As Anastasia put on the AC to the maximum and wore the clothes, she was astonished to find that she didn't feel the cold. She turned on the heater, and still, the clothes seemed to regulate her body temperature with uncanny precision. Anastasia was thoroughly impressed, and a sense of wonder washed over her as she thought about the mysterious owner of the house who had left these incredible clothes behind.
A sudden longing to enter the space with her body seized her. She closed her eyes, focused her mind, and to her surprise, she felt herself being pulled into the crystal world. Her body disappeared from the real world, and she stood in the crystal realm, surrounded by the opulent furnishings of the bedroom.
As she stood there, Anastasia realized that she had crossed a threshold. She was no longer just exploring the crystal world with her consciousness; she was now a part of it, her body and mind fully immersed in this strange and beautiful realm. The sensation was both exhilarating and unsettling, and Anastasia felt a thrill of excitement as she explored this new reality.
As Anastasia entered the bathroom, she was struck by its opulence. Instead of a normal bathtub, she found a grand bath pond that spanned an entire room. The edges of the pond were adorned with scented candles and dried flowers, some of which she recognized from the garden. The absence of a shower head was notable, but the bath pond had a mechanism that created bubbles, adding to the luxurious ambiance. A gigantic mirror hung on the wall, completing the ancient luxury bathroom's aesthetic.
Anastasia's eyes widened as she tested the water, and to her surprise, it could become both hot and cold. She marveled at the ancient beauty products stored in a case, separate from the bath pond. The dried flowers, too, were kept in a case, and as she reached in, she discovered that this shelf, like the wardrobe, was linked to the warehouse. Time stood still for objects placed on these shelves, preserving them in pristine condition.
As she explored further, Anastasia realized that many shelves throughout the house were connected to the warehouse, including those in the kitchen. This meant that objects placed on these shelves were effectively timeless, remaining unchanged and unaffected by the passage of time. The house, Anastasia concluded, was a multidimensional apparatus, with various spaces linked to each other in ways that were both fascinating and mind-boggling.
With a sense of wonder and awe, Anastasia left the bathroom and made her way to the study, eager to explore its secrets and uncover more about the mysterious world she found herself in.
As Anastasia entered the study, she noticed a beautifully crafted table with intricate carvings, adorned with scrolls, quills, and inkwells. The library shelves towered above her, filled with ancient tomes and manuscripts that seemed to whisper secrets to each other. Behind the table stood a chair with velvet cover, suggesting it was a spot where the mysterious owner, spent a bit of time. A plush sofa with a velvet cushion and a bear skin throw blanket sat nearby, inviting Anastasia to rest.
On the table, a small, ornate case caught her eye. She opened it, revealing a book bound in supple leather. As she flipped through its pages, she discovered that the mysterious space owner, was a cultivator of internal energy, possessing superpowers that included mental abilities similar to her own. Anastasia's eyes widened in surprise as she read the owner's name, Jael, which was also her own middle name. Is this a coincidence or is there more to this than meets the eye, she wondered.
The book provided cryptic instructions on how to harness the crystal's power in the dojo, which surprisingly enough she could understand, and according to the book she could effectively and safely use the crystal a month later on the full moon, which also happens to be her birthday. Anastasia was a bit creeped out at the coincidences, but as someone who'd weathered the apocalypse for twelve years, she shrugged her shoulders and instead went to search for the cultivation book her predecessor used. She found the ancient scripture at the edge of the library on a lone shelf, and headed to the dojo, where she marveled at the array of weapons on display.
Anastasia's gaze landed on a sword, and she felt an inexplicable connection to it. She picked it up, feeling its balance and weight, and swung it a few times. Satisfied, she sat down with the cultivation book and began to follow its instructions, eager to unlock the secrets of internal energy and mental powers.
As Anastasia delved deeper into the cultivation novel, she was astonished to discover that it was more than just a guide for cultivating internal energy. The scripture spoke of creation itself, outlining a regime that harmonized the body, spirit, and soul. She was intrigued by the mysterious owner, Jael's possession of such a rare and powerful text.
Anastasia's memories of her past life revealed that cultivation books were scarce and highly sought after, typically reserved for the hidden families who wielded significant influence in various countries.
The Stormbringer family, renowned for producing elite cultivators, a military powerhouse, was the only family that cultivated the body, spirit, and soul. It wasn't surprising since they had that monster, Cassius Stormbringer, amongst their ranks who terrorized the so called superpowers who exploit other people, like children play with soccer ball.
The cultivation levels outlined in the novel fascinated Anastasia. The first stage, internal energy building, focused on developing the physique, spirit, and soul. She was eager to learn more about the subsequent stages and how they would impact her own cultivation journey.
As Anastasia continued to read the scripture, she began to outline the cultivation levels described in the book. The ten levels for the body, soul, and spirit were divided into distinct stages, each with its own unique characteristics and requirements.
The full list of cultivation levels was as follows:
Body:
1. Internal Energy Building
2. Meridian Breaking
3. Essence Transformation
4. Flesh Refinement
5. Bone Forging
6. Marrow Washing
7. Physical Transcendence
8. Body Refining
9. Form Mastery
10. Body Unity
Soul:
1. Spirit Forging
2. Soul Nurturing
3. Divine Connection
4. Spiritual Transcendence
5. Soul Refinement
6. Essence Embodiment
7. Spiritual Awareness
8. Soul Unity
9. Soul Ascension
10. Divine Embodiment
Spirit:
1. Internal Energy Refining
2. Energy Circulation
3. Spiritual Awareness
4. Realm Transcendence
5. Energy Mastery
6. Unity with the Cosmos
7. Spiritual Refinement
8. Cosmic Connection
9. Spiritual Ascension
10. Unity with the Universe
Anastasia's eyes widened as she grasped the complexity of the cultivation levels. She felt a sense of excitement and anticipation, knowing that she had only just begun to scratch the surface of the scripture's secrets.
As Anastasia continued to read the scripture, she came across a list of combined cultivation stages that outlined the progression of a cultivator's journey. The stages were as follows:
1. Embryonic Stage
2. Golden Core Stage
3. Mystic Integration Stage
4. Transcendent Awakening Stage
5. Essence Refining Stage
6. Spiritual Ascension Stage
7. Grandmaster Stage
8. Unity Stage
9. Transcendent Realization Stage
10. Divine Embodiment Stage.