Chapter 0 :- Prologue
In the modern world of the internet and technology, the ancient arts of cultivation had been long forgotten by the larger masses of the world. These techniques might be forgotten by the countries in the face of modernization but there remained a place that still upheld these practices with their utmost respect and regard.
'MARTIAL HALL'. These words were imprinted in bold letters over an old large building which could one tell by a single glance that it was pretty ancient.
Here laid the heart of martial arts which many people desired. They practiced martial arts similar to those which people read in Wuxia Fantasies, surprising fact was that not only the physical martial arts were practiced but even the training of mental strength and the legendary "Qi Gong". The basic but most important thing required to become a successful martial artist.
The 'MARTIAL HALL' consisted of a Hall Master, Twenty-four Elders, and each elder had his own disciple who was given the title of Senior Disciples. Apart from this, they were about three hundred Inner Disciples and about nine hundred Outer disciples. This number cannot be considered formidable but because it was completely hidden from the outside world, it was quite a good force. Besides this Twelve Guardians were held responsible for the working of the continent which was allotted to them, these guardians were three law enforcers of the different continents overlooking every martial artist living there. Moreover, these individuals were not some normal people who could be messed with they could even single-handedly out a whole squad of the trained military to shame.
The selection of disciples was done based on their talent and even their growth potential. Apart from that these people were selected by the hall, not anyone could come up to such a place without an invitation. Whenever a new disciple came he is firstly tested for his talent with a special device. It was a large round stone, one would rather feel insignificant while standing in front of it. It had a flat and smooth face and a dark black line at the stone's lower bottom. The individual who is to be tested must keep his hand on the line and the stone would give out a color based on it these were differentiated as.
1. Red - Low or no talent,
2. Orange -Low talent,
3. Yellow -Below average talent,
4. Green - Average or mediocre talent,
5. Blue -Above average talent,
6. Indigo -Outstanding,
7. Violet - Extraordinary or Exceptional talent.
Although the color on the large stone did not reflect that you are useless but rather it only shows the probability of the speed of one's training. Apart from this, they were hardly a few who got blue, and the number of people who got indigo could be counted with one's fingers. And as for the violet color no one in the history of the martial hall received it. It was considered a legendary existence among the people.
So it was not even taken into consideration that such an existence will ever occur. The different stages of cultivation were divided into four parts they were:-
1. Profound Human Layer (1 - 12 stars)
2. Profound Earth Layer (1 - 12 stars)
3. Life & Death Layer (1 - 10 stars)
4. Heavens Layer (1 - 6 stars)
Although strength was divided in these layers over the centuries none had touched the pinnacle of it. Even the twelve guardians who were considered as top tier existence were merely upto Heavens Layer 2nd Star.
By this it can be judged how hard the road of cultivation was, even for these old monsters who had lived for a thousand years. But whatever one's cultivation was it was also important to have a good spirit, but one cannot argue with God for such things as these are determined on birth itself. Yes, the sorts are determined on birth on the basis of the month of birth because there were only twelve spirits.
1. The Ox
2. The Tiger
3. The Rabbit
4. The Snake
5. The Horse
6. The Goat
7. The Dragon
8. The Money
9. The Rat
10. The Rooster
11. The Pig
12. The Dog
And changing them was similar to defying Heavens..... impossible.
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But the entire of martial arts world was plunged into chaos because of the appearance of an unknown person claiming to be there God.. He said," I am the one who will regain the glory of these ancient martial arts, I am your God." , and his name was ' Micheal Young '.
