In the continent of the Holy Saint continent, Qi or spiritual energy is abundant and common place. Mortals who have mastered the art of using Qi to cultivate their bodies are known as immortal cultivators. These immortal cultivates are exalted figures in the eyes of mortals, their mighty figures on their flying swords and mighty magic spells strikes awe whenever they were seen. This is why many mortals would try to become cultivators themselves, however this dream while not impossible is extremely too difficult.

To become an immortal cultivator one would need large amounts of resources and and patience as well as strong backings in order to succeed. This is why experts generally have the backings of large sects. These large sects also have a tier system among them to distinguish themselves from each other. Tier 1 sects being large super powers, tier 2 being lesser major powers, tier 3 being minor sects with powerful experts, tier 4 being average sects, tier 5 being low ranking sects, tier 6-9 sects are considered bottom tier by many and usually exist in minor kingdoms.

However there are 4 pinnacle existence or holy grounds that rank far above even tier 1 sects, and pinnacle existences are the Holy Saint Palace, Sacred Beast Sect, Searing Sun Empire, and Demonic Alliance. These powers came to being in the beginning of history each producing numerous experts who have transcended mortality and was said to become true immortals.

Holy Saint Palace was publicly known as the strongest super power in the entire world located in the central regions of Holy Saint continent. This powerhouse was founded by a False Immortal expert nearly 10,000,000 years ago before history was recorded. Holy Saint Palace was deemed the strongest as their younger generation has always been strong, virtuous and talented. The dominance of this sect was enough that many experts from other superpowers would not dare challenge them. They are even said to have connections to the immortal realm.

Searing Sun Empire is an empire in the far east and dominates much of the eastern plains areas. Their emperor was said to have been the son of an immortal from the immortal realm and was said to be the strongest individual in the entire Holy Saint continent. This Empire was however founded only 50,000 years age and posses the weakest fighting force of the four.

Demonic alliance is the gathering place for demons and devil cultivators and are known as the scum of the cultivation world. They are hated for their vile methods and practices fo dark rituals. Because of this their experts are always hunted and on the run from Holy Saint Palace which also happens to be their arch nemesis.

Sacred Beast Sect was said to have been founded by tribes of nomadic beast and humans long ago. Their strength while not as powerful is definitely comparable to Holy Saint Palace. Their base of operations are set towards the west, unlike the other holy grounds Sacred Beast Sect is not on the continent but rather located on a chain of islands 30,000km past the coast. They also are in control of the Sacred Beast Kingdom who dominate the western coast and definitely doesn’t loose out to tier 1 super powers. However their leadership structure and those in those ranks have never shown their face so their true power is unknown.

Bustling citizens moved along the streets of Sacred beast city the capital of the Sacred Beast Kingdom. The streets were filled in food stands and street performers with many people, mortals and cultivators alike, were moving and enjoying the festivities. This is because this is the annual recruitment of new disciples for the Sacred Beast Sect. This event only allows cultivators under age 20 who have reached nascent soul stage at least with sufficient talent, even then you might not be able to get in if the examiner doesn’t find you adequate.

Amongst the crowd a young man in white robes walked calmly to the testing stage. This young man was who looked no older then 16 carrying a long sword on his back was calmly assessing the fancy stage in the middle of the plaza. He could see important officials seated on the stage along with a beautiful female on in a red dress and a middle age man dressed in black robes. ‘They must be the examiners’ he though, ‘I will succeed, Xue’er wait for me, I’ll definitely come save you’. He continued on to join the other hopefuls.

“So sis, see anyone worthy of note here” the middle aged man in black ask the lady. “Well we’ll just have to wait and see, I prefer to have the hopefuls show us what their made of” the lady replied with a smile. “Ai sis talk this more seriously, we’re accepting new disciples, our future young generation” the man exclaimed. “So what? We get thousands every year” the lady replied in annoyance. “Yes but the same amount also die every year, these lands aren’t kind so we can only accept the best especially with our goal” the man said in defeat, his senior sister was just to carefree when it comes to matters like this.

“Excuse me lord Hei, lady Feng” one of the officials, Duke Zi suddenly spoke drawing both examiner’s attention “may I introduce my son” he gestured to a youth in purple amongst the crowd. “Hm? That young man, ah so it’s the famed purple fist young master. Spirit severing early stage at 19 years old not bad, not bad” lord Hei the man in black turned to see the purple clad youth who was soon to come on stage. He also noticed a young man in white just behind him, that young man had a weird feeling around him.’Strange what’s this feeling I feel wait isn’t that a’, he looked to lady Feng next to him who smirked. “Don’t ruin the surprise brother Hei, I’d like to see this myself”