Hi everyone, before going to first chapter, I decided to make power system of this novel world clear. so to make reading it more easier.
Immortal power system/Martial power system
This cultivation is mainly divided in two parts Qi cultivation and body cultivation
Qi cultivation
1. Qi refinement realm (1-9)
2. Qi condensation (1-9)
3. Foundation establishment (1-9)
4. Golden core realm (1-9)
5. Soul forming realm (1-9)
6. Nascent soul realm (1-9)
7. Void travelling realm (1-9)
8. soul and body integration realm (1-9)
9. Tribulation crossing realm (1-9)
Body cultivation
Body cultivation didn't have any specific name as it is common in many, power system so it is divided in levels from level 1 body cultivation to level 9
Magic power/knight power system
This power is also divided into two parts magic cultivation and knight cultivation where knight cultivation is same as body cultivation and have same levels.
Magic cultivation
1. 1-circle mage
2. 2-circle mage
3. 3-circle mage
4. 4-circle mage
5. 5-circle mage
6. 6-circle mage
7. 7-circle mage
8. 8-circle mage
9. 9-circle mage
Knight cultivation
1. apprentice knight
2. knight level 1 to knight level 9
Beast power system
1. Normal beast (have no powers)
2. Qi condensation beast (E rank beast)
3. foundation establishment beast (D rank beast)
4. Demon core realm beast (C rank beast)
5. Lord level beast (B rank beast)
6. king level beast (A rank beast)
7. Overlord level beast (A+ rank beast)
8. Calamity level beast (S rank beast)
9. Apocalypse level beast (SS rank beast)
10. World level beast (SSS rank beast)
Every beast who has cultivated to demon core realm (C rank) can talk and they can transform into a human body after becoming lord level beast (B rank)
Artifact level
1. F rank artifact
2. E rank artifact
3. D rank artifact
4. C rank artifact
5. B rank artifact
6. A rank artifact
7. S rank artifact
8. SS rank artifact
9. SSS rank artifact
Any artifact above B rank may have an artifact soul but it is rare for artifact soul to occur below S rank artifact. There are also some Artifact that can level up by fulfilling certain conditions or upgraded by an artifact maker.
Chapter 1: An unfulfilled dream
In crowded areas of the Earth, many wonders exist. One such wonder is a city, busy with pedestrians and the sounds of honking cars. Among these wonders are multinational companies, which provide jobs and lifestyles. However, the costs can be very high. For me, it cost my friends, family, and dreams. I don't have anything against multinational companies; they are just doing their job. It's me who hasn't accomplished anything meaningful in my life.
Sighing, a man writing in his diary rises from his workbench. He touches the surface of the table, remembering the first time he started working on it. After feeling the texture, he picks up other items in his cabin. Sometimes, he looks out the window at the view. Other times, he sits in his chair.
He seems like an old man reflecting on his youth, thinking about memories before death. But that isn't true. He looks about 25 years old, in the prime of his life. He doesn't resemble someone nearing the end.
He has a handsome face with a strong jaw, black hair, black eyes, and some untrimmed facial hair that could improve his look. His body is healthy and athletic, with an average amount of muscle.
The only unusual thing is his eyes. They reflect someone who feels they have lost everything. His eyes move restlessly, taking in everything yet not focusing on anything. It feels like he lacks interest in what the world offers.
After touching everything in his cabin with trembling hands, he walks outside. There, he sees a familiar man—his last remaining friend. "Hi Lakshay, it's good to see you," he says casually, as if they were just in a meeting.
Lakshay replies, "Vikanshu, are you sure about this? Think differently. Life has much more to offer. Don't lose hope. There will always be people who need you more than you know. If you can't find them, create new connections and a new life. I can introduce you to many girls who might bring happiness back into your life."
Vikanshu barely registers Lakshay's words, as if he has heard them countless times before. After another sigh, he responds, "Lakshay, this is the last time I'll say this. I see my path, good or bad; you don't need to worry." With that, he leaves his office. His friend tries to stop him, but Vikanshu keeps walking.
After walking some distance on a busy street, he turns back toward the office, glances at it, and says, "Sorry, my friend, but this is my dream. I can't forget it. I have nothing tying me to this city; it makes more sense for me to pursue it."
After speaking, he calls someone. Soon, a car arrives. He opens the door and gets in. Once inside, the driver appears to ask him something, but Vikanshu interrupts and asks, "Rawat ji, did you get my things?" The driver, Rawat, replies, "Yes, but Vikanshu, I still don't understand why you don't want to go home."
Vikanshu explains that it is not his home anymore; he sold it. Deep down, he knows he can't face the memories connected to it. He doesn't want to return.
Everything that made the place feel like home is gone; it's just a building now. After checking his belongings in the car's trunk, he takes out his laptop and an empty bag to carry it. Then he settles back into the car. "Rawat ji, drive the car. I need to leave this city as soon as possible," he says. Soon the car drives away from the busy streets of New Delhi. Inside, Vikanshu feels uncertain about his future.
He thinks of his dream of living in the Himalayas, becoming a scholar or a saint, and seeking spiritual enlightenment. It all started when he was a child. Like every kid, he learned about India, its culture, geography, and more. However, the stories of saints and scholars like Buddha and Mahavir fascinated him the most. These figures earned immense respect for their wisdom.
He wanted to be one of them, but his dream shattered, not due to the challenges of finding enlightenment, but from a slipper thrown by his mother. After that, he did what his parents asked him to do.
He wasn't a brilliant student, but he worked hard to rank in the top three of his class. He didn't enjoy making friends like other kids. Perhaps it was due to his simple nature or introverted personality.
After school, he studied engineering at his parents' insistence and eventually became an engineer. That's when the problems began. He struggled to find a job during college placements due to the many engineers in the country. Yet, he managed to secure a position after significantly improving his programming skills.
To make his parents proud, he kept working on himself and became a senior developer at a multinational company, earning a salary of 1 million INR per year. Then, his life took a darker turn.
The pandemic struck and took everything from him: his parents' lives and the reasons for his success. He found himself alone, without a girlfriend, close friends, or relatives who even remembered his name.
Remembering his life, Vikanshu stares out the window. After what feels like a seven-hour drive, the city landscape fades. In front of him are the vast ranges of the Himalayas, and the car is now on a mountain highway.
Suddenly, the car stops at a roadside restaurant. He asks, "Rawat ji, why did you stop? Our destination is still hours away." Rawat replies, "Sir, we should rest and eat something. I'm tired from driving for so long."
Hearing this, Vikanshu agrees, and they both exit the car to grab a bite to eat. At the same time, a group of teenagers hikes up the mountains. One of them reaches the summit first, followed by the others.
Upon reaching the top, they set up camp. One person from the group looks into the valley below. Admiring the beauty, he bends down, picks up a rock, and throws it over the edge.
Meanwhile, Vikanshu, walking toward the restaurant, suddenly halts, feeling unwell. He tries to call Rawat, but suddenly, his mind goes blank as if hit by a speeding car.
A sharp pain courses through his head, then everything fades to black. This marks both an end and a new beginning.