The World Hidden Within the Flesh of a God

The Sect of Scorched Shadows was unlike any other.

Built within a hidden gorge, shielded by a veil of dark fire, it appeared on no map.

Even renowned Immortals dared not enter without invitation.

It was a sect not founded to serve the heavens — but to question them.

Shen Mu was led through three walls of black flame.

With each passage, the disciples around him weakened. The air grew heavier, the ground unstable.

But he advanced without pause.

Even the guardian of the third barrier whispered:

_"This boy does not walk… he devours the path."

Before him stood the Abyssal Stele — an ancient artifact that guided each disciple toward a cultivation path suited to their potential.

But when Shen Mu placed his hand upon it... The stele cracked.

A pillar of black light burst into the sky.

The elders of the sect rushed over, stunned.

_"This has happened only twice in history… and the last time, it nearly shattered the world."

Then, words slowly appeared on the stone:

[No suitable path found.]

[Void Fragment detected.]

Proposed path: Path Without Trace

Status: Forbidden

Consequence: Absolute isolation. Risk of karmic erasure.

 Confirm?

Shen Mu didn't blink.

"Confirm."

An elder stepped forward.

_"You do not understand what you are choosing. This path… it means exile even within the sect.

_You will be alone. You will not cross paths with any other student.

_Your master will speak to you only once every thousand days.

_And if you fail… even your name will be erased from memory."

Shen Mu looked up at him.

_"Perfect."

He was led to a sealed altar at the foot of the Ashen Abyss.

A black chain, bound by 108 seals, locked the stone.

When Shen Mu placed his hand upon it… the seals ignited and vanished without resistance.

And an ancient door opened.

Beyond it… a corridor with no end. No sound. No breath.

Only cold — and an ancient voice.

 [System: Special location detected – Nameless Path]

> Survival conditions: Unknown

Initial trial: Resist the Call of the Void for three days and three nights.

Reward: First Seed of the Inner World.

Shen Mu stepped through without hesitation.

And the door closed behind him… with a whisper that echoed through the heavens.