What happens when destiny demands a hero who embraces darkness? Li Wei, a homeless street rat and drug addict, finds himself abducted by a ruthless Gang. Forced into the brutal world of underground gladiator fights, escape seems impossible until he encounters the Ascendance System. This mysterious system transforms him, enhancing his physical abilities and bestowing combat skills, turning him from a helpless prey into a formidable predator. But each ability gained comes at a price—devouring his humanity bit by bit. The System becomes a double-edged sword that threatens to consume Li Wei's soul. As he rises through the ranks, Li Wei faces moral dilemmas and inner turmoil. Will he maintain his principles or succumb to the darkness within? His choices will determine not only his survival but also his identity in a world where power reigns supreme. Li Wei must confront his inner demons and decide what he truly desires: redemption or destruction. Genre: Eastern Fantasy Update Schedule: 4 chapters a day or 10-8 chapters every weekend Tags: Antihero, Protagonist, System Underworld Crime, Martial Arts, Mafia Revenge, Weak to Overpowered , Psychological Ruthless Protagonist.
Wei walked back to the hall, feeling a little tired. He allowed his system to give him the security information of the apartments and the threat level.
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│ [System]
│ Apartment Security Analysis:
│ Threat Level: Low │
│ Security Features
│ - Standard locks on all doors
│ - Ground floor windows equipped with basic alarms
│ - No surveillance cameras in hallways
│ - Elderly night watchman patrols every 3 hours
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│ Vulnerabilities:
│ - Roof access door often left unlocked
│ - Outdated electrical system susceptible to manipulation │
│ - Weak spots in the perimeter wall on the north side │
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A smirk played across lips as the information was processed. Such pitiful defenses would pose no challenge.
But the real treasure lay not in the building's weaknesses, but in the untapped potential of the system itself. It was time to dig deeper, to uncover the full extent of this power.
The system seemed to know what he was thinking about. The Information flooded in, a torrent of data that would overwhelm a lesser mind. But not this one.
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│ [System]
│ Personal Status:
│ Name: [Li Wei]
│ Title: The Tyrant
│ Level: 5
│ Luck: 65
│ SP: 5,500
│ XP: 7,500
| Physical Abilities:Most abilities range from 70-90 (Level 1) One ability at 100 (Level 2)
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The implications were staggering. Level 5, and already so powerful. What if I reached level 10? At level 20? The thought of it gave him a sinister smile
But power requires tools, and the inventory held it:
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│ [System]
│ Weapon Options:
│ Katana (Rare) Level 1
│ - Upgrade Cost: 3,500 SP
│ - Stats: Attack +50, Speed +20
│ - Effects: 10% chance of critical hit, silent killing │
│ - Usage: Melee weapon, effective for quick and deadly strikes │
│
│ Desert Eagle Level 1
│ - Upgrade Cost: 2,000 SP
│ - Stats: Attack +40, Accuracy +15
│ - Effects: 5% chance of stunning target
│ - Usage: Ranged weapon, powerful shots with high recoil │
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The katana's presence was a pleasant surprise. He remembered throwing it at the guard in the car park to kill him.
Its return defied logic, but in a world where street rats could become demigods overnight, perhaps logic had no place. Each weapon held potential, waiting to be unlocked with precious experience, for another time.
The real power, however, lay in the abilities. Each one is a tool, a weapon, a key.
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│ Skills:
│ - [None]
│ - Skill description: [None]
│ - Skillmanagement: [None] │
│ Core Abilities:
│ - Shadow Step (Level 2): Move undetected through shadows
│ - Crimson Frenzy: Unleash berserk fury in combat │
│ - Enhanced Hearing: Perceive sounds beyond normal range │
│ - Blending In Seamlessly integrate into any environment │
│ - Pain Suppression: Reduce felt pain by 60% │
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The system then displayed the 15 abilities gained from the Tyrant
Each ability is a piece of the puzzle, a step on the path to true power. But something was missing.
Li Wei wondered why the system hasn't given him skills like the rest, realizing that's why he still sucked at shooting.
Finally, the titles. Each one a badge of honor, for the blood spilled
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│ Titles Earned:
│ - Merciless Executioner: Earned through Shen's demise, a first taste of │
│ true power
│ - Kingslayer. : The underground master's fall, a throne toppled in blood │
│ - Crimson Reaper : Elite guards cut down like wheat before the scythe │
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And soon, I hope to add 'Family Destroyer' or 'Drama Slayer' to my resume, once I have dealt with this delightfully dysfunctional family putting an end to this chaotic household's drama he thought.