Chapter 2: 1. Сursing The World
When I woke up, I immediately started looking for the book I had chosen in the Library. Fortunately, she was lying right in the crib where I was currently lying.
- Where did I end up? I got out
of bed without thinking for a long time and first examined the room in which I was now.
It looks like an ordinary teenager's room, there is nothing superfluous: a wardrobe with clothes, a desk, a bed and a small shelf with books. I didn't see anything remarkable, so I didn't linger and left the room.
...
Well, in general, an ordinary small house with one room and a toilet. The only suspicious thing was that one of the windows was broken, but I didn't think about it. This house was quite enough for me for my 'new' life, if you can call it that. I was terribly reluctant to approach the large mirror standing to the left of the front door, but, gathering my strength, I approached it.
- At least no glow appeared from the mirror...
But, as if for evil, it was this eerily familiar glow that appeared before me again in all its glory. It was like an electric shock hit me again, but, surprisingly, nothing else happened.
- Phew... I thought I was going to die again because of the mirror.
- Wait, why doesn't it disappear?
I was very confused that the glow from the mirror did not disappear anywhere. For a couple of minutes I just stood there, not taking my eyes off the mirror, looking into it as if waiting for something. Out of nowhere, the idea came to me to touch the mirror.
- Well, no... I'm not going to do that... Or maybe?
Struggling with my doubt, I lightly touched the mirror with my fingers. Abruptly, the glow became much brighter and I saw strange inscriptions written exactly in a language unfamiliar to me. Some incomprehensible symbols, either Chinese or Japanese.
- No, it definitely doesn't look like Chinese... and it doesn't look like Japanese...
Suddenly my head rang sharply, a huge wave of knowledge that I had not previously known flowed into my brain. Trying to understand at least something from this stream of thoughts, I could only make out the words [Mirror of Souls] and [Space Rift].
Soon, after 5 minutes of excruciating pain in the head, she gradually disappeared, leaving behind only a bunch of new knowledge.
All this knowledge seemed to be imprinted in my head, as if I knew it all from birth.
Finally, I found out what the very phenomenon with mirrors is called. It was called the [Space Rift]. And he appeared because the line between different worlds was gradually erased, which is why the so-called [Soul Mirrors] began to appear in our world. Ordinary mirrors became portals for only one reason - the essence of other worlds got into our world in the form of bright blue dust particles, or rather magical particles that, when they hit the mirror, imbued it with magical energy.
- Damn, so that's why these strange mirrors began to appear so often in our world!
Also, upon contact with the [ Mirror of Souls], a person was immediately transported to a place called the [Library of the Universe]. She was the so-called link between the worlds.
- Only here, nothing is said about the choice of the book!
And the truth is, what I experienced on my own skin was not sanctified in any way even in this knowledge!
- Based on this, I was pretty lucky with this book! Ha!
Full of enthusiasm, I picked up the most precious object for me now - an Ancient Volume. Surprisingly, I was able to read the title - "The Path of Bloody Cultivation".
- what? Bloody Cultivation? What does it mean?
Full of questions, I opened the first page of this book. As expected, there will always be an introduction from the author of the book at the beginning!
{ Hello, Cultivator! I want to warn you - this book is very complex, and the techniques described in it are the benefit of my work.
I don't know how you got my book, but I want to tell you - if you are ready to go on the path of Bloody Cultivation, then you should try hard and cultivate for almost 10 hours a day in order to learn even the lightest technique a little.
And remember - never, under any circumstances, tell anyone about the Bloody Path.
In our world, the strong wins, and the weak suffers. This is the essence of Cultivation.
Huan Zhi is a Divine Sphere Cultivator, a Rank 7 Qi Blessing. }
- Well, nothing is clear to me yet. But I think I can figure it out!
- Only here, what should I do now?
Looking again in the mirror in front of me, I saw a boy about 8 years old, with curly, golden hair. A look immediately caught my eye: frightened, as if wary of something. Light brown eyes looked at me with exactly the same surprise with which I looked at the mirror.
"Is that... me?"
Again, a stream of thoughts ran through my head, bringing with them the memories of this boy that I was now.
Chi Gong, that was my name in this world. But my story in this world is quite tragic:
[7 months ago, my parents went to war with the Shi Zheng clan, one of the medium-sized clans located in the Gang faction, one of the strongest in this world. On an equal footing with this faction were also two more: Tao and Hu. For a long time there was a feud between them for resources: cultivation techniques, all sorts of pills, medicinal herbs - in general, everything necessary for cultivating the power of cultivators. The Gan faction that our Chi clan was in was known for its rarest Qi development pills. But, due to the fact that our clan has not had talented children capable of becoming Cultivators of the Enlightenment Stage* for many years, the neighboring clan decided to seize ours, again for the sake of resources for cultivation. Therefore, all culitvators who have reached the stage of 34 paths* were called to join the war to protect our clan from threats.
Since the day 'my' parents went to war, a large number of cultivators have returned from it every time they managed to fend off enemies for a long time. But my mom and dad never came back... all that was left in memory of my parents was an instruction.
- Son, when you are 7 years old, you will study in the outer courtyard. Work hard and you will become a great cultivator! We believe in you, Chi Gong!
Fortunately, the head of the clan decided to help me and, upon reaching the age of 7, sent me to the Chi Outer Court Academy. There I learned a lot of new things, including various cultivation techniques. But, after a year, all the disciples had to pass the Blessing Test.
The essence of it was to determine the rank of the Qi Blessing and accept those whose blessing rank at least reaches rank 3 as Cultivators. The maximum rank was 10th. There were critically few people with such a blessing of Qi - even in 100 years such a child could not be born. ]
~And now, the day of trial is coming soon, the day that can change Chi Gong's future.~
In detail, to every detail, I remembered, more precisely, I learned the story of my new body. Yes, the story could not be more tragic. I hope that I will have a good Qi Blessing, then maybe Chi Gong's life, or rather mine, will sparkle with new colors. I'm sure Chi Gong would be happy about that.
- I must at all costs become stronger, because in this world - only the strong can survive, the weak have no place on this earth.
Such a cruel truth was hidden behind this world, so I will try my best to survive in this world!
- In a week, that's when my fate will be decided, but in the meantime I have to learn at least the basics of Blood Cultivation.
~ How difficult Chi Gong's life will be depends only on him - you can't stand still, you need to act.
I immediately picked up the book and, full of enthusiasm, opened the very first technique - [ Blood Thickening ].
This technique is the very basis of Blood Cultivation. To cultivate this technique, you need to feel Qi particles in your body and slowly pour it into your blood, thereby making it thicker, which is why the color of the blood should darken.
Remembering the basic technique of basic cultivation, I thought that [Blood Thickening] is radically different.
For example, in basic Cultivation, it was necessary to direct Qi along the meridians, thereby saturating them with energy. Under the influence of Qi, the meridians opened and filled with liquid Qi, strengthening the body. In total, 34 meridians need to be opened, after which the cultivator will enter the Qi Awakening stage. Therefore, until a person has opened all the meridians, he will be at the Stage of 34 paths. Also, before starting to open the meridians, the cultivator must constantly absorb Qi from the air. A cultivator who has not yet reached the stage of 34 paths is at the Stage of Entry.
In total, this stage is divided into 3 stages:
- Formation of the Dantan (The cultivator must absorb Qi, then use it to create a Qi storage. Usually this stage passes quickly enough, since the required amount of Qi to create a Dantan is very small.)
- Absorption of Qi (Further, the cultivator must put all the absorbed Qi into the Dantan. So the cultivator will create a Qi core - for this you need to completely fill the Dantan. )
- Qi Condensation (The more Qi the cultivator absorbs and puts into its core, the more condensed Qi will be in the core. Also, during condensation, the color of Qi will change in hue - the lighter, the better. )
Only after passing through all these stages can the cultivator begin to open the meridians.
In Blood Cultivation, everything is different:
- The cultivator must saturate his blood with Qi, thereby thickening it and filling it with energy.
- After full saturation of the blood, it should turn a dark red shade, the cultivator should place it in his core. In this case, the core will acquire a bright orange hue.
"Once that happens, the cultivator will be able to materialize his blood and fight with it.
- I need to cultivate...
sitting at the window in the lotus position, I immediately felt particles of Qi energy flying around me. Mechanically, I took a breath and the Qi particles began to be slowly absorbed, transformed into a stream of liquid Qi.
"As soon as you absorb Qi and a flow of liquid Qi forms inside your body, connect the flow of Qi and blood together."
So it was written in the book. Therefore, following the instructions, I connected both streams together, and after a while I felt that the blood became heavier. Its color has also changed, though a little, but the color has clearly become darker than usual.
- Phew. That's enough for today. Although, you can go to the river outside the city, where the concentration of Qi is stronger than in the house!
With enthusiasm, I ran to the front door, put on small shoes and quickly opened the door, which creaked shut behind me.
Looking at the town around me, I was amazed at how beautiful it was.
...
After a while I was already outside the city, a little far away I already saw the very river that Chi Gong liked to cultivate often. When I reached the river, I sat down at the bench I knew, which I often saw in Chi Gong's memories.
Immediately starting to cultivate, I felt how large a number of Qi particles were in this place. One by one, I absorbed them, and immediately connected the flow of liquid Qi with the slowly flowing blood in the body.
Its color has changed a lot, although it was not the necessary result for the transition to the next stage. So I cultivated for about 2 hours, every day...
...
After 6 days
Finally, this day has come - the Test of the Blessing. I have already managed to leave the house and get into a public carriage for the last 7 coppers. She was like a taxi, only much slower. But it was much better than walking about 10 miles.
When I got to the academy, I quickly ran to the academy so as not to be late. Of course, there were a huge number of people - after all, this day is the most important event in all clans. Probably almost the entire population of the city came to the academy: from the students themselves, their parents to ordinary people who were interested in whether geniuses were born this year.
Entering the hall, I sat down in an empty seat. Slowly, all the students gathered and waited for the beginning. Soon, a man in his 80s appeared in the center in a beautiful outfit. He began to make a speech:
- Hello, students and their parents.
At that moment, it hurt my heart, because I had no parents in this world...
- Today will be the main event for the clan - the Test of Blessing. I hope that this year we will see many geniuses claiming to become great Cultivators. Well, let the test begin!
Two more male figures appeared in the center of the hall. I also noticed a painfully familiar one... Construction.
- Stop. Is this a pedestal from the Library of the Universe?
The pedestal was exactly the same as it was then in the library. Consciousness became even more confused. A lot of questions popped up in my head:
- How did he get here?
- Am I not the only one who has visited the Library of the Universe?
- How is this possible?
But, my thoughts were interrupted by the notification about the pioneer of the test:
"So, the first student to pass the test is Chi... Chi Gong!
Out of shock, I walked slowly to the center of the hall.
- Come on quickly!
These words instantly restored my composure, and I quickly reached the pedestal.
- All you have to do is fill your hand with Qi and attach it to the book. Understood?
I just nodded in response.
- OK. Good luck to you!
The last words sounded somehow suspicious, but I didn't take any meaning to it.
- Start!
I went up to the pedestal and, stretching out my hand, began to fill it with Qi. No. Blood filled with Qi.
- Damn it! That's not what I wanted to do...
I made the mistake of habitually filling my hand not with Qi, but with blood with Qi. At this point, I was afraid that the Qi Blessing rank would be 0. A line appeared on the page of the book, written in incomprehensible characters. But I understood them, so I was able to read it. But...
- Chi Gong. The rank of the Qi Blessing is 0.
What? But the book says:
"Chi Gong - Rank of Qi Blessing - 4th"
I was desperate. Lowering my hand, I turned around and headed for the exit. Glancing at the audience, I saw with what contempt they looked at me.
"The Task. Task is done," I suddenly heard a whisper from behind.
I realized everything. Memories of childhood, in which my family was despised, humiliated, and considered inhumans, suddenly appeared in my head. Only now I realized it, I don't know why I didn't notice it before.
- Is it done?! What the fuck is the task?!
~ The hall was silent. What everyone could only hear is the sobbing of the boy who shouted these words. ~
Hatred overwhelmed me. Without realizing it, I shouted these words.
*Shoo*
Something red flew towards the man, who quoted the "line from the book". In an instant, he felt something pierce his body. Looking down, he saw only the sharp end of a dagger, what was made of blood, piercing him. With a thud, he fell to the cold floor.
The hall became lively again, only the old man and the boy standing opposite him were silent.
"Damn son of Chi Guan'er! How dare you.
Realizing that the whole city hated his family, he hated this world even more.
"I just wanted to live happily in this world, for Chi Gong's sake...
I sincerely wanted to. But, apparently, this will never happen. And it wasn't meant to be. Anger mixed with despair boiled up in me to such an extent that I rushed to the exit of the academy with all my power.
I ran wherever my eyes looked. And only one thought was in my head:
- I will take revenge! I will kill those who killed Chi Gong, my family!
The idea that Chi Gong was killed before I was in this body, I came easily. A broken window in my house is the proof. The purpose of my life in this world has now changed - to find out who killed Chi Gong's family and kill them, no matter what.
To be continued...
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