Rakim's journey began with a sudden, violent death in a plane crash, ending his mundane Earth life as an aspiring computer science student. His soul's passage through a dark tunnel, alongside countless other wisps, set a somber tone for his transmigration. The twist arrived with a mysterious purple orb, the self-proclaimed creator of a cultivation world, which chose Rakim for the singular reason that he was a reader of web novels. This meta-narrative element immediately differentiated his experience, promising him a "golden finger" for his new existence. Upon waking as Yi Chen, he faced immediate disappointment with his new body's weak physique and "sunken cheeks," a stark contrast to his past self. His initial attempts to summon a system or golden finger failed, pushing him into a moment of poignant grief for his lost Earth parents. It was in this emotional crucible, fueled by webnovel tropes, that he made a desperate vow: to cultivate to the pinnacle, "shatter the concept of time and space," and return home. This powerful declaration served as the precise trigger for the activation of his "Godly Cultivator System" and the revelation of his innate ability, the "Eye Of Truth." Initially confusing, this passive skill soon manifested, allowing him to see detailed status panels above people's heads, making visible the hidden strengths and weaknesses of his new world. Yi Chen now possessed a unique cheat, but he remained a physically weak sweeper in a small town, utterly unaware of how to truly leverage his newfound power or where his path to strength lay.

Yi Chen's new life as a sweeper in Murut town was defined by his weak physique, with a Strength stat of 9, significantly lower than the average commoner. This vulnerability was sharply highlighted by the Town Head, Master Ru, who decreed a mandatory groom hunt for his eldest daughter, Miss Yu, with severe penalties for non-attendance. Miss Yu herself was infamous, her face "half burnt" and universally described with disgust, a reputation that made men dread selection. Yi Chen, pragmatic and self-preserving, actively sought to make himself undesirable. He cut his long hair, joked about his lack of handsomeness, and even allowed the arrogant scholar Tan Sen to use him as "cow dung" to make Tan Sen seem less appealing, a strategy that ironically placed Yi Chen in the front row of potential grooms. The ceremony began, revealing Master Ru as a regressed cultivator, a surprise power in the small town. When Feng Yu, Miss Yu, unveiled her face, the expected revulsion spread through the crowd. However, Yi Chen's "Eye of Truth" saw past the disfigurement to a golden status panel proclaiming her "Destined to become the Phoenix Empress" and a powerful Ninth Level Elementary Transformation Stage cultivator. His awe, driven by this revelation, stood out. In a stunning reversal, Feng Yu chose Yi Chen, specifically pointing out "the man standing to his left with short hair," completely upending his careful plan. Master Ru, misinterpreting Yi Chen's attempts to refuse the marriage as a sign of his "golden heart" and concern for Feng Yu, enthusiastically accepted him as a son-in-law, trapping Yi Chen in the very fate he desperately tried to escape.

Trapped in a marriage he never wanted, Yi Chen's initial horror was compounded by Feng Yu's vulnerability. When she privately questioned why he wasn't disgusted by her appearance, her fragile hope revealed the depth of her insecurity and suffering from years of societal rejection. Yi Chen, still reeling from the unexpected turn of events, improvised a response, claiming she "shone the brightest" and that he saw beyond her physical scars to her inner self. This "sweet talk," though born of desperation, genuinely moved Feng Yu, leading to an emotional embrace and her first true moment of acceptance. Master Ru, having overheard, was profoundly grateful, believing Yi Chen to possess a "golden heart." As a token of his appreciation, he offered to personally teach Yi Chen martial arts, a crucial step towards Yi Chen's goal of becoming strong enough to return home. However, the true tragedy of Feng Yu's existence was soon revealed: her innate Fire Qi was too pure for any known absorption art, causing it to uncontrollably build up and violently burst annually, perpetually re-burning her body. Even the potent Golden Firmament Pills, capable of healing all injuries, could not cure this fundamental curse. This devastating truth shattered Yi Chen's lingering revulsion, replacing it with deep empathy and guilt for his earlier shallow thoughts. He committed himself fully to Feng Yu, resolving to provide her the happiness she deserved. Just as his resolve solidified, the enigmatic Elder Jing appeared, and an astrologer's ominous prophecy hinted at an impending crisis, threatening to tear Yi Chen and Feng Yu apart.

The arrival of Elder Gu, a divinator whose Qi allowed him to "see through fate and time" at the cost of his own life essence, brought an urgent and ominous turn. His cloud reading revealed an impending "crisis" that would separate Yi Chen and Feng Yu, preventing their marriage. The only path to avert this doom was an immediate wedding, to be consummated tomorrow. This drastic prophecy forced Master Ru into a frantic scramble, orchestrating a full wedding within 24 hours, highlighting the absolute authority of fate and divination in this world. Yi Chen, despite his growing affection for Feng Yu, found himself gripped by anxiety over the wedding night's intimacy. His lingering human insecurity, warring with his pride, led him to secretly take an "Eternal Fire Pill" to ensure he wouldn't disappoint his wife. The wedding ceremony, a blur of rituals and heartfelt exchanges, including a touching moment with his former sweeper friends, culminated in the private wedding night. The pill, accelerated by the ceremonial wine, led to a passionate consummation. The morning after, Yi Chen awoke to a profound realization: his feelings for Feng Yu were genuine, solidified by their shared night, the pill's effect long gone but his love remaining. Their newfound marital bliss was abruptly shattered when Elder Jing reappeared. Shattering the "Divine Phoenix Orb," she inadvertently triggered a cataclysmic event: a fiery essence pierced Feng Yu's forehead, causing her to fall unconscious. She awoke transformed, a powerful cultivator, now fully the "Phoenix Empress." Master Ru, attempting to defend his daughter, was severely injured by Elder Jing's uncontrolled power. Feng Yu, now ascended, announced her immediate departure to a "higher realm," leaving a heartbroken Yi Chen behind, but not before teaching him an "absorption art" as a path to follow her. Yi Chen was left alone, empowered by new knowledge and his system, but facing an epic, unknown journey to reunite with his ascended wife, the Phoenix Empress.