I Am Practicing Immortality Legally, Why Should I Be Called A Devil?

In the vast landscape of web novels, it is rare to find a story that flips the script on the classic "system" trope with such cynical charm. I Am Practicing Immortality Legally, Why Should I Be Called A Devil? by Yi Bei Zi Xiao Shuo Jia is a refreshing subversion of the cultivation genre, blending dark humor with the high-stakes intensity of a world obsessed with eternal life.

The story follows a protagonist who finds himself bound to a Chaos World System that insists he play the role of a villain. The irony is palpable: our lead lives in an era of "civilized immortality," where the pursuit of longevity has become a regulated, almost bureaucratic endeavor. When the system demands he commit heinous acts like looting and murder to ascend as a Demon King, his reaction is not one of compliance, but of pure, pragmatic annoyance. Why risk his hard-earned immortality by acting like a savage when he could simply climb the ladder through loopholes and legal maneuvering?

What makes this novel stand out is the friction between the system’s archaic "demon" expectations and the protagonist’s modern, calculated sensibilities. The world-building is sharp, portraying a society where cultivation is less about mystical enlightenment and more about status and resource management. Watching the protagonist try to "legally" navigate a path to power while being forced to complete absurd, villainous missions creates a comedic tension that keeps the reader hooked.

If you are tired of the typical "zero-to-hero" cultivation slog and crave a protagonist who values his own skin above all else, this novel is a must-read. It is witty, cynical, and brilliantly plotted—a perfect satire of the genre that manages to be both a thrilling adventure and a hilarious critique of power.