Condensing Core

Night fell. The gates of the academy were tightly shut, while countless students went about their night business, either cultivating or indulging in their respective vices.

In one of the rooms in the dormitory of the Celestial academy, Kaito was seated on the bed, his eyes tightly shut and his body faintly trembling. The faint sounds of his breath could be heard as Chakra pulsed around his body, transforming into white threads that flowed into his body through his nose.

Unlike his previous appearance, Kaito was now more masculine with a charm that seemed to draw anyone who paid attention to him due to his striking snow white hair and beautiful pale skin, contrasting his muscular physique.

Six years had passed since Kaito was admitted into the Academy, and a lot had happened since then.

Soon, his set would be graduating, however Kaito, who hadn't met the requirements for graduation would be asked to leave the school.

The requirements to graduate was to Condense a grade five or above Chakra core and Step into the Chakra Core stage before the age of sixteen.

However, at the age of sixteen, Kaito was still stuck at the Seventh Chakra Opening. He wasn't bothered by this though. He knew the cultivation technique he was practicing had stringent requirements which was quality over quantity.

In the Chakra Opening stage, one would gain the basic control of their spiritual energy, slightly enhanced physical abilities and improved control.

In the first Chakra Opening, an average person could exert up to 10kg of force with any randomly thrown punch or kick. But with better training, it could increase. And with every chakra opening, said force is multiplied by two.

Forces at play in this were related to which Martial Arts Technique one used and how well one could move energy within their respective Chakra pathways (Meridian).

For Kaito, at the first Chakra Opening, he could already exert a normal force of 20kg, and with every chakra opening, it increased by five.

In this way, an average Eighth Level Chakra Opening could exert approximately 2500 kg of force, but for Kaito, it was a whopping 5000kg.

Kaito found this astonishing but chucked it up to the Absolute Beginning Scripture. After all, the ABS made sure he took in the best Chakra from his surroundings while tempering his body and improving on his control.

It was Quality over Quantity for him.

Due to being in the seventh level after so long, the people who initially had high hopes in him all left in disappointment. Master Jin most of all.

However, Kaito didn't take it to heart. He continued attending classes even when attention was being paid to him.

He took any opportunity to study all the cultivation techniques he could get his hands on, so as to see the difference between them and the ABS.

In so doing, he found that moving one's Chakra in certain ways could lead to many different outcomes.

Due to the control he already cultivated from the ABS, he could move his chakra through his meridians so fluidly and it wouldn't affect him negatively.

In this way, he managed to create two Mid Level cultivation Techniques for both Zenith and Ayumi.

Although the only techniques in the academy were Low level ones, it was enough for anyone to practice to the Chakra Soul Realm.

Mid level Cultivation Techniques would then be used to progress from the Chakra Soul to Chakra integration.

High level ones were employed in reaching the peak of Mortal Level, which was the Chakra Saint.

The highest a High Level cultivation Technique could take anyone was the Divine Body, and after that, they would be left with no other option than to look for Divine Techniques.

The shock and astonishment the two received was so much that they stood transfixed on the spot for close to an hour.

They couldn't believe that Kaito had given them a technique that ensured they reached the Chakra Integration.

This was a realm that they had never dreamed of, afterall, the Headmaster was only a Chakra spirit Realm Master.

Kaito explained to them that it was a sure solution and at best, it was a Low Grade - Mid Level Cultivation Technique and would ensure they reached the Chakra spirit, the same as the Headmaster.

One had to know that the students were only exposed to Low Level techniques so as to build a better foundation and then leave and seek out their respective serendipity.

Not everyone who came to the academy came with good intentions, and not everyone who leaves will remember this place when they made it.

Hence the academy saw no Reason not to pour out their resources on them. Only those who returned or decided to remain after graduating would be allowed certain privileges.

As for the techniques Kaito made for them, it was a reward for still sticking with him even when the whole academy saw him as a failure.

The two mid-level Cultivation Techniques were each tailored to suit the unique attributes and strengths of both Zenith and Ayumi.

For Zenith, he created the Celestial Gale Technique. This technique harnesses the power of swift, controlled wind currents. The practitioner learns to manipulate the air around them, granting unparalleled speed and agility. As Zenith cultivates this technique, he not only enhances his combat prowess but also gains the ability to traverse great distances with incredible swiftness.

For Ayumi, he created the Lunar Serenity Technique. This Technique draws on the calming influence of moonlight. This will help her focus on harmonizing their inner energy with the essence of the moon, granting them heightened senses, intuition, and a serene mind. This technique not only enhances the Ayumi's defensive capabilities but also allows her to perceive subtle energies, making it an ideal choice for those who value balance and precision in their cultivation.

Unfortunately, she couldn't use this technique in the daytime.

There was another intent behind this though. Kaito wanted to know if certain cultivation techniques influenced the elements the user will Awaken when they Condense their cores.

After all, his Absolute Beginning Scripture didn't particularly mention which elements he would be attuned with.

As for the duo of Zenith and Ayumi, when they both condensed their cores they both condensed Grade seven chakra cores.

For Zenith, it was a wind and lightning chakra core, while for Ayumi, it was a Water and Ice core.

Unlike Zenith's, Ayumi's Elements influenced and enhanced each other instinctively, while as for Zenith, without proper control, he could rip himself from the inside should the two elements clash.

In light of their chakra cores, the academy began paying special attention to the two much to the dismay of many others, but there was nothing they could do, after all, they didn't have a grade seven core.

The grade seven chakra core ensured that should the two not die, they had the potential of reaching the Chakra Transformation.

This was unprecedented in their Academy and there was no way they were letting these two remain mediocre.

They didn't know it all had to do with the Cultivation Techniques they practiced, and even if they did know, they couldn't practice it as Kaito had made sure of that.

As for Kaito, he was currently focusing on breaking through to the Eight Level of Chakra Opening.

.....

Kaito's chest rose and fell in cycles as Chakra surged within his meridian channels, continuously attacking the increasingly loosening Eighth Chakra Gate. After these past few days of dogged daily training, he could sense that unblocking the eighth meridian channel was just around the corner...

Chakra continuously surged within the meridian channels inside his body.

Suddenly, Kaito's body violently jerked, revolving his Chakra according to the ABS, as another stream of Chakra was absorbed into his body. Like a wave, it ferociously slammed into the final bit of obstruction in the eighth Chakra Gate.

Pop!

A faint sound was heard, as if a membrane had been broken.

Kaito opened his eyes and lowered his head to look at his hands. He could feel a feeling of transparency and lightness flood his body.

It was as if he had suddenly broken free of chains and shackles.

The surrounding Chakra voluntarily surged towards his body as the quality of his body swiftly rose.

The Eighth Chakra Opening had finally been unblocked!

Kaito's body shook as an indescribable feeling rose in his heart. After Six years of hard work, he had finally unblocked all eight Chakra Openings.

Kaito violently sucked in two breaths of air, allowing himself to regain his cool before closing his eyes. Now that all eight meridian channels had been unblocked, it was time to begin condensing his chakra core.

Only after condensing the core would one be considered to have truly stepped into the Chakra core Stage

"Come!"

Kaito's eyes burned with excitement and anticipation. He had waited far too long for this day to come.

Flicking his hands a small mountain of green coloured stones appeared In Front of causing him to sigh in wonder.

All these were given to him by Zenith and Ayumi. It was a perfect description of one good turn deserves another.

The academy only gave out 10 chakra stones to every student in a month but to Kaito who practiced the ABS, it was similar to a drop of water in an ocean.

Zenith and Ayumi knew this, so with their new found popularity and favorability, they were able to accumulate a huge amount of chakra stones for Kaito.

Unlike Kaito, they were given a hundred per month, which tallied up to 1200 per year while Kaito's was 120 per year. Coupled with the Business enterprise the two had managed to build due to Shun's directions, they managed to gather a whopping amount of 10,000 chakra stones.

"I dread to imagine the amount I'll need to break through to the Chakra Soul, not to mention Chakra spirit and the rest." Kaito muttered with a heavy sigh.

"Perhaps leaving the school to open a business outside would be the best option. After all, I'm pretty much trash to anyone as I am." He thought before closing his eyes once again.

An almost inaudible roar echoed from within Kaito's body. This time, the output from activating Absolute Beginning Scripture had increased drastically. The chakra in the room shuddered violently, transforming into much thicker white threads that were ultimately swallowed into Kaito's body with a single breath.

The Chakra in his body swiftly converged towards his lower abdomen, transforming into a swirling vortex.

When the rotation of the vortex reached its peak, Kaito suddenly felt a dot appear at the center of the vortex. The inside of this dot seemed akin to a mysterious domain, sometimes present yet sometimes not.