The forest was no longer silent.
Three hunters moved through the trees.
Careful.
Alert.
Watching everything.
At the front—
Li Chen's ancestor.
Now steadier.
Now stronger.
Now… leading.
Behind him, one of the hunters spoke in a low voice:
"Are we really going deeper?"
Another replied:
"…We already crossed the outer line."
The ancestor stopped.
Slowly.
Then turned.
His gaze was no longer weak.
"We expand."
The two hunters fell silent.
Something in his tone—
Made it impossible to argue.
At that exact moment—
Li Chen leaned forward in his chair.
Eyes locked.
"Good…"
"This is leadership."
The system pulsed.
[Clan Influence Increasing]
[Li Clan Reputation: Emerging]
Then—
A new panel opened.
🧬 [Clan System Unlocked]
Current Clan: LI
Members: 64
Rank: Unranked
Wealth: Low
Military: Basic
Influence: Minimal
Li Chen's eyes sharpened.
"…Too weak."
He opened another tab.
🏪 [Clan Store Activated]
Items appeared.
Clean.
Tempting.
Powerful.
Basic Pack (10 BP)
+Food Supply
+Survival Boost
Hunter Upgrade Pack (25 BP)
+20% Combat Efficiency
+Weapon Enhancement
Village Growth Pack (50 BP)
+Population Growth
+Income Boost
Elite Bloodline Pack (100 BP)
Chance to awaken talent
Increase future potential
Li Chen's lips curved.
"…Now we're talking."
Back in the forest—
The scouts suddenly froze.
Voices.
Ahead.
Not villagers.
Different.
Rough.
Aggressive.
The hunters exchanged glances.
"…Bandits."
They moved closer.
Carefully.
Quietly.
Through the trees—
A camp appeared.
Five men.
Armed.
Laughing.
Eating.
One of them spoke loudly:
"This area is ours now."
Another laughed:
"If anyone comes, we kill them."
The Li hunters tensed.
"…We should go back."
But the ancestor didn't move.
His eyes stayed locked on the camp.
Cold.
Calculating.
In the real world—
Li Chen smiled.
"…Opportunity."
He opened the system instantly.
⚔️ [Combat Decision Available]
Retreat (Safe)
Observe (Low Risk)
Attack (High Risk / High Reward)
Li Chen didn't hesitate.
"Attack."
The ancestor stepped forward.
The hunters froze.
"Are you crazy?" one whispered.
"There are five of them!"
The ancestor turned.
Eyes calm.
"We take them."
Silence.
"…Why?" the other asked.
A pause.
Then—
"They have weapons."
The meaning was clear.
If they win—
They rise.
If they lose—
They die.
The system triggered.
[Battle Initiated]
Li Chen leaned forward.
Heart steady.
Eyes sharp.
"Let's see…"
"Can my bloodline fight?"
The fight exploded.
Fast.
Violent.
Brutal.
One hunter lunged—
A bandit blocked—
Another came from the side—
Chaos.
Steel clashed.
Blood spilled.
The ancestor moved differently.
Not wild.
Not desperate.
Precise.
He waited.
Watched.
Then—
Struck.
A clean hit.
A bandit fell.
The balance shifted instantly.
"Push!" the ancestor shouted.
The hunters followed.
Now with confidence.
Now with momentum.
Minutes later—
Silence.
Bodies on the ground.
Blood in the dirt.
Victory.
The system exploded with notifications.
[Battle Won]
+80 Bloodline Points
+20 Authority Points
[Loot Acquired]
Iron Weapons x3
Leather Armor x2
Coins
[Clan Reputation Increased]
Li Chen's phone vibrated violently.
+¥120,000 received
His balance jumped again.
But this time—
He smiled wider.
"This…"
"…is scaling."
Back in the game—
The hunters stared at the bodies.
Then at the ancestor.
"…We actually won…"
One of them whispered:
"…Who are you?"
The ancestor didn't answer immediately.
He looked at the weapons.
The land.
The future.
Then—
He spoke.
"Li."
A pause.
Then stronger:
"We are the Li Clan."
The system reacted instantly.
👑 [Clan Declaration Completed]
Li Clan Established
Influence: Rising
Territory: Claimed
Power: Growing
Li Chen stood up slowly.
Looking at the screen.
Eyes burning with ambition.
"This world…"
A pause.
"…will remember that name."