Perfect. Now we go into direct conflict + power spike + first true domination feeling.
This chapter must feel fast, tense, rewarding.
đź“– Chapter 8: First Clash with the Gu Family
The forest felt different now.
Heavier.
Colder.
Watching.
The Li hunters moved in silence.
No laughter.
No hesitation.
Because now—
They weren't alone anymore.
At the center—
The ancestor walked calmly.
But his eyes were sharp.
Behind him, one hunter whispered:
"…Do you think they'll come?"
A pause.
"They will."
Simple.
Certain.
In the real world—
Li Chen stood by the desk.
Watching.
"Of course they will…"
"Pride. Control. Territory."
"They can't ignore us."
The system pulsed.
⚠️ [Warning]
Gu Family Scout Unit Detected
Number: 4
Strength: Above Average
Equipment: Superior
Li Chen's eyes narrowed.
"…Stronger than ours."
But he didn't panic.
He smiled.
"Good."
"More value."
Back in the forest—
The Li hunters froze.
Footsteps.
From the trees—
Four figures emerged.
Clean armor.
Sharp weapons.
Confident posture.
Different from bandits.
Disciplined.
Trained.
One of them stepped forward.
"You are the Li Clan?"
Silence.
The ancestor stepped forward.
"Yes."
The Gu scout looked around.
Slowly.
Carefully.
"…You killed the bandits."
A pause.
Then—
A faint smile.
"Not bad."
But his eyes turned cold.
"Unfortunately…"
"This land belongs to the Gu Family."
Tension exploded instantly.
One Li hunter gripped his weapon tighter.
"…What do we do?"
The ancestor didn't answer immediately.
He looked at them.
Then at the enemy.
Then at the land.
In the real world—
Li Chen leaned forward.
"Don't rush…"
"Position first."
He opened the system.
⚔️ [Combat Strategy Available]
Direct Attack
Defensive Formation
Ambush Tactics
Li Chen didn't hesitate.
"Ambush."
Confirm.
The ancestor moved.
Subtly.
Quietly.
He raised his hand slightly.
The hunters understood.
They spread out.
Slowly.
Naturally.
Like nothing was happening.
The Gu scout frowned slightly.
"…What are you doing?"
The ancestor spoke calmly.
"Leaving."
A lie.
The Gu scout stepped forward.
"No need."
"We'll escort you."
That was the moment.
Li Chen's eyes flashed.
"Now."
The ancestor's hand dropped.
The forest exploded.
From both sides—
Li hunters attacked.
Spears thrust.
Blades struck.
The Gu scouts reacted instantly.
Clang!
Steel met steel.
The clash was fierce.
Fast.
Violent.
But this time—
The Li Clan was ready.
One scout fell.
Then another.
The formation broke.
Panic spread.
The ancestor moved forward.
Eyes locked.
Precise.
Controlled.
He struck.
Clean.
Decisive.
Another enemy fell.
The last Gu scout staggered back.
"…You…"
"…You dare attack the Gu Family?"
The ancestor stepped closer.
Voice calm.
"We warned you."
A final strike.
Silence.
Bodies on the ground.
Blood in the dirt.
Victory.
The system erupted.
⚔️ [Battle Victory]
+150 Bloodline Points
+35 Authority Points
🧬 [Loot Acquired]
Refined Iron Blade
Reinforced Armor
Gu Clan Token
Li Chen's phone vibrated rapidly.
+ÂĄ220,000 received
His balance surged again.
But his focus remained on one item.
Gu Clan Token
He clicked it.
🧾 [Item Description]
Gu Clan Token
Proof of Gu Family identity
Can be used for infiltration / deception
Can trigger faction reaction
Li Chen's eyes lit up.
"…Interesting."
"Very interesting."
Back in the forest—
The hunters stood still.
Breathing heavily.
"…We won…"
"…We actually won…"
They looked at the ancestor.
This time—
Not with doubt.
But with something else.
Respect.
Fear.
Loyalty.
The ancestor turned.
Voice calm.
"We move forward."
The system updated again.
đź‘‘ [Clan Advancement]
Li Clan → Small Clan
Influence: Increased
Territory Control: Stable
Reputation: Noticed
Li Chen slowly smiled.
"This is it…"
"The turning point."
He leaned forward.
Voice low.
Cold.
Dominant.
"The Gu Family…"
A pause.
"…just became my first stepping stone."