Chapter 5: First Step

Return of Supreme

Emperor

Chapter 5: First Step

A month passed by-

*boom*

With a loud noise, smoke started coming out of Mo Yuanjun's body

Outside, Cheng Qiang was cooking food for himself and his buddy (our mc) but stopped when he listened to the noise.

"You stepped into the first stage?" Cheng Qiang asked when he saw all those smoke and black water around him.

"Well, seems like that" Mo Yuanjun replied

Right now, Cheng Qiang has an expression full of shock.

And the reason for his shock is that he himself put his first step into the world of cultivation after 6 months of hard work and that too when he used some herbal baths.

And here, Mo Yuanjun gets into the first stage without any herbal bath. How?

"Congratulations" Cheng Qiang said with a smile

"Let's go, food is ready" Cheng Qiang said to Mo Yuanjun

After eating food, both of then rested for a while and then did some combat training and after that go to sleep

Next day-

It's been no more than 1 month since; Mo Yuanjun has come to this world. And so far he is all used to this new world.

In his free time, he used to help people around the village and had always said his name is "Qin Shi Huang" which he himself doesn't know to whom it belongs.

At first, he was thinking about cutting his hair and throwing his cosplay clothes away but then he remembered that this clothing is the only thing he has left from the earth. So, a big no

Also, when he helped people around there were times when some even paid him which was a shock for him, as this world did have a money system.

And all money is coin based which is in silver color, but it's not silver from the earth. After some further investigation, he comes to know that all the herbs or spirit stones are way costly than he ever had imagined

Just a single piece of spirit stone costs around 10K coins, like what?

And from here he got to know that, being a martial artist is only possible if you have some big amount of money which made him feel like, it all pays to win thing. You got money then only you can be strong.

But he did think of going outside the city and hunts some beast, but Cheng Qiang stopped him and told him "The weakest best's strength is equal to soul realm person, so you and I can't kill even a small baby beast"

And then only, he knew that this is a true world of martial arts, not a novel where he will be always lucky and get things with ease. And also, the only way to get into the soul realm will be with the help of spirit stone only, as it will give a boost and break the doors of the Soul realm.

But Mo Yuanjun has a long time for that, as right now all he could do is get some good level of experience and just step into the peak level of the Flesh and Bone realm.

Also, he is thinking about joining a sect as there is no way he can survive without any backing.

Night Time-

"Cheng Qiang, is your sect good?" Mo Yuanjun asked him

"To be true nope, but it's the same everywhere. Thinking about joining my sect?" Cheng Qiang asked back

"Yes, I was thinking about it. As I want to improve my cultivation speed" Mo Yuanjun replied

"hahaha" at his answer Cheng Qiang started laughing and when Mo Yuanjun asked the reason for his laugh he said

"dude, in this world, if you have money or connection, then only you can be strong. Look at me, I am an orphan and my only dream is to become the strongest in the world, but look at me, how far have I come? It's been more than 2 years since I joined my sect but so far, I am just an outer disciple. Only those with some strong connection or money can become an inner disciple and then only begin their journey"

After Cheng Qiang was done saying Mo Yuanjun asked "But you said that there is an annual 'free for all battle' and if you are able to beat one inner disciple you can be promoted from outer to inner disciple?"

Cheng Qiang just gave a sad smile and said "beating an inner disciple? Not possible. The life of cultivator begins only after he steps into the soul realm, as from that realm only your life and your strength increase by a lot as compared to simple people.

And each inner disciple is from big families who spend their everyday time in cultivation with full resources around them and all of them are at least soul realm. So, that free for all battle is nothing more than a fun game for rich kids."

For the first time, Mo Yuanjun saw Cheng Qiang with a sad expression, as he is always full of smiles. This showed just how harsh the world is and how big the difference between rich and poor is.

Even though you don't have a talent you can become strong by using money and resources but those with talents can only put faith in their luck or rely on some rich kid.

Mo Yuanjun wanted to say something but what can he say here? He is neither strong neither rich, what can he say to make Cheng Qiang feel good?

It's not a fantasy world where he is born with a super mana level or has some super growth rate. He is just a simple mortal, with no luck, no unknown backing or anything extraordinary

But still, curiosity kills the cat.

Mo Yuanjun wants to be strong so he could know something from that girl who he always sees in his dream. He has to be strong and the only way to do that is to get into a sect. No doubt there is no chance he will become an inner disciple but still, he wanted to try

After talking with Cheng Qiang, it was decided that he will visit the sect tomorrow for the outer disciple position.

. . .

Next day inside Immortal Courage Sect-

Cheng Qiang is right now in front of an old elder name "Zhu Luoyang" asking if they can take Mo Yuanjun in

"Sect elder, Zhu, please allow my friend to be a disciple" Cheng Qiang asked the elder who is in a brown robe

"No, do you think becoming even outer disciple of our great sect is this easy? Our Immortal Courage sect maybe not top 3 sects in this world but still, we are not so cheap that we will allow anyone with no name or family be our disciple" The elder said in a cold tone

Cheng Qiang tried to plead this elder but no matter what nothing happened

With sadness in heart, he turned around and was ready to leave the place when he was stopped by someone

"Stop, Cheng Qiang" A voice fall into the ears of Cheng Qiang

He looked towards the source of the voice and found out it was his teacher, Duan Ning.

Duan Ning (female) is a teacher at this Immortal Courage sect and the only person among all teachers and elders who have a poor background

But with hard work, she manages to push her cultivation level to Celestial Realm and finally attained teachers post in this sect. Not just that, due to her hard work she is also favored a lot by the Sect Master

Due to that very reason, many students who have poor background asks her help. Also, she is the person who helped Cheng Qiang get an herbal bath to advance in his cultivation.

Cheng Qiang deeply bowed to her and asked her "Yes, teacher?"

"Recently an outer disciple has left the sect so we can put your friend in as an outer disciple" She said in her charming voice

This news made Cheng Qiang really happy but sect elder got enraged and said "Still, we have to follow rules and first take a test and then only allow him. Also, the selection time is already over so why even bother?"

Duan Ning smiled and said "Elder we all know just how greatly rules are followed inside the sect. So please don't talk much about rules in front of me. Also, it's just about an outer disciple position, not inner disciple, so why even bother testing him."

Both Elder and Duan Ning glared at each other.

It is well known among all students that all elders are trying to kick Duan Ning out of this sect, why? Who loves a good boy among bad people?

"humph, do whatever you want" The elder stomped and left the place

"Thank you teacher" Cheng Qiang said in a joyful voice

"It's ok, but at least tell him to meet me so I could do all procedures" Duan Ning told Cheng Qiang

"Ah, that? Teacher, actually there is something I want to talk but be sure to not tell anyone"

Cheng Qiang, is an orphan and Duan Ning has done a lot for him, so he really respects her a lot. So he wanted to tell everything about Mo Yuanjun he knows to her.

Duan Ning nodded to his request and so he started telling her everything about Mo Yuanjun

After listening, she stayed silent for a while.

First of all, she was shocked to know that, Mu Yuanjun is a big noble according to his dress code and just how humble he is to Cheng Qiang.

According to Cheng Qiang, Mo Yuanjun had always helped him in his work and he never tried to act all mighty in front of anyone.

Also, he has lost his memory and doesn't know anyone in this world

After some deep thought, she said "Well it will cause some trouble if he had lose his memory but still if he wants to become a cultivator then Ok. Bring him to me tomorrow"

"Actually, he is standing at our sect gate" Cheng Qiang said with a smile.

Mo Yuanjun was excited to see how sect looks like and what's the aura around, so he visited the sect with his friend but he was not allowed to go in, as it's only allowed for either disciple or their relatives.

So he stayed outside

Duan Ning followed Cheng Qiang and walked towards the gate.

There she saw Mo Yuanjun.

"hmm?" Mo Yuanjun saw Cheng Qiang coming towards him and he was about to say something but stopped when he saw a beautiful female behind him

"Qin Shi Huang, Sorry for the wait. Everything is done and she is our teacher Duan Ning, who will handle your admission procedure" Cheng Qiang said with a smile

"Oh, sorry for my behavior then" Mo Yuanjun said and then paid a deep bow to Duan Ning

"good, at least you know how to respect others. I will be handling your admission and Cheng Qiang will help you get used to this place. Congrats, for becoming an outer disciple. Hope you will work hard and will have a bright future" Duan Ning said with her lovely tone

Hearing this Mo Yuanjun became really happy and paid deep bow again and said thank you. After that, he left the place with Cheng Qiang.

"Qin Shi Huang? Why do I feel like I have heard this name somewhere?" Duan Ning said while looking at the back of Mo Yuanjun who is leaving the place.

. . .

Somewhere-

Inside a big mansion, a beautiful female is having a cup of tea and relaxing right now.

*whoooo*

Suddenly a cold breeze blew and that breeze wasn't a normal one

"Leave" She said to her servants around her.

After all, servants left, an imposing voice came

"Ding Xiaoqing, my emperor has come back but he doesn't have any memory about his past life. You, with everything possible, help my emperor and complete his every request" The voice said to the female

This voice was so imposing that it made the cup, she was holding, fall out of her hand

She bowed and in a low tone said "YES, this lowly servant will follow your orders, but how will I find our great emperor?"

"It's your work, not mine. And if you fail to follow my orders, then be ready to see your whole clan burn. Not even a single child or animal will be left alive" The voice said

*gulp*

"There won't be any need for that. I will find our emperor and help him in every way possible" She said with a voice full of fear

*Whoo*

And with another cold breeze, the voice left the place.

"So, the emperor, my mother and my ancestors always talked about has come back. Alright, let's see how good he is?" She said while letting out a big sigh.

. . .

Who was the person behind that voice?

Will this Ding Xiaoqing help that person?

Let's see if its fortune or pain that will come to Mo Yuanjun

To be continued