The grand hall of the Crimson Serpent Sect burned with crimson flames, the banners of the former sect masters curling and turning to ash. Leon's boots echoed on the marble floor, now cracked from battle. The throne at the end of the hall stood empty — the former sect leader lay before it, lifeless, his body broken from Leon's final strike.
👉 [SYSTEM NOTIFICATION]
🎯 You have defeated: Sect Master Zhan Yun
🎯 +50,000 EXP
🎯 +200 Reputation in the Eastern Wastes
🎯 New Title Unlocked: Tyrant King (First Conqueror of the Crimson Serpent Sect)
Leon's golden eyes burned with triumph. "This is only the beginning," he muttered, the System's voice still ringing in his mind.
The vast chamber was silent, save for the crackle of fire and the soft whimper of the surviving elders kneeling before him. Among them were two beautiful sect mistresses — Mei Lin, with silver hair flowing over her blood-stained robes, and Lian'er, whose violet eyes were wide with terror and strange excitement.
👉 [SYSTEM CHOICE: HOW WILL YOU DEAL WITH THE DEFEATED?]
1️⃣ Kill them all and claim the sect's treasures.
2️⃣ Subjugate them and make them loyal.
3️⃣ Take the women as your consorts, erase the rest.
Leon's lips curled. "Option three."
👉 [SYSTEM RESPONSE: Your harem expands. Mei Lin and Lian'er are now bound to you by the Tyrant's Seal. Remaining elders have been erased.]
The two women gasped as the seal appeared — a faint crimson mark at their collarbones, invisible to ordinary eyes.
"I… I belong to you now?" Mei Lin's voice trembled, but her body leaned forward, submitting without resistance.
"Yes," Leon said simply, his voice like steel. He extended a hand, lifting her chin. "Serve me well, and you will rise beside me."
Lian'er bit her lip, desire and fear mingling in her gaze. "What is your next command… Master?"
Leon turned, surveying the hall one last time. "We leave. The Crimson Serpent Sect is no more. Gather what's left — we march on the Black Mist Valley at dawn."
---
🔥 Hours later, in the treasure vault beneath the sect.
Leon's eyes gleamed as he took in the mountains of spirit stones, ancient weapons, and scrolls of forbidden arts.
👉 [SYSTEM NOTIFICATION]
💰 You have acquired: 3 million low-tier spirit stones, 50,000 mid-tier spirit stones, 12 high-tier spirit stones.
⚔ You have acquired: Crimson Serpent Sword (Legendary grade)
📜 You have acquired: Forbidden Art - Nine Heavens Tyrant Body (Unsealed)
A low laugh rumbled from Leon's chest. With each conquest, his strength grew, his destiny unfolding exactly as he envisioned the night he awoke in this world.
---
🌙 Night falls. A private chamber, deep within the sect's inner sanctum.
Mei Lin and Lian'er knelt beside Leon, each offering a cup of wine, their loyalty solidified by the Tyrant's Seal and their growing fascination with the man who had destroyed everything they once knew — yet offered them power beyond their dreams.
"Tomorrow," Leon said, his tone soft but unyielding, "we take Black Mist Valley. But tonight…" His gaze burned as he reached out, pulling them close.
👉 [SYSTEM NOTIFICATION: Harem Bond Level with Mei Lin +10% | Lian'er +8%]
The night wind howled through the broken gates of the Crimson Serpent Sect as Leon stood atop the highest tower, his long black coat flaring behind him. His golden eyes reflected the distant glow of Black Mist Valley.
👉 [SYSTEM NOTIFICATION]
👑 Quest Updated: Conquer Black Mist Valley (Recommended Level: 40+)
⚔ Main Objective: Subjugate or annihilate the Black Mist Sect.
🏆 Reward: +100,000 EXP, +500 Reputation, Random Legendary Item.
Leon's level: 32
EXP: 81% to next level
He clenched his fists. "I'll crush them. The Tyrant King rises tonight."
---
🌄 At dawn, the march began.
Leon led his forces — the remnants of the Crimson Serpent Sect, now branded with the Tyrant's sigil. Behind him rode Mei Lin, clad in black battle robes, and Lian'er, her purple eyes shining with fierce devotion.
The army moved like a shadow across the land. Villages they passed fell to their knees, offering tributes of food, weapons, and gold.
👉 [SYSTEM NOTIFICATION]
💰 +2,000 low-tier spirit stones
💰 +12 mid-tier spirit stones
👑 +30 Reputation in Northern Provinces
---
🌫 Black Mist Valley.
The sect's fortress loomed ahead — walls carved into the cliffs, towers shrouded in dark mist.
A scout returned, breathless. "Master Leon! The Black Mist Sect numbers at least 5,000 fighters. Their elders have fortified the valley entrance!"
Leon's smile was cold. "Perfect."
👉 [SYSTEM BATTLE MODE: ACTIVATE]
⚔ Enemy Force: Black Mist Sect (Defenders: 5,000 / Elders: 15 / Sect Master: Lv. 45)
⚔ Your Force: Tyrant Legion (Attackers: 2,000 / Elite: 20 / You: Lv. 32)
👉 [SYSTEM STRATEGY CHOICES]
🔥 1️⃣ Direct assault (High risk, high reward)
💀 2️⃣ Lure them out with bait (Moderate risk)
🕷 3️⃣ Infiltrate and assassinate sect leaders (High skill check)
Leon didn't hesitate. "Option three. Mei Lin, Lian'er — with me."
---
⚡ Nightfall. Inside Black Mist Valley.
The infiltration was flawless. Leon's Tyrant's Shadow skill cloaked them as they moved like wraiths through the enemy stronghold.
In the grand inner chamber, the Black Mist Sect Master, an old man with eyes like dark pits, stood over a table of battle plans.
Leon struck like lightning.
👉 [SYSTEM NOTIFICATION]
🎯 Critical hit! Black Mist Sect Master -65% HP
The old man spun, but too late. Mei Lin's blade found his side; Lian'er's poisoned needle pierced his neck.
👉 [SYSTEM NOTIFICATION]
🎯 Black Mist Sect Master defeated. +100,000 EXP
🎯 You have leveled up: 32 ➡ 33!
---
🌙 The sect collapsed from within, its defenders leaderless, easy prey for Leon's legion that stormed the gates at dawn.
By sunrise, the banners of the Black Mist Sect burned atop their shattered fortress. Leon stood victorious, the world beneath his feet.
👉 [SYSTEM NOTIFICATION]
👑 Black Mist Valley Conquered!
💰 Loot: +5 million low-tier spirit stones, +200,000 mid-tier spirit stones, +80 high-tier spirit stones
⚔ Legendary Item: Black Mist Ring (Shadow Control +50%)
👑 Title Unlocked: Valley Overlord
Mei Lin knelt before him, offering the Black Mist Sect's ancestral blade. Lian'er pressed close, her voice soft. "Master… the world will soon tremble before you."
Leon's gaze burned. "They will. And this is only the beginning."
👉 [SYSTEM HAREM UPDATE]
💖 Mei Lin Loyalty: 80%
💖 Lian'er Loyalty: 75%