Two years later, Hóng Xú, now five years old, stood at the threshold of a new beginning. His journey from the bottom to the top was about to unfold, or so he thought. However, as the Awakening ceremony commenced in Jadeleaf Village, doubt and confusion filled his heart.
Today was the day of Awakening ceremony for the Jadeleaf village
In the World of Mythosia Everyones Providences are determined at their birth At Awakening ceremony all the children who turned 5 this year will visit temple. The Priest will help the children check and awaken their Providences and Then the child is presented in front of 7 gods statue for the cultivation techniques to choose them.
The more cultivation techniques select you the more solid foundation you can lay.
The Priest called forth each child one by one, and they stepped forward to awaken their Providence. Among the 35 children who turned five this year, 23 were not chosen by any cultivation techniques, destined to remain at the mercy of other cultivators. One exceptional talent, Chen Fei, was chosen by five techniques, including the Sacred Lotus Province, a heavenly providence.
"Is there any one else left" Priest asked
"wait, I am" A boy in the hood shouted and walked forward
"who are you child?" Priest asked
"I am Hóng Xú" Hóng Xú said while removing his hood
As the hood unveiled, everyone there was left speechless at Hóng Xú's beauty. His celestial features, like a work of art, held an otherworldly allure, causing even the adults to be enchanted by his heavenly presence.
The Priest's eyes widened, surprised by the sight before him. "Hóng Xú? I have not seen you in the village before. I didn't expect to encounter such beauty and grace in Jadeleaf village. Even the ethereal beauty of Yash, Emissary of Illumis, renowned as the most handsome entity to have ever graced existence, pales in comparison to your resplendent charm."
"Yes, I live in the yard at the top of Jade Mountain," Hóng Xú replied.
"Isn't that the yard that suddenly appeared five years ago?" some villagers whispered.
"Okay, now come forward. I will help you awaken your Providence," said the Priest.
As Hóng Xú stepped onto the altar, a sense of anticipation and nerves consumed him. The Providence awakening ceremony commenced, and the heavens responded with a rumble of approval. Divine spirits appeared in the sky, rejoicing at the auspicious event.
Surrounded by a shimmering aura of purple-golden light, Hóng Xú seemed like a divine entity. The villagers watched in awe, sensing the extraordinary nature of this moment. The divine energies resonated, and the potential for greatness filled the air.
However, just as the heavens seemed to converge upon him, the phenomena suddenly vanished. Hóng Xú fell to his knees, feeling overwhelmed.
"What happened?" murmured the confused villagers.
The Priest approached Hóng Xú, his expression grave. "Fear not, young boy. Though your Providence awakening didn't succeed today, the divine spirits themselves seemed touched by your presence. You carry a unique and extraordinary destiny within you."
Hóng Xú looked up, emotions swirling in his eyes. "But why didn't my awakening succeed?"
The Priest reassured him, "Your Providence appears to be a fusion of multiple elements, and as such, it requires time to fully manifest. Your journey is one of complexity and wonder, and it may take time for your true path to reveal itself."
The Priest gestured toward the Seven Gods' statue. "Now, go forth, Hóng Xú, and may the blessings of the Seven Gods be with you."
As Hóng Xú stepped before the Seven Gods' statue, seven techniques floated in the air, but to the surprise of all, they returned to their respective statues, seemingly unwilling to come near him. The enigma of Hóng Xú's Providence deepened, and his journey from the bottom to the top took an unexpected turn.
People started whispering "isnt he just a trash." "What Godly providence isn't he just a beautiful face hiding an empty core. How pathetic." whispers continued
Amidst the whispers and doubting gazes of the villagers, Hóng Xú's heart sank into despair. He had hoped that this Awakening ceremony would be the turning point in his life, the moment where he could finally prove his worth and break free from the chains of inadequacy.
But now, it seemed that destiny had played a cruel trick on him once again. Not only had his Providence awakening failed, but even the revered techniques shunned him. The weight of being an outcast in a world that valued cultivation and power above all else was crushing.
As the days passed, Hóng Xú found himself avoiding the gazes of others, retreating to the solitude of the yard atop Jade Mountain. He pulled himself together. He, who didn't get chosen by any cultivation techniques, devoted himself to honing his daily life skills to survive in this world of cultivation.
To be contiued . . .