The Birth of the Die DynastyThe dust had barely settled over the ruined city when a figure descended from the clouds. He was a Level 7 Cultivist, a man named Leon, whose presence alone made the air vibrate with metallic pressure. He looked at the devastation and then at the young man standing calmly amidst the rubble.
"You have incredible courage, boy," Leon said, his voice deep like grinding stone. "To launch an attack of this magnitude against a royal capital... you are either a god or a madman."
The MC didn't flinch. A thin, cold smile played on his lips. "A Level 7 Cultivator? Interesting. Usually, I end things with one strike. But today, I think I'll enjoy the process of breaking you. Tell me, before you die, what is your name?"
"I am Leon," the warrior replied, drawing a massive, gleaming blade. "And yours?"
"Gu Fen," the MC replied.
In an instant, Leon moved. He swung his sword, sending a massive crescent-shaped energy slash—a Sword Slay—tearing through the ground. Gu Fen didn't dodge. He drew his own blade and countered with a casual flick. The two slashes collided in mid-air, canceling each other out in a shower of sparks that melted the nearby stone.
Leon's eyes widened. "You blocked my strike so easily? Remarkable! Let's see you handle this!"
Leon unleashed a flurry of attacks, but Gu Fen moved like a ghost, parrying every blow with effortless grace. Finally, Gu Fen decided to end the games. He gathered his Qi, and the sky turned dark.
"Heavenly Slay!" Gu Fen roared.
A pillar of divine light descended from the heavens. Leon's face went pale. He realized he had horribly underestimated this youth. He threw every ounce of his power into a desperate defensive barrier, but Gu Fen's strike was absolute. It shattered Leon's defense like glass, passing just inches from Leon's neck, the wind pressure alone drawing blood.
Leon fell to his knees, shaking. He realized that Gu Fen could have killed him ten times over in that single second.
Gu Fen walked up to him, looking down. "I know why you're here. You want to help the King, but more than that, you want to become stronger. Why waste your life for a weak King? Join my team. I am going to build the strongest family this world has ever seen. You will be my First Ancestor."
Leon looked at the power radiating from Gu Fen and made his choice. "I accept. My blade is yours."
The Four EmperorsInside the palace, the King was losing his mind. He turned to his four most powerful allies—the legendary Level 7 Martial Artists known as the Four Emperors: White Emperor, Phoenix Emperor, Dragon Emperor, and Black Emperor.
"Go!" the King screamed. "Kill him! Bring me his head!"
"Consider it done, Your Majesty," the White Emperor sneered. "After we finish this child, we expect a feast."
The four legends flew to the battlefield, surrounding Gu Fen. "You're the one causing all this trouble? You're just a brat," the Black Emperor laughed, launching a massive shadow attack.
Gu Fen didn't say a word. Instead, he decided to show them his True Form. His body began to shift and grow. Four additional sets of arms sprouted from his back, and four glowing eyes opened on his face. He reached the Peak Stage of Level 8.
The atmosphere turned heavy. Leon, Lu Chen, and the Four Emperors were all frozen in shock. The pressure was so immense that the ground beneath the Emperors began to sink.
"Impossible!" the Phoenix Emperor shrieked. "We must combine our strength! Now!"
The Four Emperors stood together, channeling 100% of their power into a single, massive Combined Ultimate Attack. A sphere of world-ending energy surged toward Gu Fen.
Gu Fen, using only 60% of his power, threw a single punch. The collision was deafening. Gu Fen's strike completely annihilated their combined attack, sending the four Emperors flying backward, their internal organs shattered.
Realizing they were facing a being beyond their comprehension, the Four Emperors knelt. They accepted Gu Fen's offer to join his new family.
The End of a DynastyGu Fen marched into the palace. The King stood trembling on his throne.
"You... you traitors!" the King screamed at the Emperors. "How dare you join him!"
Gu Fen looked at the King. "I'll give you one chance. Join me."
"NEVER!" the King roared.
Gu Fen simply raised a finger. BOOM. The King's body instantly exploded into a mist of blood. Seeing this, the remaining royal army and officials immediately surrendered, falling to their knees in terror.
Gu Fen smiled. He now had an army of Level 4 and 5 warriors, and five Level 7/8 Ancestors. He officially established the Die Family. He appointed Die Chan (formerly Lu Chen) as the public Leader, while he remained the Shadow Leader, the true power behind the throne.
The System chimed in his mind:
[NOTIFICATION]
Family Established. Reward: Level Up for all members.
Army: Level 1 -> Level 2.
Martial Artists: Level 4 -> Level 5.
Ancestors: Level 7 -> Level 8.
Host: Level Up to Level 7.
Revenge and the Immortal Path"This world is limited to Level 10," Gu Fen told his five Ancestors. "But I want more. I want to become Immortal. Are you ready to climb to the Upper World with me?"
"WE ARE READY!" they roared in unison.
"First," Gu Fen said, his eyes darkening. "We settle old scores. The Wun family and the Lin family... my ex-fiancée's people. They think they are safe. They have Level 7 ancestors and a Level 4 army. They are nothing compared to us."
Gu Fen looked at his five Great Emperors. "Who wants to handle this?"
"I will go, Young Master!" the White Emperor stepped forward, eager to prove his loyalty.
At the Wun family estate, a grand ceremony was being held. The ex-fiancée was laughing, talking about how they had gotten rid of Gu Fen. Suddenly, a portal ripped open in the sky.
A foot stepped out, and the mere pressure caused every guest at the party to collapse onto the floor, vomiting blood. The Wun and Lin Ancestors rushed out, screaming, "Who dares?!"
The White Emperor looked down at them like they were insects. With a single, lazy swing of his leg—a Leg Slay—both family Ancestors were decapitated instantly. He then unleashed a Giant Palm Attack that flattened the entire estate, wiping the Wun and Lin families off the map forever.
The Final PreparationBack at the Die Family fortress, the System rewarded Gu Fen with 5 Cultivation Orbs, which he gave to his Ancestors to help them reach the next level.
Gu Fen opened his system interface. He had 30 Million Points.
He purchased a Legendary Barrier that covered the entire territory of the Die Family. Inside this barrier, the spiritual energy was so dense that they could cultivate to become Immortals without ever needing to leave for the Upper World until they were ready.
The Die Family was now a fortress of gods, hidden from the world, preparing to conquer the heavens themselves.