Karl Wright stood atop the corporate world. As the CEO of one of the largest firms, his decisions could make or break empires overnight. Feared and respected, Karl's rise from a humble background to global dominance was the stuff of legend. He believed himself untouchable.
But power breeds enemies, and Karl's closest allies had become his greatest threat. Blinded by ambition and betrayal, they orchestrated his downfall. The brakes of his luxury car failed, sending him hurtling into a fatal crash. In his final moments, as the darkness closed in, Karl's only regret was trusting those who didn't deserve it.
Yet, death was not the end.
When Karl opened his eyes, he was no longer the towering, commanding figure he once was. Instead, he found himself in the frail, malnourished body of a 10-year-old boy. Memories not his own rushed into his mind—those of Chen Wei, the youngest son of the powerful Chen family. Weak, neglected, and scorned, Chen Wei was treated as a failure, overshadowed by his siblings and dismissed by his parents.
Karl clenched his small fists, his sharp mind already piecing together the harsh reality of his new life. If the Chen family expected him to remain weak, they would be sorely mistaken.
"This is my second chance," he whispered, his determination burning brighter than ever. "I will survive. And I will rise again."
Ranks in the cultivation world
1. Mortal Realm
Description: The starting stage, where cultivators are still limited by their physical bodies and focus on strengthening through basic training.
Sub-realms: 1st rank to 9th rank
2. Qi Refinement Realm
Description: Cultivators begin to absorb and refine the surrounding qi, enhancing their physical abilities and laying the groundwork for future power.
Sub-realms: 1st rank to 9th rank
3. Foundation Establishment Realm
Description: Cultivators solidify their internal energy pathways, establishing a foundation for greater cultivation.
Sub-realms: 1st rank to 9th rank
4. Core Formation Realm
Description: Cultivators condense the qi in their dantian into a powerful core, greatly enhancing their abilities and internal strength.
Sub-realms: 1st rank to 9th rank
5. Nascent Soul Realm
Description: The cultivator forms a nascent soul, an energy source that allows them to manipulate spiritual and natural forces.
Sub-realms: 1st rank to 9th rank
6. Void Refinement Realm
Description: Cultivators gain the ability to manipulate the fabric of space and time, controlling vast elements of reality.
Sub-realms: 1st rank to 9th rank
7. Soul Transformation Realm
Description: The cultivator's soul undergoes refinement, allowing them to transcend physical limits and achieve spiritual enlightenment.
Sub-realms: 1st rank to 9th rank
8. Integration Realm
Description: Cultivators harmonize their body, soul, and qi into one unified force, gaining control over vast natural and cosmic elements.
Sub-realms: 1st rank to 9th rank
9. Tribulation Realm
Description: Cultivators face heavenly trials that test their strength and will, determining their worth to ascend to the next stage of immortality.
Sub-realms: Tribulation Trial: 1st rank to 9th rank
Tribulation Ascension: 1st rank to 9th rank