Scene:
Inside the Cult Kingdom, a giant white-colored palace is shown. In its massive corridor, Precious, Bit, and the others are walking. Ahead of them are Miyamu and Tao, with guards beside them. Everyone is walking together.
Tao says:
"My father is usually very kind, but sometimes he can be quite rude. So if he acts rude with you, please don't take it badly."
Precious:
"Sure…" (nods)
Scene:
Tao looks at Precious from the corner of her eyes.
Tao (thinking):
"…He's small, but smart…"
Tao:
"So, we are here…"
Scene:
They all stop in front of a large door.
Tao:
"On the other side of this door, my father is waiting for you. Only King Bit, the Prince, and R. Kizu can go inside."
Samu:
"But… we are guards."
Bit:
"Don't worry. Stay here. If I call you, then come inside."
Samu:
"As you say, King Bit."
Scene:
They enter inside. There is a table, and only Lin Gean is sitting there. The rest of the seats are empty.
Lin:
"…"
Scene:
Lin stares at them. Bit and the others also look at him.
Lin:
"Please, sit."
Scene:
Everyone sits down. R. Kizu stands behind Bit and Precious.
Lin:
"So, what brings you here?"
Scene:
Lin speaks in a slightly rude and dominating tone.
Bit:
"Hmph! You're acting as if you don't know anything?!"
Lin:
"What do you mean by that?"
Bit:
"!! What about that war from around 25 days ago?! The one your kingdom started against ours and that lasted for 3 days?!"
Lin:
"Oh… that war."
R. Kizu:
"Yes. We want to know why this war happened. Why did you attack us, King Lin?"
Lin:
"That was not ordered by me…"
Bit:
"?"
Precious:
"Did someone do it on their own?"
Lin:
"Yes… This was not my order. It was ordered by the leader of the Beast Sect, Xicu, and executed by his general Mitazu. The war was under him. When I found out, I warned Xicu and dismissed Mitazu from his position. So this matter ends here."
Precious:
"If that's the case, then there's no problem."
Bit:
"How is there no problem?! What about the soldiers who died in that war?!"
Lin:
"I feel sorry for them…"
Bit:
"And what am I supposed to do with your 'feeling sorry'?"
Lin:
"Then what do you want?"
Bit:
"Revenge."
Lin:
"…I see."
Scene:
At that moment, the door opens, and Mitazu enters. His body is covered in hair, his eyes are large and dark brown-black, and his whole body is hairy.
He looks at Precious.
Mitazu (thinking):
"! That kid… he's here! This is the one who destroyed my body! So he's the Prince of Shin Kingdom… huh… nice… now I know who you are… After my body was destroyed, I had to travel in blood form for a long time and find a new body…"
(He is the same warrior whose body Precious destroyed earlier.)
Scene:
Mitazu stands a little far from the table and bows his head.
Lin:
"This is Mitazu. He made that plan under Xicu's order. That's why I have banned him from the city for one year and dismissed him from his role."
Mitazu:
"…"
Bit:
"Hmph!"
Precious:
"Okay, that's fine."
Bit:
"! What are you saying?!"
Precious:
"It's not right to be this greedy, Uncle Bit. I know you're sad, but still… King Lin didn't do anything, and the one who did has already been punished."
Bit:
"Ahh…!! Fine…"
Scene:
Mitazu leaves.
Lin:
"Nice… I like you… ahn…?"
Precious:
"My name is Precious."
Lin:
"Yes, Precious. I also saw you during the international tournament. You fought very well."
Precious:
"Thank you…"
Lin:
"Anything else?"
Precious:
"Yes… can you give me information about your kingdom, culture, rules, etc.?"
Lin:
"Why? Why do you want to know?"
Precious:
"Why not? The Cult Kingdom is the most unique kingdom in the world. There are beasts here, but they are different from beasts in other kingdoms. There are people here, but their abilities are different. So I just want to know…"
Precious (thinking):
"I have seen many cultivators before being born in this world, but every world has different rules. So what are their rules here? What system do they follow? I want to know."
Kail:
"??"
Lin:
"I see… fine. Then let's start with the kingdom. In this kingdom, there are cities, but there are no ministers. Each city follows its own rule and is governed by the strongest sect there. Above them is me. For example, the Beast Sect led by Xicu rules a particular city and its surrounding area. I don't belong to any sect because I am the ruler of this kingdom, and I wasn't born into any sect either."
Precious:
"I see… and what about cultivation?"
Bit:
"Cultivation…?"
Lin:
"Yes. Cultivation was brought into this world by the first cultivators who were summoned from another world. Every cultivator's power comes from energy. Many people think cultivation is easy, but it's not. There are many ranks, and each rank has levels."
Bit:
"Ranks and levels? What do you mean? Explain it once."
Lin:
"Of course…"
Lin (thinking):
"This benefits me. The more I explain my culture, the more people will be attracted. As it becomes famous, more people will join the kingdom. So there is no loss for me."
Lin:
"I'll start with the ranks. There are 10 total ranks:
QI CONDENSATION REALM
< BONE TEMPERING REALM
< HEAVEN PROFOUND REALM
< SPIRIT EARTH REALM
< PROFOUND SKY REALM
< PROFOUND HEAVEN REALM
< IMMORTAL REALM
< DIVINE REALM
< DIVINE KING REALM
< GOD REALM"
R. Kizu:
"Hmm…" (nods in shock)
Lin:
"Each of these has different levels. From Qi Condensation Realm to Spirit Earth Realm, each has 9 levels. From Profound Sky Realm to Immortal Realm, each has 12 levels. Divine Realm and Divine King Realm each have 15 levels. After breaking through these, the final stage is the God Realm, which is the ultimate stage. There are no levels in it—it is the final stage of cultivation."
Bit:
"I see…"
Precious:
"And what is your rank and level?"
Lin:
"Most people think my rank is God Realm, but that's not true. My actual rank is Divine King Realm, Level 14."
R. Kizu:
"Sorry if I'm rude, but then… has no one reached God Realm?"
Precious:
"No, that can't be. If no one reached it, then God Realm wouldn't exist. Since it exists, someone must have reached it."
Lin:
"You are right… In the history of cultivation, only one person has achieved the God Realm."
Bit:
"Oh!! And who is that?"
Lin:
"His name is Hao Wuchen, which means 'Untouched by the mortal world.' He is the ancestor of cultivation—the one who created this system—and the only person to reach the God Realm… the most underestimated man… Hao Wuchen."