At the age of six, Loras' cultivation had reached new heights, though the world still saw him as a child with immense promise. To the outside world, he was merely a young heir with a budding cultivation that would eventually propel him to greatness. But beneath the facade of innocence, Loras had already crossed the threshold of power that many could only dream of.
While the Doom clan celebrated the boy's "advancements," Loras remained focused on his true goal—control. The clan, with its immense power and vast influence, had become nothing more than a tool for him, a stepping stone in his grand plan. Every smile, every word he spoke, every action he took, was calculated. He was learning, growing, but above all, he was observing.
The clan elders, those who were blind to Loras' true potential, were quick to praise his talents and begin preparing him for greater responsibilities. His every move was met with approval, and the clan spoke of him as the future leader, a prodigy who would soon be their guiding light. What they didn't realize was that Loras had no intention of merely leading; he would dominate.
By the time Loras was six, his cultivation had already surpassed the expectations of any normal child in the clan. His true cultivation was at the Shattering the Void realm, a power that left no room for doubt. The world would see a child in the Golden Core realm, struggling to learn and develop, but Loras had already surpassed them all. He was preparing for something much greater.
But he kept it hidden. His true abilities were concealed, and only the system knew the extent of his power. The system, always present, continued to guide him with its cryptic messages and subtle influences. With each passing day, Loras' abilities grew stronger, and his understanding of the world and its inner workings deepened.
However, he wasn't content just cultivating in isolation. Loras understood that strength alone would not bring him the power he sought. The real key to domination was influence, and that required careful manipulation of the people around him.
He had already begun to test his influence over the clan. The Doom clan, with all its power and prestige, was no different from any other family—it was riddled with factions, rivalries, and secrets. Loras was learning how to navigate these waters, sowing discord where it was needed, playing allies against each other, and subtly bending everyone to his will.
He had found the traitors and spies that hid within the clan's ranks. Many had been planted by outside forces—rivals who sought to weaken the Doom clan from within. Loras was quick to identify them and just as quick to eliminate them. His methods were ruthless, a reflection of his growing darkness. The world would see a kind, gentle heir; behind closed doors, he was a calculating monster.
The maidservants, those who served his family day in and day out, were not spared from his watchful eyes either. He used them as tools in his quest for power. No one was allowed to remain in the clan without his approval. The whispers in the dark corridors were only the beginning. Loras had begun to cast his net wide.
At the same time, Loras' cultivation continued to climb. In public, he was seen as a prodigy, a genius who was advancing steadily through the stages of cultivation. His family spoke highly of him, comparing him to the greatest geniuses in history. But what they didn't realize was that while they celebrated his perceived slow development, Loras had already reached the peak of Nascent Soul, an unheard-of achievement for someone his age.
He was on the cusp of ascending to a higher realm, the Great Ascension stage. But Loras wasn't satisfied with just being strong—he was determined to reshape the world according to his vision. He wanted to be the one who controlled the flow of power, the one who bent fate to his will.
He knew that he had to begin taking more overt steps in his journey. While the clan had provided the initial foundation for his power, it was time for Loras to expand his reach beyond their walls. He had already established the beginnings of his organization, the Shadow Scorpion, quietly infiltrating the ranks of not just his clan, but the other sects and families around him.
His first move would come soon. The world would learn of his true potential, not through simple words or displays, but through his actions. And when the time came, Loras would show everyone the true extent of his power—not just as a young heir, but as the future ruler of all.