The sun had not yet risen over the barren cliffs of the Eastern Void Continent. In the heart of a ruined mountain temple, a lone figure lay unconscious, his robes torn, and blood staining the stone beneath him.
He should've died.But fate had other plans.
Suddenly—
[System Initialization... Complete.]
[Welcome, Host.]
[You have awakened the Crimson Sect System — Version 1.0.]
[Objective: Establish the strongest sect of maidens under heaven.]
[Rewards will be granted for recruiting disciples, dual cultivation, advancing realm levels, completing missions, and unlocking harem bonds.]
[Warning: Failure to establish dominance within 10 years will result in soul annihilation.]
"...Huh?"
Jin Zhen's eyes snapped open. Pain shot through every bone in his body, but he didn't care. Because what he just heard—it was real.
[System Synchronizing with Host's Soul... Sync Complete.]
[You are now the Sect Master of the Crimson Sect.]
A translucent panel appeared before him:
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Host: Jin Zhen
Age: 19
Realm: Body Tempering [Stage 3]
Talent Grade: Trash (Gray)
Special Body: None
System Points: 0
Disciples: 0
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"...Trash talent. Body Tempering Stage 3. No spiritual body? What a joke."
He slammed his fist on the stone beside him—and cracked it. That surprised even him.
[Your body has received temporary reinforcement from the system.]
[Warning: Without disciples or cultivation, host will regress.]
Jin Zhen gritted his teeth. Just yesterday, he had been betrayed by the sect he gave everything to. The elders called him worthless. His childhood friend turned her back on him. They stripped his dantian and threw him off a cliff like trash.
But now...
A system? A second chance? And a goal that fit his twisted sense of justice?
He grinned.
"Crimson Sect, huh? A sect full of beautiful maidens loyal only to me?"
He slowly stood up, bones cracking as his system-assisted regeneration kicked in.
"I'll make them kneel. One by one. All those who looked down on me."
[Main Quest Activated.]
Objective: Recruit your first disciple within 24 hours.Reward: +100 SP, 1x Beginner Cultivation Manual, Unlock: System Shop.Failure: Spiritual backlash and realm drop.
[Side Quest Activated.]
Title: Rise of the Villainous Sect MasterBonus Reward: ??? (Hidden)
He walked outside the broken temple, cold air slicing through his skin. Mist floated through the cliff edges, and birds circled in the distance.
His senses were sharper than ever. He could hear the movement of a lizard under a rock thirty meters away.
[Body Synchronization: 67% Complete. Temporary Boost Active.]
A faint memory struck him.
The scrolls he read long ago mentioned a technique—one that could mask one's cultivation level. He didn't have a cultivation base anymore, technically, but he couldn't risk appearing defenseless.
[New Feature Unlocked: Aura Masking.]
He activated it with a thought.
[Your aura is now hidden. You appear as a mortal.]
He smirked. That would do for now.
As he descended the mountain trail, he noticed several blood stains along the stones. Fresh.
"Someone fought here recently..."
Then—
A scream. Female.
Jin Zhen's eyes flashed coldly. He dashed toward the sound, his body moving faster than he expected.
In a clearing, a group of three men in black robes surrounded a young woman. She was bruised and barely conscious, clutching a broken sword.
"Spirit Hunters?" he muttered. These were bandits who kidnapped cultivators with rare physiques.
He stepped forward.
"Leave her."
The bandits turned.
"Who the hell are you?"
He didn't answer.
[Combat Protocol Enabled.]
[Bonus Activated: First Blood of the Sect Master — All stats +50% for 10 minutes.]
He moved like a shadow.
One punch—skull crushed. One kick—ribs snapped. The last man tried to flee, but Jin Zhen picked up the broken sword from the ground and hurled it.
Shlick!
Right through the back of his neck.
The girl stared, dazed.
He walked over and crouched beside her.
[Potential Disciple Detected. Scanning...]
[Name: Xue Yan][Age: 17][Realm: Qi Gathering – Stage 1][Talent Grade: Red-Gold (Rare)][Special Body: Frozen Moon Physique — Mythic Tier][Compatibility with Host: 91%][Bond Potential: Excellent]
He raised an eyebrow.
"Mythic Tier on the first try?"
[Do you wish to recruit Xue Yan as your first disciple?]
He looked down at her. She was barely awake, her silver hair glowing under the moonlight.
He whispered, "Don't worry. From now on, you belong to me."
[Recruitment Confirmed.]
[Congratulations! First Disciple Acquired!]
[Reward Unlocked: +100 SP, Beginner Cultivation Manual, System Shop Access.]
[Bond Initialized: Loyalty 42%, Admiration 13%]
He felt the power of the system surge into him.
A new era had begun.
And he would make sure the world never forgot the name: Crimson Overlord.