Joshua had been living in the village for several weeks, and in that time, he had come to know its people's language and its customs. He had built a simple yet sturdy house at the edge of the village, nestled among the trees. The smithy he had set up beside it was already producing weapons and tools of good quality. The villagers had grown to accept him as one of their own, his strange origin a topic of whispers that had mostly died down.

  From time to time he would go back to Di and Terra to inform others and to bring stuff back to the new world.

  He had made friends with the children, who often came to watch him work, their eyes wide with wonder as sparks flew from his hammer. His skills had improved with each passing day, and he had even started to pick up the local dialect. The warmth of the village fires and the laughter of its people had begun to feel like home.

  But amidst the tranquility, he knew he couldn't ignore his purpose.

  This world had two groups of super powers, the martial artist (body cultivator) or immortal cultivator( spirit artist).

  Depending on which group you are, like martial artist tend to call the other group as spirit artist instead of immortal cultivator. This two super powers had been rivals for thousands of years and accumulated hate for each other, so they would fight which is the best.

  Luckily he happen to be far from conflict which mostly happen in the city and instead ended up in peaceful village was a miracle. And not only with both martial artist and immortal cultivator staying on this village can he learn of two seperate power system from them.

  The most astonishing thing he discovered is he can practice martial arts here unlike in Terra.

  Since he had already learned in martial art but was curious of immortal cultivation, he decide to look for someone.

  The elder who help him back then was the strongest and one of the two immortal cultivator in the village. His name was Yang Yiping or in short Elder Yiping and the other cultivator is his diciple Cai Zhil.

  He came up to the elder if he can learn from him in he arts of immortal cultivation.

  Elder Yiping studied him for a moment, his gaze piercing.

  "You wish to learn the path of immortality?" he asked, his voice measured.

  Joshua nodded eagerly, his heart racing with excitement. "Yes, Elder Yiping, I do."

  The elder's eyes narrowed as he considered the foreigner's request. "Young man, the path of immortal cultivation is not for the faint of heart. It requires discipline, patience, and a deep understanding of the natural world and you already learned martial arts and smithing. Are you prepared for such a commitment with all of those?"

  "Yes" Answered Joshua without delay. He believe that with his transformed body he would be considered a genius in immortal cultivator.

  Elder Yiping nodded slowly, his expression unreadable. "Very well. I will give you a chance. But remember, this is not a path to be taken lightly. If you fail, the consequences could be dire."

  Joshua felt a shiver run down his spine, but his determination did not waver. "I understand, Elder Yiping. I am prepared to face whatever challenges come my way."

  The elder handed him a small, common book bound in leather. "This is common low level immortal cultivation spread amongs people and your first step on your path to immortal cultivation. Study it well and come back to me when you've accomplish something."

  Joshua took the book with both hands, feeling the weight of the opportunity before him. He retreated to his new home, eager to start his studies. The pages were filled with ancient symbols and cryptic diagrams that spoke of a power beyond his imagination. For hours he pored over the text, his mind racing to comprehend the concepts.

  After studying for a while.

  He only learned that immortal cultivation study the souls and nature of the world to live forever like the world, unlike martial artists whose path is to forge a body equal to the world.

  Joshua thought that this people don't know that world die too.

  He sigh how ignorant can people be.

  Immortal cultivators tend to live double the average life span of martial artists.

  That is why there are more martial artists than cultivators because how vague and isolated immortal cultivators could be.

  They belive that severing mortal ties can they whole heartedly search for immortality.

  The book also mention martial artist level equivalent to the level of the immortal cultivator.

  Qi cultivator are equal to martial artist who trained up at Refining Qi in Di, consisting of 9 levels, until foundation level. At this level most cultivators have mostly few spells to learn such as hypnosis, mind shock and etc.

  Some people got confuse how the two different system have the same starting point by producing Qi.

  Some suggest that Immortal Cultivation is a branch of Martial Arts and some believe that the starting point and the end is the same for the two different system.

  Joshua agreed with some of the speculations.

  Foundation cultivator are equal to Master martial artist at Core, consisting of 3 levels, from low to medium to high foundation cultivator. Able to fly for a period of time and cast much for powerful spells such fireball, necromancy and etc with the newly acquired Spirit Qi. This realm is the true starting point of Immortal cultivation as you further develop Spirit Qi.

  At next level would be Earth immortal are equal to Refining Land Body then Sky immortal are equal to Refining World Body. This realm have power that can shape mountains and rivers but over all this realm can destroy a small towns to cities, they call upon the nature and bend it to their will.

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  And last known level in the world is True Immortal are equal to Refining Universe Body. It is said this level ascends to higher realm beyond our mortal world and can have a devastating power of 1 KT Detonation of nuclear bomb and able to fly freely unlike the other realms.

  Joshua felt a thrill run down his spine at the thought of achieving such power. He had come so far from the weak and unassuming boy he once was in Di. The idea of being able to reach for the stars and live forever was tantalizing.

  The first few days of his cultivation were difficult.

  The concepts in the book were abstract and complex, and despite his physical perfection, the mental and spiritual aspects of immortal cultivation were proving to be a challenge.

  It seems he can't rely on his evolve body.

  He sat in his small hut, candlelight flickering as he pored over the ancient texts, his brow furrowed in concentration. His mind was a whirl of confusion and frustration as he tried to grasp the principles of Qi flow and soul refinement.

  Every time he tried to meditate and channel his Q to train his soul, it felt like trying to catch a handful of sand in a windstorm.

  His thoughts scattered, and the energy within him remained stubbornly elusive.

  Meanwhile, the martial artists in the village practiced outside, their shouts and grunts a stark contrast to the quiet intensity of his own struggle.

  Seeing the noise outside he decided to go somewhere but suddenly he thought maybe he could go inside the crack, there he would not be disturb and be able to concentrate.

  CRACK

  Upon entering he felt at home, deciding to practice here he found that he can feel his soul clearly.

  "This place was connected to me by soul, is this why I always feel at home when entering here?" Baffled but happy to learn more of this place.

  This place is the only lifeline to returning home and getting power and wealth across different worlds. Learning more would better use it to the fullest and try to keep it under his sole control. He didn't want others taking this place and losing everything, cause he don't know how to use his power properly.

  Seeing that he can practice immortal cultivation here, maybe he can practice just by opening a crack when in the other world.

  CRACK

  Trying it on different world, he found out that he can connect to his soul but can't practice immortal cultivation.

  It seems it is unique to Immortal World but can't find the reason why.

  Since he don't know now with his meager cultivation maybe in the future after gaining strength he will know.

  After weeks of tireless practice and countless hours of meditation, Joshua felt a profound shift within him.

  His Qi had grown steadier and more potent, and he had reached the 7th level of Qi cultivation. His mind had become sharper, and the world around him seemed to slow down, as if time itself had bent to his will.

  While his matrial arts are also trained from time to time, he was able to refine his innate Qi to Refined Qi. His physical prowess had also reached new heights; the villagers looked upon him with a mix of awe and respect, knowing that he had achieved the rank of a martial artist at Refined Qi.

  Elder Yiping even check on him if he had stop his pursuit of immortal cultivation.

  ???

  But to his shock, Joshua manage to practice Immortal cultivation at 7th level of Qi cultivation while still practicing martial arts at Refined Qi.

  He look at Joshua if he is genius or just fooling him.

  Joshua seeing the look elder Yipin giving to him, he just smiled. He can't just tell him his secret, but if he insist, he would just told him he had a perfect physique to practice martial arts and he is a genius.

  Elder Yiping sigh and just thought Joshua was just talented unlike him who is still stuck at peak Qi cultivation all these years.

  Seeing he got a talented student he might as well as teach everything he got to him too with his other disciple.

  "Alright, I'll accept you as my disciple and teach you everything I know."

  The days turned into weeks as Joshua immersed himself in the dual practices of martial arts and immortal cultivation.

  He learned two spells all that time.

  Hypnosis spell in which a person apparently loses the power of voluntary action and is highly responsive to suggestion. Only when you are at higher realm then you may be able to command a person depending on the target and there is a higher version of it.

  Hidden spell only suggests others not to pay attention to you at the distance of 15 feet.Only when you are at higher realm may you able to use a higher version of it.

  Joshua nodded how learning low level spells have a better versions upon stepping on the next realm so you won't waste learning several low level spells.

  The crack in the space had become a silent companion to his endeavors, a symbol of his perseverance and a gateway to a deeper understanding of his and the world's mysteries.

  But on the day he returned to Di to make a regular delivery to the Wu flying Sparrow Shop, 20 bandits appeared to surround him on the road.

  Joshua's heart pounded as he took in the grimy faces and the glint of steel that surrounded him. Their horses snorted and stomped, raising clouds of dust that made him squint. He had heard tales of these bandits, who ruled the roads like petty kings, preying on the weak and the unprepared. But he had never encountered them before, not until now.

  He knew he had to act swiftly. Twenty bandits were no trivial matter especially all of them is martial artist and half of them is riding horses, even for someone with his newfound strength. He could feel the power of his cultivation surging through his veins, but he also knew that arrogance would be his downfall. He took a deep breath, calming his racing thoughts and focusing his Qi.

  While calming himself and thinking what to do, he suddenly felt danger and quick dodge.

  SWISH BAM

  An arrow stuck on the ground where he was standing.

  Joshua panic, he almost died there.

  The bandits closed in, their leader, a burly man with a scar across his eye, sneered down at him from his horse.

  Joshua spoke to the leader trying to reason him. But he knew they want his money and his life too.

  "Wait! I only have few coins!" As he showed them his pouch.

  Every time he travels he only took a sword, hidden pistol and a pouch and nothing more. He always put his items on Terra and if he need somehing he would just teleport to Terra.

  So why would bandits try to rob him?

  "Kid don't lie. We know you are rich you keep selling goods at the Wu flying Sparrow Shop and we search your house and happen to found a secured door below and we belive you have the key on you." Bandit leader told Joshua as he signal his men to attack.

  "$#!+" Joshua cursed as he drew his pistol shakingly.

  The bandits seeing him pullout a metal bumerang instead off taking the sword on his waist making them sneered but still making them cautious enough not to get killed unexpectedly.

  Joshua knew he had to kill them all if he did not want them returning for revenge and revealing his secret.

  After calming down again he fired first at the 5 bow man especially the one who almost killed him.

  BAMBAMBAMBAMBAM

  Five shot rang out scaring the horses and halting their charge.

  Seeing nothing happen other than frightening the horses, they quickly got off their horses and charge at him.

  Even if they did know or did not know that the archers at the back was killed they would still charge against him with 15 against 1.

  After firing and killing the archers he proceed to kill the ones at the back methodologically from last to first in quick succession. With his enhanced strength and senses, he was able to maximize the strength of the firearm just like in the movies.

  After firing the last shot and killing 15 people, there is only 5 people left. Seeing this bandits close on him especially the leader who is running with all his might with red eyes ready to kill him.

  During that quick small moment, the leader knew he had only 4 men left just from hearing the footsteps. He don't know how Joshua killed his men but he knew it has something to do the object his holding.

  When he was about to retreat with the remaining men he saw Joshua stop firing, he knew this is the opportunity to kill him. That is why he keep running even using large amount of Qi for his movement technique and his yelling to distract his remaining men from knowing what happen to others.

  Both Joshua and the bandit leader rush at each other to quickly kill one another.