The sound of heavy breathing, being chased to death.
The resurface of a heavenly divine manuals caused an uproar in the Chambers of the emperor.
It was known to humanity/ cultivators the usefulness and how rare a heavenly divine grade manual is, and it has once again resurfaced, an inevitable bloodshed will occur but how and when remains a mystery.
Not too long a tragedy occurred, the death of the emperor, Ye Bai Yi, alongside his great guardian Xuan yuan, they both were announced dead and there it all began, the search for the four missing great heavenly divine manual.
. . . .
Xuan ping's room
He laid gently on his bed as he began to think things through, has a mistake occurred in his life? Or particularly, he was brought into the world with a demolished dantian.
He shrugged as he ran his hands around his soft black hair, A cute-looking guy like him, probably born as a trash… Is that the will of the heavens?
Ever since Xuan ping realized he could not cultivate, he made use of his time to load his brain with knowledge on all types of cultivation techniques the sects' library had available.
But still, he lacked access to the highest grade of cultivation techniques, since only disciples of a certain realm are allowed into the third and fourth floor.
Well, he didn't really mind, instead , he engaged himself with a lot of physical straining exercises until had a big build without even noticing it himself.
Despite that, he never gave up on any hope that might make him a cultivator.
Xuan ping restricted his movement to only his abode since there was a lot of contempt and disregard towards him.
He thought a lot throughout the night, until he couldn't get a nice sound sleep.
Finally, he was slowly drifting towards the dream world before he was brought back by a shout calling out for him.
"Ugh! Exactly when I was about to grab it," Xuan ping said, feeling annoyed.
Brother Xuan! Brother Xuan!! Brother Xuan!!!
The figure no longer had the patience and finally barged in to his room, "I've been calling your name for a long time, what have you been doing?" The figure said, A pretty looking lady with a bright golden shade of eyes and a thin packed hair.
A long time? But I only heard you call out my name three times, Xuan ping thought.
"I'm sorry Senior sister Xu, I was only trying to gather QI," Xuan ping lied.
I couldn't even circulate talk, less of absorb it directly into my body. It feels like there is a wall that dispels the QI, I was unable to feel anything like the rest of the disciples do say.
"My body rejects QI, I can't be one with nature because I'm not favored innately," he said, looking really down.
"So still no progress," Xu xin said with concern projecting all over her face.
Nothing at all senior sister Xu xin, all I feel is excruciating pain all around my dantain and it is really aching me.
I'm at a loss for what to do because it seems like the sect is focusing all their efforts on me with no meaningful outcome aside from persistent pain in my dantain, and I'm starting to feel like a worthless individual as they constantly refer to me in that manner.
My status in the sect is highly noticeable, especially since they label individuals who are stuck in the QI condensation realm for three years as "trash." Considering that I haven't even started the cultivation process, I can only imagine what derogatory term they would use to describe me.
"Junior brother, things will be alright," Xu Xin tried to reassure Xuan Ping.
All I know is you will surely see an opportunity in the secret realm and will eventually be able to cultivate.
"Secret realm?" Xuan ping asked, looking perplexed.
"I apologize for not informing you earlier, but a secret realm has recently been discovered, and it's rumored to be the tomb of a powerful cultivator. As a result, each sect has been assigned a quota for entry, and our sect master has decided to grant you access through one of our allocated spots."
"Although I still feel unworthy, I have no choice but to accept the sect master's offer and go to the secret realm. I'm sure the other disciples are unhappy with me, but I can't ignore the opportunity given to me by our leader," Xuan Ping expressed with a hint of sadness.
"Ok, Thank you, senior sister".
I've got to go junior brother, don't worry about it, I'm sure all will be okay, and please keep in mind the secret realm will open in three days so prepare well, bye.
"Senior sister, take care".
…..
"Damn!".
Chu Feng cursed with a deep scowl on his face, "I was aware that only the inferior would be preferred, despite all the effort I put in".
Zhang wuji was present and made every effort to pacify Chu feng to prevent him from getting punished by the elders.
However, he was unsure of what to do and attempted to greet an elder insincerely. Even so, this did not work, as Chu feng's outburst could implicate him as an accomplice. Zhang wuji tried his utmost to convince Chu feng to calm down.
"Senior Chu, please calm down the elders must not come to know of this, and this might turn out to be a fortune occurrence Instead," he tried his best to persuade Chu feng.
"When will you understand what I'm trying to say?" Zhang wuji spouted with a scornful look on his face "anyway I got to go," see you at the swirling pool, he said, leaving wuji alone.
"I hope senior Chu doesn't put me into trouble because I'm the only one he ever seems to complain to, anyway I have to be careful".
"Junior brother, what are you doing here?" A lady with a pretty pupil asked.
"Hahaha", Senior sister Xu xin I was doing nothing about to leave until you called me.
"Anyway, you are being summoned by Elder gui".
"Elder gui?".
His mouth went agape, "Senior sister, hope I'm not in trouble because I don't remember getting involved with any atrocities".
(Elder gui is responsible for the disciplinary committee)
"Well, that is meant to be dealt with by you, just make sure you meet him," she shrugged, leaving him to think alone.
Thank you, senior sister Xu, I will get going then
...
Swirling pool
"Isn't that senior brother Chu feng".
"I heard he broke through to a major realm again at fifteen, such a genius!".
What a pity, the only slot into the secret realm which was bestowed upon our sect was given to our one and only trash… "Xuan ping".
"Hahaha". Everyone burst into laughter, but that didn't last due to the appearance of Chu feng.
"What are you all referring to?" Chu feng spouted in anger, which could also be seen in his face.
"Nothing senior brother". They all replied (frightened).
Then go back to your various halls and continue cultivating instead of wasting your time talking, time is of essence while cultivating, take note of that.
"Thank you, senior brother Chu feng," They all replied and scurried away in fear.
★Elders manor★
"Elder gui you called for me," said Zhang wuji as he bowed showing respect, although he still had a feeling of anxiety due to the unexpected call from the head of the disciplinary committee.
"Oh, uh, I need you to perform a task for me," he said, sitting.
The sect master has decided on the disciples to explore the secret realm, so you will help me assemble the whole disciples, the sect master wants to have a speech with them.
"Yes, elder, I will get it done".
Ding! Ding!! Ding!!! Ding!!!! Ding.
Everyone in the sect was familiar with that sound, but it had been a long time the bell was last rung.
At the sound of the bell, the entire disciple gathered in the hall.
The sect master wants to have a speech with you all, be silent and listen attentively.
Good day, disciples of "WHITE LOTUS SECT".
"Good day, sect master".
They all replied, bowing, showing their respect individually.
You all should have known of the appearance of the secret realm, and it will open in three days.
Therefore, a list of disciples that are going to enter using the sect's slot has been compiled, and respectively they are Xu xin and Chu zu (chu feng's junior brother) and lastly Xuan ping.
The sect has chosen these people.
Therefore, I urge you all to respect our decision as the head of this great sect, we hope and work towards the progress of the sect as our ancestors watch over us.
I urge you three to be careful and take care of each other because you will come across disciples from other sects, and it will be only you three do you understand.
"Yes, sect master".
After the sect master's short speech, disciples began to murmur over the last name being called out to represent the sect in the secret realm.
"Unbelievable, even that trash was included".
"How I wish you were there to witness brother Chu feng so annoyed at the swirling pool yesterday, it seemed he knew already".
"Even trash gets to enter a secret realm".
There were different comment from people who were unsatisfied with the fact that Xuan ping was picked despite being a waste began to murmur.
In addition… The sect master continued with his speech.
After careful consideration, it has been decided that the inter-sect competition will take place in five years' time, with the participation of even stronger sects. To prepare for this event, I implore you to devote yourself wholeheartedly to your cultivation and seek guidance from your masters whenever faced with obstacles.
"Yes sect master".
We promise to cultivate diligently and make our sect proud, they yelled out loudly.
Good. Good. The sect master felt happy, you all are dismissed then.
*****†
After extensive preparation for the secret realm, the disciples from every sect began pushing their limits, determined not to be helpless when presented with an artifact or cultivation manual.
However, there is one individual who has yet to achieve his or her goal, and for the sake of discretion, I will refrain from mentioning the name.
INSIDE CHAOS SECT
"Master, you called for me," Said Zhang while he bowed and raised his head.
The master opened his eye looking straight at Zhang
"Hmm, you seem to have yet to comprehend the true meaning of the tai wan scripture?".
That is true master I seem to be obstructed by an invisible wall, and it still feels like not present at the same time, enlighten me master.
Our chaos sect considers the Tai wan scripture as an inherent gem since it was formulated by our predecessor following a contest with an equally proficient master in the past, making any disciple who can grasp its meaning a prodigy of our sect.
To be able to break through your shackles, consider the Heaven and Earth as a separate matter, as so as yin and yang energy.
"Slowly, create a connection in between and begin to absorb slowly. You don't have to force it or else the backlash will be overbearing."
Zhang sat in cross leg form and began to meditate according to his master's instructions, slowly his body began to accept the energy. Considering the immensity of heaven and Earth, he began to sweat profusely, gradually the thin wall began to show sign of cracking.
Immediately, the master sat cross leg next to his disciple's back, placed both his palms on Zhang's back and began to infuse QI into his body to guide him continuously.
Finally, he was able to break through his shackles with little backlash.
"Zhang opened his eyes immediately and bowed to his master".
I'm deeply grateful to master for his assistance throughout my breakthrough, Said Zhang.
Phew, that took a long time, said the master, feeling relieved… "Silly disciple, you take things slowly next time, or it would be detrimental when you do it alone".
"Disciple heeds master's warning, Said Zhang". Master, I need to go and prepare for the secret realm.
"Ok, take care of your junior once in the secret realm".
**THREE DAYS LATER**
The long-awaited day for all cultivators had arrived, offering a plethora of valuable resources for their cultivation. Furthermore, the prospect of possibly inheriting the abilities of a powerful cultivator made the occasion even more thrilling.
"The secret realm will be opened in five-minute. All disciples should get ready".
The coordinator proclaimed with a remote possibility shown in his eye.
A feeling of reluctance was evident on the face of one disciple amidst the excitement as the portal passage into the secret realm opened and disciples from various sects rushed in.
"Xuan ping come on let us go in"…
"Ok".