Chapter 6: Training Begins
The Cultivation Association had officially opened the first Qi training centers in major cities. These centers were specially built to help beginners absorb Qi safely and monitor their progress.
In Seria City, the announcement caused a small wave of excitement. Luo Shin, along with his only friend San Huan, decided to visit.
"Are you sure about this?" Huan asked nervously.
"Of course. We can't stay behind while the world moves forward," Shin replied calmly, his eyes gleaming with determination.
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The training center was massive. Dozens of floors, all filled with Qi-circulation chambers, simulation rooms, and laboratories. Bright monitors displayed cultivation realms, absorption rates, and spiritual energy of every trainee.
Shin's system panel floated before him, reading:
> Realm: Qi Refraining (Level 3)
Spiritual Energy: 50/300
Technique: 〈Breath of Origin〉
System Skill: 〈Status Scan〉
"Alright," Shin whispered. "Let's see what this place is hiding."
He focused on the nearby trainees—dozens of beginners inhaling Qi, struggling to control it.
"Scan."
Ding!
[Target: Trainee #17]
[Realm: Qi Refraining (Level 1)]
[Spiritual Energy: 10/100]
Huan's eyes widened. "Shin… you can see their level? That's insane!"
Shin smiled faintly. "It's a system skill. Gives me an edge."
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The instructors called all beginners to the central meditation hall.
"Today, you will learn to control Qi using the first-level technique: 〈Breath of Origin〉. Focus, inhale, circulate, and store Qi. Anyone who fails repeatedly will be asked to leave."
Shin sat cross-legged, feeling the familiar warmth of Qi in the air. He followed the steps calmly, circulating Qi throughout his body. His muscles vibrated lightly, his meridians tingled, and his dantian began to glow faintly.
Nearby, Huan struggled to maintain his focus. His spiritual energy leaked like water from a cracked bucket.
Ding!
[Spiritual Energy: +5]
[Qi Refraining Realm (Level 3)]
Shin noticed Huan's difficulty. Using Status Scan, he quickly checked his friend.
"Scan Huan."
Ding!
[Target: San Huan]
[Realm: Qi Refraining (Level 1)]
[Spiritual Energy: 15/100]
Shin nodded.
"Relax, Huan. Follow my breathing. Inhale slowly… exhale completely… circulate through the meridians."
Huan tried again, and this time, his Qi stabilized slightly.
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Hours passed. Beginners struggled, some failed, some succeeded, and a few fainted. Shin continued training relentlessly. His system rewarded him each time:
Ding!
[Spiritual Energy: 300/300]
[Breakthrough achieved]
Realm advanced → Qi Refraining (Level 4)
Shin opened his eyes. A faint golden glow circled his body—a clear sign of advancement.
Huan gasped.
"Shin… you're already Level 4?"
Shin smiled faintly.
"This is only the beginning. Everyone here is just starting… but I have a system guiding me. I can't waste time."
Outside, in the streets of Seria City, rumors spread—beginners training under the Cultivation Association were already showing incredible results.
And somewhere, in hidden offices of the Association, officials were quietly taking notes. One question hovered in everyone's mind:
Who is this Luo Shin… and why is he so far ahead of the others?
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✨ End of Chapter 6 ✨