The battlefield was a tempest of chaos—roaring flames, shouts of war, and the metallic clang of swords ringing like thunder across the scarred earth. Amidst the swirling storm of destruction stood a solitary figure, calm and unmoved: Chen Fi.His robes barely fluttered in the violent wind, his expression serene as a mountain untouched by storms. Around him, enemies hurled their fiercest assaults, weapons blazing with cursed energy and spells that could rend the heavens. But none could break the invisible fortress that enveloped him. Every strike that should have cleaved flesh and bone shattered harmlessly like glass against an unseen wall.Wei Zixin, his disciple, fought a few steps away, his breath ragged, sweat mixing with the blood smeared on his clothes. Yet despite his exhaustion, Zixin’s eyes never left Chen Fi. There was something in the master’s presence—something more than sheer power—that gave him hope.“How… how can you be so strong?” Zixin shouted over the cacophony, dodgi

The night had no stars.Only shadow.Wei Zixin stood atop the shattered peak, sweat soaking his robe as he stared into the abyss that Chen Fi had carved — not with blade or spell, but with a step. A gash of darkness split the air, swirling with silent screams and distant thunder. The Void Path was open.Chen Fi stood beside it, his gaze deep and distant. “One step into the void strips you of the world. Ten steps rebirth you in defiance of fate.”Wei Zixin swallowed, heart pounding.> Ding!Quest Initiated: Walk Ten Steps in the VoidObjective: Complete ten steps within the Void Plane without dying.Reward: Immortal Art – Severance of Fate (Fragment)Bonus Reward (Due to Proximity to System Master): All attributes +200%, Void Resistance unlocked, Shadow Domain partially awakened.He took a breath. Then another. The first step was forward.Darkness swallowed him whole.There was no wind, no light. Just pressure — like being crushed by centuries of silence. His limbs felt disconnected, a

The sky above the Eastern World cracked like porcelain under divine pressure.Chains of golden qi fell from the heavens, each one inscribed with laws older than the stars. They slithered across cities, forests, even sacred mountains—locking space, sealing time, enforcing Heaven’s Rewrite.The Writ of Ascension had reached its midpoint.> Ding!World State Update: Regional Laws AlteredCurrent Region: Shadow Vein DominionEffects:– All Cultivation Methods outside Throne Approval: 70% Weakened– Flight Restriction: Skywalking disabled– Realm Advancement: Locked for all below Immortal Lord TierException: System Master & Linked Entities – Immunity GrantedBut even as the heavens locked down the world, a ripple moved through the void. A distortion.And from it, Chen Fi and Wei Zixin emerged.Zixin now gripped the Fate-Shifting Blade, its edge humming with quiet defiance. His aura had deepened, his Core Formation realm now dense with layered essence.Chen Fi surveyed the sealed skies.“T

The Immortal Radiant Court simmered with restless tension. Celestial banners fluttered against the swirling storm clouds, each emblazoned with the sigils of the Seven Thrones—symbols of divine authority and absolute power. The air was thick with the scent of incense and impending war.Qi Ruohan paced the War Hall, his crimson robes trailing behind him. “The Legacy Bearer has claimed the Starbrand. This changes everything.”Xue Yin stood silently, her silver eyes cold and calculating. “The boy’s power grows too quickly. If left unchecked, he will unravel the very foundation of heaven’s will.”A heavy silence fell before Qi Ruohan broke it. “Then we must act decisively. Summon the champions of the Fifth Throne. I want them at the border of Shadow Vein Dominion within the hour.”> Ding!System Notification: Threat Level Elevated — Thrones’ Military Deployment InitiatedEstimated Reinforcement Arrival: 12 hoursRecommended Action: Strengthen defenses and prepare countermeasures.Chen Fi,

---The air hung heavy with the scent of blood and lotus blossoms—a stark contrast that lingered in the quiet moments between battles. The crimson sky bled into twilight as I surveyed the battlefield from the fractured ridge, my mind replaying the brutal clashes we had survived. My disciples, though weary, remained steadfast, their breaths shallow but their spirits unbroken.> Ding!System Status: Combat Recovery Protocol InitiatedHealing Aura Activated: 15% regeneration per minute (3 km radius)Disciples’ Vitality Boosted by +45%Wei Zixin stood nearby, his eyes fixed on the horizon where faint shadows moved like restless ghosts. The Fate-Shifting Blade hung from his side, pulsing with dormant energy waiting to be unleashed.“Master,” he said quietly, “the Thrones are regrouping. Their reinforcements will arrive soon.”I nodded, the weight of responsibility settling deeper into my bones. “They underestimate us,” I murmured. “But the Veil of the Crimson Lotus will be our sanctuary.”