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Tianhai, a seemingly ordinary young man with a tragic past, stumbles into the world of cultivation when he is chosen for a sect's recruitment test. Despite his hardships, he discovers that he possesses immense potential—a talent so rare it nearly defies belief. However, his abilities are concealed just enough to appear average, sparking competition among powerful sect elders eager to take him under their wings.

Having little knowledge of the world of cultivation, Tianhai chooses his mentor based solely on intuition, selecting Elder Jian Xuan. A quiet, composed elder, Jian Xuan provides guidance that seems personal, and their bond begins to grow stronger as Tianhai's powers develop. Yet, Tianhai's journey is not without challenges. He faces a fierce rivalry with Xue Wei, a fellow disciple who trains under another elder. Though both are at a similar starting point, their rivalry stirs tension, pushing Tianhai to refine his skills even further.

As Tianhai navigates the world of cultivation, his powers grow, and with them, his connection to Jian Xuan deepens. Unbeknownst to Tianhai, the seeds of a deeper, more profound relationship are slowly being planted, one that will intertwine their fates in ways neither could have foreseen.

The Hidden Path of the Celestial Heart

The weight of countless stares pressed down on Tianhai as he stood before the three elders.

His hands were clammy, his mind racing.

He had never imagined this. Never even dreamed of it.

From a life of breaking his back in a forgotten village to having powerful cultivators fighting over him—how was he supposed to decide?

His heart pounded as Elder Zhu Jianhong, Elder Jian Xuan, and Elder Mei Xilan all waited for his response. The three of them had extended their offers, yet Tianhai understood nothing of what separated them.

The murmuring of the villagers buzzed in the background, but he couldn't make out their words.

His entire life, the world of cultivation had been distant, like a legend whispered by old men at the fireside. He had no idea what being a disciple truly meant, nor what paths lay ahead of him

And yet, they expected him to choose

Tianhai took a slow, shaky breath. He had no information no experience But he had instincts.

His entire life had been one of survival. In Cloudrest Village making the wrong judgment about a person could mean starvation, betrayal or worse. He had learned to read people—not through words, but through their presence, their bearing.

Broad-shouldered, fierce eyes, his arms crossed as if already testing Tianhai's resolve A warrior no doubt. His voice had been commanding, carrying an unshakable confidence He was the type of man who led from the front who valued strength above all else.

Composed watchful, his gaze deep like an unmoving lake. His words were careful, precise—not pressing, not demanding, yet firm. A man of patience of calculation. He had not spoken in haste but when he did it carried weight.

Smiling graceful her sharp eyes studying him as if peeling away his thoughts Her voice had been neither forceful nor soft—it had danced between, playful yet dangerous. There was a cunningness in her presence, a sense that she always saw one step further than those around her.

All three were powerful. All three could change his life.

And he had no idea what the right choice was

The murmurs of the crowd grew louder.

The elders remained patient, though Elder Zhu's brow twitched in irritation "Boy," he finally said, "we do not have all day."

His body moved before his mind could process the choice, as if something unseen had pulled him forward

He stepped toward one of the elders

A collective gasp rippled through the crowd.

The chosen elder's expression shifted—whether it was satisfaction, amusement or quiet approval depended on the one he had chosen.

Tianhai himself barely understood why he had made this decision. He only knew one thing—

His instincts had never led him astray before.

And so he would trust them once more.

Chapter Two: A Choice Without Knowledge