In a world where every person was born with a weapon, there was one immutable truth: only the owner could wield their weapon. This rule defined the strength of every individual, for a person's weapon was more than a tool. It was a part of their soul, a reflection of their bloodline, their essence, and their power. The weapons were as varied as the people who wielded them, from mystical swords that shimmered with power to battle-worn axes and even ancient relics that whispered of long-forgotten times.
But there was one exception. A boy, unlike any other, was born with the ability to wield not just his own weapon, but *any* weapon. The anomaly was unheard of—an aberration in a world where the weapons obeyed only their chosen owner.
This boy, *Zhen Kai*, lived in a world full of grand destinies and powerful bloodlines. But his life was quiet, ordinary, and far from the grandeur that marked the elite of the world. His home was a small, unassuming village, located far from the major sects and cities where the true power players of the world resided.
Zhen Kai had no title, no distinguished family, no powerful bloodline running through his veins. He was an orphan, raised by a man named *Zhou Xian—a man who was once a formidable warrior of the **Warrior Realm*, a name known to many. Yet now, Zhou Xian had settled into a quiet life, removed from the fighting and power struggles of the world, finding solace in seclusion with his adopted son.
Zhen Kai's life, though simple, was never dull. His father had taught him the ways of combat, instructing him in the arts of swordplay and the use of *twin daggers*. Despite his lack of a remarkable weapon, Zhen Kai was skilled and quick, training diligently each day under his father's watchful eye. He had inherited none of his father's legendary bloodline, nor did he have a weapon that was of particular note. His daggers, though sharp and precise, were no more than tools for his practice.
Yet, Zhen Kai harbored a secret—a power that set him apart from everyone else in the world. *He could wield any weapon.* A sword, a spear, a bow, even the weapons of his enemies—all obeyed his command. But Zhen Kai never told anyone about this ability. He had learned long ago to keep his gift hidden, understanding that to reveal it would only bring attention he did not want. To the world, he was just another boy, one with a humble past, one with nothing special to his name.
He was content.
Zhen Kai had no interest in seeking glory or fame. He did not desire to rise above others or fight in the great wars that raged across the realms. His life was one of quiet solitude, spent training, learning, and growing in the peaceful town that he called home.
But that tranquility would not last forever.
In the distance, beyond the horizon where the sun set each night, the winds of change were beginning to stir. The *realms of cultivation* were growing ever more competitive, and power players were emerging from the shadows. Secret bloodlines were awakening, and whispers of rising warriors spread across the land. Even the most peaceful of villages could not escape the ripples of these new movements.
Zhen Kai's simple life was about to be tested.
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*Power Realm System*
Before we continue Zhen Kai's journey, let's take a moment to understand the *Power Realm System* that defines the strength of every person in this world.
Everyone is born with a weapon tied to their bloodline. This weapon is their key to advancing through the *Power Realms*, which determine one's strength and place in society.
*Power Realm System*:
1. *Mortal Realm* (3 Substages)
- *Substage 1: Initiate*
- *Substage 2: Adept*
- *Substage 3: Master*
2. *Warrior Realm* (5 Substages)
- *Substage 1: Fighter*
- *Substage 2: Veteran*
- *Substage 3: Elite*
- *Substage 4: Champion*
- *Substage 5: Conqueror*
3. *Supreme Realm* (5 Substages)
- *Substage 1: Sovereign*
- *Substage 2: King*
- *Substage 3: Emperor*
- *Substage 4: Immortal*
- *Substage 5: Ascendant*
4. *Celestial Realm* (5 Substages)
- *Substage 1: Radiant*
- *Substage 2: Divine*
- *Substage 3: Immortal*
- *Substage 4: Transcendent*
- *Substage 5: Celestial Apex*
5. *Ascendant Realm* (5 Substages)
- *Substage 1: Ascendant*
- *Substage 2: Eternal*
- *Substage 3: Cosmic*
- *Substage 4: Infinity*
- *Substage 5: Omnipotent*
6. *Zenith Realm* (6 Substages)
- *Substage 1: Zenith Initiate*
- *Substage 2: Zenith Master*
- *Substage 3: Zenith Supreme*
- *Substage 4: Zenith Absolute*
- *Substage 5: Zenith Eternal*
- *Substage 6: Zenith Transcendence*
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*Zhen Kai's Current Power Level*:
- *Current Realm: **Mortal Realm, Substage 1: Initiate*
At this stage, Zhen Kai is at the lowest tier of the Mortal Realm, barely scratching the surface of his true potential. However, his *unique ability to wield any weapon* sets him apart from other young cultivators, though to the outside world, he appears like just another boy with little to no power.
His training has been diligent, but his actual strength remains hidden, even to him. For now, he is only an Initiate, but this is just the beginning of his journey.
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Zhen Kai's simple life would soon be upended as forces far greater than anything he had known began to stir. The world of weapons, cultivation, and power was not as far removed from his quiet life as he might have hoped.
And so, the path to greatness began.
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*End of Chapter 1*
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