Chapter 5: Dark Systems
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"Heroes are born. Villains are made. Gods are self-declared."
—Qin Feng
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Golden Sky Sect — Nightfall
The air was heavy with storm clouds. Not from weather.
From fate.
Qin Feng sat cross-legged under a stone arch, eyes closed, refining spiritual energy. His body glowed faintly as electricity hummed through his blood. His control over lightning grew stronger by the day.
The Saintess was asleep nearby, curled under a blanket, trusting him completely.
But Qin Feng's mind was elsewhere.
The system flashed in front of him.
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[Villain Points: 4]
[New Shop Item Available – Shadow Clone Technique (3 VP)]
He bought it without hesitation.
[Skill Acquired: Shadow Clone]
[Use clones for deception, sneak attacks, or multitasking.]
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He smiled to himself.
"Now I can be in two places at once... or more."
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1. The Hero Turns
In a hidden cave outside the sect, Lin Tian lay shirtless on a cold slab. His body trembled. Black veins ran across his arms, and his eyes burned red.
The jade pill had awakened something.
A second system.
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[You have been chosen by the Chaos Path.]
[Welcome, Fallen Hero.]
[All restrictions have been lifted.]
[Your goal: Destroy Qin Feng. Reclaim your fate. Take what was yours.]
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His laughter echoed in the cave.
"If fate won't protect me anymore... I'll take it back with blood."
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2. Ziyue's Challenge
The next day, as the sun rose, Qin Feng stepped into the inner courtyard to train.
Lei Ziyue blocked his path, arms folded, expression unreadable.
"You. Spar with me."
Qin Feng raised an eyebrow. "You sure? Last time we met, you were covering—"
"Shut up," she snapped. "No holding back."
He smirked. "Fine. But if I win, you owe me a favor."
"…Deal."
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They stepped into the training ring. A crowd formed.
Yun'er stood at the edge, watching.
Zihan appeared too, clutching her robe nervously.
Ziyue summoned crimson lightning around her fists.
Qin Feng activated Shadowstep, vanishing.
BANG!
They clashed midair. Sparks flew.
Ziyue's speed was deadly. Her power, refined.
But Qin Feng was evolving.
He blocked her strikes, countered smoothly, then faked left and touched her shoulder lightly.
"You're open."
She froze.
Then punched him in the ribs.
"Cheater."
He coughed, grinning. "That counts as your favor."
Ziyue blushed.
"…What do you want?"
He leaned in, whispered something only she could hear.
Her entire face went red.
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[Ziyue Affection: +30 | Relationship Path Progress: Rivalry to Lust]
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3. Zihan's Confession
Later that evening, Qin Feng was meditating near the Moon Lake when soft footsteps approached.
It was Zihan.
She sat beside him in silence.
"Everything okay?"
She nodded, hugging her knees.
Then she said quietly, "I saw you kiss the Saintess."
"…And?"
"I didn't like it."
Qin Feng tilted his head. "You're jealous?"
"No," she whispered. "I just... wanted it to be me first."
He blinked.
Then, slowly, she leaned in and kissed him.
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He kissed her back, wrapping his arms around her, pulling her closer as they begin to kiss deeper. She runs her fingers through his hair, holding him tight as they kissed. Her heart was pounding out of her chest, she's been wanting this.
He began to take of her outfit, and soon the both of them were in the lake, caressing each other.
She jerked everytime she felt his hand rub grope every part of her, her thighs, her breasts. Her opening began to get wet.
Gasp
She gasped as she felt something stick inside her.
She moaned. Her legs wrapped around him, straddling his waist. Her thighs locking and squeezing him.
Her head dropped, as Qin began satisfying her.
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[Zihan Affection: MAXED | Bond Stage: Devoted]
[Reward: Hidden Passive Gained – Soothing Touch (heals minor injuries when held)]
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4. The Assassin Arrives
While Qin Feng was recovering from ahem "cultivation," the Saintess rushed into his room.
"Someone tried to kill me!"
Qin Feng shot up. "Where?"
She pulled up her sleeve. A thin cut glowed with poison.
He grabbed her wrist, eyes narrowing. "Shadow poison..."
He turned to the system.
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[New Event Triggered: Assassination Attempt – Sent by ???]
[Optional Subquest: Track the Assassin and Erase Them.]
[Reward: ???]
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"I'll handle it," he said.
That night, he activated Shadow Clone and left the sect grounds, tracking the poison's energy trail through the forest.
At midnight, he found the attacker.
A woman in full black, mask over her face, wielding twin daggers of cursed iron.
She didn't speak.
She just attacked.
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The battle was fast, brutal, and quiet.
She moved like a ghost, but Qin Feng was faster now. He lured her with feints, activated Lightning Palm, and—
CRACK!
He disarmed her and pinned her against a tree.
She struggled.
Then, her mask cracked… revealing a pale face and blood-red eyes.
A demon assassin.
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[New Character Detected: Sura – Demon Clan Executioner]
[Affection: 0 → ???]
[Race: Half-Demon / Status: Sent to test you]
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"You passed," she whispered.
"Passed what?"
"My mistress wanted to see… if you were ready."
Then she bit her tongue — and vanished in a puff of smoke.
Only a black feather remained.
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[System Update: Demon Faction Watching Closely]
[Lilith's Interest: +50]
[Villain Points: +3]
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5. Back at the Sect
By dawn, Qin Feng returned to his room.
Yun'er was asleep beside the window. Zihan was curled up in his bed. Ziyue's sword leaned against the wall.
He stood silently, looking at them.
So much had changed. So fast.
And more chaos was coming.
The Hero wouldn't wait forever.
Neither would the world.
But Qin Feng?
He'd be ready.
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"Keep your gods. I have power, women, and fate in my hands now. Let them come."
—Qin Feng
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TO BE CONTINUED…
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Chapter 6 Preview:
Lin Tian returns… and challenges Qin Feng with his new dark system.
Qin Feng triggers a "dual cultivation trial" event with Ziyue.
The sect master starts to suspect the real power behind Qin Feng.