Seclusion and Preparation

Jin sat cross-legged in his new room, surrounded by the three qi condensing pills he had received from the sect leader. He had finally become an indoor disciple, and he could feel the difference in treatment already. No longer did he have to share a cramped room with two other disciples; he now had a spacious chamber all to himself.

He popped one of the pills into his mouth and began to cultivate, focusing on his breathing and channeling the pill's energy into his body. He had already broken through to the third stage of Qi Condensation, and he was determined to reach the fourth stage as quickly as possible.

As he meditated, his thoughts turned to the conversation he had had with the sect leader. The old man had told him about the nine realms of cultivation, each more powerful than the last. Jin had been fascinated by the names of these realms and the incredible power they represented.

He reviewed them in his mind:

1.Foundation Building - The first realm of cultivation, where one establishes a foundation of power.

2.Qi Condensation - The second realm, where one cultivates their qi to increase their power.

3.Core Formation - The third realm, where one's qi condenses into a core, increasing their power even further.

4.Nascent Soul - The fourth realm, where one's core transforms into a nascent soul, granting them even greater power.

5.Spirit Severing - The fifth realm, where one's nascent soul severs their mortal ties and achieves true spiritual power.

6.Void Refinement - The sixth realm, where one refines their spirit and achieves true control over the void.

7.Immortal Ascension - The seventh realm, where one becomes an immortal and transcends the mortal plane.

8.Divine Transformation - The eighth realm, where one's power becomes divine in nature and they are revered as a god.

9.True Immortal - The ninth and final realm, where one achieves true immortality and their power becomes limitless.

Jin shook his head in disbelief. He had never imagined such power was possible, and yet here he was, on the path to achieving it. He was filled with a sense of wonder and determination, and he vowed to work tirelessly to reach the pinnacle of each realm.

Hours passed as Jin meditated and cultivated, and he felt his qi growing stronger with each passing moment. He focused his mind on breaking through to the fourth stage of Qi Condensation, and at long last, he felt the barrier give way.

A surge of power coursed through his body as he broke through, and he let out a triumphant yell. He had done it - he had reached the fourth stage of Qi Condensation. But he knew this was only the beginning; he had a long journey ahead of him if he wanted to reach the pinnacle of the nine realms.

Filled with newfound determination, Jin settled in for another round of cultivation, eager to see what the future held.