The moon hung high in the night sky, casting a silver glow through Krishak's window.
After reviewing the twenty-nine realms of cultivation, Krishak closed his eyes and turned his attention inward.
Although his soul retained the memories and comprehension of a peak Space-Time Realm expert, his current body was still that of a three-year-old child.
Its meridians were narrow.
Its bones were soft.
Its muscles were weak.
If he attempted to cultivate too quickly, he could easily damage his body and cripple his future potential.
So Krishak began with the most fundamental step.
Body refinement.
The Martial Apprentice realm focused on establishing a perfect foundation.
This realm was divided into three stages:
1. Skin Tempering
2. Muscle Tempering
3. Bone Tempering
Most cultivators required several months or even years to complete each stage.
Krishak intended to complete them with flawless precision.
Krishak activated the first circulation pattern of the Primordial Origin Art.
Spiritual energy from the surroundings flowed toward him like tiny streams converging into a river.
However, he carefully restricted the amount he absorbed.
Even though his soul was extraordinarily powerful, his body was fragile.Too much energy would be dangerous.
The energy entered his body and spread through every meridian, slowly nourishing his flesh.
His skin tingled with warmth.His muscles loosened.
His bones emitted faint cracking sounds.
The process was painful, but Krishak remained motionless.
He had endured tribulations that could destroy universes.
This discomfort was insignificant.
As cultivation continued, Krishak noticed that his body absorbed spiritual energy with astonishing efficiency.
His reincarnated soul had purified his physique while he was still in the womb.
His aptitude far surpassed what he had possessed in his previous life.
If talent were measured according to the standards of the greater cosmos, Krishak was certain his current body had reached the Highest Grade.
Even in his past life, such talent would have been considered nearly impossible.
By dawn, Krishak opened his eyes.
A faint layer of dark impurities covered his skin.
He had successfully entered the first stage of Martial Apprentice and completed Skin Tempering.
His body felt lighter and stronger.
Even his senses had become sharper.
He clenched his tiny fist.
Though he looked like an ordinary child, his physical strength now surpassed that of most adults on Earth.
Krishak smiled. "As expected, rebuilding is much easier than climbing for the first time."
He quietly cleaned himself before anyone could notice.
For now, he intended to keep his progress secret.
Later that morning,
Veer took Krishak to the courtyard."Today, I'll teach you the basics of physical training."
Krishak nodded obediently.
Veer demonstrated simple exercises:
Standing postures
Controlled breathing
Basic punches
Footwork
Krishak copied each movement with perfect precision.
Veer stared in astonishment."You learned that on your first try?"
Krishak blinked innocently."I just copied you, Father."
Veer burst into laughter."Hahaha! My son is a genius!"
Ama, who watched from the veranda, smiled proudly.
Luna clapped her hands and shouted, "Bwo-bwo strong!"
Krishak felt warmth spread through his heart.
This was what he wanted to protect.
That night, Krishak stood by the window and gazed at the stars.
He had taken the first step on his path.
Once, he had stood at the peak of the cosmos.
Now, he had returned to the beginning.
But this time, his foundation would be even more perfect than before.And with his family beside him, he would one day surpass the limits of his previous life.
The journey had begun.