The moonlight bathed the Evergreen Sect in a serene glow, but beneath that peaceful surface, chaos had begun to silently brew. The humiliation of Core Disciple Aryan had become the topic of whispers. Uncertainty was spreading like an infection.
But far below the sect grounds, in a hidden part of the mountain, a forgotten cave door pulsed with dark energy.
Priyanshu's Room – Midnight
Priyanshu sat alone, the [Hidden Path Scroll] levitating in front of him. He poured a wisp of spiritual energy into it, and the scroll shimmered. Lines of glowing ink shifted and rearranged themselves to form a map that only he could see.
Location Confirmed: Underneath the Hall of Silent Roots.
A hidden tomb sealed since the founding of the Evergreen Sect.
Priyanshu stood, donned his black robe, and wore a half-mask with a crimson fang on it — his hidden identity as "Shadow of the Loyal Dog."
With a flick of his sleeve, he activated Shadow Step and vanished into the night.
Hall of Silent Roots – Secret Chamber
Only elders were allowed here. It was supposed to be a sacred site that honored the original founders of the sect.
But Priyanshu's System-guided map revealed a different truth — there was a hidden formation beneath the stone floor.
He tapped the right pattern on the floor tiles: Left, Middle, Right, Middle, Left.
RUMBLE—
A circular platform in the center cracked open silently, revealing a staircase descending into the abyss.
He stepped down, and the passage sealed behind him.
Underground Inheritance Cave – The Sin Vault
As he descended, eerie whispers echoed through the tunnel. The air was thick with ancient malice.
Finally, he arrived at a massive underground hall — the walls carved with countless symbols of forbidden cultivation techniques and demonic runes.
At the center stood a throne of bones, and behind it, a sarcophagus covered in chains.
[DING!] Secret Inheritance Discovered: Sin Vault of the Ancient Villain – "Lord Calamity Fang."Status: Soul Slumber.Warning: Extremely Dangerous. Only those with darkness in their hearts may proceed.
Priyanshu didn't flinch. He walked straight to the throne and sat.
[Villain Aura Detected – Compatibility 99.9%]Access Granted. Unlocking Seal…
The sarcophagus chains shattered one by one.
From within, a wisp of black soul energy emerged, shaped like a terrifying humanoid figure with sharp claws, hollow eyes, and a mouth full of fangs.
"You… You dare to awaken me?" the voice rumbled.
"I don't just awaken you," Priyanshu replied calmly. "I command you."
The figure paused. For centuries, no one had dared such arrogance. But this youth… his aura, his killing intent, his cold patience — it was all too familiar.
"…You are like me," the ghost muttered.
[Inheritance Acknowledged.]You are now the Successor of Lord Calamity Fang.Reward: Forbidden Manual – "Art of Ten Thousand Sins" unlocked.Sub-skill: Sin Devouring Technique (Passive).Trait Unlocked: Shadow Domain Authority (Can create one exclusive pocket dimension).
Priyanshu's eyes flashed black for a moment.
He received a flood of information — how to devour the sins of others to grow stronger, how to absorb negative karma, and how to create his own hidden realm to train loyal subordinates.
He also saw visions — the original Lord Calamity Fang conquering realms, bathing cities in darkness, seducing demonic cultivators, and enslaving spiritual beasts with his sheer aura of command.
Dark Heaven Society – A New Order Begins
That night, back inside his Shadow Dimension, Priyanshu summoned his six generals.
"I now have access to an ancient inheritance. From today, we begin Project Eclipse."
"What is Project Eclipse, My Lord?" Crimson Fang asked, kneeling.
"Simple," Priyanshu said, eyes cold and resolute."We're going to turn Evergreen Sect into a battlefield of secrets. I want every genius to either fall… or kneel."
Meanwhile – A New Beauty Enters
At the main sect gates, a flying crane descended, carrying a gorgeous girl in icy blue robes.
She had silver hair, violet eyes, and a cold presence that made everyone instinctively lower their gaze.
"I'm here to join the sect under Elder Yun," she said softly.
Someone whispered, "She's the daughter of the Blue Lotus Palace — a top prodigy."
Her name was Xue Li, and her beauty could freeze a thousand hearts.
But as she walked past, her eyes flickered — just for a second — in the direction of Priyanshu's courtyard.
As if sensing something… familiar.