The golden sun rose slowly from behind the misty mountains, casting a warm, gentle glow upon the Sanatan Flame Sect. Disciples sat cross-legged in deep cultivation. Elder Wu moved among them, correcting stances and guiding spiritual flow. Birds chirped, and the gentle wind rustled the trees.
The scene shifted to a closed curtain. A hand pulled it aside. Shaurya stood behind it, smiling peacefully at the morning sun. He stretched slightly, sat down on his bed, and whispered to himself:
"One month has passed since the competition. It’s been a really nice and peaceful month. I know peace is rare in the cultivation world, but since they saw my sect’s power in the competition, no one dared attack us."
Several light-hearted moments followed—Shaurya watering plants, sleeping lazily, dancing in his room, and chatting casually with his disciples. A calm and cheerful atmosphere surrounded the entire sect.
Later, Shaurya walked calmly through the sect grounds. His disciples were immersed in training, sweat glistening on their brows. He looked at them proudly.
"System, tell me the top ten disciples according to level."
[System]: "Okay, Host.
1. Wang Tian – Qi Refiner Level 10
2. Xu Ran – Qi Refiner Level 9
3. Muo Qian – Qi Refiner Level 8
4. Luo Chen – Qi Refiner Level 8
5. Su Quan – Qi Refiner Level 6
6. Xiao Lian – Qi Refiner Level 6
7. Xiao Rui – Qi Refiner Level 2
8. Lee Bie – Qi Refiner Level 2
9. Zong Biely – Qi Refiner Level 1
10. Lu Sheng – Qi Refiner Level 1"
Shaurya’s eyes widened in amazement. "Wow! These kids progressed very fast. I didn’t even realize they had reached such levels. Especially Xiao Rui and Xiao Lian—the sibling duo really worked hard."
"System, tell me about the others."
[System]: "You already know about the top ten. Out of remaining 191 disciples:
111 are at Qi Initiate Level 11
60 are at Qi Initiate Level 9
20 are at Qi Initiate Level 8."
"My disciples really work hard. With the system’s help and Elder Wu’s guidance, their progress has multiplied."
[System]: "Yes... And on the other side, you, Host, who only rested the entire week, had only a minor level-up."
"Yeah, yeah... But I also need some rest. It’s only been one and a half months since I arrived in this world. I need time to balance cultivation and leisure. And in this kingdom, I’m already very strong—not just me, but my sect too. In these fifty cities, we’re unmatched."
[System]: "Yes... only in these fifty cities. This is just one kingdom. There are ten kingdoms in this continent, and many of them are stronger than you and your sect."
"Don’t worry," Shaurya said confidently. "When the time comes, I will become stronger than all of them. But for now, I am the strongest here."
"Well... who knows?" the system said cryptically.
Shaurya looked confused. "What do you mean?"
He shrugged. "If you don’t want to answer, then fine."
He walked toward Luo Chen and handed him the Lotus Sword, which he had obtained from the lottery.
"Thank you, Master," Luo Chen said with deep gratitude and swung the sword through the air.
Wang Tian arrived, smirking. "Oh, so you got a new weapon? Instead of swinging it in the air, let’s have a practice battle."
Luo Chen nodded with a smile. The friendly duel began. Shaurya watched them with a proud smile, then turned and walked away to find Elder Wu.
"I’m going for cultivation. Please don’t disturb me."
Elder Wu nodded respectfully.
Shaurya entered the Gravitation Training Chamber. "Let’s test this out... 10x gravity."
The immense pressure hit. Shaurya sat cross-legged and began cultivating.
Far away at the border where the Demon Valley began, something stirred. A dark figure emerged from the valley, climbing the mountain on which the Sanatan Flame Sect stood. The figure was an old man with dark skin, white hair, a beard, and glowing red eyes. He wore a black robe, exuding eerie power.
He smiled devilishly, licking his lips. "I want it."
With a burst of speed, he vanished.
Back at the sect, Elder Wu continued training disciples. Meanwhile, Wang Tian and Luo Chen finished their battle. Luo Chen fell to his knees, breathing heavily. Wang Tian also panted but remained standing.
"I lost again... but I’ll definitely win not toady but definitely one day," Luo Chen said.
Wang Tian chuckled, and they shared a smile.
Suddenly, the old man appeared in the sky above the sect, radiating a terrifying aura.
Guard He Ta sensed it instantly and rushed toward Elder Wu. Wang Tian and Elder Wu looked up, alarmed.
"All disciples! Be on alert!" Elder Wu commanded.
Guard He Ta arrived. "Elder, something powerful is coming!"
Everyone looked up to see the old man descending with a malicious grin.
"Who are you?!" Elder Wu shouted.
The man floated closer. Guard He Ta unleashed his aura—Core Foundation Level 4. The old man looked surprised but smirked and released his own aura—Core Formation Level 5.
Elder Wu’s eyes widened in horror. "If this man attacks... many disciples will die. The Sect Master is in seclusion... I have to act!"
"Why are you here? Are you friend or foe?" Elder Wu asked.
The old man laughed. "Friend? I am your end. I am Gu Tang, Ancestor of the Gu Family. I sensed a powerful, unique energy coming from here. I want it. You all possess pure spiritual qi—I will kill you and take it."
"All disciples, stay alert! This enemy is too strong!" Elder Wu commanded.
He Ta nodded and launched an attack. Gu Tang retaliated. Their clash released enormous shockwaves, shaking the entire sect. Elder Wu evacuated disciples while He Ta and Gu Tang exchanged deadly blows—kicks, punches, powerful techniques like Shadow Claw vs. Mountain Breaking Fist, Ghost Hand vs. Sky Palm.
Explosions lit the air.
Both fighters were wounded, but Gu Tang was stronger. With a vicious strike, he knocked He Ta to the ground. Elder Wu rushed to help, but Gu Tang struck him too, causing blood to spill.
"Master!" Luo Chen screamed, charging forward. Wang Tian joined.
They attacked, but Gu Tang repelled them with a wave of his hand. Still, they recovered and attacked again. Gu Tang unleashed his aura and pressured them.
Elder Wu kicked Gu Tang in the face—it landed, but had no effect. Gu Tang responded with a powerful punch, grabbed Elder Wu’s head, slammed it on his knee, and tossed him aside like a ragdoll.
"You have no chance. No one can save you. Now... DIE!"
Before his attack could land—
A massive light appears between them.
Gu Tang was thrown back.
From within the light... Shaurya emerged, eyes ablaze with fury.
Ding!System: Congratulations, Host, for using 800000 exp. points to level up.Current Host Level: Core Formation Level 2.
Shaurya walked coldly toward Gu Tang.
"Who are you?!" Gu Tang asked.
Shaurya roared, "I am your death!"
He slammed his foot on the ground, releasing a massive shockwave.
Gu Tang scoffed—until Shaurya suddenly appeared before him and punched him in the face. Mid-air, Shaurya grabbed Gu Tang’s face, smashed him into the ground, dragged him across, then grabbed his leg and slammed him multiple times before hurling him into the sky.
In the air, Shaurya struck again with Mountain Breaking Fist. Gu Tang crashed outside the sect near Demon Valley boundary, heavily wounded.
Shaurya appeared before him again. The disciples, Elder Wu, and others were in disbelief.
Wang Tian: "Is Master really beating that Gu Tang guy?"
Luo Chen: "Yes! But how? Master was at foundation builder Level just half a day ago."
Elder Wu: "He achieved this Power in half day?..."
Gu Tang, fearful, performed a technique—slamming his hands into the ground. A massive green serpent formed from spiritual energy appeared.
Shaurya: "What kind of technique is this?"
System: "Host, this is similar to the demonic spiritual body technique used by Wie Lu. Gu Tang refined a real serpent soul into spiritual energy. It’s a dark, evil art."
Shaurya: "So this old guy practices evil arts."
Gu Tang laughed. "Now you are dead! With this Serpent spirit My power is doubled!"
Shaurya closed his eyes. "Power? I will show you what power means."
All sect members turned their eyes toward Shaurya.
Xiao Rui: "Look! Master’s signature dialogue is coming!"
Shaurya: "My Dharma... My Power..."
Then he roared, "MY FURYYYY!"
A powerful aura erupted. The sky cracked. A cosmic light glowed above.
Shaurya raised his hand. "Everything Suppressing Palm!"
A golden palm descended from the heavens. Gu Tang was horrified.
Everyone in the sect stunned. They have seen this technique for the first time. Muo Qian rembered
Su Quan ask , Senior did you know abot this technique?
Muo Qian replies, yes master use this technique to save me. When we first meet!
Elder Wu With shocked expression. "Luo Chen. I guess the destruction in demon vally that we have seen earlier is caused by sect master using this technique.
Luo Chen also nooded while remain shocked.
Wang tian mouth opens eyes widened.
Gu Tang who is horrified attack with his full power and with his spritual serpent.The serpent struck, but was instantly destroyed. The palm hit Gu Tang with divine force.
"My Gu Family will not leave you!" Gu Tang screamed before being obliterated.
The Palm Stuck to ground a big blast stronger than before. A huge crater appeared between Demon Valley and the sect mountain. Gu Tang had turned to ash.
Shaurya stood tall finally smiled... then collapsed.
Everyone rushed to him.
"Don’t worry. I just used too much power," he said with a weak smile.
Elder Wu and Xiao Rui nodded. Shaurya added, "Use the Oran Herbs from the medicinal field to heal the injured ones. Also Repair everything."
He fell asleep immediately.
"Luo Chen, Wang Tian," Elder Wu said, "Take the Sect Master to his room."
They nodded, carried him carefully, and laid him on his bed.
While walking outside.
Wang Tian: "Master is too powerful."
Luo Chen: "Yes. But what was that technique? Master never gave it to us."
"Probably it’s his special technique."
"Yeah... but I know his special dialogue: ’My Dharma, My Power.’"
They laughed together. "My Furyyyyy!"
Back in the room, Shaurya slept soundly.
System popped up. *Ding!* "Host... but he’s sleeping already. Tired again? You weak host... I told you to train. Hmph. Fine. I’ll tell you later when you wake up."