Chapter 7: A New World
They say a journey of a thousand miles begins with a single step. In cultivation, that first step involves trying not to panic while your personal universe-seed decides whether it wants to sprout or explode. Fun times.
"The Qi Condensation realm marks the crucial early stages of your Seed of Creation's growth," Senior Sister Liu explained during morning assembly, her voice carrying that 'pay attention or regret it' tone teachers perfect. "Each breakthrough represents a significant evolution in both your seed's development and your inner world's expansion."
My own seed had grown from its initial marble size to about the size of a tennis ball, glowing an intense blue that made the space around it bend like a funhouse mirror. Azure popped into existence beside it, looking way too excited about my impending spiritual crisis.
Current Status: Cultivation Level: Qi Condensation First Sub-realm (Peak)
Seed of Creation:
- Size: Tennis ball equivalent (way bigger than last week!)
- Energy Density: 97/100 (aka about to burst)
- Development Stage: Late Germination
- Size: 8 cubic meters
- Breakthrough Probability: 89%
Senior Sister Liu continued, making glowing images appear in the air that put my sect's light shows to shame. "As your seed develops, your inner world must expand to accommodate its growth. Think of it like a cosmic garden - you need enough space for your seed to flourish."
She used an illusion technique to show us the different stages of Seed Creation development, and wow. Even the smallest mature seed looked like someone had caught a star and taught it to dance. The later stages? Picture a flower made of galaxies starting to bloom.