The air was thick with silence. Every disciple, elder, and even the once-proud Sect Master Qing lay in stunned disbelief.
Souta stood casually in the center of it all, hands in his pockets, his expression relaxed as if nothing out of the ordinary had happened.
The Sect Master—*the* highest authority of the Heavenly Jade Sect—lay half-buried in the ground, his face pale, his pride shattered.
Souta stretched, letting out a lazy sigh. "So… who's next?"
No one answered.
They couldn't.
Even those who despised him—the male disciples who saw him as a threat, the elders who wished to maintain their authority—none of them dared to speak.
[Supreme Dao Lord Realm achieved.]
[Eternal Celestial Emperor Realm achieved.]
[Primordial Immortal Ancestor Realm achieved.]
His strength continued to soar. At this point, numbers meant nothing to him. Titles like *God* and *Demon Lord* were mere decorations. He wasn't just *above* them—he was in an entirely different existence.
Souta turned to the most important matter at hand—the women.
His gaze swept over the crowd, locking onto the fiery-haired Mei Yan, the cold but alluring Yue Lian, and the countless other stunning female disciples who still stared at him in awe.
He smiled. "Now then, ladies, I think it's time we had a little *chat*."
Mei Yan, bold as always, stepped forward, her crimson eyes gleaming with excitement. "You… really are something else."
Souta grinned. "Oh? Are you falling for me already?"
She chuckled, folding her arms under her ample chest. "I wouldn't say *falling*… but I wouldn't mind learning more about you."
Yue Lian, who had been silent until now, finally spoke. "Souta… Just *what* do you want from this sect?"
Souta turned to her, smirking. "Isn't it obvious?" He gestured at the countless beauties around him. "I came here to enjoy myself."
The crowd murmured.
"He's not even hiding it…"
"Shameless… but powerful. Too powerful."
"I can't believe it… why do I actually find him *attractive*?"
Mei Yan laughed. "You're direct. I like that."
Souta leaned in closer to her, his voice dropping to a whisper. "You *really* like that, don't you?"
She shivered slightly, her cheeks turning the slightest shade of pink.
Yue Lian scowled. "This sect isn't some pleasure palace. We have rules, traditions, honor—"
Souta raised a hand, cutting her off. "Rules?" He gestured to the Sect Master, who was still struggling to lift himself from the crater. "I just broke your strongest rule—*never defy the Sect Master*—and no one stopped me."
Yue Lian clenched her fists. "That's because your strength is—"
"Unfair?" Souta finished for her, smirking. "That's life. Strength decides everything in this world. And I happen to have *all* of it."
She opened her mouth to argue but had no words.
Souta chuckled. "Tell you what. Instead of resisting me, why don't you *enjoy* my presence instead?"
Yue Lian's face turned red. "Y-You—!"
Mei Yan burst out laughing. "Oh, I like you, Souta. I really do."
Souta winked at her. "I know."
The tension in the air shifted again.
No one could defy him. No one could match him.
His rise was inevitable.
His legend?
Just beginning.
---
A heavy silence loomed over the sect. The once-powerful Sect Master Qing still lay in a crater, his robes torn, his dignity shattered. The elders stood frozen, their faces pale. The disciples whispered among themselves, unable to comprehend what had just happened.
And in the center of it all, Souta stood casually, his golden eyes gleaming with amusement.
"Now that I've shown you what I'm capable of, I think it's time we make something clear," he said, his voice calm yet carrying an undeniable authority.
He let out a small sigh before raising a single finger. Instantly, the entire sect *shook.* Mountains trembled, the sky darkened for a brief moment, and the very air became heavy.
[Realm Advancement: Infinite Supreme Monarch achieved.]
[Absolute Dao Overlord Realm achieved.]
[Endless Cosmic Sovereign Realm achieved.]
The system notifications rang in his head, but at this point, they were just background noise. He had already left the realm of mortals far behind.
The disciples gasped in fear and awe.
"He just… with a single movement…"
"This is beyond comprehension!"
"He's not human… he's a monster!"
Mei Yan licked her lips. "A monster, huh? Then why do I find him so *damn* attractive?"
Souta grinned. "Glad to know you appreciate true power, Mei Yan."
His eyes swept over the crowd, locking onto Yue Lian, who still had an expression of disbelief. Her entire world—the rules she had lived by, the hierarchy she had respected—had just been *obliterated* in front of her.
"Yue Lian," Souta called out. "You keep glaring at me like you want to fight, but we both know how that would end."
She clenched her fists. "You… you don't belong here."
Souta laughed. "Oh? And why not? Because I don't fit into your little cultivation hierarchy?"
She remained silent.
Souta stepped closer, his voice dropping to a low, seductive whisper. "Or is it because you're afraid of what you're feeling right now?"
Yue Lian's body stiffened. "I—!"
Mei Yan smirked. "Come on, Yue Lian. You *do* feel it, don't you? That excitement. That curiosity. That heat."
Yue Lian glared at her. "Shut up."
Souta chuckled. "No need to be embarrassed. It's only natural to be drawn to power."
She turned away, biting her lip, refusing to acknowledge the truth.
Souta let out a satisfied sigh. "Anyway, let's get to business. Since I'm the strongest person here, it's only right that I take charge, don't you think?"
The sect elders paled. "W-What are you saying?"
Souta smiled. "Simple. From now on, the *Heavenly Jade Sect* belongs to me."
Gasps erupted through the crowd.
The Sect Master, still groaning from the ground, tried to speak. "You… you can't just claim a sect—"
Souta flicked his fingers. *Boom!* The Sect Master was sent flying back into the ground, his body trembling as if he had been struck by divine punishment.
Souta cracked his neck. "I *can* and I *just* did."
Mei Yan grinned. "Hah! I like it. Direct and to the point."
The elders trembled. "You… you're too arrogant! Do you think the other sects will allow this?!"
Souta smirked. "They can *try* to stop me. It'll be fun watching them fail."
The disciples looked at each other, unsure whether to be terrified or *impressed.*
---
A thick silence filled the sect. No one dared to speak. No one dared to move.
The Heavenly Jade Sect—the greatest sect in the region—had just been claimed by a single man.
Souta stood there, his smirk unwavering. He *owned* this place now, and no one could do a damn thing about it.
[Realm Advancement: Divine Cosmic Tyrant achieved.]
[Eternal Supreme Celestial Lord achieved.]
[Omniversal Dao Sovereign achieved.]
He barely paid attention to the messages anymore. Power kept flowing into him every second, making him stronger than anything in existence.
The elders trembled.
"This… this is madness!"
"He thinks he can just *take* the sect?"
"Where is the honor, the tradition—?"
Souta raised a finger. Instantly, the entire sect trembled. Mountains in the distance *split apart.* The sky darkened as cosmic energy radiated from his body. Even the air felt like it would collapse under his presence.
The elders fell to their knees, unable to withstand the pressure.
Souta sighed. "Honor? Tradition? You really think those things matter in front of absolute power?"
The disciples looked at each other, fear and awe mixing in their eyes.
One of them whispered, "*He's beyond anything we've ever seen…*"
Another blushed. "*Why… why does his strength make my heart race?*"
Mei Yan laughed, stepping forward. "I've gotta admit, I love seeing arrogant old men tremble before real power." She placed a hand on her hip. "So, what now, Sect Master Souta?"
Souta grinned. "Glad you asked."
He turned to the disciples—especially the women.
"Listen up. From this day forward, I am in charge. And I'm not just here to sit on a throne and be worshiped." He smirked. "I'm here to *enjoy* myself."
Gasps filled the crowd.
"*What does he mean?*"
"*Is he planning to take all the sect's women?*"
"*Isn't that too shameless?*"
Souta chuckled. "If any of you lovely ladies are interested, my doors are always open."
Some of the female disciples flushed. Others bit their lips, eyes filled with conflict.
Yue Lian scowled. "You're unbelievable."
Souta winked. "And you *love* it."
She turned away, refusing to admit anything.
The male disciples clenched their fists, jealousy burning in their eyes.
"This bastard is going to steal all the sect's beauties!"
"We can't let him!"
One of them, a so-called genius, stepped forward. "You may be strong, but do you think you can just trample over us?! We—"
Before he could finish, Souta flicked his finger.
*Boom!*
The so-called genius was sent flying across the sect, crashing through multiple walls before vanishing into the horizon.
Everyone went silent.
Souta stretched his arms. "Anyone else?"
No one moved.
Mei Yan smirked. "Hah! You're making this place fun already."
Souta smiled. "Of course. This is just the beginning."
---
The atmosphere inside the Heavenly Jade Sect had completely changed. What was once a place of rigid discipline and strict hierarchy was now filled with tension, uncertainty… and an undeniable sense of excitement.
Souta stood at the highest platform, overlooking the entire sect. The disciples—thousands of them—had gathered below, their eyes filled with a mix of fear, awe, and curiosity.
The elders knelt at the front, their faces pale and sweat dripping down their brows. They had no choice. Souta's power was absolute.
[Realm Advancement: Supreme Cosmic Overlord achieved.]
[Infinite Dao Emperor achieved.]
[Absolute Reality Monarch achieved.]
At this point, he had reached a level beyond imagination. A single thought could rewrite the laws of this world. A single movement could destroy planets.
But he wasn't here to destroy.
He was here to enjoy.
Souta smirked. "Now that I own this place, let's make some changes, shall we?"
The disciples whispered among themselves.
"*Is he really going to rule the sect?*"
"*What does he mean by changes?*"
"*Why do I feel like our peaceful lives are about to be turned upside down?*"
Mei Yan leaned against a pillar, smirking. "I'm curious too, Souta. What kind of *changes* are we talking about?"
Souta raised his hand and made a simple gesture.
Instantly, a golden throne materialized behind him, floating in midair. It radiated an aura of supremacy, dominance, and temptation.
He sat down lazily, resting his cheek on one hand. "First rule—strength is everything. If you're weak, you listen to those who are stronger. Simple, right?"
No one dared to argue.
"Second rule—loyalty to me is the only law that matters." He grinned. "Obey me, and you will have power, wealth, and pleasure beyond imagination."
Some of the male disciples clenched their fists, jealousy burning in their eyes.
One of them couldn't hold it in. "And if we refuse?!"
Souta lazily flicked his fingers.
*Boom!*
The man was instantly erased. No scream. No resistance. Just gone.
The entire sect froze.
Some of the women gasped, covering their mouths in shock. Others… felt a strange thrill seeing such an overwhelming display of power.
Mei Yan licked her lips. "*Mmm… brutal, I like it.*"
Souta stretched. "And finally—the third rule."
He glanced at the gathered female disciples, his golden eyes gleaming with amusement. "Ladies, my doors are always open to those who wish to… *advance* in this sect."
Silence.
Then, whispers.
"*Did he just—?*"
"*Is he openly saying—?*"
"*T-This man is too shameless!*"
Some of the younger female disciples turned beet red. Others… found themselves shifting uncomfortably, their minds filled with *dangerous* thoughts.
Yue Lian clenched her fists. "You're unbelievable."
Souta smirked. "You've said that before."
She turned away, but her reddened ears betrayed her.
One of the bolder female disciples stepped forward. She had fiery red hair, sharp eyes, and an alluring figure wrapped in a tight martial robe.
"If I join you," she said, her voice teasing, "do I get stronger?"
Souta's smirk widened. "Much stronger. In every way."
The other female disciples gasped at her boldness.
Mei Yan laughed. "Oh? Now *this* is getting interesting."
The red-haired woman took another step closer. "Then, Sect Master…" She bit her lip, her cheeks slightly flushed. "Teach me your ways."
Souta stood up from his throne.
"Gladly."