CHAPTER THIRTY"The awakening stage is a preparatory stage of the Body Tempering Stage. That's why in that stage you need to achieve a Grand Accomplishment in the Body Tempering Technique in order to prepare your body for the real process of cultivation.""Those trainings and exercises that you've done will build your body into a flexible and strong vessel of Strength and Power that the cultivators will cultivate. And since you have already reached that point, you can now start to circulate your Physical Energy for you to enhance your Nature." Sabi ni Master sa amin habang nakaupo sa aming harapan.We sat crossed leg in the floor with our hands place about our knees. We held our head in an upright manner with our chin slightly tucked in to lengthen our neck. Our posture looks like we're meditating.Sinabi kasi ni Master na sa ganitong postura ay makakapag isip kami ng maayos at masmagsi-sink sa aming utak yung mga sinasabi niya. Scientifically, totoo naman ito dahil mas maganda ang ma
CHAPTER THIRTYThat mysterious man who seemed to know me made me question my identity. And realization hit me na hindi ko nga pala alam ang tunay history ng aking mga magulang. They didn't tell me anything about my grandparents, o kung saan sila galing nung hindi pa sila nagsama. Bakit sila tumira sa lugar na ni isa ay wala silang relative?However, sa isang buwan kong pamamalagi dito sa sect, may isang clue akong nakuha. And that is the fact that my father was once a disciple here. Hindi ko lang alam ang mas malalim na impormasyon tungkol dito, pero naniniwala akong malalaman ko rin ang totoo sooner or later.At kung magkikita ulit kami ng misteryosong taong yun, tatanungin ko talaga sya kung bakit alam kilala nya ako. At baka darating din ang panahon na matatanong ko rin ang Supreme Elder o ang Sect Master kung sino yung tinutukoy nilang Rushton na dating disciple ng Supreme Elder.With all that happened this day, wala pa akong panahon para i-ab
CHAPTER THIRTY TWODahil sa kuryusidad kung tama nga ba ang aking hinala ay tumayo ako upang lumabas ng aking silid at pupunta sa Training Hall ng Forbidden Place nang sa ganun ay matanong ko si Master Shu tungkol rito. Ngunit bago pa ako makalabas ng silid, isang kakaibang presensya ang aking nararamdaman mula sa paligid, dahilan upang napatigil ako sa akmang paglabas.My senses were even more enhanced now, dahil pati presensya ng iba ay nararamdaman ko. Hindi ko lang matukoy kung tao ba ang may-ari ng presenyang yun. Pero wala naman sigurong mga halimaw o mabangis na hayop dito, diba? Kaya tao nga talaga siguro yun. Pero ang nakapagtataka nga lang, hindi yun presensya ni Master Shu o ni Elvis. Familiar ko na kasi ang kanilang aura at presence, eh, kaya alam kong hindi sa kanila yung naramdaman ko. Ibig sabihin nito, may ibang taong nandito maliban sa amin.Maaari kayang ito yung taong palaging kumakausap sa akin? Kasi parang nakatingin sya palagi sa laha
CHAPTER THIRTY THREE"Whoa! It's only more than a month since you've started to train, but you're now a Bronze Ranked Cultivator?! You're a freak!" Gulat na gulat na sabi ni Revo habang namimilog ang mga mata nang marinig nito ang sinabi ng aming Guild Master na nakapag-advance na ako sa Body Tempering Stage. Akala kasi ng ibang kasamahan namin na Rookie palang ako, kaya may ibang nagtanong kung bakit ako isinama gayong magiging pabigat lang daw ako sa grupo.Kaya sinabi ng Guild Master na Bronze Ranked na ako, at galing din ako sa outside world kaya mas qualified akong maging guide ng team sa expedition na ito. Oo nga at may connection naman sila sa labas, which happened to be the Smiths, ngunit mas maganda parin aniya na may kasama ang team na mas nakakaalam sa outside world. Kaya walang nagawa ang ibang kasama namin kundi ang tumango na lamang, desisyon ito ng Higher ups kaya wala rin silang magagawa.Ngunit hindi ko naman mapigilang makaramdam ng kaunt
CHAPTER THIRTY FOURSUPRISED, Gale immediately stood from his seat taking a few steps back away from the desk. A loud clattering sound echoed inside the cabin as the wooden chair fell to the floor. Hindi nya alam kung paanong mag-react o ano ang gagawin o iisipin. He may have seen a lot of extraordinary things these past few weeks, however, this mysterious book surpassed them all. Like how the hell did those letters printed in its page disappear just like that?That's magic!Is this that thing that their Sect Master wanted to show him? If so, what's with this book? Why did the scripts and the letter written there disappeared? Is this some kind of secret?He stared at the open book blankly as these questions played in his mind. Hindi nya alam ang sagot sa mga tanong na lumitaw sa isip ngayon. Ngunit dahil gusto nyang makahanap ng kasagutan sa mga katanungang ito ng kanyang isipan, dahan-dahan nyang nilapitan ulit ang aklat na nasa desk sabay tayo ng natumbang upuan. Pagkatapos nyang ma
CHAPTER THIRTY FIVEAFTER FIVE DAYS OF SAILING IN THE VAST OCEAN, the expedition team has finally arrived at their destination. The cargo ship successfully docked in the private pier owned by the Smiths. Slowly and carefully, the team members each carried the large containers containing the goods, that they are going to sell to the Smiths, to the nearby warehouse. Yes, ang business partner ng Natural's Sect ay sina Heath mismo.Siguro isa rin ito sa dahilan kung bakit mayaman ang Smith. Sa Gold at precious stones palang, malaki na ang kikitain ng mga Smiths dun.Maya-maya lang, with the strength and natural abilities of the Adrenians, nadali lang nilang naibaba ang mga containers mula sa cargo ship. Kung yung mga normal na tao ay gagamit pa ng cranes upang ibaba ang mga yun, sila ay pure strength lang ang gamit upang gawin yun nang mas madali at maayos.The dock was private, kaya walang ibang nakakakita sa kanilang ginawa.Pagkatapos nito ay nilapitan na sila ng ilang tauhan ng mga Sm
CHAPTER THIRTY SIX"Please just punch it, I won't bring it here if I can't pay them." Seryoso nyang tugon sa cashier habang pinipigilan ang sarili."Wow! The country bumpkin really know how to talk big!" Singit na naman ni Steven habang tumatawa at nilapitan na ang cashier. "Hi, I'm Steven Garcia, you know, the son of Steve Garcia, the General Manager of this Mall." Buong pagmamalaking pakilala ni Steven sa cashier habang nakangiti rito.Para namang nakakita ng isang diyos ang babae at kaagad itong yumuko at binati si Steven. "It's a pleasure to have yoy here, Sir." Sabi pa nito nang nakayuko parin bilang paggalang kay Steven."Nah! Skip the formalities." Sabi naman ni Steven sabay kumpas ng kanyang kamay dahilan upang muling tumayo ng tuwid ang kahera. "Now, listen to me. This guy right here, is my school mate. He was recently expelled in the Lexington Academy because he's not able to pay his tuition. Do you think he can afford these things?" Sabi nito sabay turo sa mga items na bibil
CHAPTER THIRTY SEVEN"Hello, Dad?! C-can you lend me a fifteen Million? May bibilhin sana ako. Don't worry, Dad. I'll pay it back as soon as possible." Sabi ni Steven sa kanyang ama sa kabilang linya nang sagutin nito ang tawag niya."What?!" Gulat na gulat namang tugon nito nang marinig ang sinabi nya. "Where would I get that kind of money?! At anong bibilhin mo nyan?" Mataas ang boses na tanong."It's a.. It's complicated, Dad. Can you please do it now, Dad? I'll just explain it to you later." Nauutal na tugon niya matapos marinig na galit ang kanyang ama."Did you messed up again? Saan mo gagamitin yang fifteen Million? You can't just ask me for a money and say that you'll explain later. It's a fucking fifteen Million, Steven! I don't even have that amount in my bank account now!" Galit na galit na sabi nito sa kabilang linya.Dahil sa narinig, mas lalong pinagpapawisan si Steven at tuluyan nang nanginginig ang kanyang mga kamay at tuhod. Siguro kung walang mga tao sa paligid kanin
Hello My dear readers! I am writing this announcement part to inform you all that I will be making a major edit on the story line and plot of this story. I know that you have all read this far and had spend time and effort in doing so, so I want to apologize for what I would do. The reason why I am doing this edit has something to do with its face pace that I haven't focused on some important events that would make it more interesting. There were plotholes that I struggled to repair which explains the very long hiatus of this work. Rest assured that after this edit, there will be a daily update. What's in the New "Supreme Nature" Story? 1. The Mystery of what is the Supreme Nature Still Remains. 2. The Character's names, identities and skills still remained the same, but I will be adding some back stories for you to understand them. 3. It is still a cultivation themed story, but I made the MC, Gale, a little different. Yes, he can still cultivate his powers but in some ot
*CHAPTER FORTY FOUR*"Very well, I will tell everything I know about Grant." The Master said as his gaze shifted to a distant memory, his voice filled with a hint of nostalgia as he delved into the untold story of Grant Rushton, his long-lost companion. Seated upon his majestic throne, he seemed to transcend the present, lost in the depths of his recollections."Grant, my dear friend, hailed from distant lands unknown to us. Yet, even in our closest bond, he revealed little about his origins, shrouding himself in mystery," the Master began, his words weaving a tale of intrigue and wonder.As he continued, his eyes fixed upon the grand ceiling of the hall, as if transported to another realm, the Master's voice resonated with the weight of his memories."Curiosity was Grant's defining trait. It was evident that his previous surroundings lacked the wonders and marvels he encountered here, or perhaps he was forbidden from venturing beyond his confines. The truth eluded us all.""It was on
*CHAPTER FORTY THREE*In the far reaches of Santa Mesa City, nestled in the North, a colossal mountain stood tall and proud, casting an imposing shadow over the land. Much like the legendary Mount Serat and the Bronze Mountain Range in the east, this majestic peak boasted rugged summits that seemed to yearn for the heavens. Adorned in a vibrant tapestry of lush greens and earthy browns, it demanded the attention and reverence of all who beheld its awe-inspiring splendor.As the sun reached its zenith, its scorching rays bathed the mountain's craggy facade, illuminating every intricate detail etched into its weathered slopes. The dance of light and shadow across the rocky terrain created a captivating spectacle of contrasting hues, captivating the eyes of any beholder.At the mountain's base, a sprawling forest thrived, its emerald canopy serving as a sanctuary for a diverse array of flora and fauna. Nestled within this verdant embrace, was a small village lay hidden from prying eyes,
*CHAPTER FORTY TWO*"SO WHAT'S THE water armor?" Tanong ni Gale sa lalaking nakaupo parin sa lupa na kaharap nya.Matapos nakompirma na nagsasabi ito ng totoo ay hindi nya na pinakita rito ang kanyang killing intent. Kaya naman nakahinga na ito ng maluwang ngayon, subalit nandun parin sa mga mata nito ang takot."It's the instinctive manifestation of the Cultivator's Defensive Elemental powers when they are in danger. For us, it's called fire armor, earth armor for the cultivators from the Earth Faction and so on." Tugon naman ng lalaki. "But this ability will only activate when the cultivator is in a state where they can't do anything about the dangers coming into them. Just like what happened to you earlier. You were too pre-occupied that you have no enough time to dodge my attack. Thankfully your water armor activated in time." Dagdag pa nito."So it's the last defense of our body?" Tanong nya naman dito."Something like that." Tugon naman nito sabay tango."Anyways, are you workin
CHAPTER FORTY ONEBANG!BANG!BANG!Umalingawngaw sa buong Red Wood Forest ang sunod-sunod na mga putok ng baril. Habang si Gale naman ay kasing bilis ng Isang kidlat na tumakbo at humanap ng matataguan.Nang makapag-cover na sya sa isang malaking puno, agad nyang sinilip ang pinanggalingan ng mga putok ng baril. At napakunot ang kanyang noo nang makita at makilala ang dalawang lalaking nakasuot ng itim ang nakatayo sa maliit na daan palabas ng kakahuyan.Hindi sya makapaniwalang si Bran Davis at si Gin Lopez ang mga ito, inakala nyang isa ito sa mga taong galing sa Golden o Dark Circles na dati pang naghahanap sa kanya.May hawak na baril si Bran at nakatutok yun sa lugar kung saan sya nakatayo kanina. Bakit gusto syang patayin nito? Napatingin naman siya sa tuktok ng bulubundukin kung saan naka-pwesto ang dalawang lalaki kanina ay bumaril sa kanya. Naisip nyang baka mga kasama 'yon ni Bran.Kaya labis ang kanyang pagtataka kung bakit gusto sya nitong patayin? Alam na kaya nito na s
CHAPTER FORTYHindi alam ni Gale kung ano ang gagawin nang naramdaman niyang gumapang na sa buong katawan niya ang lamig na nagmula sa kanyang t'yan. Dali-dali syang nagbihis baka sakaling uminit pa ang kanyang katawan, ngunit walang silbi iyon dahil nararamdaman nya parin ang lamig.Nang lumamig na ang buo nyang katawan, naramdaman nya na ang unti-unting pagbaba ng temperatura sa paligid. Dahil sa lamig na iyon pakiramdam nya ay nasa loob sya ng isang freezer. Nagsimula syang kabahan nang maramdamang tumitigas na ang ilang parte ng kayang katawan at mas lumakas pa ang kabog ng kanyang dibdib nang maramdaman na parang nagye-yelo na ang kanyang tyan dahil sa lamig.Kahit naninigas na ang kanyang mga kamay ay pinilit nya itong iginalaw upang damhin ang kanyang t'yan, at halos mawalan na sya nang malay dahil sa takot nang maikompermang nagye-yelo na nga ito. Ang yelo na iyon ay dahan-dahang gumapang sa kanyang buong katawan. Sinubukan nya itong basagin n
CHAPTER THIRTY NINEKinaumagahan, alas nwebe na nang magising sina Gale at Kelly. Late narin kasi silang nakatulog kagabi, dahil dito, dali-daling bumangon si Kelly upang maligo dahil may exam sila sa araw na ito at ayaw nyang ma-late. Dahil 10AM ang kanilang schedule, binilisan nya ang pagpi-prepare dahil kakain pa sila mamaya. Sumabay nalang din si Gale sa kanya sa pagligo. At dahil nagmamadali si Kelly, wala na muna silang ibang ginawa sa shower kundi ang maligo. Pagkatapos nito ay mabilis din silang nagbihis at umalis ng Dormitory upang kumain sa labas.Si Gale narin ang nagbayad ng kanilang kinain dahil dala-dala nya naman palagi ang Black Card. Pagkatapos nito ay ihinatid na niya si Kelly sa building kung saan naroon ang kanilang Classroom.Dahil wala na syang ibang gagawin, naisipan niyang pumunta sa Redwood Forest. Gusto nyang alamin kung ang Red Wood Lake na tinutukoy ng mahiwagang aklat ay ang mini-lake na nasa gitna ng Redwood Forest. Kaya mabil
CHAPTER THIRTY EIGHTPumasok ang taxi na sinakyan ni Gale sa Campus ng Lexington Academy, hinarang sila ng mga security guard sa Main Gate ngunit pinapasok din naman agad sila nang iniwan ng Taxi Driver ang kanyang ID. Hindi kasi nadala ni Gale yung school ID nya kasi biglaan yung pag-alis nya noon.Pagkapasok nila sa Campus ay pina-diretso nya na sa Men's Dormitory ang taxi, at maya-maya lang ay huminto na sila sa Ordinary Men's Dormitory.Kinabahan pa si Gale nung siningil na sya ng Taxi Driver ng pamasahe nya kasi wala syang dalang pera. Buti nalang at medyo advance narin ang payment system ng mga taxi dahil pwede nang magbayad sa pamamagitan ng Card. Matapos ang successful payment ay bumaba na si Gale dala ang isang malaking Paper bag kung saan naroon ang limang boxes ng mga sapatos na binili nya.Unlike the other Dormitories, walang guard dito sa Ordinary Men's Dormitory, kaya nakapasok dito si Gale kahit na parang hindi na sya estudyante ng Academy.Pagpasok nya ay sa kanilang r
CHAPTER THIRTY SEVEN"Hello, Dad?! C-can you lend me a fifteen Million? May bibilhin sana ako. Don't worry, Dad. I'll pay it back as soon as possible." Sabi ni Steven sa kanyang ama sa kabilang linya nang sagutin nito ang tawag niya."What?!" Gulat na gulat namang tugon nito nang marinig ang sinabi nya. "Where would I get that kind of money?! At anong bibilhin mo nyan?" Mataas ang boses na tanong."It's a.. It's complicated, Dad. Can you please do it now, Dad? I'll just explain it to you later." Nauutal na tugon niya matapos marinig na galit ang kanyang ama."Did you messed up again? Saan mo gagamitin yang fifteen Million? You can't just ask me for a money and say that you'll explain later. It's a fucking fifteen Million, Steven! I don't even have that amount in my bank account now!" Galit na galit na sabi nito sa kabilang linya.Dahil sa narinig, mas lalong pinagpapawisan si Steven at tuluyan nang nanginginig ang kanyang mga kamay at tuhod. Siguro kung walang mga tao sa paligid kanin