Chapter 29 – Rise of the Chaos Empire

The wind howled across the rugged cliffs of the Shadowfire Mountains, a forbidden zone east of the city that most players avoided due to its instability and harsh terrain.

But today, a figure in a black cloak stood at the peak — unmoving.

Zero.

He looked out across the valley, eyes burning with quiet purpose.

"This place is perfect."

Behind him, Yulin, now twice his size, hovered mid-air, his wings flickering with chaotic lightning. The beast's presence alone was enough to cause nearby monsters to retreat instinctively.

Zero activated the Chaos Ring and issued a command.

[System Function Unlocked: Chaos Domain Anchor]

You have sufficient reputation, Qi, and resources to claim territory.

Area: Shadowfire Mountains – Central Ridge Danger Level: A-Rank Success Rate: 100% Cost: 5 Spirit Stones, 1 Chaos Token Fragment

Would you like to establish a Chaos Outpost here?

Zero didn't hesitate.

"Confirm."

Chaos Outpost: Foundation Laid

A deafening hum spread through the mountains as a violet-black sigil burst from the Chaos Ring and embedded into the earth.

Cracks spread, mana swirled, and a massive formation surged into existence — buildings, defensive arrays, cultivation towers, and a Chaos Monolith rose from the ground as if summoned by divine will.

[Congratulations! You have established the first Chaos Outpost]

Features Unlocked:

Chaos Sect Recruitment Hall Primordial Training Pagoda (Lv.1) Alchemy Hall (Locked) Weapon Forging Cavern (Locked) Chaos Mission Board

You may now recruit followers, assign roles, and expand your domain.

Zero smiled faintly.

"It begins."

New System Message

[Global Notification]

🚨 A new faction has been formed!

Faction Name: Chaos Sect (Hidden Lineage)

Founder: Player ZERO

Alignment: Unknown

Starting Region: Shadowfire Mountains

💥 Warning: All major factions have been alerted to the revival of a Primordial Sect.

💰 Special Bounty Issued: Defeating Zero or halting expansion will reward Legendary Gear and 500 Platinum Coins.

Inside the Chaos Hall

The main hall was carved from obsidian and laced with golden veins. Floating soul lanterns lit the path to the throne.

Zero stood before the Chaos Monolith, a towering tablet that responded only to those of the Chaos Bloodline.

He raised his palm and pressed it against the stone.

[Bloodline Confirmed: Chaos Sovereign]

You may now appoint:

3 Grand Elders 9 Hall Masters 99 Inner Disciples 1000 Outer Disciples

Would you like to recruit initial followers?

He paused.

"Not yet. First, I need strength. I need control."

Elsewhere – Reactions Across the World

Frost Jade Palace

Asha sat in her ice formation, eyes wide.

"He created… a sect?"

Her master, the Ice Phoenix Matron, walked in with a serious face. "The world just shifted. Do you still believe in him?"

Asha nodded. "More than ever."

Arya Kapoor – Kapoor Family Estate

Arya crushed the jade teacup in her hand.

"So he's not just strong. He's building a dynasty."

Her expression twisted between respect and irritation.

"If he leaves me behind again, I'll burn that mountain down myself."

Heavenly Court Pavilion

"He dares to claim land in our realm?" the Heavenly Court Sect Master roared.

"Chaos was sealed for a reason!"

The Divine Mirror glowed, trying to analyze Zero's sect. But once again…

ACCESS DENIED – Primordial Signature Detected

They were blind to him.

"Send our shadows. Find this… Chaos Lord."

Back in the Outpost – Recruitment Begins

Inside the Recruitment Hall, Zero activated the mission board.

Chaos Task List Initialized:

Recruit 5 Disciples (Reward: Chaos Beast Egg) Clear Demon Nest near Ridge (Reward: 1 Chaos Token Fragment) Establish Trade with Local City (Reward: Shop License) Unlock Alchemy Hall (Requires: Alchemy Core + Qi Furnace)

❗ You may designate a "Public Mission" to attract rogue players and freelancers.

Zero selected the second option.

Public Mission Posted:

🔥 "Demon Nest Clean-up"

– Location: East Ridge, Shadowfire

– Reward: 2 Gold Coins + Contribution Points

– Note: Survival not guaranteed

He turned and summoned a projection into the sky — a glowing crimson lotus, the Chaos Recruitment Signal.

Within hours, players across the East City saw it.

Meanwhile – Chaos AI in Action (Real World)

Back in his apartment in Mumbai, Rayan logged out for a short break. He opened his laptop, and the Chaos AI immediately projected a dozen windows.

Real-World Report – Dominion Project (Phase I)

– 32 talented individuals recruited from orphanages, slums, and backdoor tech colleges

– AI Nanodrones active in Delhi, Hyderabad, and Pune

– Verma Syndicate surveillance partially disabled

– ₹50 crore transferred from hidden accounts to Dominion Vault

– Black market traders selling demon-imbued weapons confirmed in Jaipur and Kochi

– Priority: Eliminate hidden Abyssal cult operatives before global tournament begins

Rayan narrowed his eyes.

"They're merging the virtual and real worlds faster than I expected. Time to push harder."

End Scene – Chaos Throne Room

Back in-game, Zero sat on the throne, eyes closed.

Behind him, the Chaos Monolith pulsed.

The sky above Shadowfire glowed faintly with dark stars.

The Chaos Sect had returned.

Not as a memory.

But as an Empire.