The cold wind swept across the ruined streets, carrying with it the scent of decay and destruction. Zhang Yong stood alone, his ragged clothes fluttering in the wind. The last human, weak and frail, yet with eyes that burned with an unyielding determination. The system's voice echoed in his mind, calm yet commanding.
"Mission Assigned: Survive the First Invasion. Objective: Eliminate the invaders. Reward: 1,000 system points, Qi Refinement Manual, and unlocking the Foundation of Absolute Krishna Domain."
Zhang Yong clenched his fists. "Invaders? Just how low have I fallen that the world treats me as prey? Fine. Let them come. I'll show them what it means to challenge me!"
The silence of the night was broken by the sound of footsteps. A group of cultivators descended from the sky, their robes glowing with faint spiritual energy. Their leader, a Foundation Establishment cultivator named Hu Lin, sneered as he stared at Zhang Yong.
"So, you're the last human? Pathetic. I've heard stories about your kind weak, mortal, and powerless. And now, we're here to reap the legacy of Earth. Consider yourself a stepping stone on our path to greatness."
The other cultivators laughed, their mocking voices cutting through Zhang Yong like knives. Zhang Yong didn't falter. Instead, he smirked. "Legacy? You won't even leave this place alive, let alone take anything from Earth."
Hu Lin frowned. "Cocky for a mortal. Kill him."
As the weakest cultivator rushed forward, Zhang Yong instinctively dodged, his movements awkward but surprisingly quick. The system's voice guided him.
"Weakness detected. Target the throat for maximum efficiency."
Zhang Yong grabbed a broken pipe from the ground and drove it into the cultivator's throat. Blood spurted out in a gruesome arc, staining his face. The man gasped, his eyes wide with terror as he clutched at his neck. His body collapsed, convulsing in a pool of crimson. Zhang Yong stared at the blood-soaked corpse, his hands trembling. Then, a wicked grin spread across his face. "So, even the strong bleed."
"Enemy killed. Reward: 10 system points."
The remaining cultivators hesitated, taken aback by Zhang Yong's savagery. "Don't let him scare you!" Hu Lin barked. "He's just a mortal. Overwhelm him!"
The group charged, but Zhang Yong's instincts and the system worked in perfect harmony. He jabbed the pipe into one cultivator's gut, twisting it viciously as the man screamed in agony. Another tried to attack from behind, but Zhang Yong swung the pipe with all his strength, smashing the man's skull. The sickening crack echoed, and bits of brain matter splattered across the ground. A third tried to flee, but Zhang Yong tackled him, pinning him to the ground. "Where are you going? You wanted my legacy, didn't you?" He slammed the pipe repeatedly into the man's face until it was unrecognizable.
Each kill was more brutal than the last. The air was thick with the metallic scent of blood and the cries of the dying. Hu Lin, now the only one left, stared at Zhang Yong in disbelief. "Y-You're a monster!"
Zhang Yong chuckled, his voice cold and menacing. "A monster? No. I'm just a human who's tired of being weak."
Hu Lin tried to run, but Zhang Yong was faster. He grabbed Hu Lin by the hair, dragging him back. "You're not getting away that easily. You wanted a legacy, didn't you? Let me show you the price of greed."
Zhang Yong activated the system's newly unlocked ability, Crimson Mark, which allowed him to inflict torment upon his enemies. Hu Lin's body convulsed as Zhang Yong carved the mark into his chest with his bloodied hands. Hu Lin screamed, his voice hoarse and desperate. "Please! Spare me!"
Zhang Yong leaned closer, his voice a whisper. "No one spared humanity. Why should I spare you?" With a final, brutal strike, he drove the pipe through Hu Lin's heart.
"Mission Completed. Rewards unlocked."
As Hu Lin's lifeless body slumped to the ground, Zhang Yong felt a surge of energy course through him. The system rewarded him with the first fragment of the Absolute Krishna Domain.
"Absolute Krishna Domain (Level 1) unlocked. Range: 10 meters. Abilities: Environmental Manipulation (Minor)."
Zhang Yong raised his hand, and the air around him shimmered. The ground cracked and shifted, responding to his will. A dark smile spread across his face. "The Absolute Krishna Domain… Now, the real fun begins."
Far in the distance, the shadows of even stronger invaders began to appear. They had felt the disturbance in Earth's spiritual energy and the faint awakening of a domain.
"Something powerful is here. Let's see if it's worth taking.