The origins of the Archepelago is untraceable, but for sake of reference it was declared by the old as from the Primordial times. Only the few surviving eldest tribal shamans knew of the tales and the secrets within. That the Archepelago was already in existence way before the Dragon God and his Clan had perished. That his children and their bloodlines had once inhabited some of the naturally hidden islands in order to recuperate from the brutal wars that happened aeons ago.
If someone where to inquire of their existence, till this day no one could ever know. For it was for told that no member of the Dragon Gods clan had ever showed nor expressed any interest on the Boundless Archepelago's dealings. May be these is a sign, of close mutual respect for the harmonious soveraign beings inhabbiting the bounless territories.
" The Court of Spirits " is a seacret location (independent realm) where all the current, former or even fallen heavenly beings held their timely meetings or also known as " Gathering of Spirits ". According to the annals left behind by the formost elders, every time the Court is to be convien nomerous magnificent species of butterflies would fly accross the Boundless Archepelago. Their vast majestic presence envelope every inch of the territory, that even if a tribal war is progressing all over the lands they would have to stop it immediately, no matter who or what reasons they ever started. Not by awe but rather in great fear and reverence that Great Sovereign Spirits (Diety), may or will be displeased at them if they keep on figthing. That they may encur heavenly punishment or be disowned by their respective guardian rulers.
The natives where endowed by many gifts, one in particular is boundless inate spiritual power from when they where born. Paired with natural fighting instincts that are ultimately being cultivated through series of combats and countless battles during their lifetime. Their unique physique are also being enhance and developt during this times, some even gain natural resistance from elements. In preparation for the once in a lifetime audience with " The Court of Spirits " for when they become champion hero.
The Valor of being a Champion is never to be doupted or to be questioned. For the lowest requirement must be first achieved, a rank 30 Spirit Grandmaster before the age of 10, is a tall order for one to walk the path of a " Tribal Warrior ". The reason? all young boys usually train as early as 5 years old, by following and observing their old timers on their daily routines. Almost all the boys will start unlocking their potentials during this period until they reach age 8 - 9. Because of the various unique training series each family provides, they had singled out and developt the best, most suitable talent and potential aggressors for a child. These are the times where each child's desire to complete and compete, all the task and trials presented or emposed to them, boost the growth of their soul powers.
The natives normally starts at rank 15 then as time provides, skyrockets as far as rank 26-30 before age 12. Of course there will be those who would fail and stagnate at rank 18-22 at age 10 -12 years old. But given a year or two they could catch up eventually, naturally because their competitiveness are being driven greatly or madly. Having failed the first trials they are bound to learn new skills through instincts thus cutting the gap between their competitor's advantages on cultivation. It is all thanksto the living environment they are in and the abundance of soul force on each domain.
Only few, could only be counted by hand, will start from nothing or blank around the age of 6 to until the age of 13, by intervention of sudden evironmental pressures " phenomenon " like hurricanes or typhoons during to climate/ seasonal change, will help or force exaggerate these individuals into becoming monstrous being that breaks boundaries across the Boundless Archepelago and reaching even to the Great Dalu Continent.
Innate Martial spirits on the Great Dalu Continent are always present whenever a child undergoes awakening. However here in the territorial boundaries of the Archepelago, for some unknown reason they could not easily manifest, not until the child is about rank 50 that in actuality is already considered an adult of age 17, which is accostomed to lane with the contenders for a " tribal warrior ".
Soul power ranks can, but could not dictate the final outcome of the ritual tribal of combats. It all lies in their capabilities that where nurtured and instilled to them during their early years. The skills that where trained, enhanced and develop that helped them secured their current place, that prevailed over their adversaries. After being hailed as a tribal warrior they are to proceed to prove their worth on becoming an indominable island Hero. This is regardless on how huge or small an island is, It will never have a weak competitor joining in the prey.
As the Heavenly Tribune of the Court of Spirits convey into session, all the Heavenly Beings of the past, current and the fallen came face to face in varying forms of shape and sizes. One of the more eager spirit beings said: " Brothers.. Sisters, I believe everyone here has already been aware about our current visitor? "
A spirit of multicolored radiance replied: " Yes, I myself have already visited him and still, currently observing his interaction with our natives ", He seems to be kind and rarely goes outside his domain, a place of actual point of origin. Other than having a chat with Bagwis and other Rulers of the Great North, he always finds time to engage in combat exercises even without a fleshy body ".
A huge dark spirit said: " Isn't it peculiar that he has no actual body but he can still emit such a terrifying force evidently during mock battles, while his spiritual level is so excessive that I believe he could already sense and can see us if not for the natural protection barrier and the seclusion of this realm we are staying.." as big as this spirit is his gentle voice seemed to carry fear in them while stating his opinion out.
A spirit in plasma gold and blue lightning followed: " Yes, Old Tusk is correct, this newbie is quite handy when it comes to his presence manifestation and force manipulation. His comprehension is very alarming for someone who is, a none native of this world, that has only been residing within our Boundless Archepelago for over than a hundred years", posting for awhile, focusing his thoughts; " He could be the one we are looking for after all these aeons of waiting."
" Impossible! "
Said by another spirit being; " His presence is quite disruptive that even the space around him is showing signs barely recovering, having a hard time of constant breaking, This is hardly acceptable if we hadn't seen it personally and is impossible, especially because what we are talking here is actually happening within the domains of the Boundless Archepelago ".
" I have also sense his origin aura, anything around him seems to be influence by his unique origin spiritual aura, that could actually communicate and influence the comprehension process of understanding the essences, ways and laws ". in deep breaths.. " Cutting into half the normal length and speed of cultivation had to under go ".
" Remarkable, truly it is.. ".
An old husky voice spirit being was heard, this one seems to be the oldest of the bunch because his spiritual aura was the weakest. If the others were hardly in control of their spiritual pressure, this old husky voice spirit being is not even puting on effort to control his during this assembly. His aura flows naturally, that it could even comport everyone surrounding him.
Bagwis finally speaks: " Greetings to the Great Elders, I am here to report my conversation with him... and if you could help give light of the matters he is concerned about that I myself could not even comprehend.." he then narated everything from the start up till there most recent conversation. All the spirits where attentively listening and at times few of them could not help but laugh and giggle whenever they find the experiences of the visitor "under evaluation" in this domain they all shared and protected.
Some of the old timers could not help to squint their foreheads when the experiences being shared was somehow closely to what they had experience before during their respective eras. From awe to seriousness into some laughter and giggles the entire court had never felt they where actually doing a tribune by the time Bagwis had stop his reminiscing of the fellows story.
" Judging by how you describe him, he may not be one of us in origin but he is almost close enough for us not to acknowledge his being. Ordinary means will only hold him to be at our presence and base on your stories his sparring with the natives always gives him the for not having a body. And that he is using 2-3 strike method to determine his own or his fellow combatants capabilities in battle." said by a spirit in golden crown with multiple sapphire like crystals on them hanging above her.
" His methods seems fair but still unfair for not having a true body to experience actual combat is clearly cheating. We must find a way or two to educate him properly on how to rightfully conduct an assessment of strength and combat capabilities.. he heh he! " by a luaghing spirit full of vigor and is seems to be war oriented individual.
" Knowing brother Savage Roots, its seems you already had a plan instored for us mind sharing it and give us an overview to see if we can contribute and enhance it further. Well I hand my complements to you for having initiating it already as we speak. ha hah ha ha!! " by a spirit of equal strength with imposing aura all-over him.
Brother Adamant Ore, hearing that from you seems like will be going to have a party soon he heh he!!
A pixie spirit named " Maligaya "commented; " This two idiots are at it again. well no matter! if its fun then its fun! lets celebrate! celebrate i say!!! Party! Party!! Party!!! giggles all over the place being happy and energetic with all the other pixie's around her.
Ok, okey quite down you fools, being hype on something that is still a standing issue... I'm still nursing my spiritual headache because of the countless hay banger astral alcoholic bOOO's offerings laying all over the Archepelago. Hicup! hicup!.. said by a spirit with a hand supporting his head while the other hand still holding a massive bubble like gorge. If you can examine it closely you can see and feel an aromatic spiritual liquid swirling inside with various essences sealed within.
Lashing Geru your at it again as always drunk dead deepshit, the immortal badmouther!.. when can you ever show before us like being sober? Someone kindly wack him down or something just to help with his eternal headache.
The heck with all this nonsense just give him a proper orientation once he finished all the requirements and for us to properly welcome him here. Weather he choose to stay or go as long as he is capable and his action would not cause any harm.. Everyone here knows the rules since ancient times that no one from other realms not even their so called gods can change or affect the status of our territory. That is if they don't want us to favor the Dragon God and his children or of what's remaining of them and their descendants.
The tribune continued with its discussion many got engage with the topics at hand some just present to watch the chaos while others pretend to be paying attention.
Back on one of the islands the spirit in question is currently practicing his " spirit " combat techniques. Since he has no flesh and only a materialized soul if one could labeled it.
Some of the moves I had visualize and wanting to execute are still out of my reach even though I have a stable materialized body. I wonder how strong would it be if I can do this.. and that.. or should I make solid form here.. and there, this and that. There where just too many more improvement can be taken that even with the help of this wonderful natives its just too hard for them to follow every stroke in its most precise timing. I stay here forever I don't think I could ever accomplished even half of it. Signing to himself.. " everyone many thanks for your determined cooperation but we still need to improve, I still feel that we have not achieve anything yet that we have only seen the entrance but we hadn't yet to enter ". And after delivering more speech and given additional instructions for training he then left.
The soul went back into its lair to continue with its comprehension of the fresh combat experience and cultivation insights shared by individuals that taken a few more years to pass. Seasons change and in a frozen like state inside a deep cold trench miniature vortexes had suddenly started to appear in different parts of his materialized spiritual body. The first one was in between eyelieds a bit low on the forehead, the next was on the center of chest, two on each side of his arms and legs as if exactly indicating the positions of the places for the spirit bones. Having experience a sudden turn of event the spirit was instantly snap out from his deep meditation with a confuse look as he open his eyes. After an hour of thourough self evaluation he did not seem to find any wrong in his materialized form. Nothing feels unnatural other than this six vortexes in his body that seem to be a bit freaky since he cant seem to control them.
However this feeling is slowly diminished after every minute change could be felt when performing an internal harmonization technique he had created after all those years in solid secluded cultivation. " May be this is a sign of the progress in this world.. can't help but to look forward on the developments after this ". Smiling all over as he was thinking to himself trying to count the pass achievement he has experience on his own. The insights of cultivation has never been so easily acquired especially on his case because the information he has gained form the sources around him where mostly from practicioners who have natural fleshy body. While his own was only a materialized spirit avatar that was only consolidated after a hundred thousand years or more of self cultivation as a soul.
In his seclusion space sudden changes cought his attention late as the dark peaceful surroundings slowly became illuminated by uncountable butterflies that could not be trace from where they originated. The seen was so enchanted that he felt terrorized because his sharp senses didn't even reacted or rather could not react as the presence of these being came to be. He unconsciously spoken while eyes flashing.. " Higher beings!! " continuously waiting for any sign of possible communication with them.
In a voice of a hundred people speaking at the moment,: " We have come to invite you for the gathering.. the tribune has decided to allow an audience with you, We feel that you seek independence and progress but is limited in our domain.. " struct by the many voices the soul responded. " I am humbled to be granted audience, I hope that my presence did not cause any disturbance and if any I would like to say my apologies now before anything.. " showing a gesture of equal politeness.
" Do not worry we have observed and followed your every action all this years.. We are now bringing you in.." then after a flash came and then space they earlier occupied not turn empty and dark as the lights no longer illuminate. His consiousness became muddled and the feeling of being placed on a quick sand was presented. Although being uncomfortable is not his rhythem he just endure and tried to comprehend what he felt.
The feeling did not last long and after a few minutes they finally come to a hold. Disoriented the soul was aching to vomiting even though he has no actual capacity to do so. Luckily his comprehension paid great part in revitalizing his state the soonest possible time. After recovering he then started to look and sense his surroundings only to find that almost all the presence in the solidary realm was equivalent and rather more propound than him base of his capacity. Shocked of the beings surrounding him even though they are clearly a few meters apart their presence seem to peel his face of at any moment. Sensing that his senses are slowly creeping out it made some of them became difensive and agitated unknowingly, it would be the first if not the very first when compared to the essece of the true Dragons and other Immortal beings who once visited the Archepelago.
They had already guage his current strength level from direct reports of the beings who are more in-contact with him, little did they know of his comprehension on how far had he came to be. But by experiencing his actual presence first hand they where all perplexed, stunned of how solid and more evident his actual presence is. Closing in the state of an actual Calamity if put in words, the presence that could change any given day from good to bad into worst as if time is irrelevant at all.
" Great! just how great is this one's current foundation is?! If I where not in such a place I would have tested you already the moment you regained you focus. Its very interesting and emposing that you are able to comprehend this far while still under the control of the natural suppression placed all over the Archepelago. " Are you even a soul? more like an Oversoul if I could put a label on it.. thought the spirit named Savage Roots.
Wait are you saying that I'm still being suppress all these years? Why can't I sense it at all? more like ever since the day I began my trial cultivation in this world everything was provided to me. Does that mean I'm blessed or still lacking?? doubt surging inside of him while contemplating.
The natural suppression is super emposed to to anything foreign or is not of origin in the island territories of the Archepelago. It was placed to ensure that no foreign influence/ power can affect the nature of the whole territory. The essence power of nature is supremely harmonize within its boundaries and is equally distributed across the lands and seas. That even if foreign being such as yourself came in from outer space, you will be pumppered by its wonderrous blessings unconditionally, nourishment, spirit power condensation, revitalization etc.. . The only detterent would be becoming part of its inhabitants as its guardian protectorate.