Dan_Ryder

This is the story of a young noble devil within the Xertzul Abyss. Spoiled and dotted on since birth, James is your typical arrogant young master. He bullies and beats anyone he can find with the help of his butler Azon. His good days come to end though when he unlocks a useless Dao and is labeled as trash by his devil clan. With his fall from grace, James has to learn the value of hard work and effort if he ever wants to find his place within the heartless Abyss.

This is a true weak to strong story focusing on an evil protagonist. James has no moral compass and is riddled with character flaws that are fixed by his character development. If you want to skip Volume 1's character progression start reading at chapter 69 it is a full recap that allows you to start reading Volume 2.

This novel has logical character and strength development while the MC is given very little plot armor to help him along his path. In fact, most of the time the plot actively works against the mc.

Volume 2:

Seeing no further prospects under the protection of his clan Soulless (James) heads out alone in the cold dark Abyss. More mature themes are explored as the Soulless comes of age as an adult. His hopes, focus, and drive change as he matures through adulthood learning to stand on his own two feet. Mc starts to grow a little OP.

Volume 3:

Soulless embarks on a quest to the Western Frontier to create his own fief. By now the Mc is Op & Evil Incarnate.

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Devil's Rise

My next aim would be to get the two 'disciples' I found. I would have to get them to take me as their master secretly. Then I could 'diligently teach' them!

The Grim Fate sect is starting to get into full swing now. My shopkeeping skills are impeccable. I need to sneak around and pull in my first 'apprentice'. Sneaking isn't devilish enough, though. Why do I care what these cattle think? If a few disciples disappear, who can complain? Just give them a little guidance and take them away later. That's the best way to do it.

"Servant, send Meng Gang and Xie Na to my cave," I said to my cattle hand.

"Yes, Sect Lord. I will fulfill your will," said the cattle hand.

As I sat, brooding in my cave soon the two young cultivators came forth.

"Sect Lord!" The two youngling said as they kneeled down in front of my cave.

Disciple Sees Master