Giles and the young servant Thomas had swept through this forest for any supplies that could be of use. The wild beast and tough grain provided sustenance while the various medicinal herbs where used to treat the young master.
The Fallen Gods continent was different from that of Titan Reach. It was less civilised, having a sparse population whilst being covered by all manner of terrains. This made it a true natural resource as well as a land where beast and other races reigned supreme.
Humans where at a true disadvantage within this continent.
It had been a month since the young master's group had made it to this forest. He had recovered to a normal state, thanks to Giles medical expertise.
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"You are almost 16 Willean, and the blood curse that was placed on your body has been fully removed. You can truly now start cultivating", Giles said as he examined young master Willean's body.
The story of Willean was a normal one with nothing out of the ordinary about him. He was born to his father Herbert, the clan master and Terrisa his mother. He had over 7 siblings all whom where born with better constitution than him.
He was the last born of the family so he wasn't anything special or important to the clan. To make matters worse he even had a Natural Born Blood Curse hence he could not begin cultivating till it was fully dissolved.
When others began cultivating at the ages of 10 he was studying in the library. When others where sparring and comparing their arts, he was taking in all the information of the world with Giles as his teacher. Giles had always liked this fellow, as he had taken the misfortune and used its energy to fuel his learning.
He was an expert who worked for Herbert, the old clan master. After the birth of the Willean, he was tasked with dissolving the Curse. Since they had a lot of contact, he naturally passed on his knowledge to Willean and grew close to each over the years.
The Young master Willean had been the only one to survive this ordeal because when dissolving the Curse, he would need an isolated area last they bring harm to others.
He was in the middle of his last treatment when there where ambushed by experts and he almost lost his life. If it where not for Giles and Thomas, he would have perished.
He was the last one of the Main family alive, his parents and siblings had all been lost. He sealed his heart so that he could persevere on and one day avenge this injustice.
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Willean sat in front of Giles Listening to the introduction of cultivation, whilst Thomas was on look out outside.
"There two things one requires to begin cultivation, a Primary Art and a Secondary Art "
"An example would be how my 《Lunar Descent, Darkness Rises》 is the primary whilst 《Eternal Night》is the secondary"
"An individual can only cultivate one Primary Art at a time whilst being able to cultivate multiple secondaries if you can handle it"
It was at this point in time he waved his hand in the air and after a soft white light flickered for brief moment, a bound book appeared between them both. The cover read 《Divine Star Chronicle》and the book seemed to shimmer with star light.
" Whether they are Primary or Secondary all arts can be ranked using one system, from lowest to highest it is Mortal -> Spiritual -> Heavenly -> Immortal. They can all be sub categorize by low, mid and high."
" In fact both my Arts are only mid Spiritual grade, whilst this 《Divine Star Chronicle》is unique. Its grade is determined by the Star you awaken along with the techniques"
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"This is why the Divine Star main family was so powerful, they where blessed by the star power in their blood even leading to some of them awakening Arts of the Heavenly Grade"
This was quite the knowledge dump that Willean was receiving. For most of the information he already knew, but was surprised by his family's inheritance method. It could been seen that depending on the star awoken was the grade of ones primary and secondary arts, all inherited.
The Divine Star Family was ancient beyond belief, having survived for a long period of time. It is thought to be believed that long before their glory, they went by another name. It wasn't until an almighty member of their clan created the 《Divine Star Chronicle》along with its host of inherited arts for his immediate bloodline. This was the rise of the main family as well as the power that gave rise to their dominance.
" Once you drip a drop of blood on the cover the book will transmit to you the Arts that best suit you. Normally one would use a testing crystal to see which elements the individual conforms to as well as their body rating. But this method of inheritance sure simplifies the process."
Giles couldn't help but sigh at how strong that clan member had to be, to create this book. There even rumours that within the book was an Immortal grade Art used by that exact individual.
"Before we begin I must properly explain the realms of cultivation to you"
Cultivation could be called an act against the heavens themselves. It propelled ones live towards towards a supreme state.
There where 5 known Realms of cultivation.
{Body Forging Realm, Fondation}
{Inner Breath Realm, Consolidation}
{True Breath Realm, Air Shattering}
{Legendary Breath Realm, Breaking Point}
{Sage Breath Realm, Cleansing the Mortal}
Giles himself was a Legendary Breath master with ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ stars.
Each realm had seven stars to represent the sub categories.
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"Willean you do not current possess any form of cultivation hence must start from the Body Forging Realm and lay a strong foundation."
" We cultivators mainly cultivate strength within this realm, forging our bodies to be strong and ideal to handle essence energy"
" The energy of the Heavens and the Earth circulates all around us, we use it to unlock the potential of our bodies"
Giles gave a brief summary.
Willean knew that in the Body Forging Realm, the cultivator would take in the surrounding energy into ones blood where they would circulate it within their blood vessels in order to refine their Flesh, Bones and Vital Organs.
It was a pretty straightforward process. To climb the stars within this realm one only had to refine each part till they where full, hence could be completed with the shortest of time.
"Willean you mustn't be like those rush fools who think that this realm is easy. Even when you reach your limit you must strive to break past it and create a truly strong foundation"
1 Star -> Flesh
2 Stars -> Muscle and Tendons
3 Stars -> Minor organs
4 Stars -> Major Organs
5 Stars -> Bones
6 Stars -> Blood
7 Stars -> Unity
The Inner Breath Realm was next in line and involved generating essence energy and truly stepping into the road of cultivation. It was when a cultivator truly wielded energy.
1 Star -> First Breath
2 Stars -> Revolving
3 Stars -> Whirlpool
4 Stars -> Surging waves
5 Stars -> Empowered
6 Stars -> Might
7 Stars -> Seize Luck
"This should do for now, lest theres too much to remember, now begin drop your blood on the book.", Giles said as he looked on in anticipation.
Willean put on a serious expression as he knicked his thumb and bleed a drop of blood into the book. As soon it hit the book, that shimmering starlight grew intense and then turned into a beam of light, that tunneled into his head.
He passed out after that happened. When he can back to he was in a starry hall. The walls where black with shining star like jewels, it made it seem as if he was in the void amongst the stars. The only things present was himself and two podiums at the front.
He approached the podium on the left and saw a shining ball of light atop it. He reached his hand to grasp it with a bit of alertness in his actions. As soon as he touched it, information began to stream into his mind.
《Celestial Star Doctrine》Primary Art (low Mortal Grade, growth Artform)
-If you cultivate strength and cultivate Honour only virtue awaits you.
For only only the virtuous can command the Heavens and the Earth.-
From the information transmitted to his mind, he understood this to be a Art that could grow all the way to the Immortal Grade and even surpass it.
With excitement in his eyes, he quickly weren't to the right podium. In similar fashion information once again streamed into his mind.
《Seize Heaven and Earth》
- All shall be under your control -
《 Tread Heaven and Earth with Ease》
- Do not let anything stop you upon your virtuous journey -
《 Destroy Evil, Seek Virtue》
- Only the virtuous can be deemed the Victor's -
There where 3 new Secondary Arts, each with 4 parts. As the grade improved he would have access to the other parts. Currently all 3 where Low Mortal Grade and would improve along with his primary.
Whilst looking pleased with himself, the world around him started spinning and he fainted again. When he awoke he was back in the cabin with Giles.