Within the realm of martial artists, power was divided into five distinct realms, each representing a pinnacle of skill and mastery.
The initial phase was known as the Refinement Realm. Here, practitioners focused on honing their physical bodies, pushing their limits through rigorous training to build a foundation for greater power.
Moving on from the Refinement Realm, martial artists entered the Plexes Realm. In this stage, they began producing energy, channeling it through their bodies to enhance their strikes and techniques.
The next progression was the War Realm, where skilled martial artists could solidify their energy, shaping it into formidable weapons or enhancing their physical attacks with concentrated power.
Advancing further, practitioners entered the Law Realm. Here, they could manipulate the energies of heaven and earth in close proximity, bending the natural forces to their will for both offense and defense.
At the pinnacle of mastery lay the Sky Realm. In this exalted state, martial artists achieved the ability to fly, transcending the limitations of the ground and moving through the air with ease.
Denny Cing's fellow clan members mostly found themselves at the Refinement Realm, toiling away to strengthen their bodies. They admired Denny's rapid progression, even though they remained unaware of his secret origins.
One day, in the heart of the Cing clan's training grounds, a group of elders and the clan leader stood conversing. The clan leader, an individual of the Sky Realm, possessed an aura of authority that resonated throughout the clan.
"Have you heard about this newcomer, Denny Cing?" one of the elders asked, his brow furrowed in puzzlement. "Reports say he's reached the War Realm at the tender age of five."
Another elder chimed in, astonishment clear in his voice. "That's unheard of! Most children his age are still in the initial stages of the