Discovery And Determination

Yun Tian stood at the entrance of his house, his eyes eagerly exploring the surrounding landscape. Every detail of this new world was a source of fascination and wonder. The clean, fresh air, the chirping of birds, the gentle rustling of leaves in the breeze, all stood in stark contrast to the noisy, oppressive streets of New York.

His steps unconsciously led him towards the crystal clear stream. The soothing murmur of the water drew him in like a magnet, and he knelt at the edge, dipping his hands into the cool water. The feeling was so exhilarating that he couldn't help but smile. For the first time in a long time, he felt at peace.

"Yun Tian! Come here, boy!" The voice of his mother, Li Cao, called to him from the field where she was working. Yun Tian quickly got up and walked towards her. As he approached, he noticed the smiling faces of the other villagers, their simple and happy lives contrasting with the harshness of his former existence.

"You look much better," Li Cao said, greeting her with a warm smile. "I'm so relieved to see you up. How are you feeling?"

"I'm fine, mother. I feel... better than ever," Yun Tian replied, trying to get used to calling this woman "mother." Memories of his previous life slowly faded as he adjusted to this new reality.

"Very good," she said, wiping the sweat from her forehead. "Go see your father, he needs your help to prepare the fields for the next harvest."

Yun Tian nodded and headed towards the fields where his father was working. Yun Bao, a sturdy man with features marked by years of hard work, was plowing the land. He looked up as he saw his son approaching and waved.

"Oh, Tian'er! Come here, I'll show you how to do it," Yun Bao said, holding out a calloused hand. "Today we have to prepare the soil for sowing. It's an important job."

Yun Tian grabbed the hoe his father handed him and began to imitate his gestures. Although this work was exhausting, it was rewarding to see the results of his immediate efforts in the turned earth. Yun Tian felt happy in a sense, he could live a life with his new family again.

The days passed and Yun Tian gradually acclimated to his new life. He helped his parents in the fields, explored the village and marveled at every aspect of this world. One afternoon, while walking near the village square, he noticed a group of villagers gathered around an old man sitting on a bench. The man wore simple but neat clothes, and his eyes shone with deep wisdom.

"Who is it ?" Yun Tian asked a child next to him.

"It's old Master Liang," the child replied.

"He knows a lot about the world of farmers. The whole village comes to listen to him tell his stories."

"Cultivators?!" Yun Tian thought strongly. He had already suspected when he woke up that this world was not normal. And the fact that his father could confirm it only increased his determination to know as much as possible about this world.

Intrigued, Yun Tian approached and listened carefully. The old man spoke of cultivators, people capable of performing extraordinary feats by channeling the energy of the world.

"Cultivators can fly through the air, manipulate the elements, and live for hundreds of years," Master Liang explained. "But cultivation is an arduous path, reserved for those who have the courage and perseverance to take it."

Yun Tian felt his heart racing. These stories of power and adventure resonated with him. After the session, he approached Master Liang.

"Master Liang," he said shyly, "can you tell me more about cultivation?"

The old man smiled and patted the bench next to him. "Come and sit down, young man. I see you are curious. Cultivation is not a simple tale, it is a difficult path. Why do you want to know more?"

Yun Tian took a deep breath. "I want to become stronger. I want to protect those I love and maybe... find purpose in this life."

Master Liang nodded. "Alright ! I'll tell you everything I know. You know, I know a lot of things. When I was young, I was able to go to a cult. I was able to read a lot of books that dealt with cultivation and the world we live in."

"There are even sects ? It's incredible that you were able to access one of them Master Liang. I wonder how big the world is." Yun Tian said with a cheerful and curious look.

Master Liang nodded. "Okay, listen carefully. Cultivation begins with understanding the energy around us, Qi. Cultivators learn to absorb and manipulate this energy to strengthen their body and mind. There are many levels of cultivation, each more difficult than the last. First there is the body strengthening realm. In this realm, cultivators focus on physical strengthening and improving their basic physical abilities such as strength, speed and endurance. They use cultivation techniques which are called sutra to strengthen and refine their muscles, bones, internal organs, blood and marrow, thereby increasing their power and endurance. After the Qi Condensation realm. The cultivators at this stage learn to condense the ambient Qi around them to store it in their bodies. This condensed Qi is used to strengthen their attacks and defenses, as well as to speed up their recovery after battles. Meditation and breathing techniques are essential to mastering this stage. Afterwards, there is the realm of establishing the foundation. This step is crucial because it involves consolidating and stabilizing the Qi inside the body, linking it to vital organs and bones. Cultivators spend years perfecting this stage, using advanced meditation techniques, Qi exercises, and energy regulation practices to strengthen their internal foundation. They can materialize qi. They also have from this stage a sea of ​​consciousness which allows them to use their divine sense more effectively. Despite limited spiritual energy they can fly but generally most cultivators in this realm use weapons or mounts to avoid wasting their energy. Finally, above all that, there is the golden core realm. Once the foundation is solid, cultivators are ready to form a cultivation core within their dantian, or energy center. This core acts as a home for Qi, allowing it to focus and develop more effectively. To reach this stage, practitioners must undergo trials and challenges to test their determination and ability to harness their inner energy. In this realm one can begin to fly freely as one's energy increases although some still prefer to use weapons or mounts. Cultivators of this realm can materialize energy in many types of techniques and arts and even materialize their avatar of any size they want. As their level increases in this realm, the cultivation core reaches a higher level of refinement and power, taking on a golden hue that symbolizes its strength and purity. Cultivators become capable of releasing more powerful Qi attacks to travel hundreds of miles in the blink of an eye and easily shatter mountains hundreds of feet high."

Yun Tian, ​​who was standing close to the old man, couldn't believe what he had just heard. He was truly in a world of culture, in his life on earth, he had dreamed several times of a life in a world like this. He had always thought that this genre was completely linked to the human imagination. But now that he is indeed there, becoming a powerful cultivator is no longer a distant dream but an ambition that he can accomplish if he gives himself the means.

Throughout the afternoon, Yun Tian stayed with Master Liang. Who told him a lot of things about the continent, the kingdoms, the sects, the families…

Indeed, from what the old man knows, this world is only a small world which is made up of only one continent. This continent is called Tianyun. The Tianyun continent is divided into 5 imperial dynasties: The Black Turtle Dynasty, held by Emperor Xuanwu, is located north of Tianyun. The Roselin Dynasty, led by Emperor Suzaku, is located south of Tianyun. The Azure Dragon Dynasty, led by the Qinglong Emperor, is located east of Tianyun. The White Tiger Dynasty, led by Emperor Baihu, is located west of Tianyun. The Land Sovereign Dynasty, led by Emperor Houtou, is located in the center of Tianyun. Within these dynasties are celestial lands, religious sects, academies and sects. As well as quite powerful families which are ranked in order of power. The bronze families, the silver families and the gold families. In any case, for now, that's all Yun Tian knows.

Over the next few days, Yun Tian spent more and more time with Master Liang. The old man taught him the basics of cultivation, explaining the different breathing and meditation techniques needed to sense and manipulate Qi.

One morning, as they sat by the stream, Master Liang explained a fundamental technique.

"Close your eyes, Yun Tian," he commanded. "Breathe deeply and feel the energy around you. Imagine that it enters your body with each inhalation and accumulates in your dantian, the center of your energy."

Yun Tian obeyed, closing his eyes and breathing deeply. He tried to visualize Qi, but at first he felt nothing. However, with Master Liang's patience, he slowly began to feel a slight warmth in his abdomen.

"I feel it!" he exclaimed, excited.

"Don't lose your concentration," Master Liang said calmly. "The feeling is fleeting. It takes practice to maintain and strengthen this connection."

Every day, Yun Tian practiced under the supervision of Master Liang, feeling progress little by little. One evening, as they finished a meditation session, Yun Tian expressed his doubts.

"Master Liang, do you think I can really become a cultivator? My talent seems so low compared to what you describe."

Master Liang placed a reassuring hand on his shoulder. "In this world talent is something that few people can have. If you want to know more, talent is based on the avatar that every human being has. At birth hot is born with an avatar that defines his talent, they are classified by rank as follows: Mortal, Spiritual, Treasure, Sacred and Divine Talent is one thing, Yun Tian, ​​but determination and hard work are another. but often the most determined. Keep practicing and believing in yourself."

Encouraged by these words, Yun Tian redoubled his efforts. He trained from morning until evening, absorbing Master Liang's teachings like a sponge. Every progress, no matter how small, strengthened his resolve.

One day, while meditating near the stream, he felt a familiar presence beside him. Opening his eyes, he saw Master Liang watching him with a satisfied smile.

"I'm proud of you, Yun Tian," he said.

"You've made impressive progress. Keep it up, and one day you might be able to realize your dream."

Yun Tian stood up, feeling a new strength within him. "Thank you, Master Liang. I will continue to train. I will not let your teachings be in vain."

The old man nodded. "Never forget that cultivation is not only about power, but also about the heart and mind. Keep your intentions pure and always remember why you started this path."

Yun Tian bowed deeply. "I will never forget, Master Liang. Thank you for everything."

As the sun set, Yun Tian returned home, his mind filled with new hopes and dreams. The path of cultivation was long and arduous, but with Master Liang's guidance and his own determination, he felt he could overcome any obstacle.