1. Ripples of War
The celestial sky above the Sky Terrace shimmered, but its tranquil light was deceiving. The temporal storm from the Timelocked Zone had barely settled, yet the world seemed to pulse with unease. The system alert rang sharp and clear.
SYSTEM ALERT: MULTIPLE SYSTEM USERS DETECTED IN PROXIMITYTHREAT LEVEL: EXTREME
Li Wei's violet-glowing eyes scanned the horizon. Beyond the distant stars, beyond the fabric of time itself, he sensed tremors — other users awakening, their energies swelling like a brewing tempest. Some were old foes, some potential allies, but all bore the mark of the 999-Level Martial Arts System.
"This is it," Li Wei whispered, his voice a mixture of anticipation and dread. "The beginning of the true war."
His girls gathered, each with a fierce determination burning in their gaze. They had faced enemies, monsters, and cosmic threats. But this... war among system users? It threatened the very foundation of their world.
Lotus stepped forward, her silver eyes reflecting the shimmering cosmos.
"The system's balance is fracturing. Rival factions, long dormant, are rising. The Null King's influence spreads like a virus, corrupting not just the system but the minds linked to it."
Scarlet tightened her grip on her daggers.
"Enemies with power equal to ours... or greater. They'll come for us. And they won't hold back."
Yue's twin blades gleamed in the starlight.
"We can't fight alone. We must prepare."
2. The Gathering Storm
Far beyond the Sky Terrace, in the shadowed crevices of fractured realms, rival users stirred.
Among them, a towering figure awakened with a roar that shook the black stone of his fortress. Kael'thasar, ancient rival to the Null King and self-proclaimed "Lord of the Shattered Realms," had been slumbering for centuries.
His eyes snapped open, iridescent blue slashing through darkness.
"So, the young one awakens the First User," he murmured. A slow, wicked grin split his face.
His council of seven warriors, each a legend in their own right, bowed low.
"Prepare the legions," Kael'thasar commanded. "The Shattered System War begins. The fate of all worlds will be decided by strength, cunning, and blood."
3. The First Challenge
Back on the Sky Terrace, Li Wei's system emitted a harsh chime.
INCOMING CHALLENGE REQUEST: RANK 37 USER - "SHADOW WRAITH"TYPE: SYSTEM USER — HOSTILE
A figure emerged from the shadows: a woman draped in midnight armor, her eyes glowing a fierce crimson.
She smiled, icy and confident.
"Li Wei," she said, her voice like a whispering dagger. "I've come for your system. Surrender, and I might spare your allies."
Li Wei's heart hardened.
"Not a chance."
His girls readied themselves — the air thickened with energy as flames, blades, illusions, and cosmic threads flared.
4. Battle Unleashed
The battle erupted like a storm.
Shadow Wraith's blades tore through the air, cutting shards of darkness that sought to corrupt Li Wei's aura.
Li Wei countered with the Lotus Ascension Technique, a tempest of violet petals swirling into a devastating storm.
Yue's twin blades sang as they sliced shadows into fragments.
Scarlet danced fluidly, her daggers flashing in perfect sync with Li Wei's movements.
Meiyu's illusions wove shields and traps, confounding the enemy's senses.
Lotus wove ancient cosmic energies into protective barriers, binding wounds and reinforcing their strength.
Lana's controlled flames burned with a fierce clarity, lighting the battlefield.
The clash pushed Li Wei to the edge. Shadow Wraith was relentless, using corrupted system skills and forbidden martial arts unknown to Li Wei's system logs.
The fighting tore across the Sky Terrace, shattering the ground and rupturing the space-time fabric around them.
5. Bonds and Betrayals
Amidst the chaos, an unsettling feeling gnawed at Li Wei.
One of his trusted allies, Mei Ling — a girl whose loyalty he had never doubted — faltered.
Her eyes glazed for a moment, distant and cold.
Was it the Null King's influence? The corrupting whispers?
Li Wei's heart clenched.
"Mei Ling!" he called.
She hesitated, then snapped back, shaking her head.
"I'm fine," she said softly.
But the doubt lingered.
6. The Shattered System
Suddenly, Li Wei's system flickered violently.
Glitches appeared. Quests corrupted. Rewards vanished into nothingness.
The screen cracked.
SYSTEM FAILURE IMMINENTCORRUPTION LEVEL: 74%
A dark energy seeped through the cracks — the Null King's infection.
Li Wei gritted his teeth, struggling to maintain control.
7. Rallying the Harem
Breathing heavily, Li Wei raised a hand.
"Everyone, focus. Together."
The girls closed ranks.
Lotus's roots glowed with cosmic power, weaving a web of energy that shimmered like starlight.
Yue's blades blazed as she formed an energy circle.
Meiyu's illusions multiplied, creating a maze of light and shadow.
Shen Ruo chanted softly, etching runes of protection into the air.
Scarlet and Lana flanked Li Wei, ready to defend or attack.
Together, they formed the Godsoul Lotus Shield — a barrier of pure cosmic energy that pulsed with Li Wei's own life force.
8. Turning the Tide
The shield flared, pushing back the Null King's creeping shadow.
Li Wei felt strength flood his limbs.
SYSTEM STABILITY REINFORCEDPASSIVE SKILL ACQUIRED: NULL RESISTANCE LVL 2
The battle wasn't over, but the tide was turning.
9. Aftermath and Resolve
As the dust settled, Li Wei surveyed the battered battlefield.
"War has truly begun," he said.
Lotus nodded. "And we are not just fighting for power — but for the future."
Li Wei looked at his girls, their faces fierce with resolve.
He smiled.
"We'll protect each other. And this shattered system? We'll master it. Step by step."