The rise of sovereigns

CULTIVATION REALMS

Qi condensation realm

1st stage

2nd stage

3rd stage

Foundation establishment realm

1st stage

2nd stage

3rd stage

Core formation realm

1st stage

2nd stage

3rd stage

Nascent soul realm

1st stage

2nd stage

3rd stage

Immortal ascension realm

1st stage

2nd stage

3rd stage

Supreme stage.

--UPPER REALM--

1.Supreme initiation

2.Supreme embodiment

3.Supreme mastery

4.Supreme domain and enlightenment

5.Supreme ascendance

6.Supreme transcendance

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1.Mortal realm

2.Mortal ascension realm

3.Divine embryo realm

4.Divine soul realm

5.Divine fusion realm

6.Divine ascension realm

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1.Chaotic awakening

2.Chaotic fusion

3.Chaotic flux

4.Chaotic convergence

5.Chaotic ascendancy

6.Chaotic sovereignty

7.Primordial (dao initiation, dao exploration, dao integration, dao mastery, transcendence).

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*False supreme gods

*Real supreme gods

ALCHEMY LEVELS

Common grade alchemist

low stage

mid-stage

high stage

Earth grade alchemist

low stage

mid-stage

high stage

Heaven grade alchemist

low stage

mid-stage

high stage

Mysterious grade alchemist

low stage

mid-stage

high stage

Spirit grade alchemist

low stage

mid-stage

high stage

Saint grade alchemist

low stage

mid-stage

high stage

Divine grade alchemist

low stage

mid-stage

high stage

UPPER REALM

supreme alchemist

1st stage

2nd stage

3rd stage

ARTIFACTS GRADE

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Common grade artifacts

Precious grade artifacts

Earth grade artifacts

Mid-earth artifacts

Heaven grade artifacts

Saint grade artifacts

Divine grade artifacts.

INGREDIENTS GRADE

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000⇉199yrs (common grade)

200-⇉399yrs (precious grade)

400-------⇉599yrs (earth grade)

600-----⇉799yrs (heaven grade)

800-------⇉999yrs (saint grade)

1000yrs above (divine grade)

The sound of heavy breathing, being chased to death.

The resurface of a heavenly divine manuals caused an uproar in the Chambers of the emperor.

It was known to humanity/ cultivators the usefulness and how rare a heavenly divine grade manual is, and it has once again resurfaced, an inevitable bloodshed will occur but how and when remains a mystery.

Not too long a tragedy occurred, the death of the emperor, Ye Bai Yi, alongside his great guardian Xuan yuan, they both were announced dead and there it all began, the search for the four missing great heavenly divine manual.

. . . .

Xuan ping's room

He laid gently on his bed as he began to think things through, has a mistake occurred in his life? Or particularly, he was brought into the world with a demolished dantian.

He shrugged as he ran his hands around his soft black hair, A cute-looking guy like him, probably born as a trash... Is that the will of the heavens?

Ever since Xuan ping realized he could not cultivate, he made use of his time to load his brain with knowledge on all types of cultivation techniques the sects' library had available.

But still, he lacked access to the highest grade of cultivation techniques, since only disciples of a certain realm are allowed into the third and fourth floor.

Well, he didn't really mind, instead , he engaged himself with a lot of physical straining exercises until had a big build without even noticing it himself.

Despite that, he never gave up on any hope that might make him a cultivator.

Xuan ping restricted his movement to only his abode since there was a lot of contempt and disregard towards him.

He thought a lot throughout the night, until he couldn't get a nice sound sleep.

Finally, he was slowly drifting towards the dream world before he was brought back by a shout calling out for him.

"Ugh! Exactly when I was about to grab it," Xuan ping said, feeling annoyed.

Brother Xuan! Brother Xuan!! Brother Xuan!!!

The figure no longer had the patience and finally barged in to his room, "I've been calling your name for a long time, what have you been doing?" The figure said, A pretty looking lady with a bright golden shade of eyes and a thin packed hair.

A long time? But I only heard you call out my name three times, Xuan ping thought.

"I'm sorry Senior sister Xu, I was only trying to gather QI," Xuan ping lied.

I couldn't even circulate talk, less of absorb it directly into my body. It feels like there is a wall that dispels the QI, I was unable to feel anything like the rest of the disciples do say.

"My body rejects QI, I can't be one with nature because I'm not favored innately," he said, looking really down.

"So still no progress," Xu xin said with concern projecting all over her face.

Nothing at all senior sister Xu xin, all I feel is excruciating pain all around my dantain and it is really aching me.

I'm at a loss for what to do because it seems like the sect is focusing all their efforts on me with no meaningful outcome aside from persistent pain in my dantain, and I'm starting to feel like a worthless individual as they constantly refer to me in that manner.

My status in the sect is highly noticeable, especially since they label individuals who are stuck in the QI condensation realm for three years as "trash." Considering that I haven't even started the cultivation process, I can only imagine what derogatory term they would use to describe me.

"Junior brother, things will be alright," Xu Xin tried to reassure Xuan Ping.

All I know is you will surely see an opportunity in the secret realm and will eventually be able to cultivate.

"Secret realm?" Xuan ping asked, looking perplexed.

"I apologize for not informing you earlier, but a secret realm has recently been discovered, and it's rumored to be the tomb of a powerful cultivator. As a result, each sect has been assigned a quota for entry, and our sect master has decided to grant you access through one of our allocated spots."

"Although I still feel unworthy, I have no choice but to accept the sect master's offer and go to the secret realm. I'm sure the other disciples are unhappy with me, but I can't ignore the opportunity given to me by our leader," Xuan Ping expressed with a hint of sadness.

"Ok, Thank you, senior sister".

I've got to go junior brother, don't worry about it, I'm sure all will be okay, and please keep in mind the secret realm will open in three days so prepare well, bye.

"Senior sister, take care".

.....

"Damn!".

Chu Feng cursed with a deep scowl on his face, "I was aware that only the inferior would be preferred, despite all the effort I put in".

Zhang wuji was present and made every effort to pacify Chu feng to prevent him from getting punished by the elders.

However, he was unsure of what to do and attempted to greet an elder insincerely. Even so, this did not work, as Chu feng's outburst could implicate him as an accomplice. Zhang wuji tried his utmost to convince Chu feng to calm down.

"Senior Chu, please calm down the elders must not come to know of this, and this might turn out to be a fortune occurrence Instead," he tried his best to persuade Chu feng.

"When will you understand what I'm trying to say?" Zhang wuji spouted with a scornful look on his face "anyway I got to go," see you at the swirling pool, he said, leaving wuji alone.

"I hope senior Chu doesn't put me into trouble because I'm the only one he ever seems to complain to, anyway I have to be careful".

"Junior brother, what are you doing here?" A lady with a pretty pupil asked.

"Hahaha", Senior sister Xu xin I was doing nothing about to leave until you called me.

"Anyway, you are being summoned by Elder gui".

"Elder gui?".

His mouth went agape, "Senior sister, hope I'm not in trouble because I don't remember getting involved with any atrocities".

(Elder gui is responsible for the disciplinary committee)

"Well, that is meant to be dealt with by you, just make sure you meet him," she shrugged, leaving him to think alone.

Thank you, senior sister Xu, I will get going then

......

Swirling pool

"Isn't that senior brother Chu feng".

"I heard he broke through to a major realm again at fifteen, such a genius!".

What a pity, the only slot into the secret realm which was bestowed upon our sect was given to our one and only trash... "Xuan ping".

"Hahaha". Everyone burst into laughter, but that didn't last due to the appearance of Chu feng.

"What are you all referring to?" Chu feng spouted in anger, which could also be seen in his face.

"Nothing senior brother". They all replied (frightened).

Then go back to your various halls and continue cultivating instead of wasting your time talking, time is of essence while cultivating, take note of that.

"Thank you, senior brother Chu feng," They all replied and scurried away in fear.

★Elders manor★

"Elder gui you called for me," said Zhang wuji as he bowed showing respect, although he still had a feeling of anxiety due to the unexpected call from the head of the disciplinary committee.

"Oh, uh, I need you to perform a task for me," he said, sitting.

The sect master has decided on the disciples to explore the secret realm, so you will help me assemble the whole disciples, the sect master wants to have a speech with them.

"Yes, elder, I will get it done".

Ding! Ding!! Ding!!! Ding!!!! Ding.

Everyone in the sect was familiar with that sound, but it had been a long time the bell was last rung.

At the sound of the bell, the entire disciple gathered in the hall.

The sect master wants to have a speech with you all, be silent and listen attentively.

Good day, disciples of "WHITE LOTUS SECT".

"Good day, sect master".

They all replied, bowing, showing their respect individually.

You all should have known of the appearance of the secret realm, and it will open in three days.

Therefore, a list of disciples that are going to enter using the sect's slot has been compiled, and respectively they are Xu xin and Chu zu (chu feng's junior brother) and lastly Xuan ping.

The sect has chosen these people.

Therefore, I urge you all to respect our decision as the head of this great sect, we hope and work towards the progress of the sect as our ancestors watch over us.

I urge you three to be careful and take care of each other because you will come across disciples from other sects, and it will be only you three do you understand.

"Yes, sect master".

After the sect master's short speech, disciples began to murmur over the last name being called out to represent the sect in the secret realm.

"Unbelievable, even that trash was included".

"How I wish you were there to witness brother Chu feng so annoyed at the swirling pool yesterday, it seemed he knew already".

"Even trash gets to enter a secret realm".

There were different comment from people who were unsatisfied with the fact that Xuan ping was picked despite being a waste began to murmur.

In addition... The sect master continued with his speech.

After careful consideration, it has been decided that the inter-sect competition will take place in five years' time, with the participation of even stronger sects. To prepare for this event, I implore you to devote yourself wholeheartedly to your cultivation and seek guidance from your masters whenever faced with obstacles.

"Yes sect master".

We promise to cultivate diligently and make our sect proud, they yelled out loudly.

Good. Good. The sect master felt happy, you all are dismissed then.

*****†

After extensive preparation for the secret realm, the disciples from every sect began pushing their limits, determined not to be helpless when presented with an artifact or cultivation manual.

However, there is one individual who has yet to achieve his or her goal, and for the sake of discretion, I will refrain from mentioning the name.

INSIDE CHAOS SECT

"Master, you called for me," Said Zhang while he bowed and raised his head.

The master opened his eye looking straight at Zhang

"Hmm, you seem to have yet to comprehend the true meaning of the tai wan scripture?".

That is true master I seem to be obstructed by an invisible wall, and it still feels like not present at the same time, enlighten me master.

Our chaos sect considers the Tai wan scripture as an inherent gem since it was formulated by our predecessor following a contest with an equally proficient master in the past, making any disciple who can grasp its meaning a prodigy of our sect.

To be able to break through your shackles, consider the Heaven and Earth as a separate matter, as so as yin and yang energy.

"Slowly, create a connection in between and begin to absorb slowly. You don't have to force it or else the backlash will be overbearing."

Zhang sat in cross leg form and began to meditate according to his master's instructions, slowly his body began to accept the energy. Considering the immensity of heaven and Earth, he began to sweat profusely, gradually the thin wall began to show sign of cracking.

Immediately, the master sat cross leg next to his disciple's back, placed both his palms on Zhang's back and began to infuse QI into his body to guide him continuously.

Finally, he was able to break through his shackles with little backlash.

"Zhang opened his eyes immediately and bowed to his master".

I'm deeply grateful to master for his assistance throughout my breakthrough, Said Zhang.

Phew, that took a long time, said the master, feeling relieved... "Silly disciple, you take things slowly next time, or it would be detrimental when you do it alone".

"Disciple heeds master's warning, Said Zhang". Master, I need to go and prepare for the secret realm.

"Ok, take care of your junior once in the secret realm".

**THREE DAYS LATER**

The long-awaited day for all cultivators had arrived, offering a plethora of valuable resources for their cultivation. Furthermore, the prospect of possibly inheriting the abilities of a powerful cultivator made the occasion even more thrilling.

"The secret realm will be opened in five-minute. All disciples should get ready".

The coordinator proclaimed with a remote possibility shown in his eye.

A feeling of reluctance was evident on the face of one disciple amidst the excitement as the portal passage into the secret realm opened and disciples from various sects rushed in.

"Xuan ping come on let us go in"...

"Ok".

The disciples, including Xuan Ping, entered the secret realm successfully, but were all teleported to different locations within the realm.

Xu xin's concerns grew as she realized they were all scattered and separated. Feeling particularly anxious for Xuan ping's safety, She and Chu zu started searching for him, knowing he lacked adequate protection against formidable opponents and beasts. Despite possessing high-grade bodily artifacts, they believed it would only provide a reprieve from certain death.

"I don't know how brother Xuan is doing now since we've been separated," Xu xin got more worried as she had not set her eyes on him for the past eight hours they've been in the secret realm.

Xu xin who was lost in thought, was brought back by a voice.

A beautiful lady all alone in this secret realm, if it isn't the young lady of the White lotus sect, who else could it have been?... Young lady Xu, A gentle lady from the White Lotus Sect, have made remarkable progress as you have advanced from the Foundation Establishment Realm to the Core Formation Realm.

"Junior brother, won't you congratulate miss Xu?" Said Zhang to his brother.

He bows respectfully... "Junior congratulates senior sister for successful breakthrough into the core formation realm, with your talent it won't be long before you become a supreme being".

Xu xin grinned a bit at the flattering. Thank you, brother Zhang, your talent isn't bad either.

"I'm flattered," said Zhang.

Seeing lady Xu in this situation is a blessing, how about we act together, so we can protect each other in this secret realm, while we share any loot that is found equally?

"I'm sorry, brother Zhang".

I would have loved to explore with you, but I am responsible for my junior brother's safety, and he had been alone since we entered the secret realm.

Therefore, I'll reject because I still have to look for him, so brother Zhang, I wish you a fruitful encounter.

Xu xin bows politely and took her leave.

"Same here, lady Xu [he bowed]".

. . . . .

As Xuan Ping regained consciousness, he found himself drawn into a hall adorned with countless depictions of exotic beasts, each connected by a series of dots on the walls. Intrigued by the images, he ran his palm over them, moving from one to the next with wonder. Without realizing it, he activated a button that transported him to another part of the hall.

Bump!

A loud thud echoed through the room as he landed on his buttocks.

Xuan ping stood up and began looking around, he was once again amazed by the sight of money, treasures, artifacts, cultivation manuals and techniques of high grades. Despite that, he remained unmoved since he didn't have a need for them but couldn't just pass them by because he owes a lot to his sect.

He brought out the dimensional space ring given to him by Xu xin, so he stored everything inside without leaving any aside and kept it inside his pants, afraid of it being stolen, so he continued to search.

After an hour of looking around, Xuan ping found nothing else, but the exist out of the hall.

As soon as he left, he frowned, later discovering that the place he was transferred to was isolated away inside the secret realm.

Then his mood became lit all of a sudden, at least he did not get to meet with an annoying bastard.

"It is time to look for Senior sister xu,"

He thought as he looked towards the horizon only to be captivated by the sight of so many disciples heading towards the south, immediately Xuan ping knew something rare might have been discovered, so he became curious.

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INNER PART OF THE SECRET REALM

"Why is everyone heading towards south?" Xuan ping became more curious, so he stopped a disciple and asked.

Brother, please, why is everyone heading towards that direction? He asked politely.

"It seems you don't know," The young man said politely after looking at him thoroughly.

"Anyway, a secret palace was discovered in the inner part of the realm, which could probably be an inheritance of a powerful cultivator, so I will advise you to head there too".

"Haha," Xuan ping laughed as he scratched his hair a bit.

"Anyway, I just wanted to know what was going on first before I head there, and I don't think I have the capability to go alone, so I will just wait for my senior sister then we can head there together".

"Why don't you tag along, so it won't be only me," The young man suggested?

"Hmm, ok, that will be good, so how should I address this brother?".

"My name is Xiao feng, but you can call me Xiao". A grin was shown on the young man's face as he mentioned the name Xiao xiao.

"Ok, I will be in your care brother Xiao Xiao and by the way, my name is Xuan ping".

"Ok, Let get going, brother Xuan".

...

The entrance to the secret tomb was restricted, preventing the disciples from different sects from entering despite their gathering at the location.

"Everybody, there is a restriction on this gate," said a disciple. "So I suggest we join hands together to break the seal on the gate... What do you all think?" The young disciple asked.

"If we cooperate to break the seal, how would we divide the treasures found inside?" asked another disciple.

"No problem, we'll all have what we each find inside without any misunderstanding," replied the young man

"No issue, we all agree," they replied, yelling out.

Boom! Boom!!

Attack from different directions hit the restriction placed on the gate. Afterward, the restriction began to crack due to the bombardment of various attacks.

"The restriction is about to break!". The man shouted.

Everyone began to rejoice.

"Boom!"

The sound of the restrictions being broken was heard.

"Xuan ping, the seal has broken, let move".

Yes, brother Xiao.

"I don't know how Xuan ping is doing now?" Xu xin still worried. Let hope he is inside this secret palace.

★★★★

"Uh, this place is creepy, let's be careful, so we don't trigger any traps".

"Ok, brother Xiao, it seems like you've been to places like this before".

"Yeah, it just that this place looks more dangerous than the ones I've been to, so we have to be more vigilant".

"Brother Xuan, spread your QI, so you'll be able to sense anything".

"Um, I can't do that," Xuan ping replied almost immediately.

Why can't you do that, all you have to do is... Before he could complete his sentence, Xuan ping interrupted.

"I'm sorry I kept the truth from your brother Xiao, the thing is I cannot cultivate, I haven't been able to absorb QI around me into my body since everyone around me started cultivation. That is why my sect gave me one slot to find opportunities which may enable me to cultivate".

"Oh, no wonder I couldn't sense any QI fluctuation, even your cultivation level? I thought it was hidden, so you were not even able to cultivate... Now it is all making sense, anyway, when I get back to my sect I will consult my master about it and find out what you can do to start cultivating".

"Thank you, brother Xiao, may I ask which sect you belong to"?

This young master belongs to the Pure Jade sect.

Does that mean...? Xiao Feng interrupted, "yes, I'm the youngest master of the Pure Jade sect," Xiao Feng said with pride.

"It's an honor to meet you, young master Xiao".

"Haha, there is no need for formalities since we are friends, you can just call me brother Xiao.

Now that I think about it, why don't we become sworn brothers said Xiao feng

Xuan began to think, at least if I can't cultivate I should have at least a reliable backer

"That is a great idea," he uttered.

(Both went on their knees)

"I, Xiao Feng and, I Xuan Ping pledge to the heavens as from today henceforth we shall share live and death with nothing hindering us, helping each other and If we go back on our words we shall be strucked to death by lightning."

"Hahaha... good (they both laughed)".

"I am 16, and you, brother Xuan?" Xiao feng asked quickly to know.

"I am 15, so I will have to call you senior brother from now," said Xuan ping as he burst into laughter.

"Hahaha, junior brother, you are funny".

The two newly sworn brothers began to occupy themselves with gist as they moved deep into the palace.

"So, how strong are you, brother Xiao Feng?" Asked Xuan ping out of curiosity because he couldn't even detect anything.

Xiao Feng looked at him and told him, "my master did not allow him to cultivate any of the sect techniques for a reason I am yet to know. But I'm sure I can withstand a core formation realm master attack with my bare body," he said, looking at Xuan ping and laughed.

"With your bare body?" Xuan ping exclaimed looking at Xiao's body, he was well-built, though.

My master made me cultivate my body to the extreme and QI accumulation.

In other words, I possess the amount of QI a nascent soul realm master possesses if not close to an immortal ascension realm master, It has just been concealed by my master.

Xuan ping began to think about what Xiao feng's master was up to.

"What have you been doing all these years since you could not cultivate?" Xiao feng asked barely out of curiosity.

Hearing the question, Xuan ping felt reluctant to answer, since he had not told anyone about it.

"You are the first person to know anyway seems more like yours, QI accumulation excluded, he laughed. He opened up his cloth, and since I spend all my time studying".

Xiao Xiao exclaimed... "Wow! Such a fantastic body," he knows Xuan ping's body has gone through a lot of transformation with the look of it, he doubts sword would even be able to penetrate.

"Come to think of it," Xuan ping realized as he put his cloth back on. We haven't come across anybody since, it seems we have ventured too far, why don't we go back.

"There is no need to go back" Said Xiao feng. "Since we have come this far, we might even come across an opportunity which might be of help to you".

"Hmm, okay," Xuan responded.

(As they went deeper)

"Why is it so dark in here, and it seems nobody has discovered this place, let go?" said Xiao feng as if rushing.

As they were walking, Xuan ping took a wrong step which resulted in triggering a mechanism, then he fell into another dimension in the secret palace and immediately the dimension was shut off more like one man entry.

Brother Xuan! Brother Xuan!!

Xiao feng shouted at the top of his voice as he couldn't find the entrance but still did not get any response, so he immediately ran to find help.

Inside the dimension

Xuan ping's back began to pain him vigorously due to the impact from the fall.

"Brother Xiao," he shouted, "help me this place is so dark I'm scared".

"It seems I've fallen so deep," he looked around only to see a table lit up the room, so bright that it could make a man go blind, slowly he opened his eyes and went closer to the tablet.

On getting closer, he saw an inscription written on it, and he was able to decode it successfully all thanks to hard study, immediately a writing began to appear.

He began to read.

My name is emperor Ye Bai Yi, the strongest known supreme being as an emperor in whole history. If you happen to come across, then definitely fate hasn't forsaken me.

I left my secret cultivation manuals (Heaven's defying law alongside the Heaven's secret movement) but before you take them, you must make two solemn promises.

Firstly, you revenge my death by killing my brother, Ye cang'er.

Secondly, find the second supreme being, and you must never reveal this to anybody.

Finally, I found a heavenly technique, he began to rejoice.

"Does that mean I will be able to cultivate in my life? This is a heavenly divine technique," he shouted, filled with joy.

But, it was still not certain if he would be able to cultivate this heavenly technique, and the second promise really puts me in a tight position.

"How'd I know if I'll be able to cultivate it if I can't let anybody or even the sect master know about its existence?".

"Anyway, let grab it first and think about it later," he said, smiling deep from his heart.

"Haha, hahaha," he laughed once again at the thought of him being able to cultivate.