Days passed within the Chaos Sect.
But outside, only hours ticked by.
Time flowed differently here - compressed, concentrated - like the pressure of ancient stars.
From the Throne Peak, Zero stood overlooking the awakening of a sleeping giant.
The Chaos Sect was no longer hidden.
It was quietly planting its roots back into the world.
1. Realmlink Codex Activated
In the Hall of Insight, Supreme Elder Jiyan sat before a floating tome wrapped in elemental chains.
At Zero's command, the codex opened.
"This is the Realmlink Codex," Jiyan explained.
"Bound to the chaos core of each realm. It will absorb, translate, and record every technique, scroll, and battle art released in the Nine Realms — whether by NPC, sect, or player."
Zero's eyes glowed with interest.
"What's its limit?"
"It has none. You built it in your previous life to evolve with the world."
The first few entries appeared:
Flame Serpent Palm (Heavenly Pearl World - Outer
Sect) Blade Dance of the Wind King (Void Sea) Tidal Soul Expansion Art (Mirror Soul World)
"Now," Zero said, "we won't be outdated. We'll be ahead."
2. Chaos Auction Network Reignited
Far across realms, in a hidden vault inside the Starlight Pavilion, Supreme Elder Yan Fei opened the chaos seal.
"Begin Phase One."
Soon, in select cities like Frostgate, Flamewind, and Mistvale, messages began circulating quietly:
• "New Auction House Coming - Backed by a
Forgotten Power."
"Items unseen in any realm. Prices negotiable in spirit stones and rubies." "Chaos Pavilion — Opening Soon."
Inside each auction hall, a tiny symbol of chaos began glowing on the front desk — unnoticed for now.
But not for long.
3. Shadow Association - Web of Secrets
Deep beneath a frozen ruin, a black-cloaked figure bowed before the Third Supreme Elder, code-named
Silent Echo.
"The Shadow Halls are restored," he whispered.
"Agents have been placed across 3 Realms already.
No one suspects."
From players in disguise to cultivators hidden as beggars, the shadows began listening.
"Your next order, Sect Master?" the Elder asked through the mind-link.
"Find those who hunt or suppress talent. Eliminate them."
"As you will."
4. Alchemy and Blacksmith Foundations
Spark
In the Sky Cauldron Platform, divine flames burst from ancient furnaces.
Rare spiritual roots began growing again. Chaos Elixir recipes returned from the Codex. Primordial pills began production under Elder Mei.
Meanwhile, the Heavenly Forge roared as Elder Li Quang lifted his ancient hammer once more.
"Divine steel... it sings when it meets chaos fire," he smiled.
Each item made was marked with a rune: symbol of chaos.
5. Array Master Association
Across mountain peaks, teleportation rings and defensive arrays were being reactivated.
"We'll create portals to every realm," declared Elder Han Yao.
"The world will not know how we move... only that we are already there."
** Asha Rani Senses the Change
In the Ice Phoenix Sect, Asha sat inside a glacial pool
— cultivating the Divine Ice Scripture's third level.
Suddenly, her meditation was interrupted by a wave of untraceable energy.
"What was that...?"
The Ice Phoenix above her stirred.
The Ice Phoenix above her stirred.
"The world just changed."
"A sleeping god has opened one eye."
Asha clenched the pendant in her hand - the one given to her by Zero.
"Are you back?"
Arya Kapoor Grows Restless
In Frostgate, Arya Kapoor sat in her family's tower, reviewing strange reports.
Cultivators disappearing near dungeons. Auction rumors without origin. Chaos-type energy appearing on rare items.
"It's all linked..." she muttered.
"And I will find him."
Zero's Private Meditation
Inside the Chaos Sect, Zero sat alone, cultivating silently.
He had no doubt the realm had felt their return — even if they didn't understand it yet.
"They thought we were gone.
But we were only waiting."
He placed his hand over the dragon mark on his chest.
"Now begins the Rise of Chaos."