The heavy silence of the Hidden Canyon was broken only by the soft crackling of spiritual flames. Deep within the newly awakened Chaos Sect Headquarters, ancient lights flickered back to life, one chamber at a time. Runes pulsed across the stone walls, casting faint blue glows that danced like whispers from another age.
Zero stood at the center of the Soul Vault Gate, facing a massive set of obsidian doors carved with ancient
Primordial script. Beside him stood his companion, Yulin, the now six-winged Chaos Dragon, whose evolution was steadily progressing.
"This place," Yulin murmured, "was once sealed by the will of the first Sect Master—you."
Zero placed his palm on the engraved symbol at the center of the door:
, the symbol of Dual Chaos and
Order.
[Chaos Sect Vault of Souls - Access Granted]
The doors groaned open, releasing a gust of chilling air. Inside, glowing spheres floated silently-each containing a memory fragment, ancient legacy, or sealed spirit of a once-great cultivator.
SYSTEM NOTIFICATION:
Vault of Souls Unlocked: Tier 1 Access Granted
Contents Available:
200+ Cultivation Technique Scrolls
50+ Ancient Weapon Blueprints
3 Incomplete Primordial Legacy Paths
1 Sealed Soul Trial Platform
Founder Privilege Active - May Choose One
Legacy and Unlock One Trial
Zero's eyes locked onto the Sealed Soul Trial
Platform, a large circular arena etched into the vault's floor. A single line of ancient runes shimmered above it.
"One who passes this trial... shall earn the title of Core Disciple."
Scene Shift: Meanwhile, at the Outer Courtyard
Twenty-five new recruits had arrived from across beginner zones. Some were NPCs, others were players with rare physiques or hidden traits.
Among them was a quiet girl in a black veil, standing alone. Her spiritual presence was... unsettling-void-like.
And above her head floated a faint, red thread the system marked as Demon-Blooded.
Another youth, tall with one arm encased in gold, glared at her.
"She reeks of demonic energy. Why bring her here?"
But before anyone could react, a system voice echoed across the canyon.
"All outer disciples, report to the Soul Trial Arena.
The First Core Disciple shall be chosen."
Soul Trial Platform - The Challenge Begins
Zero stood on the high altar, cloaked in a black and gold robe, his aura faint but oppressive.
The 25 disciples stood before him in silence. All recognized the sheer weight of the presence he carried. It wasn't pressure-it was destiny.
"Today," Zero said, voice calm, "one among you will earn the right to enter the Core Hall of the Chaos Sect."
He extended his hand. The Soul Platform lit up with radiant runes.
"You will each step forward. The platform will judge your talent, willpower, bloodline, and spiritual soul.
Survive its test... and you may stand beside me."
• Candidate Trials Begin:
First Disciple: A spear-wielding warrior with Lightning Physique - Passed
Second Disciple: Fire-born blacksmith's son -Rejected (soul will too weak)
3. Third Disciple: Twin elemental girl - Passed
19 failed. 4 passed.
Then came the veiled girl.
Her name: Nyra.
She stepped forward as murmurs echoed.
"She's demon-blooded."
"She'll corrupt the sect!"
Zero remained silent.
The platform glowed dark purple the moment Nyra touched it. Shadows writhed. The arena turned silent.
Then... it shattered.
A black flame rose from the floor, and a hidden legacy sphere rose into the air.
[System Alert: Vault of Souls Resonating with Candidate]
[Chaos Pact Recognized - Demon Blood Variant
Detected]
[Initiating Direct Soul Bond Test...]
Zero's eyes narrowed.
"Interesting..."
Nyra's body hovered midair. Her soul was pulled into the platform itself.
• Nyra's Soul Trial - Within the Abyss
Inside, she was alone. A massive demon stood before her-horned, winged, bleeding shadows.
"Accept your fate. Fall into madness... and gain power."
Nyra gritted her teeth. "No. I choose myself."
"Then die as a human."
The demon lunged. Nyra roared, her black eyes flaring gold. Shadows bent under her will.
[Soul Trial Passed - Hidden Bloodline Awakened:
Abyssal Order Physique (SSS)]
[Soul Bond With Chaos Sect Confirmed]
Outside, her body glowed with a swirl of black and white light. Her eyes opened-no longer human. No longer demon.
But something... more.
Core Disciple Accepted
[Core Disciple Slot 01 Filled: Nyra - Abyssal Order
Physique]
Abilities Gained: Shadow Surge, Chaos Blood Purge, Void Step (Advanced)
Chaos Emblem Imprinted on Soul]
Zero descended and personally handed her a black jade token with the sigil of the Chaos Sect engraved upon it.
"From this moment," he said, "you are no longer alone. You walk in the shadow of Chaos."
The disciples bowed in awe. Even the skeptics fell silent.
Inner System Reaction
[Core Disciple Slot Unlocked - Core Hall
Accessed]
Personal Training Area for Nyra Customized Cultivation Techniques Divine-grade Weapon Forging Available Summon Elder Assistance (1 per day)
[System Bonus Activated: Founder Has First Core
Disciple]
Reward: +1 Hidden Technique Slot | +50,000 Spirit
Stones | Chaos Sect Influence +10]
* Upgrades to Zero's Stats (Post-Core
Disciple)
Founder Bonus Activated
Cultivation +1 Level Unlocked Technique: Chaos Shadow Bind (Soul
Control) New Title: "Pathfinder of Chaos" New Feature: Disciples' Strength Reflects on
Founder (5% feedback boost)
Zero's New Realm: Foundation Realm - Level 6
Power: Comparable to Core Formation Experts
In a distant Realm, under a broken sky, a man cloaked in white armor sat upon a throne of bones. Around him were ten glowing orbs-each representing a realm under his control.
A spirit whispered in his ear:
"A ripple has begun... In a forgotten canyon. The Chaos has returned."
The man opened one eye. His irises were shaped like the 9 Realms.
"Then let us prepare the stage... for extinction."