Chapter 4: Birth of the Cultivation Association
The world was no longer the same.
Within a month of Qi's appearance, chaos spread everywhere. In some countries, crime skyrocketed—gangsters used Qi to terrorize cities. In others, military powers tried to recruit Qi users, turning them into living weapons.
But chaos alone could not last forever. Humanity, desperate for survival, did something it had never done before—
The nations united.
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In Geneva, under the dome of the United Nations, a grand assembly was held. Leaders of every nation, scientists from every field, and even authors and philosophers sat together.
On that historic day, they announced:
> "From this moment onward, a new organization will lead humanity into the Qi Era.
We shall call it… The Cultivation Association."
The purpose was simple—
To research cultivation.
To protect humanity from Qi misuse.
To create a universal realm system so people could measure their progress.
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For weeks, scientists tested thousands of Qi users. They measured strength, speed, spiritual energy, and even brain activity. With the help of literature from old cultivation myths, they shaped reality into order.
At last, the first official system was born.
> The Cultivation Realms of Earth
1. Qi Refraining Realm (1–9 levels) – The beginning. Absorb Qi, strengthen body.
2. Foundation Establishment Realm (1–9 levels) – Build spiritual foundation, awaken meridians.
3. Core Realm (1–9 levels) – Condense Qi into a core within the dantian.
4. Golden Core Realm (1–9 levels) – Core evolves into golden brilliance.
5. Nascent Soul Realm (1–9 levels) – The soul takes form inside the body.
6. Soul Formation Realm (1–9 levels) – Soul and Qi merge into one.
7. Void Realm (1–9 levels) – Step into the unknown, touching the void.
8. Tribulation Realm (1–9 levels) – Survive heavenly tribulations to advance.
9. Body and Soul Integration (1–9 levels) – Harmony between body and spirit.
10. Mahalaya Realm (1–9 levels) – The peak of Earth's cultivation path.
A wave of hope spread across the world. Finally, there was order. Finally, there was a system.
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Meanwhile, in his lonely hut beside the jungle, Luo Shin sat quietly.
The panel before him flickered.
Ding!
[Update detected: The Cultivation Association has announced the first 10 realms.]
[System synchronization complete.]
Shin stared at the glowing list. His heart pounded.
So it was true. The world had officially entered the cultivation era.
But his system… his strange panel… had shown him far beyond ten realms. It spoke of immortals, gods, dao lords, and even realms of chaos.
Shin clenched his fists, whispering:
"The world only knows the beginning… but I've already glimpsed the end."
He didn't know why the system chose him. But one thing was certain—
In this new era of cultivation, Luo Shin would not remain a nobody.
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✨ End of Chapter 4 ✨