C15: Central Domain Ambition

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After erasing the Zhao Clan from existence, Lin Xiao wasted no time. He spent seven days in secluded cultivation within the ruins of their ancestral palace, absorbing the vast resources plundered from their treasuries and refining the complete **Immortal Emperor Scripture**.

Red and black immortal lightning raged inside the sealed chamber. His long black hair, tied in the high ponytail, whipped violently as waves of imperial laws integrated into his body. Su Mei, Murong Xue, Ling’er, and Xue’er cultivated around him in a grand dual cultivation formation, their moans and gasps mixing with the roar of chaotic energy.

【System Notification】
【Immortal Emperor Scripture comprehension: 84%】
【Cultivation breakthrough to Late Immortal King Realm!】
【New Title Acquired: “Zhao Annihilator” – Increases intimidation against all major clans by 40%. Plunder efficiency +25% against emperor-backed forces.】

Lin Xiao opened his eyes. The red and black lightning around him had condensed into faint golden imperial patterns. His aura alone made the air tremble.

From a beaten dog in a trash courtyard to this… The Immortal Realm is big, but I will make it kneel just like the Lower World did.

He stood up, his black and gold robes forming around his powerful frame. The four beauties rose with him, their eyes filled with reverence and desire. Their cultivations had all reached the Immortal King Realm thanks to continuous dual cultivation with him.

“Prepare the fleet,” Lin Xiao ordered coldly. “We head to the Central Immortal Domain. The Eastern Domain is too small for my grind now.”

News of the Zhao Clan’s complete destruction had already shaken the entire Immortal Realm. Many forces sent congratulatory gifts and marriage proposals, offering their daughters and treasures in hopes of allying with the rising demon emperor.

Lin Xiao accepted the tributes but rejected most proposals. He only took the most beautiful and talented women who willingly submitted, adding them to his growing harem as servants and future concubines.

Flashback – During the Zhao Clan plunder.

While searching the ancestral vaults, Lin Xiao had found ancient records mentioning the Central Immortal Domain — the true heart of power in this realm. Supreme sects, ancient immortal clans, and hidden Immortal Emperors ruled there. Newcomers were often tested harshly.

The records had only fueled his arrogance. “Good. More prey to grind.”

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Three weeks later, the massive Eternal Grind fleet — now over a hundred upgraded war ships — crossed into the Central Immortal Domain.

The moment they entered the central territories, powerful scouting formations scanned them. A welcoming delegation from the prestigious QQarrived, led by a graceful but arrogant woman named Fairy Luo Qing — a peak Immortal King genius known for her beauty and ruthless nature.

Fairy Luo Qing floated gracefully in front of the fleet, her white and blue robes fluttering. She was stunning, with long silver hair and eyes that seemed to contain stars. Behind her were several Immortal King experts from the Alliance.

“So you are the famous Lin Xiao,” she said, her voice melodic yet carrying clear superiority. “The man who destroyed the Zhao Clan. Impressive for a new ascender. The Heavenly Sovereign Alliance is willing to offer you a position as Guest Elder… provided you hand over the Zhao Clan’s inherited treasures and swear loyalty to us.”

Her gaze swept over Su Mei, Murong Xue, and the other women beside Lin Xiao with faint disdain.

Lin Xiao stepped forward on the deck, his high ponytail swaying as red and black lightning crackled around him. He looked Fairy Luo Qing up and down without any politeness.

“Guest Elder?” he laughed arrogantly. “You think too highly of your Alliance. I don’t swear loyalty to anyone. If you want my treasures, come and take them yourself.”

Fairy Luo Qing’s beautiful face turned cold. “Insolent. Do you know how many geniuses have fallen for speaking to me this way? The Central Domain is not the Eastern backwater you came from.”

One of the Immortal King experts behind her, a burly man named Elder Han, stepped forward threateningly. “Brat, show some respect to Fairy Luo Qing or we will teach you manners right here.”

Lin Xiao’s eyes narrowed. Red and black lightning intensified violently.

“Teach me manners?” he said softly. “I was taught ‘manners’ for eighteen years by people who thought they were superior. They all died screaming.”

Without warning, he attacked.

Immortal Phantom Shift!

He vanished from the deck and appeared directly in front of Elder Han. A casual palm strike infused with imperial chaos lightning slammed into the man’s chest.

BOOOOM!

Elder Han’s protective armor shattered instantly. He flew backward, coughing blood, several ribs broken.

Fairy Luo Qing’s expression changed dramatically. She summoned a silver sword and attacked with graceful but deadly sword intent. Her technique was elegant and powerful — worthy of a top genius.

Lin Xiao drew his sword and met her head-on. The clash between red-black chaos and silver starlight created beautiful yet terrifying explosions in the sky.

“You have some skill,” Lin Xiao taunted mid-battle, his ponytail whipping as he pressed the attack. “But you’re still looking down on me. That arrogance ends today.”

He activated Heaven Defying Slaughter Domain. The red and black lightning dome trapped Fairy Luo Qing and her experts. Their movements slowed while corrosive energy constantly drained their power.

The fight was short but intense.

Lin Xiao dismantled the supporting experts one by one with ruthless efficiency, plundering them on the spot. When only Fairy Luo Qing remained, he toyed with her for a while, deliberately breaking her sword and tearing parts of her robes to humiliate her.

Finally, he grabbed her by the throat and lifted her up.

“Submit or die,” he said coldly.

Fairy Luo Qing struggled, her face flushed with shame and rage. But the overwhelming pressure and the sight of her dead companions made her yield.

“I… I submit,” she whispered.

Lin Xiao smiled arrogantly and planted a dominating kiss on her lips right there in front of everyone, marking his conquest. He then plundered a portion of her talent and comprehension as a “tribute.”

【High-Quality Plunder!】
【Starlight Sword Intent acquired.】
【New Concubine Slot unlocked: Luo Qing (Loyalty: 65% — can be raised through dual cultivation).】

With Fairy Luo Qing now under his control, the Heavenly Sovereign Alliance’s delegation was forced to retreat in fear. Many other forces watching from afar were shocked by the ruthless new power.

That night, aboard the flagship, Lin Xiao fully claimed Fairy Luo Qing. The dual cultivation session was intense and filled with her initial resistance turning into complete submission. Her talent and the Starlight Sword Intent greatly benefited Lin Xiao’s Chaos Emperor Scripture.

【System Notification】
【New Quest Issued: “Central Domain Overlord”. Become a recognized top power in the Central Immortal Domain within 60 days. Reward: True Immortal Emperor Breakthrough Assistance + Hidden Emperor Realm Coordinates.】

Lin Xiao stood on the deck again the next morning, now with five peerless beauties attending him. The fleet continued deeper into the Central Domain.

Powerful ancient clans and supreme sects began taking notice. Some sent scouts. Others prepared to suppress the rising threat.

Lin Xiao looked toward the distant horizon where the greatest powers resided, his eyes burning with ambition.

“I was once the biggest joke in the Lower World,” he whispered arrogantly. “Now I will become the nightmare of the Immortal Realm. Anyone who dares look down on me… will be ground into nothing.”

The Eternal Grind Sect’s ships sailed forward, leaving a trail of fear and legends in their wake.

The true conquest of the Central Immortal Domain had begun.

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