The moment Zero stepped out of the cultivation room, the world around him seemed different-not because it had changed, but because he had.
The chaotic, overwhelming surge of power swirling gently within him made even the spiritual energy of the city feel diluted. He had not only reached the Foundation Realm-he had stepped beyond the limits of common sense for any player at this stage.
[System Notification: Hidden Achievement
Completed - "Peak Breakthrough Within 10
Days"]
Reward: +10 Luck, Chaos Sect Founder Title Unlocked, Sect Creation System Activated
Zero's eyes narrowed slightly as the system panel shifted to reveal a new tab.
[Chaos Sect System: Version 1.0 Activated]
A screen appeared, sleek and dark with golden patterns swirling like galaxies. At the center of it was a pulsating sigil - the same ancient mark carved into the soul of his dragon companion, Yulin.
Chaos Sect System Overview
Founder: Zero (Reincarnated Sect Master Soul Confirmed)
Inheritance: Active
Headquarters: Not Yet Established
Vault Access: Available
Inner Disciples: 0
Outer Disciples: 0 Available
Locations for Base: [Hidden Canyon], [Abandoned Sky Temple], [Mystic Underground Lake]
"Perfect timing," Zero muttered. "It's time to return."
He walked out of the city silently, ignoring the bustling cultivators, city guards, and merchant cries. He activated his stealth cloak artifact—one he had looted during his first dungeon raid with Asha-and disappeared into the wilderness.
His destination: the Hidden Canyon, a place only visible to those with ancient bloodlines or Primordial-
tier spiritual senses.
A Forgotten Land Reawakens
By the time Zero reached the canyon's edge, night had fallen. Moonlight spilled across the jagged stones and dry winds whispered ancient memories.
The moment he stepped in, the ring on his hand glowed.
[Chaos Ring: Confirmed]
[Founder's Access Granted]
[Unlocking Ancient Formation: Chaos Sanctuary Gate]
A tremor passed through the earth. Then the cliffs parted, revealing a black staircase that descended into the earth, lined with runes pulsing faint gold.
Zero's expression remained calm, but his heart stirred.
This was where it would begin. Not just a sect. Not just a power.
This was a kingdom in waiting.
Inside the Hidden Sanctuary
A colossal underground space spread out before him.
Stalactites dripping spiritual water. Stone temples abandoned and buried by time. A massive stone throne stood at the far end - his own, now restored by the system.
Yulin, the Chaos Dragon, emerged from the ring, roaring with joy.
"Finally... This was once our nest," Yulin murmured, eyes glowing. "You've done it, Master. The Chaos Sect... breathes again."
Zero stepped onto the main altar.
[Chaos Sect Headquarters Established - Hidden
Canyon]
[Initiating Base Upgrade]
[Vaults Opening...]
Five ancient doors opened across the underground city. Each led to:
Alchemy Pavilion
Beast Taming Hall
Weapon Forging Zone
Array Formation Chambers
Vault of Souls - A storage for cultivation techniques, soul contracts, and spirit stones.
Legacy Flames Relight
An orb of fire ignited above the throne as virtual elder projections activated.
One by one, ghostly figures of the 100 elders and 12 Great Elders appeared in front of Zero, kneeling.
"We greet the new Sect Master of Chaos."
The eldest of them stepped forward — a gaunt man with silver robes and golden eyes: Elder Mu, the Soul Archivist.
"We have been sealed here for millions of years. But now, with your presence... the Sect's return shall begin."
Zero nodded. "Then let's begin. I want the headquarters restored to full capacity."
[Task Accepted - Headquarters Restoration
Phase |]
Resources Required:
1000 Spirit Stones
5 Divine Beasts or Monster Cores 5000
Refined Iron
10 Core Disciples
50 Outer Disciples
Recruitment Begins
The system now displayed a recruitment interface.
Recruitment Protocol: Choose Method
A.Send Al scouts and shadow avatars to cities
B.Activate Soul Search to find high-potential orphans
C.Open a disguised Cultivation School as front
D.Invite desperate NPC cultivators with powerful bloodlines
Zero grinned.
"All of the above."
He selected all four options. The Chaos Ring emitted thousands of glowing motes-shadow scouts disguised as travelers, merchants, beggars, and even guards. They would spread across the land, quietly identifying talents for recruitment.
He didn't want quantity. He wanted monsters in the making.
And when they were found, the Chaos Pact would bind them-not with fear, but with legacy, knowledge, and evolution.
First Recruits Arrive
Three days passed.
In that time, Zero meditated deep inside the Soul Temple, cultivating a new Primordial technique downloaded into his mind: "Void Pulse Sutra" — capable of shredding divine souls and cloaking his spiritual presence.
Then one night, a bell rang from the Sanctuary Gate.
[Outer Recruits Detected: 7]
Status: Awaiting Judgment
Seven recruits stood in front of him — a mix of NPCs and players. One was a red-haired boy with a fire-element body. One was a quiet girl with a shadow-bound physique. Another wore chains and a blood-soaked blindfold — a former assassin from a hidden realm.
They all knelt before Zero's projection, unable to look into his eyes due to the pressure.
"Swear the Chaos Oath," he said, his voice echoing like thunder. "And you shall rise beyond death."
They accepted.
[7 Outer Disciples Added]
Titles: Chaos Initiate
Basic Technique: "Chaos Foundation Scroll"
Granted
Restricted Knowledge: Tier 1 Unlocked
Whispers Across the World
Meanwhile, rumors began to spread.
"A mysterious black-cloaked man gave a cultivation pill to a dying child in the slums. The child broke through three realms in one night."
"An underground fighting arena was wiped out by a masked cultivator with a dragon-shaped flame..." "A new force is building from the shadows. They don't advertise. They don't recruit publicly. But every disciple is more terrifying than the last."
The Chaos Sect had no name in public yet... but the world had started to feel its weight.
A Secret Message From Arya Kapoor
Back in the city, Arya stood on her balcony, frowning at a jade talisman that glowed with a whisper of ancient power.
"This presence... It's back again," she murmured.
It was the same energy she had felt outside Room 09.
The same energy her family elders had warned her to monitor.
She looked at her map. A blank spot near the Hidden Canyon was glowing faintly — a glitch? Or...
Her lips curled into a smirk.
"Who are you really... Zero?"