Inside the Hall of Echoes, the air trembled with ancient power.
Zero stood alone at the center, hand raised toward the floating crystal orb - the sealed legacy of his former self.
The orb responded to his presence.
[Chaos Ring Detected - Bloodline Match
Confirmed]
[Unlocking Fated Vault...]
Chains of glowing chaos snapped and dissolved. The crystal cracked, releasing a soft hum.
A holographic image shimmered in the air — a younger version of Zero, cloaked in divine robes, eyes full of burden.
Message from the Past
"You are me... and yet, not me.
I sealed this memory to awaken only when our path returned."
Behind the image, visions appeared:
A black sun devouring skies across the 9 Realms. Armies of twisted monsters with void symbols. And a hidden temple, lost to time, buried deep beneath the Heavenly Pearl World.
"They called it the Abyssal Cycle — a return of chaos no one remembers.
Every million years, it rises.
I faced it once... and failed."
"Now, you must succeed.
Find the Nine Keys of Order.
Unlock the Origin Chaos Domain.
And destroy what even gods feared."
The projection ended. The crystal shattered into a dark flame that merged with Zero's heart.
[New Legacy Activated: Chaos Reclamation Path]
[Mission: Locate First Key of Order]
[Area: Heavenly Pearl World | Dungeon Rank:
Unknown]
> Inside the Strategy Pavilion
The six Supreme Elders stood before Zero as he descended from the Chaos Throne.
"We will gather forces, send elite disciples to find the key," said Jiyan.
Zero shook his head.
"No. I will go alone."
Elder Xianyi stepped forward.
"Sect Master... we can't allow you to risk-"
"This began with me. It will end with me."
The hall fell silent. Then all elders bowed again.
"As you command, Lord of Chaos."
In Frostgate City - Arya Kapoor Watches
Meanwhile, on the edge of Frostgate's Pavilion Grounds, Arya Kapoor stood alone.
She stared at Room 09 - now sealed.
She touched a jade talisman, her expression unreadable.
"Whoever used this room... he wasn't ordinary."
Activating her Kapoor Clan's spiritual compass, she scanned for residual qi.
[Chaos-Type Energy Detected - Clearance
Denied]
"Chaos?" she murmured.
"Even the clan's relics can't analyze it."
A smirk touched her lips.
"I'll find out... mystery man."
Elsewhere - Ice Phoenix Sect
Far across the realms, deep in the icy mountains of the Northern Sky, Asha Rani stood in the center of a crystal training ground.
Wearing white robes with blue flame embroidery, she held a long ice sword - her eyes calm but determined.
The Ice Phoenix hovered above her, radiating divine pressure.
"You've already mastered three layers of the Divine Ice Scripture. Excellent."
Asha didn't smile. She looked up at the skies.
"Everything I have... was because of him."
"Zero... who are you really?"
She pressed her palm to her heart, where she still kept the cave pendant he had left her.
"I'll find you. I promise."