The next morning, Arya woke up early, feeling a mix of excitement and nervousness. Today was the start of his first cultivation class—the day he would finally learn how to absorb elemental energy and begin his journey as a cultivator.
He quickly got ready and left his room, heading toward the center of the village, where his father would be teaching the new students. Usually, it was the elders who taught beginners, but this batch was special.
This year, there were two promising cultivators:
1. Arya, who possessed the Fire element with a pure ancestral bloodline (and secretly had dual elements, something incredibly rare).
2. A boy with Level 6 innate elemental energy, a Wind attribute, and a needle as his Seed Weapon—another talent worth nurturing.
After walking for a few minutes, Arya arrived at the training hall. As he stepped inside, he noticed he was the last to arrive—the other four students were already seated.
His father, sitting at the front, glanced at him. "Arya, you're here. Now we can begin."
Arya nodded and quickly took his seat, sitting cross-legged with the others.
His father's deep voice filled the room. "Today, I will teach you how to cultivate and absorb elemental energy into your body."
He paused, scanning the students before continuing.
"First, let me explain how cultivation works.
"To cultivate, you must possess an element. Once you do, you can start drawing elemental energy from nature into your body. However, simply absorbing energy isn't enough—you need to be able to store it.
"The process of absorbing and storing elemental energy is called cultivation."
Arya listened carefully, his mind already racing. So, the key is not just absorbing energy but also keeping it inside me…
His father continued, "As you cultivate, your energy reserves grow, increasing your cultivation level.
"To advance from Level 1 to Level 2, you must fill your Level 1 energy capacity. Only then can you break through to the next stage.
"But be warned—each level requires more energy than the previous one.
"For example, reaching Level 2 requires you to fill 30% of your total energy capacity. Advancing to Level 3 requires 40%, and so on. As your cultivation increases, the energy demand grows."
A student raised their hand. "What happens if we try to break through before we have enough energy?"
His father nodded approvingly at the question. "If you force a breakthrough without meeting the requirements, your energy will become unstable, and you could suffer from Qi Deviation—a condition where the energy inside you goes out of control. In the worst case, it could even cripple your cultivation permanently."
Arya felt a chill run down his spine. So, rushing ahead is dangerous… I'll have to be careful.
His father then moved on.
"Now, let's talk about Seed Stones—what they are and why they are important."
"When elemental energy gathers in immense amounts in one place, it crystallizes into a Seed Stone.
"As cultivators reach higher levels, they require more energy to break through. However, if they try to break through at Level 10, Level 20, or higher without support, their energy becomes unstable.
"This is where Seed Stones come in. They store and stabilize energy, making breakthroughs smoother and safer."
Arya leaned forward slightly. So, a Seed Stone is more than just a power source—it's a foundation.
Another student raised their hand. "But Seeds do more than just stabilize energy, right?"
His father smiled slightly. "That's right. Seeds also grant powerful abilities unique to their wielder.
"The higher the rank of your Seed, the stronger your elemental energy, skills, and physical abilities will be."
Arya clenched his fists. That means my Seed will determine how strong I can become…
His father's tone became serious.
"Now, let me explain the types of Seed Stones."
"Most cultivators only know of five types of Seeds, but in reality, there are eight types.
"Only a handful of people in history have ever possessed one of the three unknown Seeds—and those who did… either disappeared or became legends."
Arya's breath caught. Disappeared?
His father didn't elaborate and simply moved on.
"But you are still far from that level, so I will only teach you about the five common types that most cultivators know of.
"Seed Stones are classified by their rarity, and they vary in color and size. When a Seed is possessed by someone, it takes the form of a ring that lingers around their hand. The ring's color represents the element type, while the diamond-like gem on top represents its rarity."
He gestured toward a small diagram drawn on a wooden board.
The Five Known Seeds:
1. Common Seed – Black and White, normal bangle size.
2. Uncommon Seed – Black and Pink, slightly larger than a Common Seed.
3. Rare Seed – Black and Red, slightly larger than an Uncommon Seed.
4. Epic Seed – Completely Black, slightly larger than a Rare Seed.
5. Legendary Seed – Black and Gold, slightly larger than an Epic Seed.
The sizes increased slightly in this order:
Common < Uncommon < Rare < Epic < Legendary.
A student whispered, "Legendary Seeds... I've never even seen one."
Another added, "Even Rare Seeds are hard to find."
His father nodded. **"Seeds of higher rarity are incredibly rare, but their power is undeniable. The stronger the Seed, the greater its potential. However, that power comes with responsibility.
"Remember, possessing a Seed is just the first step. How you use it will determine your fate."**
Arya's heartbeat quickened. He didn't just have a fire element with ancient bloodline —he had something far rarer. And his second element, still a secret, could change everything.
This is just the beginning… If I want to rise to the top, I need to uncover the truth about these Seeds… and my own hidden power.