> "When fate hands you nine wives and a cursed yang root... just pray the bed survives." – Wang Li, 50% Enlightened, 100% Doomed
Early Morning – Within Wang Li's Chaotic Courtyard
BOOM!
The bed exploded.
Wang Li groaned under a mountain of silk, hair, and limbs.
Little Fox peeked up from under the sheets, yawning, "Morning~"
Lin Ruoyan sat calmly on the edge, sipping tea like nothing happened. Her robe was somehow more immaculate than before. "You lasted longer than expected."
Mu Qingyi looked like she'd just fought ten demons and slain a dragon with her bare hands. "Who taught you that dual cultivation technique?"
"I didn't learn it," Wang Li muttered hoarsely. "I invented it. By accident."
Lan Xue'er, wrapped in a frost barrier, was glaring murderously at the goddess hovering above the bed. "And she just stood there watching?"
The goddess smiled serenely. "I was ensuring divine balance. One wrong move, and he would've turned into a fire-elemental mushroom."
"...What does that even mean?!" Wang Li coughed, struggling to breathe.
Suddenly, the divine wife raised her hand. A flash of divine light swept over Wang Li's body. His skin glowed briefly, and the searing yang aura receded into calm warmth.
> [Ding!] System Notification: Yang Overload Neutralized. Spiritual Core Stabilized. Romantic Disaster Level: Delayed (Temporarily).
Lin Ruoyan cleared her throat. "Let's clarify things. Who exactly is this silver-haired spirit woman claiming to be his 'first' wife?"
The divine woman bowed gracefully. "I am Yue Shenyue. In his past life, Wang Li was my Dao companion. He died during our heavenly wedding… right after I handed him the Dao of Eternity."
"Hold up," said Mu Qingyi, suspicious. "So you're saying he's a reincarnated immortal prince?"
"Not exactly," Shenyue replied, smiling faintly. "He was a mortal. But I... broke a few celestial rules to bond our souls."
Little Fox pouted. "You bribed the Samsara Judge to make sure he'd be reborn near you, didn't you?"
Shenyue tilted her head innocently. "I only paid in divine pearls and a few heavenly favors."
Lan Xue'er muttered, "I knew men like him were dangerous."
Wang Li sat up, dazed. "So… you're telling me I'm stuck in a reincarnation loop because I married a literal goddess?!"
Shenyue nodded. "Yes. And now that I've found you again, we can finally consummate our wedding night~"
The air froze.
All nine other girls turned toward her at once.
"WHAT DID YOU SAY?!" they all screamed in unison.
Meanwhile – Cultivation Sect Headquarters
At the Moonflower Sect's meeting hall, elders were panicking.
Elder Bai: "Did you feel that massive yang surge last night?! Half our outer disciple alchemy cauldrons exploded!"
Elder Yun: "Worse. All the female disciples are acting… strange. Like they've smelled something delicious but won't say what."
Elder Mu: "We may need to re-seal the Sect's Love Pavilion."
Elder Jin: "...Did Wang Li break through again?"
"No," Elder Mu whispered. "I think he broke something else. Possibly nine someones."
Back at Wang Li's Courtyard
Yue Shenyue floated forward, gazing into Wang Li's eyes. "I know you've changed. I know you've been… busy."
Little Fox: "Busy?!"
Shenyue continued, undisturbed. "But the fate of your soul is still linked to mine. In three days, the Heavenly Ascension Gate will open. We must enter it together, or your karma will be shattered permanently."
"Karma... shattered?" Wang Li asked nervously. "What happens if I don't go with you?"
"You'll lose all your progress," Shenyue said solemnly. "Your cultivation, your harem luck aura, your heaven-defying physique... even your most cherished memories."
Wang Li blinked. "You mean—"
"Yes." Her voice grew soft. "You'll forget all the women who've fallen for you… and they'll forget you."
The courtyard went silent.
All the girls stared at him, expressions shifting from anger to panic.
"No," whispered Lin Ruoyan.
"That can't happen," said Lan Xue'er.
"You're not allowed to forget me," said Little Fox fiercely.
Mu Qingyi stood, sword drawn. "Then we'll all go."
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System Notification:
> Quest Triggered: Enter the Heavenly Ascension Gate with all 10 Wives.
Difficulty: Absurd
Reward: Eternal Dao Companion Bond (x10)
Failure Penalty: Memory Wipe + Cultivation Reset + Eternal Regret
> Time Remaining: 72 hours
Wang Li stood, body still trembling, and raised his voice:
"Then it's settled. We'll enter the gate… together."
Nine women stood at his side.
One divine wife floated above him.
And behind them… ten more female figures flickered into being, eyes glowing with destiny, karma, and one question:
> "Where's our husband?"
Wang Li collapsed.