The Santiago Family held court in their main manor, a grand structure nestled on a secret island. Countless disciples, both male and female, could be seen throughout the grounds, each emanating a powerful aura as they diligently cultivated their skills.
Inside the manor's largest room, twelve figures were seated around a round table. Among them was the man with a distinctive scar on his face, who had previously ordered for his younger sons to carry out the abduction of Kayden's wife as a test. His expression now showed hints of worry, a rare occurrence for someone of his stature.
"Blake, is there something troubling you?" asked Leo Santiago, the eldest son of the Santiago Family, who sat at his right hand.
"I'm afraid I have some news to share...my two sons, Nicolas and Luke, have been killed," Blake responded gravely.
A heavy silence fell over the room at this announcement. "Were they killed by a member of the older generation from one of the other nine aristocratic families?" Leo seethed with anger.
The room was filled with tense energy as Blake spoke, his voice low and serious. "Unfortunately, it's a young man from the commoners' world," he said, causing different reactions from those gathered. Some shook their heads in disbelief while others grew angry.
"To be able to kill Luke, that man must at least be a mid lord realm rank," Leo chimed in, his brow furrowed with concern. "Why did you not tell us?"
Blake took a deep breath before responding. "Well, just a few days ago, that man was just a mere nobody, but then for some unknown reason, his power grew at an abnormal rate."
He went on to tell them how another disciple had been killed and how he had asked Nicolas and Luke to abduct someone close to Kayden.
"This is really troublesome," Leo muttered, running a hand through his hair. "If what you said is true, then that man is now preparing for an all-out war against our family."
Suddenly, a man who had been sitting quietly in the corner stood up. His face resembled both Leo and Blake's, and he appeared to be around 50 years old.
"This has already turned southward," he spoke with conviction. "War is the only option we have left with him. The 12 of us will go and kill him before he matures any more."
With determined nods from Blake and the other 11 members, they quickly rose and left to prepare for the impending battle. The air was thick with tension and fear as they braced themselves for what was to come.
"Brother Connor," blurted Blake in a hushed tone. "Won't this action alert the other families? They might see it as a chance to attack us."
Connor replied with a reassuring smile, "You don't have to worry. He has arrived."
Blake's face lit up with relief and he nodded eagerly.
Inside the confines of a locked domain stood a middle-aged man, his appearance belying his true age of over 300 years old. This man was none other than the founder of the Santiago family - the rumored Ancestor Realm cultivator.
Meanwhile, Kayden and Sophie had safely returned to their apartment. As they entered, Kayden made sure to formally introduce Phoebe to them both.
"I'll tend to Sophie's wounds," Kayden announced, gently laying her on her bed. Despite her ripped clothes, Kayden covered her upper body with his t-shirt before carrying her here with ease thanks to his cultivation abilities.
As Kayden tended to Sophie, Anna and Phoebe went back into the kitchen to cook dinner. The comforting aroma of home-cooked food filled the apartment, providing a sense of peace and normalcy amid the chaos of their current situation.
Sophie's face was filled with concern as she thought about Phoebe. She took a moment to close her eyes, gathering her thoughts before speaking. "You don't have to tell me or Anna, we already know that we couldn't keep you for ourselves. You are an exceptional person, and one or even multiple wives would not be enough to satisfy you." Sophie gently placed her hands on Kayden's face, their bodies close together. "I hope you can love us all equally." Kayden held onto Sophie's hands, his deep voice full of assurance. "Of course." He leaned in and gave her a tender kiss before tending to her wounds.
Using his aura, Kayden quickly circulated energy through Sophie's body, repairing the damaged veins and tissues. After just a few minutes, her body began to recover and she fell into a peaceful sleep. Kayden left the room and glanced at the two women he loved cooking together happily.
His thoughts quickly turned to the danger that awaited them - the Santiago family would soon arrive, intent on killing him. Despite his impressive cultivation level as an Emperor (beg), it wouldn't be enough to protect them all.
Kayden called out to the system within him, checking his current stats: Realm - Emperor (beg), Level - 0/1000, Strength - 2000+300, Dexterity -1800, Intelligence - 220, Health - 15,000+800, Speed - 600. "Wait," he thought to himself, noticing a significant increase in his HP - 9300 more than before. A memory flashed through his mind of hearing a faint "ding" sound when he killed all those aura bearers.
Excitement and determination coursed through Kayden as he realized the potential of this new power boost. He knew he had to make use of it if he wanted to protect his loved ones and survive the imminent danger.
With each successful kill, Kayden gained points based on his rank - beginners received 100 points, advances received 200, veterans received 300, lords received 400, and kings received 500. However, if he killed someone at the same realm as him, he would receive an additional 1000 points. If he managed to defeat someone of a higher rank, he would receive x the number of stages they were above him. For example, if he killed someone at the saint realm, he would gain 7000 points.
A smile spread across Kayden's face as he saw his points increase.
"Did I also receive an emperor gift pack?" he asked eagerly.
"Ding yes," the system replied.
Excitement building within him, Kayden opened the pack to find a Saint sword and 100 Qi stones inside.
"What are these qi stones for?" he questioned.
"They have a complicated use as currency in a higher world, but here you can exchange them for experience points or give them to someone else for the same effect." The system explained.
Kayden's curiosity grew as he learned about this other world.
"Is there any more information about this other world?" he asked.
"Master does not meet the criteria to learn more at this time," the system responded cryptically.
Without hesitation, Kayden equipped the Saint sword and saw his stats increase. His realm was now Emperor(beg), with a level of 0/1000. His strength had risen to 2000+1000, dexterity at 1800, intelligence at 220, health at 15,000+800, speed at 600, and HP at 14,400.
"I will not sit idly by while those pigs try to slaughter me. I will wait for them to come to me," Kayden declared confidently. "System, is there any way to obtain more jades to protect my loved ones?"
The sound of a bell echoed through the realm as the ding master reached the required level to activate the mysterious shop. Kayden's excitement bubbled over as he exclaimed, "Finally!" The shop was divided into two sections: Mortal and Higher Plane. However, at the moment, the contents of the Higher Plane section were still locked. Kayden eagerly browsed through the items in the Mortal shop, his eyes widening in surprise at their power. If even one of these items were to be placed on the market, it could cause wars to break out over them.
Kayden gulped as he read about an item that could protect the user from attacks by an emperor level opponent, which cost 6000 HP. He was even more shocked to see that a bead capable of protecting from a saint-level attack cost 7000 HP, and one for an ancestor-level attack cost a whopping 8000 HP. "A single bead costs that much?" Kayden thought to himself.
But then he realized the benefit of these beads - they could protect from a peak powerhouse of the same level. This meant that if Kayden bought the 8000 HP bead, it could potentially save him from a critical strike by a peak ancestor powerhouse.
As he continued browsing through the mortal shop, Kayden saw various weapons such as swords, spears, and bows. However, what caught his attention was a small box labeled "Mystery Box" priced at 10,000 HP. Curiosity piqued, he turned to ask the system, "What does the Mystery Box give?"
The system replied with a hint of excitement in its voice, "The Mystery Box gives a random item from the Mortal Shop and has a chance to also give an item from the Higher Planes."
Kayden's eyes sparkled with hope. The prospect of receiving something from a higher plane was too tempting for him to resist. Without hesitation, he purchased a Mystery Box and eagerly waited to see what it would reveal.
With a hiss, the mystery box slowly creaked open, revealing its contents with an otherworldly glow. The color of gold, tinged with a faint hint of purple, illuminated the room as if touched by a divine hand. Anna and Phoebe gasped in surprise at the sudden burst of light.
"This is unexpected," the system's mechanical voice chimed in. "The system must really favor you."
Kayden's eyes widened in anticipation. "What did I get?"
"It is a one in a billion chance," the system replied cryptically.
As if on cue, a small bell tinkled, signaling the arrival of Kayden's gift. In his hands now rested X1 Puppet, a beautifully crafted marionette made from precious materials.
"A puppet?" Kayden asked, confused but intrigued.
"Not just any puppet," the system corrected. "This puppet is from the higher worlds, used by puppet masters to serve and protect them. As most puppet masters are weak, they cultivate their puppets instead. And the other good thing about puppets is that they are fully customizable within the limitations of the host realm."
The system paused for a moment before continuing. "But this puppet is not like any other. It is the highest grade possible, even on the higher worlds. Such puppets are rare as they are not just objects, but living beings with their own autonomy. They can breathe, eat, and yes... even have intercourse."
Kayden's jaw dropped in shock. "Intercourse?"
"Yes," the system confirmed. "And as the highest grade puppet, its cultivation will be boosted by the host as long as they continue to engage in intimacy and affection."
Kayden was taken aback by this revelation. "I don't really know how to customize a puppet... Can the system do it for me?"
"Of course," the system replied smoothly. "But I do not guarantee that it will be beautiful."
Suddenly, a blinding light filled the room and a portal appeared. Anna and Phoebe were taken aback by this sudden occurrence, their expressions filled with concern.
"Kayden, what is that?" Anna asked in alarm.
Kayden's hand trembled as he reached for his phone, heart racing with worry. He had just called a friend, or at least that was the excuse he gave to Phoebe and Anna. The truth was, he didn't know what would come out of the portal that was about to open before them.
"Does friends come out from portals?" Phoebe's voice quivered with fear and curiosity.
Kayden couldn't help but let out a laugh. His nerves were getting the best of him, but he tried to play it cool. After all, this was something he was expecting.
A silhouette appeared from the glowing portal, and Kayden's dragon stirred within him. The figure had a face that clearly surpassed anyone Kayden had ever seen before. And her body...it made his dragon tingle with excitement.
She stood tall at 187 cm, with long black hair cascading down her back. Her face was oval-shaped and her curves were perfectly accentuated by her attire. In the higher planes, she would be deemed a fairy or even a celestial being.
Her piercing gaze locked onto Kayden before she kneeled gracefully in front of him. "Master," she purred.
Phoebe and Anna couldn't tear their eyes away from her beauty, feeling inferior in comparison. But they refused to lower themselves, having been in this realm longer than Kayden.
"Are you sure this is your friend?" Anna asked skeptically.
Kayden nodded confidently. "Everyone, meet Evelyn Lane."
The name rolled off his tongue easily, as if it was meant to be hers all along. And in that moment, Kayden knew that this encounter would change everything for him and his companions.
As Anna and Phoebe gracefully stepped forward, their movements exuding confidence and power, Kayden simply stood aside. He knew better than to challenge them. After all, Evelyn had now accepted her name, solidifying her place in their hierarchy. "Thank you, master," she said with a bow of respect.
Evelyn looked at both Anna and Phoebe with a genuine smile, her bright eyes reflecting the light from the room. The two women were once again captivated by her presence, easily falling into conversation with her. Kayden couldn't help but be amazed at how effortlessly Evelyn was able to communicate with them. But then he remembered that all of his knowledge and skills would be directly implanted onto her, thanks to the system. A sigh of relief escaped him as he relaxed into his chair.
Kayden couldn't help but be impressed by Evelyn's cultivation level. She had already reached the peak of the Emperor realm, far beyond what he could achieve on his own. And with the system constantly improving and enhancing her abilities, she would always remain four stages higher than him. Unless he chose to stop her progression, which he had no intention of doing anytime soon. After all, as long as he continued to improve himself, Evelyn would only become even stronger.
But there was one way for Evelyn to surpass even that - through physical intimacy with Kayden. He felt a twinge of temptation at the thought of such a beautiful woman in his bed. But he quickly pushed those thoughts aside and focused on analyzing Evelyn's stats instead.
Realm: Emperor (peak)
Level: 51++/1000
Strength: 6000
Dexterity: 5450
Intelligence: 255
Health: 50,000
Speed: 900
The numbers were impressive, but Kayden knew they would only continue to grow as they journeyed together. As the night fell and dinner came to an end, Phoebe was invited to sleep in Anna's room. She accepted with a grateful smile.
Meanwhile, Kayden and Evelyn sat on his bed as he pored over her stats, making mental notes of her progress and potential. Their partnership had only just begun, but Kayden could already feel the limitless possibilities ahead of them.
As Evelyn's base stats were revealed to Kayden, he couldn't help but be amazed. Her abilities were far beyond average, and little did Kayden know, her enhancements came from the system itself. Her loyalty and love for him were doubled, making her a valuable asset to his journey.
Feeling a soft weight pressing down on his arms, Kayden looked over to see Evelyn's large bosom. He was taken aback by their size, estimating them to be at least a j-cup. Overwhelmed with gratitude, he thanked the system for such a gift.
Unbeknownst to Kayden, somewhere out there in the world, a girl resembling Evelyn sat on a throne with a smile on her face as she played with her computer. "My fiancé seems to appreciate my body. Well, I'll meet him soon enough. But for now, let's have some fun with this puppet that I've customized to resemble myself in every way except personality."
Kayden gently grabbed Evelyn's breasts and began fondling them. The puppet's body reacted instantly, heating up and becoming sensitive to his touch. This surprised even Evelyn herself as she had never felt anything before when someone touched her. But with her master's hands on her, she could feel an intense heat building up inside of her.
Noticing that each increase in Evelyn's EXP gave him an additional 0.5 EXP and 0.5 HP, Kayden couldn't help but smile at the potential benefits of being with her. He wondered what would happen if he were to take her virginity - would she break through to the saint level?
But despite his thoughts of using Evelyn for his own gain, Kayden stopped himself and gently touched her shoulders. "Evelyn," he said softly as she gazed into his eyes.
"I know we've only just met, but I have this strange feeling that I know you from somewhere. And I want to make you mine."
Evelyn nodded eagerly, her eyes flashing with desire as she whispered, "Take me." With a sultry smile, she began to undress, revealing a perfect body that made Kayden's heart race.
He gulped, his gaze fixed on her as he pushed her down onto the bed, his hands roaming over every inch of her flawless skin. She moaned and arched against him as he devoured her mountains with his tongue, his hands claiming her cave with expert precision.
In the other room, Anna and Phoebe stirred from their sleep as they heard Evelyn's cries of pleasure. "That bastard," Anna growled, ready to intervene until Phoebe stopped her. "Let them be," she said slyly. "After all, this is just another woman for him to add to his collection."
Anna hesitated but couldn't resist the urge to join in on the fun. "How about we have some fun too?" she suggested with a mischievous grin. Phoebe wasted no time in initiating a passionate kiss as they began to undress and explore each other's bodies.
Meanwhile, back in Kayden's room, the intensity only grew as he continued to ravage Evelyn's tight cave with his fingers, sending her into waves of pleasure.
The words "tight" and "ejaculate" hung heavily in the air as Kayden watched Evelyn, his beloved slave, squirm in ecstasy. Her cave was a sight to behold, gushing with pleasure as she released a torrent of fluid. She apologized for wetting the bed but Kayden reassured her, running his hands over her face with gentle possessiveness. It felt good to him too, knowing he had complete control over her body.
But now it was time for the real fun to begin. Kayden's dragon-like desire could no longer be contained in his pants and he unsheathed it eagerly. The aura emanating from it caused Evelyn's body to tremble with anticipation. She begged him to rampage her cave, declaring herself as his possession.
As her master and husband, Kayden vowed to protect what belonged to him. But Evelyn insisted that she would protect him instead. In a show of unity, they both agreed to protect their family together.
Without hesitation, Kayden entered her, unleashing his massive dragon inside her tight walls. As she moaned and writhed beneath him, he reminded her that it would hurt a little to make her his woman. But pain was nothing compared to the pleasure they shared in this intimate act of ownership and devotion.
Evelyn's voice trembled as she spoke, her words a mixture of excitement and trepidation. "My master doesn't need to worry," she said, trying to sound confident, "rampage me as hard as you can." She knew that her sensitivity was tripled whenever she was closely in contact with Kayden, but the feeling of being one with her master destroyed her fear.
The dragon was inserted inside the tight cave, eliciting a loud moan from Evelyn's lips. Her body arched as Kayden rampaged her like a hungry wolf, his primal instincts taking over. "What's happening to me?" she cried out, her body reacting on its own accord. "I can't control myself!" The pounding continued to get harder and harder, Evelyn's moans growing louder with each thrust.
"Heh heh heh," a figure chuckled in the background. "So that's how he'll rampage this body of mine one day. I can't wait." Evelyn's cave wasn't ordinary, it seemed, and the figure knew it well. "When the host inserts his dragon inside Evelyn's cave, the walls will naturally tighten around him. And the dragon will want to penetrate harder and harder, making it impossible for Kayden to stop until he reaches his limit."
"I can't wait for him to pound me that hard as well," Evelyn thought with a mischievous smile on her face.
As the 58th pounding echoed through their shared space, Evelyn's cave showed no signs of expanding but instead tightened even more, angering Kayden's dragon. "What is up with this?" he growled in frustration. "I can't help but pound her!"
But Evelyn just smiled, placing her arms over Kayden's shoulders as if to encourage him on. His pounding only intensified at her touch, driving both of them closer and closer to their limits.
The intense, passionate exchange between Kayden and Evelyn left both of them breathless and consumed by desire. As the 100th pounding came to an end, Kayden's dragon finally released its fluids in a powerful burst. In the midst of their ecstasy, Evelyn couldn't help but plead for Kayden to be inside her. The thought of giving birth as a puppet seemed unreal, but when the confirmation from the system rang out, it only added to their exhilaration.
Kayden's release was followed by a rush of emotions as they lay together on his blood-stained sheets. But despite the mess, Kayden didn't mind as he held Evelyn close to him.
Evelyn asked Kayden if she had done well, to which he replied with praise and apologies for possibly being too rough on her first time. As they drifted off to sleep, Evelyn promised to call him by his name instead of "master" now that they were officially together.
Amidst the post-coital bliss, Kayden checked their stats and was pleasantly surprised by their progress. Both had reached significant milestones in their cultivation journey - Kayden reaching mid-level Emperor and Evelyn reaching mid-level Saint. Their strength, dexterity, intelligence, health, and speed had all increased drastically.
Kayden couldn't help but marvel at how much stronger Evelyn was compared to the average Saint cultivator. He asked the system for confirmation on the average strength of a mid-level Saint cultivator - 9000. It was clear that Evelyn was truly a monstrous talent with immense potential.
Evelyn's beauty and talents far surpassed anything mortal. Her body was like that of a goddess, with ethereal curves and flawless skin. Even on the higher worlds, her gifts were rare and coveted.
Kayden couldn't help but smile at the thought. "So, with my sword, I could take on peak powerhouses?" he asked eagerly.
A voice chimed in, "Affirmative. In this mortal world, the average strength of peak powerhouses at the Emperor realm is 3000."
Kayden's determination grew even stronger as he thought about taking down the Santiago family. They were going down.
Meanwhile, inside a van adorned with the emblem of the Santiago family, a woman sat with poise and grace that rivaled Sophie's. She exuded a mature aura that commanded respect.
"Young mistress, we have arrived," the driver announced.
The woman stepped out of the van and surveyed her surroundings. The area was situated on a faraway island under the jurisdiction of the nine aristocratic families. It was here that the highly anticipated martial arts gathering would take place.