist’s Inner Demon
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After Becoming the Protagonist’s Inner Demon

穿成主角的心魔之后
Native Language Chinese
Released 2023
Author,
Original Ch.: 125
Translated Ch.: 125
Rank: #225
Last Update: February 21, 2026
Original Pub.: jjwxc
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After Becoming the Protagonist’s Inner Demon is a popular novel that blends Adventure, Drama, Fantasy and more. Written by the author Zeda. 125 chapters have been translated, and translation of other chapters is in progress.

Synopsis

Xiao Mo accidentally travelled into a book and became the protagonist’s inner demon.
The system actively introduced: “You need to accompany Chu Jinglan as he grows, and then be killed by him at the right time to prove his Dao. After completing the task, you can get a chance to be reborn and survive in the world of cultivation with a new identity. Isn’t it a good deal!”
Unexpectedly, Xiao Mo closed his eyes and lay down after listening: “Got it, won’t do it, he’ll die if he wants to.”
System:? ? ?
Where did the rebellious host come from? It’s different from what was agreed!
Xiao Mo felt that he was very unlucky. Not only was he forced to travel through time, but he also had to be the inner demon of someone he didn’t like and live with him day and night.
That’s right, Xiao Mo didn’t like Chu Jinglan’s character design.
Because in the original book, Chu Jinglan could have taken the script of Long Aotian, a genius who was abolished and then reborn, stepping on mountains and rivers, and sweeping the world with a sword. However, for the sake of a fickle hearthrob shou, he died without a body left.
Thinking it was a career-oriented article, but unexpectedly getting splashed with dog blood, Xiao Mo decisively expressed his disdain. He wanted to be passive, indifferent, and have nothing to do with whatever Chu Jinglan did.
He watched coldly as the youth went from being a proud son of heaven to a cripple, watched coldly as his engagement got annulled and he was humiliated, watched coldly as he was betrayed and abandoned by his own family, watched coldly —— he couldn’t watch anymore!
“Chu Jinglan, can you tolerate this? Fight back. If you can’t do it, give me your body, I’ll do it!”
Chu Jinglan, who was also fed up with him, wiped off the blood. Looking at the inner demon that was more anxious than him, his expression was complicated and unpredictable: “…I need the inner demon to help me?”
Xiao Mo: Who wants to help you?
But it was this inner demon who “didn’t care” about the life and death of the protagonist, who accompanied Chu Jinglan to rebuild his cultivation, accompanied him to ascend to the peak, and accompanied him through the most difficult moments in his life.
Then when he was at the highest, the inner demon died in his arms.
Xiao Mo lay in Chu Jinglan’s arms and vomited blood, thinking that he would stay far away from him after his rebirth.
After his was reborn, before he could hide, Chu Jinglan, who had become an immortal lord, suddenly appeared in front of him.
“Xiao Mo,” Chu Xianzun’s eyes were calm but there’s hint of madness within, “Where do you want to leave me this time?”
Xiao Mo: !
Wait, I have changed my identity, how did you recognize me? ?

📂 Interface Système : The Inner Demon Link

Skill / State Function Narrative Impact
Shared Senses MC feels/sees everything ML does. Forced intimacy; they cannot keep secrets from each other.
Possession MC takes control of ML’s body. Used when the ML is too “kind” or injured to fight back.
Mental Attack MC strikes at the souls of enemies. Allows a “Low-Level” host to defeat stronger cultivators.
Inner Demon Death Prove the Dao by “killing” the demon. The system’s goal, which leads to the tragic separation.
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Editor's Note

💡 A Cultivation Romance with a "Soul-Bound" Twist. This novel subverts the "Inner Demon" trope by making the MC a sentient, rebellious entity inhabiting the hero's mind. It transitions from a bickering "shared-braincell" dynamic to a tragic separation and a controversial yandere reunion. It is a story about loyalty that survives time and a mission that fails because the "demon" grew a heart.

"If you can't fight back, give me your body—I'll show them how an Inner Demon settles a score!"

*125+ chapters of shared senses, sacrificial love, and a timeskip that will either make your heart soar or your blood boil.*

Experience Curve

The Shared Body Arc (Ch. 1–70): ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ – Peak Dynamic. The chemistry between the host and his demon is organic, funny, and deeply heartfelt.

The Separation/Sacrifice: ⭐⭐⭐⭐ – Emotional high point, though some readers find the logic behind the "sacrifice" slightly forced.

The 300-Year Timeskip (Ch. 100–End): ⭐⭐ – Highly Divisive. The tone shifts abruptly from a balanced partnership to a heavy yandere/possessive dynamic that leaves many fans of the first half disappointed.

WebNovelDB Review

8 /10
A beautiful story of mutual growth that nearly collapses under the weight of an unnecessary timeskip and a sudden shift in ML personality.

Writing & Pacing: 8/10. The first two-thirds flow beautifully. The author uses metaphors well and handles the "enemy-to-soulmates" transition with great care. The final third feels rushed, resolving major villains off-screen.

Character Development: 7/10. Excellent growth for the first 100 chapters. However, the ML suffers a "personality transplant" after the timeskip, losing his steadfast charm to become a stereotypical obsessive Yandere.

World Building & Originality: 8.5/10. The concept of the MC as a "conscientious" inner demon who refuses to corrupt the host is fresh and engaging. It breathes new life into the tired "Transmigration into a Book" subgenre.

Interaction & Romance: 8/10. The slow-burn trust-building is top-tier. The "dog food" (sweet moments) is plentiful. The late-game possessiveness is a "love it or hate it" element that significantly changes the relationship's power balance.

The Archetype: The "Soulmate" Enthusiast. For readers who love the "us against the world" trope where two people are literally stuck together.

Not For You If: You hate 300-year timeskips or Yandere/Possessive MLs. If you want a story where the leads remain equal in power and status until the end, the final arc will frustrate you.

Timeskip Note: After chapter 100, the story jumps 300 years. The ML's personality shifts dramatically. If you're here for the sweet, balanced partnership of the first half, consider the novel complete at chapter 100.
WebNovelDB Team

Key Information

Main Characters: Xiao Mo (MC/Shou): A transmigrator who becomes Chu Jinglan’s inner demon. Rebellious and initially indifferent, he eventually becomes the ML's only confidant and protector; Chu Jinglan (ML/Gong): The "fallen genius" protagonist of the original book. Initially cold and traumatized, his bond with his inner demon becomes his sole reason for sanity, eventually leading to an obsessive devotion.
Power System: Standard Xianxia/Cultivation. Levels include Qi Condensation to Immortality. The unique "Inner Demon" mechanic allows Xiao Mo to use mental attacks, phase through walls, and share a sensory link with the host.
Themes: Xianxia Cultivation World. A classic setting of sect politics and secret realms. Key themes include Redemption via Companionship, Identity Crisis (Inner Demon vs. Human), Obsessive Love (Yandere tropes), and the struggle against Heaven's Will/Original Plot.

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