At the age of four, Loras' cultivation was far beyond what anyone in the Doom clan could imagine. While the family celebrated his milestones, believing him to be an exceptional child, Loras had long surpassed the boundaries of normal expectation. His actions were calm, calculated, and often distant, as he knew that drawing attention to his true abilities would be disastrous for his plans.
In the eyes of the Doom clan, Loras was just a young boy with limitless potential, a prodigy destined for greatness. They saw his slow, steady progression in Qi Refining as a sign of his future power. They believed that the boy would follow in the footsteps of his ancestors, one day leading the clan with unparalleled strength and wisdom. But Loras was not just following in their footsteps—he was paving his own way.
Though he had started with the basics of cultivation, Loras' real progress was hidden from the clan. Beneath his innocent exterior, he was secretly cultivating at a level no one could imagine. At the age of four, while the family believed him to still be in the Qi Refining stage, Loras was already at the Nascent Soul realm, his true cultivation hidden from the eyes of those around him.
The system that had granted him a second chance at life continued to guide him. With each passing day, Loras' abilities grew stronger, his control over the Qi within his body becoming more refined. He was learning, observing, and plotting. The Doom clan, while proud of him, had no idea how far his abilities had truly advanced.
Loras knew that revealing his strength would only serve to attract unnecessary attention, drawing the eyes of rivals and enemies who would seek to use or eliminate him. He was still a child in the eyes of the world, and he needed to maintain that perception. However, when the time came, he would show them the true extent of his power.
His days were spent in study, learning everything about the world and the systems that governed it. He memorized the ancient texts, understood the histories of the strongest clans, and mastered techniques beyond his years. But it was not just knowledge that he sought—he sought control.
Loras was not content to simply inherit the power of the Doom clan; he wanted to own it. He wanted to control every facet of his world, manipulate the outcomes of events before they even happened, and shape the future to his will. This was his true goal, and he would stop at nothing to achieve it.
At the age of five, Loras made his first move. He began to subtly influence the relationships within the clan, turning certain members against one another, planting seeds of doubt, and creating opportunities for his rise. His mind was always calculating, always thinking three steps ahead. Every action, no matter how small, was part of his greater plan.
He used his family's vast resources to his advantage, secretly building a network of spies and loyalists. He began to form the foundations of his organization, the Shadow Scorpion. His agents, though few at the time, were already planted within the key sections of the Doom clan and beyond. Loras knew that control was not just about strength—it was about influence.
He was shaping his future with every passing day, and though the world would only see the innocent heir of the Doom clan, Loras was already laying the groundwork for something far greater.
The Doom clan had no idea the storm that was brewing beneath the surface. Loras was not simply a child—he was a force in the making, and the world would soon feel the impact of his ambition.