All Chapters of ASCENSION OF THE FORSAKEN DISCIPLE: Chapter 61
- Chapter 70
146 chapters
Chapter 61: the first clash
The sun had just begun to rise when the first alarms broke the silence across the eastern ridge. The scouts from the Crimson Serpent Sect had crossed the border earlier than expected. Kai was already awake, standing at the command post, watching the glowing screen of his System interface. Streams of data scrolled before his eyes as a new module activated.System Notification: “Battle Instance – Multi-Front Defense activated. The mission is to hold the Eastern Ridge. Failure to do that will result in territory Loss and Morale Decrease.”Kai’s expression hardened. The disciples were ready too. His voice carried across the ridge, sharp and steady. “Form up! Keep the barriers active. The moment they break formation, we strike back!”The first wave hit moments later. Arrows whistled through the morning air, followed by bursts of spiritual energy. Enemy cultivators advanced through the mist that covered the lower slopes. Their movements were coordinated, testing the defenses. Kai watched th
Chapter 62:siege operations
The sky was gray and heavy as Kai stood over the large tactical map inside the war tent. The System interface hovered beside him, displaying glowing red dots closing in from three different directions. The first report came from a breathless scout who rushed in, bowing deeply.“Commander, three sect armies have been spotted,” the scout said. “Their banners match Crimson Serpent, Iron Vein, and Shadow Mist Sects. They’re all moving toward our borders.”Kai’s eyes flickered with calm focus. “How far?”“Crimson Serpent will reach the lower valley by nightfall. The other two are two days behind.”“Understood,” Kai replied. He turned toward the glowing screen beside him. “System, confirm enemy numbers.”System Response: “Combined enemy strength: approximately 1,200 cultivators. Current Azure Cloud defensive capacity: 420 combat-ready disciples. Tactical assessment: high risk.”Lian, one of Kai’s lieutenants, slammed her hand on the table. “That’s three times our number! We can’t fight them
Chapter63:the crimson siege begins
Explosions shook the eastern ridge before the sun had fully risen. Red flames rolled down from the distant mountains as the first wave of Crimson Serpent attacks began. The air filled with the sharp crack of spirit artillery and the distant roars of charging cultivators. Kai stood at the center command post, his System interface lighting the air around him with rapid data streams.System Notification: “Warning. Incoming bombardment detected. Intensity: high. Recommend activating Barrier Rotation Sequence.”“Activate rotation sequence now!” Kai shouted. “All teams, prepare for impact!”A bright shield shimmered above the ridge as disciples channeled energy through formation cores. The ground shook again when the first barrage hit. Dust and smoke rose, but the barrier held.“Commander!” shouted Lian from the western flank. “Outer layer integrity at seventy-two percent! They’re targeting the same point repeatedly!”Kai looked at his interface. “System, redirect barrier flow from northern
Chapter 64:internal sabotage
Kai stood beside Ren, reviewing System data projected before him. The report looked clean, but the System’s tone was alert.System Warning: “Anomaly detected in Barrier Formation Core Three. Energy fluctuation inconsistent with expected output.”Kai frowned. “Core Three? That’s on the west side. We just repaired that section yesterday.”Ren nodded quickly. “I’ll send a team to check.”“Wait,” Kai said. “System, run Detection Protocol. Trace all activity linked to Formation Core Three over the last twelve hours.”System Response: “Processing… Unauthorized access detected at 0300 hours. Intrusion signature: concealed spirit mark, origin – internal.”Kai’s eyes hardened. “Internal?”Ren’s voice dropped. “You mean a spy?”System Confirmation: “Affirmative. Security breach originated from Azure Cloud personnel.”Kai turned to Ren. “Gather the council. No one leaves the ridge.”Moments later, the elders and senior disciples assembled in the central courtyard. The tension was thick. Kai stoo
Chapter65:the twin generals
The battle began before sunrise. The ridge trembled under the pressure of two massive spiritual domains pressing down at once. Alarms rang across the camp. Kai’s eyes snapped open as the System voice echoed in his mind.System Alert: “Warning. Dual-domain resonance detected. Enemy power level: Supreme Core Tier. Identity confirmed…Crimson Serpent Generals: Wei and Tao.”Kai stood immediately. “Ren, wake the captains. We’re under double assault.”Ren’s voice came through the communication link. “Already moving. Scouts report two generals leading the charge themselves.”Kai walked out of his command tent. Energy waves crashed against the first barrier, and cracks appeared across its surface. The System displayed a full projection in front of him.System Report: “Barrier Integrity: 64%. Outer wall defense failing.”“Form defensive line,” Kai commanded. “I want all captains in formation within thirty seconds.”Ren, Lian, and three vice-captains rushed toward him. “They’re hitting us with
Chapter 66:losses and resolve
The camp was quiet except for the sound of the wind and the faint crackle of the damaged barrier stones. The first rays of dawn barely reached the eastern ridge when the scouts began returning one after another. Their faces were pale. Kai stood at the command center surrounded by his captains, his eyes fixed on the System’s projected interface that listed battle statistics.“Report,” he said.Ren stepped forward, her tone low. “Casualty count is coming in from all fronts. The east sector lost twenty-three disciples. The southern watch lost fourteen. Two vice-commanders are missing.”Lian clenched his fists. “We held the ridge, but the cost is heavy.”He Wen exhaled sharply. “The younger ones are breaking down. They’ve never seen this much blood before.”The System’s voice filled Kai’s mind. “Notification: Casualty Rate 12%. Emotional Stability Index: 41%. Risk of morale collapse—high.”Kai’s expression did not change. “Gather everyone in the central yard. Now.”Ren looked uncertain. “
Chapter67:the night ambush
The night was very quiet. But the sound from the defense barrier broke the silence slowly. People that got wounded slept in tents, and the sentries rotated their shifts in silence. Kai sat before a System projection, reviewing repair progress. His eyes were heavy, but his focus did not waver.The system pinged in. “Warning. Stealth breach detected. Intruders: four. Location: northwest perimeter, supply sector.”Kai stood immediately. “Who’s on watch there?”Ren’s voice came through the communicator. “Squad Three, but their readings just dropped off the grid.”Kai’s tone hardened. “That means the assassins are already inside. Activate low-tier night illumination and silent alarm. No one outside command moves until I confirm.”The system responded. “Silent alarm activated. Stealth interference protocols initiated. Tracking mode enabled.”Kai grabbed his blade and vanished from the command tent. His steps were silent as he crossed the ridge. The night was pitch dark.“Recommendation: Ac
Chapter 68:sect master’s wound
The flames in the distance brightened the night sky. Different noises came from the direction of the main camp as explosions tore through the defensive barriers. Kai’s communicator flared with urgent alerts from multiple units.“Commander! The Sect Master’s camp is under attack!” a panicked voice called.Kai stood immediately, his expression was hard. “How many attackers?”“Unknown! They came through a teleportation rift. High-level cultivators. The barrier failed!”“System, locate the Sect Master’s position,” Kai ordered. “Locating… Coordinates locked. Energy fluctuations indicate severe combat activity.”Kai’s sword flashed as he moved. “Ren, He Wen follow me. Call for backup from the inner hall units.”Ren’s tone was sharp. “You think this is a direct strike?”Kai said, “No doubt. They’re targeting command.”System Notification: “Host entering critical zone. Recommend full combat readiness.”They reached the camp within minutes. The area was in shambles. There collapsed tents, fa
Chapter 69: battle for the central pass
Kai glanced at the System’s timer. “That’s all I need.” Ren lowered her voice. “You’re risking too much. One wrong move, and the entire command could fall apart.” Kai replied, “Then I’ll make sure I don’t make a wrong move.” The system chimed in. “Commander’s vitals stabilizing. Injury classified as minor. Regeneration efficiency improved by 12% due to medicinal salve.” He Wen stretched. “We’ll guard the depot till dawn.” Ren nodded. “I’ll stay too.” Kai opened his eyes, still watching the darkness. “Good. Because tonight won’t be the last time they try this.” “Security alert neutralized. Defense rating +10%. Command recognition increased.” Kai leaned his head back slightly. “System, mark this as Night Ambush Report.” “Report saved. Incident logged under Operation Ridge Defense.” Ren looked at him and said quietly, “You may not rest long, Kai, but you make the others believe we can survive this.” Kai replied, “Belief keeps them fighting. That’s all that matters.”
Chapter 70:retaliation strike
Commander Kai,” Captain Ren said as he entered the command tent, his armor scratched and bloodstained. “Scouts confirmed the Crimson Serpent Sect has fortified a forward base ten miles south of the central pass. They are gathering more troops.”Kai stood in front of the tactical map, his eyes scanning the red markers that represented enemy formations. “How strong?”“Two thousand cultivators, including two domain-level elders,” Ren replied. “If they finish setting up their siege formations, we’ll be trapped here.”Kai nodded slowly. “Then we cannot wait for them to attack again. We strike first.”Elder Han frowned. “You want to launch a counter-offensive now? Our troops are tired, and our supplies are stretched thin.”Kai turned to him. “If we wait, they’ll send three times that number. We either hit now or dig our own graves later.”The System’s voice echoed clearly in his mind. “Quest Triggered: Retaliation Strike. Objective: Destroy Crimson Serpent Forward Base. Estimated Reward: Do