The morning air was crisp as he stepped onto the training grounds once again. His body ached from the relentless training of the previous day, but his mind was sharper than ever. Today was different—Zhao Tian had promised to reveal something crucial. Something that would determine his future as a cultivator.
Zhao Tian stood in the center of the field, hands clasped behind his back, his expression unreadable. "You've begun to grasp the techniques of the Zhao Clan," he said. "But techniques alone are not enough. If you wish to ascend beyond mortals, you must understand the foundation of all power—cultivation realms."
He listened intently as Zhao Tian continued.
The Path of Cultivation
"Cultivation is the path to transcendence," Zhao Tian began. "It is the process of refining one's body, qi, and soul to surpass human limitations. There are fourteen realms, each a step toward godhood. The fifteenth realm, the Absolute Being Realm, is nothing but legend, a level no one has ever reached."
Zhao Tian's gaze hardened. "Listen carefully, for this knowledge is not freely given."
Cultivation Realms and Their Stages
Qi Gathering Realm (9 levels) – The foundation of all cultivators. Absorbing qi from nature to strengthen the body.
Foundation Establishment Realm (9 levels) – Solidifying one's core, allowing stable circulation of energy.
Core Formation Realm (9 levels) – Creation of a Qi Core, increasing power exponentially.
Nascent Soul Realm (9 levels) – Awakening the Nascent Soul, gaining spiritual awareness.
Soul Manifestation Realm (9 levels) – Ability to separate one's soul from the body, enhancing spiritual attacks.
Earthly King Realm (9 levels) – True mastery over one's body, qi, and environment.
Heavenly King Realm (9 levels) – Controlling the laws of qi, standing above ordinary cultivators.
Sky Tyrant Realm (9 levels) – Qi manifests as a force capable of shaking mountains and controlling the battlefield.
Saint Realm (9 levels) – The beginning of divine comprehension, stepping beyond mortality.
Divine Ascension Realm (9 levels) – Breaking mortal chains, stepping into the realm of demigods.
Void Emperor Realm (9 levels) – Manipulation of space and time at a limited level.
Heaven Defying Realm (9 levels) – Challenging the natural order, gaining access to forbidden arts.
Celestial Monarch Realm (9 levels) – Considered among the strongest beings, ruling entire dimensions.
Supreme Deity Realm (9 levels) – God-like beings capable of creating or destroying entire worlds.
Absolute Being Realm (???) – A myth. The final step to true omnipotence, beyond all existence.
Zhao Tian looked at him sternly. "Each realm has nine levels that must be overcome. Each breakthrough is a battle against heaven itself."
His Own Path
He clenched his fists. Unlike others, he lacked a dantian—but that did not mean he lacked potential. His body was special, a mystery yet to be fully unraveled. He had already absorbed vast amounts of qi naturally, but how far could he go?
"With my training, you will break through these realms, but in your own way," Zhao Tian said. "Your body follows a different path. You must forge your own cultivation technique."
A smirk formed on his lips. "Then I'll create something that surpasses all realms."
Zhao Tian laughed. "Bold words. But I expect nothing less. Now, let us see if your will matches your ambition. Your training begins anew!"
With renewed determination, he prepared for the next challenge—the true beginning of his cultivation journey.