The journey to the apex is a ladder with infinite steps. The ascent, full of monsters. To begin the climb, Dante must succeed in the first year of a sect school. Cultivators gather in sects, specializing in slaying down the creatures. The slain monsters provide Monster Cores, which give access to Qi.  Thus, monster Slayers, wielding the power of monsters to advance, seek power through cultivation. Dante, descendant of a declining clan, dreams of power. Since being a Slayer is synonymous with sponsorship, the goal is simple. He must enter one of the great sects' academy to grow stronger and save his clan. He must become a Slayer. Combined with a new Monster Core, will his efforts be enough to once again raise the pillars of his clan? Follow Dante's journey in a world of cultivation inspired by Xianxia and Progression Fantasy. There will be Gamelit elements, but no system. The writing quality improves during the series. Who knew, writing an entire book makes you a better writer. So, I am rewriting the first chapters to level the playing field. If you have tried the series and gave up because of the first draft, I urge you to reconsider! What you will find here: A story that takes place in a sect academy; Qi system that uses monsters; Cultivation. What you won't find here: Harem; Dumb protagonist; A protagonist who will change the world in the first 100 chapters.