Chapter 5 Cultivation Levels
In the beating heart of the Emerald Jungle, far from the gorilla clan, stood a hidden fortress, a bastion of resistance and rebellion. The base was a maze of huts and platforms, all built with the innate skill of the apes, who now wore shimmering armor and wielded weapons forged from the same metal as the stars. The air was filled with the metallic odor of blood and the tension of impending battle.
At the top of the most imposing tree, the leaders were conspiring. The war hall was a shadowy sanctuary, lit only by the fiery eyes of the monkeys, whose gazes cut through the darkness like torches. In the center, a sturdy wooden table held a vast map of the forest, with markers and flags indicating territories and plans of attack.
The silence was broken by the authoritative voice of the monkey in charge, his words reverberating like thunder. "After our triumph over the serpents' shelter, our strength has reached new heights!" He proclaimed, and a murmur of approval went through the room. "Who could have imagined that we, once slaves of the gorillas, would rise from the ashes with such power?"
But then, a deep and meaningful sigh shook the room. All eyes turned to the **Red Chimpanzee**, the captain of the guard, an imposing and fearsome figure. His scar, a trail of violence that ran across his face, was a constant reminder of past battles. "I already warned you not to say that word!" His voice was a roar, and everyone bowed in respect and fear. "Have you forgotten that the Gorilla God, when trying to subjugate the world, branded us with the iron of servitude? Among the primate races, it is taboo to evoke such humiliation!"
The leader continued, his fury barely contained. "This is the last warning. Only we monkeys know the depth of the hatred we harbor for those tyrants. But revenge will come!"
Meanwhile, back in the gorilla clan, the training ground was buzzing with the energy of the young warriors. "Young gorillas, I know you're looking forward to the tournament," the deep voice of Kenpa, the tactician, echoed across the field. "Fortunately, our clan has enough resources to prepare them!" He explained that, as they couldn't fight each other, his team would train each one personally. "Each of you will be paired with a veteran gorilla, who will hone your combat techniques and give you the experience you need."
The eyes of the young men shone with the promise of glory. Kenpa, with his reddish skin and spiky gauntlets, was an awe-inspiring sight. "With consensus reached, we will form the pairs. Prepare for greatness!"
The newly formed pairs gathered under the shade of the ancient trees, the air vibrating with the energy of the young gorillas ready to begin their performances. Kai, took the first step. With a confident stance but a slight tremor in his voice that betrayed his anxiety, he said, "Hello, Senior Gorilla. My name is Kai. I would like to know yours."
The gorilla at his side, whose black fur shone in the sun's rays filtering through the treetops, turned to Kai with a frank smile. "No need to be so formal with me, young gorilla. We're all clan brothers here," he said, his voice warm and inviting. "My name is Jarak, and this staff," he stroked the object that rested on his back, "is a symbol of my journey thus far. It was entrusted to me by my own mentor when I was in his place."
As Kai processed Jarak's words, a thick, authoritative voice cut through the murmur of conversations. It was Kenpa, the venerable leader of the clan, drawing everyone's attention. "Now that all the pairs have been formed and introduced to each other, it's time to talk about how the training will work," he announced. "There are two months left until the clan tournament. "It will be divided into two parts: the first will be a month of combat improvement with your partner, either through combat training or technical classes." Kai
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Kai felt his heart quicken at the prospect of intensive training. He looked at Jarak, who nodded with an encouraging smile.
"The second part," Kenpa continued, his voice resonating with a gravity that commanded respect, "will be the practical part. You will go outside the clan with your pairs and go hunting to hone your skills in real combat!"
A buzz of excitement spread among the young gorillas. The idea of leaving the clan, of exploring the world beyond known borders, was something none of them had ever experienced before. They looked at each other, their eyes shining with the promise of adventure and challenge.
Kai and Jarak joined the others, their spirits lifted by the news. They knew that the journey that awaited them would be full of danger and discovery, but they were ready to face whatever came, together.
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As the young gorillas headed towards their seniors' residence, the sun began to set, painting the sky with shades of orange and pink that blended with the shadows of the trees. The air was filled with the sound of birds returning to their nests and the soft whisper of leaves in the wind, creating a serene and tranquil atmosphere.
Kai, walked alongside Jarak, the senior Gorilla, whose imposing stance and scars from past battles inspired respect and admiration. "Jarak," Kai began, his voice filled with a mix of reverence and curiosity, "how does the clan's cultivation system work?"
Jarak looked at Kai, his brown eyes shining with a glimmer of surprise and a proud smile forming on his lips. "A very good question, Kai," he replied, his deep voice resonating through the trees. "The levels known by the clan are..."
He paused, as if he was carefully choosing his words. "The first realm is *Qi Condensation*. It consists of using the spiritual energy of heaven and earth to refine the body from the inside out. This is all to lay the foundation for the **Foundation Building stage **. This stage is divided into ten layers, each one more challenging and enriching than the last."
Kai drank in every word, his eyes shining with the promise of power and knowledge.
Jarak continued, "After gathering a sufficient amount of Spiritual Energy at the Qi Condensation Stage, the Cultivator then works to circulate this spiritual energy throughout his or her body. In doing so, the spiritual energy cleanses the body and refines it, making it -the most suitable for cultivation. This is what we call the **'Forming/Building a Foundation'* or *Foundation Establishment Stage** This is the true first step on the path of Cultivation, with the stage. of Qi Condensation being nothing more than the preliminary steps towards it."
"And the third," Jarak hesitated, his gaze distant, as if he contemplated mysteries beyond Kai's understanding, "is the *Center Formation*. I don't know much about it, but I know the clan master is at this level . It is a stage that few reach, and those who do are said to possess almost divine powers."
Kai was amazed at how many levels he still had to reach to obtain considerable power. He was about to ask another question when Jarak announced, "We have arrived at my residence."
Jarak's house was a sturdy structure, built of thick logs and interwoven leaves. It was simple but imposing, just like Jarak himself. Kai looked up at the residence, feeling a mixture of excitement and nervousness for what was to come.
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In the heart of the dense forest, the monkey war hall echoed with battle plans and cunning strategies. The chimpanzee leader, known among his peers as Red due to the distinctive coloring of his fur, stood up with authority. His eyes burned with a flame of determination as he spoke, "Do not underestimate the gorillas; they may defeat us in brute strength, but we have more numbers, are more cunning and possess the agility of a bird."
A monkey standing around my house, whose curiosity shone in its eyes, approached the large map table and asked with a mixture of anxiety and excitement, "Captain, when are we going to attack the Gorillas?" Red, anticipating such questioning, replied in a calm but firm voice, "Not for now. We just attacked the snake shelter and are recovering. Our strength needs time to recover."
He paused, allowing his words to sink in among those present, and continued, "First, we will reclaim our troops and reorganize the territory we are occupying. Only then, with our ranks restored and our strategy refined, will we attack the gorilla vermin and We will purge them from this land!"
The hatred that chimpanzees had for gorillas was a flame that never went out. Once enslaved by the feared Gorilla God, each chimpanzee carried a spark of resentment within, waiti
ng for the day they could claim their freedom and honor.