Chapter 3: Awakening Power and Foundations
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Deep beneath the Doom family estate, hidden within a chamber of absolute secrecy, Loras sat cross-legged. The air around him rippled faintly as the World Concealment Technique activated, cloaking his existence entirely. No energy signature, no ripple of Qi, not even the faintest breath could escape.
His crimson eyes glimmered faintly in the dim light of the chamber. Over the past week, his Void Emperor Physique and Void God Bloodline had worked in tandem, absorbing and refining the Qi of the surroundings into something more potent than any ordinary cultivator could achieve.
This synergy was one of his greatest assets. The Void Emperor Physique amplified his physical resilience and energy control, while the Void God Bloodline granted him an unparalleled affinity for chaos and destruction. Together, they ensured his cultivation was unmatched, even among the greatest geniuses of the Divine World.
Loras raised his hand, his expression cold and calculating. "Status," he commanded.
The system responded instantly, and a glowing window appeared before him.
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[Status Window:]
Name: Loras Doom
Age: 2 Years
Real Cultivation Level: Qi Refining (Peak)
Physique: Void Emperor Physique (Stage 1)
Bloodline: Void God Bloodline (Stage 1)
Elements: Chaos Fire, Ancient Sword (Partial Awakening)
Evil Points: 200
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Loras studied the information intently, his lips curling into a faint smile. "Two years old and already at the peak of Qi Refining. They wouldn't believe it even if I told them."
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As he sat in quiet contemplation, the chamber suddenly trembled. A surge of chaotic energy erupted from within him, flooding his meridians and core. Loras gritted his teeth, his entire body vibrating with power.
The system's voice echoed in his mind:
[System Notification:]
Void God Bloodline and Void Emperor Physique have achieved synergy.
Chaos Fire Element Fully Awakened.
Ancient Sword Element: Partial Awakening.
A black, fiery aura enveloped him, radiating pure destruction. This was the Chaos Fire, the signature power of the Doom family, now fully awakened within him. Its raw energy felt like it could burn through dimensions.
Simultaneously, a sharp, focused energy emerged alongside it—the Ancient Sword Element. Though only partially awakened, it hummed with deadly intent, as if eager to sever the very fabric of reality.
Loras' body pulsed with power. He clenched his fists, feeling the immense potential coursing through him. "With these gifts, I am already leagues above the so-called geniuses of this family."
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By the end of the week, Loras had reached the critical point. His cultivation base was saturated, the chaotic Qi swirling within him ready to burst forth and propel him to the next realm.
The system chimed again:
[System Notification:]
Host is ready to break through to Foundation Establishment.
Initiating: Stabilizing Core → Expanding Meridians → Constructing Foundation Pillar.
Loras steadied his breathing. Breaking through required precise control; even a slight misstep could cripple him. He closed his eyes, focusing entirely on the chaotic energy surging within.
The energy condensed, forming a dense, glowing sphere at his core. Slowly, it began to shape itself into the Foundation Pillar—a structure that would serve as the bedrock of his cultivation.
Pain shot through his body as his meridians expanded to accommodate the influx of power. Sweat dripped from his forehead, but Loras didn't falter. He welcomed the pain, using it to sharpen his resolve.
Finally, with a resounding crack, the Foundation Pillar solidified. A wave of energy exploded outward, shaking the chamber.
The system's voice returned:
[System Notification:]
Breakthrough Complete: Foundation Establishment (Startup).
Loras opened his eyes, his crimson gaze burning with newfound strength. He raised his hand, summoning a flicker of Chaos Fire. It danced in his palm, destructive yet mesmerizing.
"Foundation Establishment," he murmured, his voice cold. "For others, it's a beginning. For me, it's just a stepping stone."
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Later that day, Loras made his way to the great library of the Doom clan. The massive structure was carved into the side of a mountain, its obsidian walls inscribed with protective runes. Inside, rows upon rows of ancient tomes, scrolls, and jade slips stretched endlessly.
The library was divided into sections, each more restricted than the last. As the son of the clan leader, Loras had near-unlimited access, except for the forbidden section, reserved only for the family head, council elders, and the crown prince.
Loras walked among the towering shelves, his young appearance drawing little attention. Most assumed he was a curious child, unaware of the calculating mind hidden behind his innocent demeanor.
He stopped at the section labeled "Combat Techniques." The titles alone were enough to make his heart race. "Void Rend Technique," "Chaos Blade Formation," "Dimensional Severing Strike." Each one was a treasure, capable of changing the fate of entire clans.
Loras reached for a jade slip titled "Dimensional Severing Strike." As soon as it touched his fingers, a flood of information filled his mind—diagrams, instructions, and detailed descriptions of its use.
He spent hours exploring the library, memorizing techniques on cultivation, combat, and strategy. Every move was calculated, every choice deliberate. Though he refrained from practicing the techniques openly, he knew they would become his arsenal in the future.
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Back in his hidden chamber, Loras sat cross-legged once more. His mind raced with possibilities.
"The Chaos Fire will be my hammer, the Ancient Sword my scalpel. Together, they will make me unstoppable."
He summoned the system again:
[Status Window:]
Name: Loras Doom
Age: 2 Years
Real Cultivation Level: Foundation Establishment (Startup)
Physique: Void Emperor Physique (Stage 1)
Bloodline: Void God Bloodline (Stage 1)
Elements: Chaos Fire, Ancient Sword (Partial Awakening)
Evil Points: 250
Loras studied the window, his lips curling into a cold smile. "The path ahead is clear. Dominate, destroy, and ascend. Let the Doom family and the Divine World tremble before me."
As he closed his eyes, the chaotic energy within him pulsed in rhythm with his heartbeat, promising a future of unparalleled power.
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End of Chapter 3