Chapter 4: Chapter 4: progress.
After Master Wu imparted the cultivation world knowledge to Kai, he held out a small, intricately carved box, and Kai eagerly took it from him.
Inside, he found a shining cultivation ring. " This may look like an ordinary storage ring, but it's more than that, my boy," Master Wu said.
Kai looked at the ring, confused. " What do you mean, Master Wu?"
"This ring is filled with the resources you need to begin your body art training. It contains rare herbs, top-grade metals, and other materials to help you cultivate your body and mind. But it would be best if you used them wisely". Master Wu explained.
Kai nodded, understanding now. "How do I access these rings and the resources, Master Wu?
"Simply channel your mind into the ring, and it will reveal its content to you," Master Wu said with a smile.
Kai took the ring and closed his eyes, focusing his mind on it. Suddenly a burst of light emanated from the ring, and Kai opened his eyes to find a small vial of glowing liquid in his hand.
"Wow." Kai said in amazement." This is incredible."
"Yes, it is," Master Wu said. "But remember, with great power comes great responsibility. Use these resources to start your cultivation, and always keep your goals in mind. The path to body art mastery is a long and difficult one, but I do not doubt that you will succeed".
Kai stood up and bowed to Master Wu before walking out of his courtyard; immediately after he entered his building, he sat down on the floor and started reading the cultivation art given to him by his master.
The first page explains the stages of body art. Kai learned that the first stage is called the stellar realm, where the body is trained to harness the power of stars. They refine every organ in their body to become as strong as steel. The body is further tempered with star energy which helps the body to build up exceptional physical strength, speed, and agility.
The second stage is called the Galactic realm, where the body is pushed to a new limit. At this stage, the body can harness the energy of an entire galaxy, allowing the body to move at an incredible speed and perform feats of strength that seem impossible to others.
The third stage is the cosmic realm, where the body is used as the source to tap into the power of the universe itself. They can move through space and time, regenerate their body rapidly, and shatter a world with just a bunch.
Beyond the cosmic realm lies the celestial kingdom, where body cultivators become truly god-like; they can create wormholes, travel through different dimensions, and harness the power of the universe.
Finally, the infinite realm represents the peak of the body in this world, where the body transcends all physical limitations and becomes one with the universe. However, like all the stages of the heavenly body refinement art, this stage requires immense resources, dedication, and hard work.
After Kai finished reading the book, it turned to different runes that flowed into his forehead, becoming a visible red mark on it. He was surprised at first, but then all the formation of the book appeared in his mind and why the situation turned out like that.
Kai stood up and entered the bathroom; he emptied the water in the pool and started taking out all the resources Master Wu gave him; many vials filled with shining liquid appeared in front of him; the liquid in the vial was "star energy" he pours them into the pool without sparring any of it, then he started throwing all the many herbs into the pool of star energy, after that he throws all the many different ores and metals into the pool, then the minerals.
Kai then stripped down before walking inside the pool; he sat down in the middle; he took a deep breath, centering himself and focusing all his energy on the task ahead. He started chanting the words for the first stage and forming a hand seal according to the description; suddenly, the red mark on his forehead started glowing.
He began to draw the energy in the pool towards himself, letting it flow through his body and fill him with power. It was like nothing he had ever experienced before. Gradually, the energy started seeping inside his body, feeling it flow through his body. He leads the energy to his bones, tempering it over and over again, then moves to his veins, liver, kidney, heart, lungs, and other organs.
As he continued the tempering, sweat beading on his forehead, Kai felt himself growing stronger and more focused. Kai spends the whole night cultivating.
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The next day Kai stood in front of Master Wu's training ground; after practicing the whole night, he felt his body become stronger even though he had not yet entered the first stage. But now, he was about to start his first weapon training with Master Wu.
Master Wu appeared in front of Kai and nodded his head to Kai upon seeing the improvement he made overnight. "Today's training will be about weapons because a warrior needs a suitable weapon in his or her cultivation journey, and there are many types of weapons," Master Wu said to Kai before various types of weapons appeared before Kai.
Kai looked at all the weapons in front of him before he started walking toward them one after the other; he kept in mind Master Wu's words, "A warrior does not choose a weapon. The weapon chooses him," so he kept feeling each weapon with his heart. Still, he felt nothing until he reaches a vast heavy long broad saber. He reached out his hand to hold it and could feel how heavy this saber was. But he liked it precisely that way.
"I will train in the way of heavy saber," he said to Master Wu with an excited smile. Master Wu noodled, " it suits your way," he said back to Kai.
"Since you choose this way, I hope you are ready to face the challenges?" Master Wu asked; Kai nodded, his eyes shining with great determination. He knew that he had been given a great gift, and he was ready to do whatever it took to reach the peak of the end of the path he chose.
" Well then, we shall begin the heavy saber and body training," Master Wu said.
Kai took a deep breath and stepped onto the training grounds Master Wu selected for his new training. He was nervous but also excited. He finally will begin his hard training of heavy saber and heavy body.
Master started explaining to him that heavy saber training was about using a more serious weapon than usual to build strength and precision. It was a brutal form of exercise but essential for achieving mastery of combat.
Heavy body, on the other hand, was all about building physical strength and resilience. It involved lifting heavy objects, practicing combat art, and endurance training.
Kai picked up the heavy saber that Master Wu had provided him with. It was heavier than usual weapons, but he could feel its power.
He began to swing the saber slowly, feeling the weight of the blade as it cut through the air. He tried all the basic saber techniques, focusing on his breathing and balance. He knew he had a long way to go, but he was determined to master this form of combat.
After several hours of training with the heavy saber, Kai was exhausted. His arms and legs ached, but he pushed himself to continue.
He took a short break, drinking some water and catching his breath. Then he moved on to heavy body training. He started by lifting heavy weights, feeling the burn in his muscle as he pushed himself to lift heavier and heavier loads.
Next, he moved on to martial arts practice. He practiced kicks and punches, focusing on speed and power. He could feel his body getting more robust with each movement.
Finally, he began endurance training. He ran laps around the training ground, pushing himself to go faster and farther than before. He could feel his heart pounding in his chest, but he refused to give up.
As the sun began to set, Kai collapsed onto the ground, exhausted but exhilarated. He had completed his first day of heavy saber and heavy body training. He knew it would be a long and arduous journey, but he was ready for the challenge.
He closed his eyes and took a deep breath, feeling a sense of calm wash over him. He knew he was on the right path and that if he continued to work hard and stay focused, he would achieve greatness.
With that thought in mind, Kai stood up and went to his building to relax and freshen himself.
As night fell, Kai moved to his bathroom, filling it up with all sorts of resources as it's done previously; he began to practice his body cultivation art. He devoured the metals and star's energy to continue tempering his body. It was a complex art that Kai was eager to master.
Gifts
-- Gift
received Weekly Power Status
-- Power
Ranking 
-- Power
stone