Zayn’s penthouse was shrouded in dim golden light. The skyline of the capital city gleamed below, yet his mind was far from peace.
He was staring at the new system notification floating in front of him:
🔔 SYSTEM ALERT: “Dark Ascension Challenge” Unlocked! Survive for 72 hours without using any cheat skill. Reward: Rare Evolution Stone – Ascend Class Penalty: System downgrade to Tier-1. Permanently. Countdown begins: NOW.
He hissed through his teeth. “They’re really raising the stakes now…”
The Evolution Stone wasn’t just rare. It was mythical. Only three were rumored to exist in the server-wide rankings. If he obtained it, his Cheat System could evolve to Dominion Tier—the level of gods.
But 72 hours without using any cheat skill? Not even passive abilities?
His hands curled into fis
