The Path to Godhood Begins

Raja sat cross-legged, deep in thought, while Jasmine paced nearby. Her fiery red hair swayed with every step as she scrutinized him, her expression betraying a mix of curiosity and disbelief. The revelation had left her shaken.

"So," Jasmine said, her tone laced with skepticism. "You're not from this world? Then how in the heavens are you this strong without Profound Veins?"

Raja smiled faintly, his calm demeanor unshaken. "Training, Jasmine. Lots of training. I worked my body to its very limits. Yet here I am, stuck at the Emperor Profound Realm. To go beyond, I need Profound Veins. That's why I'm looking for a solution."

Jasmine halted, her eyes narrowing as she mulled over his words. After a tense silence, she finally spoke, her voice decisive. "Raja, I have an offer for you—a deal."

Raja's eyebrows raised. "Oh? And what kind of deal are we talking about?"

Jasmine stepped closer, her voice steady and resolute. "I will grant you the Evil God's immortal blood. It will give you the Evil God's Profound Veins, but in return, you must agree to complete three tasks for me."

Raja's interest was piqued. "Three tasks? Let's hear them."

Jasmine nodded and listed them:

"First, obtain a Netherworld Udumbara Flower, three Profound Beast Cores from the Tyrant Profound Realm, and 35 kilos of Purple Veined God Crystal.

Second, reach the Sovereign Profound Realm within thirty years.

And finally, if one day I ask for asylum, you must provide it without hesitation."

Raja pondered the conditions, his sharp mind analyzing the implications. "Interesting terms. But your second request won't take me thirty years. Five will be more than enough."

Jasmine snorted, clearly skeptical. "We'll see about that. Now, hold still."

She summoned a drop of luminous crimson liquid—the Evil God's immortal blood. Raja braced himself as it hovered toward his forehead. The moment it touched his skin, searing pain engulfed his entire being. Every fiber of his body screamed in agony as the blood coursed through him, transforming him from within.

After an hour of torment, the pain finally subsided. Raja opened his eyes, his body radiating a newfound energy. Jasmine watched him closely, her voice steady as she explained the transformation. "You now possess the Heretic God's Profound Veins. These veins are unique—they allow you to fight far above your level, granting you access to elemental seeds: Fire, Water, Lightning, Wind, and Earth. With each seed, your mastery over the elements will grow, alongside your immunity to them."

Raja nodded, absorbing the information. "Fascinating. These powers will prove invaluable. Thank you, Jasmine."

Jasmine crossed her arms, a smirk on her lips. "Don't thank me yet. You've only just begun."

The Training Begins

The next morning, Raja wasted no time. He ventured into the Scarlet Dragon Mountain Range, a region known for its perilous terrain and fierce beasts. Setting up a gravity circle, he began his training in earnest, pushing his body to the limits.

Sitting in a meditative pose, he initiated cultivation. Within minutes, he broke through to the Elementary Profound Realm. Fueled by determination, he cultivated nonstop for 24 hours, reaching the 10th Level of the Elementary Profound Realm in record time.

Satisfied with his progress, Raja entered his personal dimension to check on Jasmine. He found her casually enjoying breakfast, served by P.M., his ever-efficient mechanical butler.

"Good morning," Raja greeted, his tone light.

Jasmine looked up, her eyes widening as she sensed his newfound strength. She stood abruptly, nearly knocking over her chair. "You're already at the 10th Level of the Elementary Profound Realm?! How is that possible? Yesterday, you didn't even have a cultivation base!"

Raja chuckled. "I told you, Jasmine, I'm an anomaly. Now, I need your help."

Jasmine took a moment to calm herself. "What do you need help with?"

"Do you know of a way to repair damaged Profound Veins? Also, I need a strength and recovery technique," Raja explained.

Jasmine froze, memories of her brother flashing through her mind. "Why do you seek such strength, Raja?" she asked softly.

"To protect the people I care about," Raja replied without hesitation.

Her expression softened, and she nodded. "I have a method, one that my brother obtained from an ancient tomb. It's called the Great Way of the Buddha. But it's not for the faint-hearted. Comprehending it is nearly impossible. Are you sure you want to try?"

"There's nothing I can't comprehend. Give it to me," Raja declared confidently.

The Great Way of the Buddha

Jasmine began explaining the art, her voice steady yet reverent. "The Great Way of the Buddha is a forbidden Divine Profound Art. Unlike the Heretic God Arts, which reside in the Profound Veins, this technique transforms the body itself—your blood, meridians, muscles, skin, and bones. It relies on the strength of the soul and nature, not Profound Strength."

She continued, detailing its stages and requirements. "The art is arduous to cultivate. Only those with inherited divine bloodlines or True God Profound Veins can withstand it. The first stage alone grants immense vitality, refining the body anew. Each stage elevates you further from mortality, extending your lifespan and granting extraordinary strength."

Jasmine's tone grew serious. "However, healing others with this art requires intimate knowledge of the human body. Without it, attempting to heal someone could destroy them."

The Great Way of the Buddha is a profound path of cultivation that consists of twelve stages, each advancing the practitioner's strength, vitality, and connection to the divine. Progression through these stages allows the body to absorb the vitality of the world, transforming and refining it, ultimately leading to transcendence from the mortal realm.

Purpose of the First Stage

Absorbs the world's vitality to transform the body, including flesh, hair, blood, bones, organs, and marrow.Results in a rebirth of the body and sets the foundation for all subsequent stages.With each stage, the body undergoes further reformation, increasing lifespan exponentially and moving closer to divinity.

Stages of Progression

The first three stages mark the initial phase, while the fourth stage and beyond signify the intermediate phase.

Each stage is associated with physical enhancements and spiritual advancements.

Jasmine: "In order to heal somebody, you have to reach Stage 4 of the Art. My brother only reached the 6th stage of the Great Way of the Buddha in his lifetime."

Raja (smiling): "Jasmine, get ready for your worldview to turn upside down in the coming days."

Jasmine smirked. "Very well. Let's see if your confidence holds up." She passed the technique directly into his mind.

Raja wasted no time, immediately beginning his practice. His exceptional intelligence and comprehension allowed him to enter the First Stage of the Great Way of the Buddha within 24 hours, his body undergoing its first transformation. Simultaneously, he broke through to the Nascent Profound Realm.

Jasmine, observing from the dimension, was dumbfounded. "What kind of monster are you?!"

Relentless Progress

Over the next week, Raja's cultivation advanced at an unprecedented pace. He reached the Second Stage of the Great Way of the Buddha and the 10th Level of the Nascent Profound Realm. His strength and resilience grew exponentially, his body now capable of feats beyond mortal comprehension.

Another month of rigorous training saw Raja achieve the Third Stage of the Great Way of the Buddha. His body, now as strong as pure steel, radiated an aura of unyielding vitality. Simultaneously, he broke through to the True Profound Realm.

Jasmine, who had been silently watching his progress, could only gape in disbelief. "He's already at the Third Stage… in just one month?! Even my brother took years to reach this level!"

Raja, ever focused, continued his cultivation. Three months later, he stood at the 10th Level of the True Profound Realm, the peak of the Third Stage Great Way of the Buddha . However, he sensed a bottleneck, a catalyst needed to advance further.

An Ominous Warning

As Raja contemplated his next steps, Jasmine appeared, her expression uncharacteristically grave. "Raja, I sense Sky Profound Realm experts approaching. They're powerful. We need to prepare."

Raja's eyes sharpened, his aura exuding unshakable confidence. "Let them come. This will be the perfect opportunity to test my limits."

Jasmine smirked despite herself. "You're insane, but I'll admit—it's entertaining to watch."

Raja smiled back, his resolve burning brighter than ever. His journey had only just begun, and the world was about to witness the rise of a true anomaly.