Arrival
After leaving the divine realm, Aarav lost consciousness waking after who knows how long finding himself in a completely unknown place. He looked around to find some ruins that seemed oddly familiar to him. Suddenly he remembers about Vishnu's boon the SYSTEM. Curious he called out to it.
"System," he said.
Suddenly with a ding sound a strange screen appeared before him.
<Ding! System has activated>
<Welcome host! Vishnu the preserver has granted this system.>
<To use system simply think or say aloud the word "Status.">
"Status," Aarav said out loud.
Suddenly a status screen like that of a computer screen appeared before him.
[User: Aarav]
[Race: Human]
[Level: 1]
[Exp: 0/100]
[HP: 10/10]
[Qi: -]
[Agility: 5]
[Strength: 5]
[Stamina: 5]
[Will: 80]
[Cultivation: Mortal]
Main Mission:
Lead the world towards righteousness.
Sub Quests:
-Explore the system.
-Explore the ruins.
<Ding! Congratulations host has completed a sub quest 'explore the system' granted 100 exp.>
<Ding! Leveled up. Congratulations to the host reaching level 2.>
<Ding! Congratulations to the host for getting a Divine cultivation method as a onetime reward from lord shiva.>
<Host has obtained 'Shiva's prana resonance'>
[User: Aarav]
[Race: Human]
[Level: 2]
[Exp: 0/1000]
[HP: 20/20]
[Qi: -]
[Agility: 10]
[Strength: 10]
[Stamina: 10]
[Will: 85]
[Cultivation: Mortal]
[Cultivation Method: Shiva's Prana Resonance]
Main Mission:
Lead the world towards righteousness.
Sub Quests:
-Explore the ruins.
"What is shiva's prana resonance?" asked Aarav to the system.
<"Shiva's Prana Resonance." This name highlights the connection between Lord Shiva and the vital life force known as Prana or Qi. In this cultivation method, the user harnesses and refines their Qi, seeking to resonate with the divine energy (the purest form of qi) that flows through all existence. Through specialized breathing techniques, Qi cultivation exercises, and meditation practices, they aim to awaken and amplify their inner Qi channels. The cultivation path emphasizes the balance of Yin and Yang energies, the exploration of higher states of consciousness, and the realization of one's true potential.>
Aarav's eyes widened seeing the cultivation method.
"Can it work the way I think it can?" Aarav muttered.
Immediately he tried using the method and found out that he can sense and absorb the divine energy that flows everywhere. He noticed that even the smallest thing as a simple rock contains some though miniscule while trees have comparatively more. He tried absorbing the nearby tree's divine energy and found a cool yet warm sensation in him.
<Ding! Congratulations on absorbing Qi for the first time.>
<Since host absorbed the finest quality of Qi you get an additional award.>
<Obtained Nataraja's Dance of Enlightenment>
[User: Aarav]
[Race: Human]
[Level: 2]
[Exp: 0/1000]
[HP: 40/40]
[Qi: 3/100]
[Agility: 15]
[Strength: 13]
[Stamina: 18]
[Will: 87]
[Cultivation: Body Refinement Stage 1(Flesh Training)]
[Cultivation Method: Shiva's Prana Resonance, Nataraja's Dance of Enlightenment]
Main Mission:
Lead the world towards righteousness.
Sub Quests:
-Explore the ruins.
"What's Nataraja's Dance of Enlightenment?" Aarav Asked once again.
<This name draws inspiration from Lord Shiva's portrayal as Nataraja, the cosmic dancer who symbolizes the eternal rhythm of creation, preservation, and destruction. In this cultivation method, the user seeks to synchronize their movements, breath, and energy flow, akin to the graceful dance of Lord Shiva. It is a body cultivation method and is in complete synchronization of Shiva's Prana Resonance. (Mastering it to breakthrough to Qi refining will generate extra reward.)>
"That's cool.," he said.
"The system has also issued a task of exploring the ruins. So, let's focus on that first.", he said.
Thinking about his future endeavors he reached the ruin which he now recognized looks like temples from his previous world. He decided to use shiva's prana resonance on the temple and the result took his breath away. The amount of divine energy was so vast it looked like it could amass the entire universe in it. Suddenly the system sounded.
<Danger! Host is in range of divine energy far beyond he could tolerate. Starting security measures.>
Suddenly he felt he could breathe again. Hoping for it to be better worth it. He decided to enter the temple. He enters and finds some skeletons here and there, most of them had armor and weapons with them clearly showing a great battle that took place here.
As he ventured deeper into the temple he reached in front of a gate.
Opening he found a Shiva Lingam. Feeling extreme connection to it he reached the lingam and touched it. The moment he touched it a voice resonated around the temple. Soon a figure appeared before him giving of ethereal feeling having the body of a human but head of an elephant.
"Oh good, you reached there.", said the mysterious voice.
"Who are you?", asked Aarav despite already knowing the answer.
"I am Ganesha. Lord Shiva's son. I was tasked with making sure of your arrival and giving you a brief knowledge about the world you are in with its present conditions.", the voice said.
"Greetings, Lord Ganesha. This humble one is honored to be in your presence. I ask for your guidance.", Aarav said.
"You really are as humble as mother said. Your Character also is good but let's cut the pleasantries short after all we're at a tight schedule.", Ganesha said.
Hearing this Aarav immediately become focused understanding the severity of the situation.
Looking at Aarav's attitude Lord Ganesha nodded in approval and continued.
"The world you are in right now is known as Akhandavan. It has 5 major continents. Uttarakhand is in the north. Dakshindesh is in the south. Purvadesh in the east, Pashchimkhand in the west and finally Madhyadesh in the center. You are currently in Pashchimkhand, the weakest of all continents. Each Continent is extremely vast. Years ago, this used to be a single plane, but a war happened that divided the world into these 5 continents. During that war the king of Asura king, who is known to be the most cunning entity, lived for only one purpose of ruling the heavens and becoming immortal. He used to be one of my father's greatest worshippers. Pleased by his cultivation my father granted him a boon that led to everything. Overestimating his capabilities, he waged a war on both humans and devas at the same time. Humans were on the verge of annihilation so my father used trident to end it all, but he couldn't bring himself to kill his greatest worshipper. So, he sealed him for eternity, but someone broke that seal. Feeling extreme humiliation and a sense of betrayal, he now hates my father to the bone. Though it ended with his defeat. It came at a price that was too heavy on both devas and humans. Getting his priorities straight he now covets Akhandavan, as only then can he amass enough strength against devas. Over time the connection between this plane and the one above became weak as he secretly made people believe devas are evil. At the same time, he started an Asura sect which constantly went against humans at the same time bewitching them, making them a part of his own army. You are currently near Sankalp Rajya, a small kingdom in Pashchimkhand. Your journey will begin there. Now you may raise your questions.", Ganesha said.
Hesitating a little Aarav asked, "Your lordship, which are the strongest powerhouses in this world?"
Hearing his question Ganesha said, "Just know that there are 5 clans, 4 kingdoms, 3 sects, 2 Chambers and 1 valley which stands at the peak of this world, but all are in Madhyadesh. Though except for the 5 families and 4 kingdoms and 1 chamber all the rest have their branches in all the continents. Especially the valley which is also known as the pill valley that focuses on pills and alchemy rather than martial arts but don't underestimate their strengths for, they are still stronger than most and have huge influence. That reminds me I was tasked to transmit to you a book."
<Ding! Obtained the myriads of pills book.>
<Host Does not have strong enough mental strength to accept all the knowledge so this will be restricted and will be opened gradually as per host's needs.>
Aarav was speechless at this gift which seemed like jackpot though cold water was poured on his dreams instantly.
"Now it's time we part. To the east of this ruin, you will reach the Sankalp Rajya. Also, before you go take this Lingam with you. As for its origins you will know in the future.," said Ganesha.
Looking at the huge Lingam Aarav was concerned about how to carry it. Seeing his doubt lord Ganesha said, "Don't worry your system has big enough space to store entire mountains."
Taking a sigh of relief Aarav stored the lingam in the inventory and bid farewell to Lord Ganesha.
"I hope your decision is right father.," Lord Ganesha Muttered looking at the back of Aarav. Soon his figure also faded. None of them knew that at a faraway place a man was looking at everything seeing Lord Ganesha's fading figure he muttered, "Looks like the time has come. This war will end with my triumph Shiva."
Unknown to him that he is already on the radar of the root of evil of this world. Aarav reached the gates of the capital city of Sankalp Rajya, Roshanpur.