3 Chapter 3 - A New World, A New Life: Navigating the Sect

Wearing a sect uniform and holding an Outer-Disciple Token in his hand, Xin Yang looked around his Dorm Room. The token is something like an I.D and the robe is like a school uniform, a mandatory thing. Because he was wearing a bath robe before he got transmigrated, no one questioned his clothing, he would probably be able to lie about it, but that's completely unnecessary. Disappointingly sitting on his bed, Xin Yang can't help but to recall what he learned today.

He finally got to know the name of this manual, it was called "Eternal Legacy of the Time-Space" what really confused him was that, what did it mean by Legacy?

Concerning the sect, as an Outer Sect Disciple, he lives in a place where rooms are very close to each other, every room is shabby looking and it seems like it's about to collapse any second. But because it's made out of special wood, it won't. If you get promoted, to an Inner Sect Disciple, you'll get your own mansion, with a chance to pick two servants. And, if you get promoted once more, you'll become Core Disciple, where you get your own mountain peak, and about 10 servants. After that you can't be promoted except if you get to become a disciple of a Core Sect Elder, Grand Elder or Sect Master. Then you'll have some authority inside the sect.

Good thing is, Xin Yang finally knows some things about the cultivation world, cultivation ranks go from:

Body Tempering Realm: The first realm of cultivation, it focuses on strengthening the body and making it able to withstand the cultivation of qi. It is divided into 9 stages, each stage representing a significant increase in physical strength. The first stage is where one's strength reaches a thousand jins, and it goes up to the ninth stage where one's strength reaches 10,000 jins.

Qi Gathering Realm: The second realm of cultivation, it focuses on the cultivation of qi and learning how to control it. In this realm, one learns to control and manipulate qi, using it to enhance physical strength and speed, as well as to heal injuries. The Qi Gathering Realm is also divided into 9 stages, each stage representing an increase in one's control over qi and the amount of qi one can gather.

Foundation Establishment Realm: The third realm of cultivation, it focuses on forming a foundation of qi within one's body. It is a crucial step towards higher realms as it allows one to start condensing qi into a 'golden core', which serves as the foundation for the next realm. The Foundation Establishment Realm is divided into 9 stages, each stage representing an increase in the strength of one's foundation.

Golden Core Realm: The fourth realm of cultivation, it focuses on the formation of a golden core. It marks a significant leap in cultivation as it grants one immense power and the ability to fly. The Golden Core realm is divided into 9 stages, each stage representing an increase in the strength of one's core and the amount of qi it can hold.

Nascent Soul Realm: The fifth realm of cultivation, it focuses on the formation of a nascent soul. It is considered the peak of cultivation for mortals, and the cultivators who reach this realm are considered to be extremely powerful and can live for hundreds or thousands of years. The Nascent Soul Realm is divided into 9 stages, each stage representing an increase in the strength of one's soul.

Soul Formation Realm: The sixth realm of cultivation, it focuses on the formation of a fully-formed soul. At this realm, one can communicate with the dead, control ghosts, and make soul attacks. Reaching this realm is extremely rare and cultivators at this realm are considered to be among the strongest in the world. The Soul Formation Realm is divided into 9 stages, each stage representing an increase in the strength of one's soul.

Xin Yang was in awe of the information he had just learned.

That's all they've told them, Xin Yang was pretty sure that there's a lot more, but he doesn't know yet. If those are the only realms reachable then this world is weak as hell.

First things first. Xin Yang takes out the Body Tempering Basic Mantra, and starts to cultivate according to it.

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Xin Yang sat down on his bed, deep in thought. He couldn't shake off the feeling that something was off about the cultivation manual he was given by the sect. Then, a sudden realization struck him. He remembered the manual, "Eternal Legacy of the Time-Space" that he had found in his "Void Storage" when he first arrived in this cultivation world.

Excitedly, Xin Yang opened the "Void Storage" and retrieved the "Eternal Legacy of the Time-Space". He flipped through the pages, only to find that most of the pages were blurred and unreadable. However, the first two pages were clear, and the second page seemed to contain a mantra. Xin Yang couldn't believe his luck. This must be the cultivation manual he was looking for!

With renewed determination, Xin Yang discarded the manual that was given to him by the sect. He knew that this newfound manual was the key to his success in the cultivation world. He began to cultivate according to the mantra on the second page, and soon, he felt a hot sensation coursing through his body. A sense of excitement washed over him as he realized that he had reached the 1st stage of Body Tempering.

Upon reaching the first stage of cultivation, a previously obscure page from the "Eternal Legacy of the Time-Space" revealed itself to him. It described the "Void Shattering Fists," a powerful fist technique consisting of 81 individual techniques. As he continued to read about this technique, he discovered that with each punch, the void around him shattered more and more, making his attacks increasingly devastating.

Eager to test out his newfound strength, Xin Yang headed to the training area to try his hand at the puppet tablet.

Xin Yang approaches the testing area, where there is a line of people waiting to test their strength. The line is filled with Outer Sect disciples like himself, all eager to see how much progress they've made in their cultivation. He overhears some of the others boasting about their strength, and some even betting on who will have the highest strength.

Finally, it's Xin Yang's turn. In front of him is a wooden puppet, about the size of a small person. All he has to do is punch it with all his strength, and a nearby tablet will display his cultivation realm and strength.

Xin Yang takes a deep breath and focuses his qi, channeling it into his fist. He then punches the puppet with all his might. The puppet creaks and cracks under the impact, and the tablet lights up with the results.

'Realm: Body Tempering 2nd stage

Strength: 2500 Jin'

Xin Yang is shocked by the results, he had no idea that he had reached the 2nd stage of Body Tempering and had gained 2500 jins of strength in just a day of cultivation. He couldn't help but to wonder what kind of cultivation manual he had picked up from his "Void Storage" and how it could have such a profound effect on his cultivation.

Xin Yang spent the next few days deeply immersed in his cultivation and technique, using the mantra from the mysterious book to continue advancing in the Body Tempering realm. As he progressed through the stages, he felt his body become harder and harder, as if it were made of steel.

Upon reaching the third stage of Body Tempering, Xin Yang experienced a profound realization of the true power of the mantra he had discovered. It became clear to him that this was not an ordinary cultivation technique, but a peerless one that could propel him far ahead of his peers in terms of progress. With this newfound understanding, Xin Yang felt a renewed sense of purpose and determination to continue on his cultivation journey with even greater focus and dedication.

He couldn't help but feel a sense of gratitude towards the mysterious book, as if it was a gift from the heavens. Xin Yang knew that with this cultivation technique, he would be able to become a powerful expert in no time.

He knew that he couldn't let anyone else know about it, as it would be too much of a threat to the sect. So he kept it a secret and continued to cultivate diligently.

Xin Yang couldn't wait to see what other realms and stages he would be able to reach with this cultivation technique; he was excited for the future. But he had to keep it low profile with his training, he can't be too showy for now.

Xin Yang knew that he had a long way to go before reaching these higher realms, but with this cultivation technique, he knew he would be able to reach them faster than anyone else.

Xin Yang realized that he had truly stumbled upon a peerless cultivation method and was excited about the possibilities that lay ahead. He couldn't wait to continue cultivating and see how far he could go.

But before he could continue, it was time for lunch, and he headed to the Sect Kitchen to grab a bite.

The Sect Kitchen was a chaotic scene, with people fighting and pushing each other to get the best food. Xin Yang couldn't understand what all the commotion was about, but after struggling for a bit, he finally got his bowl of porridge.

As he sat down at a table, he noticed a fellow disciple sitting there nonchalantly, enjoying his meal. Xin Yang couldn't help but be intrigued by this person's calm demeanor amidst the chaos and decided to strike up a conversation with him. This fellow disciple's name was Song Chang, and he was known for his friendly and comedic personality.

"Haha, you're new here aren't you?" The nonchalant fellow replied with a chuckle. "They're fighting over the Spirit Grass Porridge, it's a special porridge made by the Sect Kitchen Master with rare Spirit Grasses that can aid in cultivation. It's highly sought after by the disciples."

"Oh, I see," Xin Yang replied, taking a spoonful of his plain porridge. "But why all the fuss? Can't they just wait their turn?"

"Haha, that's just how things are here," the fellow replied with a shrug. "In the cultivation world, strength is everything. And anything that can aid in cultivation is highly valued, so the competition can get pretty fierce. My name is Song Chang by the way, you can call me Brother Song."

"Xin Yang," Xin Yang introduced himself.

"Nice to meet you Xin Yang, welcome to the sect," Brother Song said with a grin. "By the way, you seem to have some pretty impressive strength for a new Outer Sect Disciple, did you happen to find some special cultivation method or something?"

"Ah, something like that," Xin Yang said, trying to play it off casually. In truth, he was still unsure of the full extent of the cultivation manual he had found, and didn't want to attract unnecessary attention.

"Well, whatever it is, keep it up," Brother Song said with a chuckle. "In this sect, strength is everything. The stronger you are, the higher your standing and the better your treatment. So always strive to be the strongest."

Xin Yang nods, understand what Brother Song is trying to tell him.

"Thanks Brother Song, I'll keep that in mind," Xin Yang said, before they went back to their meal.

After finishing their meal, Xin Yang and his companions returned to their room. Once there, Xin Yang sat cross-legged on his bed and retrieved his cultivation manual, eager to continue his practice. Though he had already reached the third stage of Body Tempering, he was determined to push himself even further, aspiring to reach the pinnacle of the cultivation world. He knew it was a lofty goal, but Xin Yang was never one to shy away from a challenge.

As he focused on his cultivation, he suddenly heard a voice echoing through the sect's halls. It was an announcement calling all disciples to gather at the Martial Arena for the sect's annual tournament. Confused but intrigued, Xin Yang made his way to the arena, eager to find out what was happening.