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Born as the fourth son of the Heavenly Demon Sect's supreme leader, Jin Seo-Won was shunned and humiliated simply because his mother came from the commoners, not from the prestigious Seven Clans that uphold the sect.

Betrayed by his own brothers and silently executed by the heir of the Sword Clan, Jin Seo-Won's life ended in despair.

But fate wasn't done with him.

A mysterious system gave him a chance to return to the past—before his mother's death, before his fall. Now armed with future knowledge, hidden power, and cold determination, he walks the path of revenge through blood and flame.

He will challenge the pride of the Seven Clans.
He will tear down the thrones of his brothers.
And this time... he will rise not as a discarded son, but as the true heir of the Heavenly Demon Sect.

Let the world tremble.

He has returned.

Heavenly Demon Regressor

The sky above the academy turned darker, despite it being midday.

Thunder rumbled distantly, as if the heavens themselves had sensed the tension gathering below.

One by one, the seven Clan Leaders stepped into the spectator pavilion overlooking the central arena. Their presence was overwhelming — each carried the weight of centuries of lineage, power, and prestige.

The Sect Leader descended like a shadow wrapped in crimson silk. His steps made no sound. Yet the pressure that followed him made the very air tremble.

Beside him walked the Guardian, Baek Ho-Gun, silent as always, but carrying an aura as vast as the night sky.

All disciples immediately dropped to their knees—chests tightening under the sheer presence of their leader.

The seven noble princes stood their ground… and so did Jin Seo-Won.

From the Sword Clan, a low voice echoed among the elders.

> "He hasn't changed at all… That power is still monstrous."

Even the sky darkened further, as if nature bowed in reverence.

The lead instructor bowed deeply before the Sect Leader and spoke:

> "The 100-man external training mission will begin at dawn tomorrow."

"Teams will be formed tonight, and rankings updated upon return."

As the crowd absorbed the news, a figure stepped forward from the Poison Clan seating area.

Jin Seo-Gi, the Third Prince, raised a hand.

"On behalf of my clan, I wish to challenge the Fourth Prince to a sanctioned duel. To test his qualifications."

Gasps rang out among the students.

The instructor turned toward the Sect Leader.

Then, the Sect Leader nodded slowly.

At one side, the Poison Clan's chosen fighter entered — a tall, muscular disciple with skin slightly tinted by the poisonous energy coursing through his veins. He bowed briefly.

Jin Seo-Won walked forward, swordless, his gaze calm.

Do-Yoon clenched his fists from the side of the platform.

The Poison Clan fighter struck first, unleashing a wave of toxic mist and chain-blade strikes that tore up the stone floor.

Seo-Won dodged fluidly, weaving between the attacks with frightening ease.

The Poison disciple coughed blood.

He dropped like a puppet with its strings cut.

And this time… the silence was heavier.

Seo-Won turned toward the pavilion of elders, his voice loud and clear.

> "Is this what the noble clans call strength?"

> "If this is the level of your heirs…"

> "From this moment on, I declare myself a contender for the succession."

But the Sect Leader… only watched, unmoved.

Back in the shadows of the arena, Jin Seo-Gi's eyes narrowed.

Chapter 10: Declaration of War