Lin Fan awakens with terrifying power. His broken meridians are healed. His body glows with dragon scales. But the system warns him:
> "You have 7 days before the Divine Tribes detect the theft."
He must hide… or grow strong enough to face them.
The First Kill
A group of rogue cultivators find Lin Fan. They try to rob him—he slaughters them using a mix of martial instincts and dragon force. Blood on his hands, Lin Fan feels no guilt.
> "In this world, kill or be killed."
---Hidden in the Slums
Lin Fan returns to the slums to find an ancient beggar who once taught him breathing techniques. The beggar reveals he once served Lin Fan's father—a powerful cultivator who vanished chasing a forbidden legacy.
The Crimson Eyes Clan
The Crimson Eyes Clan detects a dragon bloodline awakening near Qingyang City. They send a young genius, Mo Tian, to investigate. Mo Tian vows to capture whoever dared steal from the heavens.
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Chapter 6: System Quest – Steal Again
The system gives Lin Fan a quest:
> "Steal a second divine bloodline within 3 days."
He sets his eyes on a local noble brat with a White Tiger Vein.
Bloodline Theft – White Tiger Vein
Using stealth, cunning, and the system's abilities, Lin Fan ambushes the noble and steals his bloodline.
> "White Tiger Vein acquired. Physique strengthened. Battle Instinct enhanced."
Lin Fan grows faster than ever before.
: Mo Tian Arrives
Mo Tian arrives and begins hunting Lin Fan. He interrogates slum dwellers and narrows down the suspect. Lin Fan learns of Mo Tian's strength—Foundation Realm 8th Layer—and begins planning how to escape.
The Underground Arena
To earn resources, Lin Fan enters an illegal underground fight ring. He wins five matches using his dragon aura and White Tiger techniques. His name spreads—"Crimson Thief."
: Breakthrough to Foundation Realm
Lin Fan uses spirit stones and dragon marrow pills to cultivate.
> "Congratulations. You have reached Foundation Realm – 1st Layer."
The dragon bloodline allows him to skip years of training. But it also burns his soul faster. A timer begins: he must balance the power or die.