Chapter 28 – Whispers Across Realms: The Chaos Name Spreads

Across the Heavenly Pearl World, a ripple of power spread like a silent explosion.

The projection of the Herald of Ruin had been resisted. Not by a sect. Not by a city. Not by a realm-wide alliance.

But by a single, unknown player—one wearing a black cloak and wielding an aura no one could define.

His name? Zero.

Central Region – Heavenly Court Pavilion

In the floating pavilion of the Heavenly Court Sect, sect masters and divine elders watched the projection collapse through a mirror artifact that spanned continents.

"Someone resisted the Herald?" muttered a white-bearded elder with eyes like starlight. "Who is this Chaos Shadow?"

A projection revealed Zero's profile, sparse with details. No clan, no sect, no known background. But his power—terrifying. Even their ancient divine mirror failed to read his cultivation stage.

"Could it be… a reincarnator?" whispered an elder.

"No, worse," said the Sect Master, folding her hands. "He's a wielder of primordial chaos."

Gasps echoed.

"We must locate him before the Abyss does."

Northern Ice Continent – Frost Jade Palace

Asha stood in meditation within the icy lotus formation, her white robes fluttering like snow petals. Her hair shimmered with divine frost.

Suddenly, her master, the Ice Phoenix Matron, appeared before her with narrowed eyes.

"Asha."

She opened her eyes. "Master?"

"You once spoke of a masked man… who helped you. Gave you all his loot. Disappeared."

Asha's heart skipped. "Yes…"

The Ice Phoenix waved her hand, revealing the world leaderboard.

#1 Chaos Shadow – "One Who Defied Ruin"

Asha's breath caught in her throat.

"That's him."

"You're sure?"

She nodded without hesitation.

The Ice Phoenix's eyes burned with rare intensity. "Then we must act quickly. Because if he is truly of the Chaos Lineage, the entire world will soon hunt him."

Southern Wastes – Abyssal Cult

Beneath a volcano, a demonic altar shattered from afar as the Herald's projection collapsed.

A massive, horned figure with skin like molten rock raised its eyes. "So… the Chaos Heir has awakened."

Around him, hundreds of chained demons knelt in silence.

"The Nine Abyssal Thrones must be warned. If the Chaos Sect revives… our plans to merge the realms will fail."

From the darkness behind him, a slender figure with red lips and void eyes stepped out.

"I'll go," she whispered. "Let me taste him before you kill him."

Back in East City – Chaos Quietly Builds

Zero sat in his hotel room, breathing slowly.

His body was still recovering from the battle, but the rewards had far exceeded expectations.

He opened his system inventory:

Chaos Technique Scroll: Demonic Severance Title: One Who Defied Ruin Currency: 3 Platinum Coins, 10 Spirit Stones Bloodline Trait: [Chaos Eater – Lv.1] Reputation: 500,000+

Most importantly, the [Chaos Eater] trait gave him the ability to devour corrupted energy and refine it as Qi—something unheard of even in the upper realms.

He had become something beyond human.

New System Notification

[System Alert]

You have triggered a World Change Event.

🌀 From this moment, the following factions are aware of your existence:

Heavenly Court Sect (Neutral Hostile) Frost Jade Palace (Interested) Abyssal Cult (Hunting You) Merchant Alliance (Tracking) City Lords Council (Watching)

Rewards are increased.

Risks are amplified.

Hidden tasks unlocked:

– Rebuild the Chaos Sect in the Mortal World (0/10 Requirements Completed)

– Recruit Chaos Bloodline Disciples (0/100)

– Open First Chaos Portal to Hidden Realm (Locked)

Zero read each line carefully.

"Looks like the real game has begun."

He activated his ring and called upon the Chaos AI.

"Scan every major city. Identify black market auctions, spirit mines, and alchemy guilds under Verma Syndicate or Abyssal Cult control."

"Acknowledged, My Lord."

"Operation: Shadow Web—Initiated."

Real World – Mumbai

Inside a VR café, two girls were tracking data across thousands of screens.

One had frost-pale skin and a quiet expression. Asha Rani.

The other wore a dark robe and had a sharp glint in her eyes. Arya Kapoor.

"He did it," Arya whispered. "He fought a demon projection solo."

Asha didn't speak. Her eyes were focused, determined. "The name 'Chaos'… is his. I know it."

Arya glanced at her. "Then we're not just watching anymore."

They stood up and left.

Behind them, the screen blinked with a headline:

Breaking News: Verma Syndicate Offers ₹200 Crore Reward for Information on 'Zero' – The Ghost of Mumbai

Final Scene – Inside the Chaos Ring

In the center of a golden temple floating in a void realm, the six Supreme Elders of the Chaos Sect knelt before a growing flame.

"He has begun the descent," one murmured. "He has taken his first step as the Chaos Lord."

"The world will shake," said another.

"The heavens will burn," said the third.

"And we… will rise."