Chapter 4: First Cultivation Breakthrough!

Inside the underground training hall, Akash, Karan, and Subham sit cross-legged, their eyes locked on the Mysterious Cultivator standing before them. The air is thick with energy, charged with an unseen power.

The Mysterious Cultivator waves his hand, and a golden projection materializes in the air, forming a pyramid-like structure.

A mysterious Cultivator told him :

"Now that you’ve joined us, you need to understand the path ahead."

The projection glows, revealing five foundational realms of cultivation.

A mysterious Cultivator told him:

"There are ten known realms of cultivation. Advancing through them determines your strength… and your lifespan."

The Five Realms of Cultivation (First Five Revealed)

Mortal Realm– Ordinary humans with no cultivation.

Foundation Realm– The first step, strengthening the body and absorbing spiritual energy.

Core Formation Realm – Creating an inner energy core, greatly enhancing power.

Nascent Soul Realm– Forming a spiritual soul that grants higher consciousness.

Spirit King Realm – Reaching a semi-immortal state, manipulating vast energies.

Akash's fists clench as he absorbs this information. His eyes shift toward Karan, who stands confidently.

Akash (thoughts):

"So Karan is already at the Foundation Realm… while I’m still at the bottom."

A heavy silence follows, the weight of their future sinking in.

Luo Zung’s Determination

Luo Zung clenches his fists, his knuckles turning white. A fire burns in his eyes as he steps forward.

Luo Zung:

"I will reach the Spirit King Realm… no matter what it takes!"

Karan smirks, arms crossed over his chest.

Karan:

"Big talk from someone who hasn’t even stepped into the Foundation Realm yet."

Subham adjusts his glasses, a knowing glint in his eyes.

Subham:

"With the system he has… it might actually be possible."

The Mysterious Cultivator chuckles, clearly amused.

Mysterious Cultivator:

"Then let’s see if you can survive your first breakthrough!"

With a flick of his wrist, he tosses a mystical orb toward Luo Zung. The orb hums with an overwhelming amount of spiritual energy, pulsing like a living heart.

First Cultivation Breakthrough Begins!

Luo Zung catches the orb, and the moment his fingers wrap around it, a powerful surge of energy floods his body. His veins bulge as raw spiritual power courses through him.

Luo Zung (thoughts, gritting his teeth):

"This energy… it’s too much… but I won’t stop now!"

A blinding blue aura erupts around him as his System activates.

System Message:

- Breakthrough Initiated: Mortal ( 100%) → Foundation Realm (1%)

- Energy Overload Detected – Endurance Test Activated!

Sweat drips down Luo Zung’s face. His muscles tremble violently, his body on the verge of collapse.

The Mysterious Cultivator watches intently, his eyes sharp.

Mysterious Cultivator:

"If you fail, your body will explode. Welcome to true cultivation!"

Luo Zung roars, refusing to let the energy tear him apart.

Luo Zung: