The flames of conquest had been lit, but a kingdom was not built on fire alone. It required order, structure, and an unshakable foundation.
Murong Chen stood before the Grand Council of the Abyssal Sect, his expression unreadable as he gazed upon the key figures who had shaped the sect's rapid rise. The war had begun, and though victories had been won, their true strength lay not just in battle, but in how they ruled.
Before him, Wen Zixuan, Bai Qingshan, Lin Yue, Lu Fan, Mo Lian, and several peak masters knelt in reverence, awaiting their Sect Master's decree.
The time had come to cement the Abyssal Sect's hierarchy—to ensure order in the chaos of war.
Restructuring the Abyssal Sect
Murong Chen's gaze swept across the hall. His people were loyal, but loyalty alone would not win wars. Strength, wisdom, and structure would.
"The Abyssal Sect is no longer a nameless force lurking in the shadows," he began, his voice cold and steady. "We have taken land, crushed our enemies, and carved our mark into history. But now, we must evolve."
Lin Yue stepped forward. "Do you wish to establish formal ranks, Sect Master?"
Murong Chen nodded. "Yes. From this day forth, the Abyssal Sect will be divided into three major branches."
He lifted his hand, and a projection of the Sect System's interface flickered to life before him—visible only to him, but its words carried weight beyond mere numbers.
Sect System Update: Hierarchy Ascension
New Feature Unlocked: Advanced Sect Rank Structure
• High Council (Strategists & Commanders)
• The Abyssal Court (Elite Cultivators & Sect Enforcers)
• The Abyssal Legions (Main Battle Forces & Disciplinary Units)
Mandatory Appointment of Sect Leadership Required.
Murong Chen turned toward his most trusted followers.
"Bai Qingshan."
The older warrior bowed deeply. "Your will, Sect Master."
"You will be Grand Marshal of the Abyssal Legions. From this day forth, you will command all military affairs, training, and battlefield strategy."
Bai Qingshan's eyes glowed with pride. "I shall ensure our forces remain unrivaled."
Murong Chen's gaze shifted. "Lin Yue."
She inclined her head slightly, her sharp violet eyes unwavering. "Sect Master."
"You will lead the Abyssal Court. As its Grand Arbiter, you will oversee our sect's judgment, internal order, and intelligence networks."
Lin Yue smirked. "Justice in the Abyss will be swift."
His gaze then rested on Wen Zixuan and Mo Lian.
"Wen Zixuan, you will oversee cultivation advancements, martial techniques, and the spiritual growth of our disciples."
"Mo Lian, you will command all alchemical and formation-based research. Without resources, no army survives."
Both women bowed, determination shining in their eyes.
Finally, he turned to Lu Fan.
"You shall lead the Shadow Guard. Assassinations, sabotage, and covert missions will be your domain. Failures will not be tolerated."
Lu Fan grinned. "We never fail, Sect Master."
Murong Chen surveyed his newly structured sect hierarchy. The Abyssal Sect was no longer just a gathering of warriors—it was now a true empire.
And the world would soon feel its presence.
Sect System Update: Promotion Accepted
New Appointments Granted:
✅ Grand Marshal – Bai Qingshan (Battle & War Tactics)
✅ Grand Arbiter – Lin Yue (Internal Order & Intelligence)
✅ High Elder of Cultivation – Wen Zixuan (Sect Growth & Martial Arts)
✅ High Elder of Alchemy – Mo Lian (Resources & Enhancements)
✅ Shadow Guard Commander – Lu Fan (Assassination & Covert Operations)
Sect Prestige +15%. Hidden Title Unlocked: Abyssal Dominion.
War Preparations & the Rising Threat
No sooner had Murong Chen finalized the sect's restructuring than a scout rushed into the grand hall, panting.
"Sect Master! Urgent news from our spies in the imperial capital!"
Murong Chen's eyes narrowed. "Speak."
The scout knelt, his voice trembling. "Zhao Ren has summoned a Grand Assembly. The imperial court has issued an official decree: The Abyssal Sect is to be eradicated at all costs."
A chilling silence filled the hall.
Zhao Ren had abandoned mere alliances. He was readying the entire empire against them.
Lin Yue's expression darkened. "This means war."
Bai Qingshan exhaled, cracking his knuckles. "Then let it come."
Murong Chen's fingers tapped against the hilt of the Ashen Blade, his mind already five steps ahead.
The empire believed it could crush them through sheer numbers.
They were mistaken.
"Then we strike before they can gather their forces."** His words were absolute.**
"Prepare the Abyssal Legions. We move at dawn."
The Abyss would not wait for death to come knocking. It would bring the war to their gates.
Sect System Update: Warpath Expansion Unlocked
New Missions Available:
✅ Strike First: Launch a preemptive attack on imperial supply chains.
✅ Crimson Pact: Form secret alliances with neutral sects before the empire coerces them.
✅ The Emperor's Gamble (Hidden Quest): ???
Failure Penalty: Enemy Reinforcements Accelerate. Empire Deploys Celestial Generals.
The Abyss Marches
The sky darkened over the Sanctum of Abyss as thousands of warriors assembled beneath the banners of their newly restructured sect.
Murong Chen stood at the forefront, his black robes billowing in the wind, his aura suffocating the very air around him.
The world had underestimated him for the last time.
"Warriors of the Abyss!" His voice echoed across the stronghold, carrying the weight of the countless battles to come. "The empire seeks to erase us. To bury us. To make us fade into obscurity."
He lifted the Ashen Blade, its edge pulsating with Abyssal Qi, reflecting the fiery determination of those before him.
"But we are not meant to kneel. We are not meant to fade." His voice rose like a storm, sending shivers through even the most seasoned warriors.
"We rise from the ashes. We thrive in the darkness. And now, we march not to defend—
WE MARCH TO CONQUER."
A thunderous roar erupted from the Abyssal Sect's ranks, shaking the very foundations of the stronghold.
And as the first war drums echoed across the mountains, Murong Chen's conquest truly began.