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.
The elevator doors slid open, revealing a vast underground parking complex shrouded in shadows.
Li Wei's eyes adjusted quickly, picking out the forms of dozens of guards standing in formation.
Some wielded gleaming katanas, while others held menacing H&K MP7 submachine guns at the ready.
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│ [System] Alert: Ambush detected
│ Enemies: 47 (23 melee, 24 ranged)
│ Recommended action: Engage in close combat │
└────────────────────────┘
Li Wei's lips curled into a cold smile. "So, this is how it ends,"
He murmured, his hand tightening on the hilt of his blood-stained katana. Without hesitation, he burst from the elevator, a blur of motion as he closed the distance to the nearest guards.
The air erupted in a loud noise of gunfire, but Li Wei was already dodging through the hail of bullets.
His katana sang through the air, cutting through flesh and bone with terrifying ease.
At the same, his free hand lashed out in devastating strikes, crushing throats and shattering bones.
A guard attacked him with a wild swing. Li Wei dodged under the blade, his fist driving upwards into the man's stomach with bone-crushing force.
As the guard doubled over, gasping for air, Li Wei's katana flashed, separating head from body in one smooth motion.
Blood sprayed in red streaks as Li Wei tore through their ranks. He was a whirlwind of death, each movement precise and lethal.
His enhanced strength allowed him to punch through body armor as if it were paper, while his katana left trails of blood in its wake.
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│ [System] Alert: Kill count rising
│ Current kills: 25 │
│ Warning: Sustained injuries detected
└────────────────────────┘
The battle seemed to stretch on for an hours. Li Wei's world crunched to a series of brutal, intense moments.
The crunch of bone beneath his fist. The wet slide of his blade through flesh. The choking screams of the dying guards.
Finally, silence fell. Li Wei stood amid a sea of broken bodies, his breath coming in short pants.
Blood dripped from his hands and blade, pooling at his feet. The parking complex had been transformed into a horrific scene of carnage.
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│ [System] Alert: Combat concluded
│ Total kills: 47 │
│ Experience gained: 10,000 │
│ Mission complete: Syndicate Extermination │
│ Warning: Critical injuries sustained
│ Recommendation: Seek immediate medical attention │
└────────────────────────┘
As his energy faded, Li Wei became acutely aware of his injuries. Bullet wounds covered his body, and deep cuts from near misses with katanas oozed blood.
He stumbled, suddenly dizzy, but forced himself to remain upright.
His eyes scanned the parking complex, finally landing on a sleek, high-tech motorcycle tucked away in a corner.
With gritted teeth, he moved towards it, leaving a trail of blood in his walk.
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│ [System] Vehicle detected: Ducati Panigale V4 R │
│ Top speed: 186 mph
│ 0-60 mph: 2.6 seconds
│ Special features: AI-assisted navigation, active aerodynamics│
│ Warning: User vitals critical. Seek medical attention │
│ immediately. │
│ Countdown initiated: 5:00 minutes to reach hospital │
└────────────────────────┘
Li Wei lifted his leg over the seat, wincing in pain. The motorcycle hummed to life, responding to his presence.
The digital display lit up, showing a map of the city with the quickest route to the nearest hospital already plotted.
He started the engine, the bike's roar echoing through the huge parking complex. As he sped up the exit ramp, Li Wei's vision began to blur.
The System's warning flashed urgently in his mind: 5 minutes to reach the hospital, or death would claim him.
The Ducati burst out of the underground complex and into the neon-lit streets of the city.
Li Wei leaned into the bike, pushing it to its limits. The wind whipped past him, carrying the metallic scent of his own blood.
As he wove through traffic at breakneck speeds, Li Wei's mind raced faster than the bike beneath him. Would he make it in time.
Suddenly, a deafening roar cut through the night air. Li Wei glanced back, his heart sinking at what he saw...
Li Wei's heart sank as he glanced back, his eyes widening at the sight.
A pack of 20 high-tech guards motorcycles was rapidly gaining on him, their sleek forms cutting through the night like blades. Each bike carried two riders - one piloting, the other armed with M134 Minigun.
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│ [System] Alert: Hostile pursuit detected │
│ Vehicles: 20x Kawasaki Ninja H2R (Modified) │
│ Top speed: 248 mph │
│ 0-60 mph: 2.1 seconds │
│ Special features: AI-assisted targeting, active camouflage │
│ Weapons detected: HK121 machine guns (800 rounds per minute) │
│ Warning: Pursuer vehicles exceed current ride specifications │
│ Time remaining to reach hospital: 4:37
└───────────────────────────
Li Wei gritted his teeth, pushing his Ducati to its limits. The pursuing bikes drew closer, their engines roaring like thunder.
Suddenly, the night air was filled with the deafening chatter of automatic weapons fire, a hail of bullets whizzing past Li wei head like a swarm of mosquitoes.
Chaos erupted on the streets. People screamed and scattered, diving for cover wherever they could find it.
Cars screeched to a halt, their drivers abandoning them in panic. The once-bustling city street transformed into a war zone in seconds.
Bullets whizzed past Li Wei, some so close he could feel their heat on his skin. Car windows shattered. Innocent bystanders caught in the crossfire cried out in pain and fear.
Li Wei's enhanced reflexes were pushed to their absolute limit as he swerved and dodged, using abandoned vehicles as temporary shields.
But he knew he couldn't keep this up forever. His injuries were taking their toll, and black spots were beginning to dance at the edges of his vision.
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│ [System] Warning: User vitals critical │
│ Blood loss: Severe │
│ Estimated time of consciousness: 3:52 │
│ Recommendation: Engage emergency protocols │
└───────────────────────────
With the last of his strength, Li Wei gunned the engine, pushing the Ducati beyond its limits. The bike screamed in protest, but held together as he reached through the final stretch of city streets.
The Guards Kawasakis bike were right on his tail, their gunners unleashing a relentless barrage of fire, careless of the civilians caught in their path.
As he skidded into the emergency bay of the hospital, doctors and nurses rushed out, alerted by the commotion.
Li Wei tumbled from his bike, his body finally giving out. The medical staff gasped at the sight of his blood-soaked form, immediately springing into action.
To Li Wei's surprise, he saw 15 of the pursuing motorcycles pulling into the hospital parking lot.
The guards ignored the receptionist, hiding their weapons with practiced ease. They moved inside, blending in with the crowd of concerned onlookers and entering the hospital as if they belonged there.
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│ [System] Alert: Threat not neutralized │
│ 15 hostiles detected in vicinity │
│ Warning: Covert operation likely in progress │
│ Recommendation: Maintain vigilance during │
│ recovery │
└──────────────────────────
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The only way to survive was to keep moving, no matter how slim the chances of escape seemed.- Li Wei