A TROUBLED TRANSMIGRATOR

Legendary realm

From F-rank to S-rank is the mortal realm or body refining realm or preparation realm to be a true cultivator. a fundamental realm for cultivators.

And this mortal realm is exactly as its name suggests. they are fundamentally mortals with a lifespan of one hundred at most. with extreme strength. that is all. but these are not the characteristics of a true cultivator.

These are ranks of cultivation for the mortals to prepare to become transcendent beings. Preparation for the genuine cultivation to start.

More than half of the population of this world is in this realm of cultivation and they can only be considered strong mortals and not true cultivators as those in the mortal realm have restrictions and shackles placed on them by the heavens. Shackles that prevent them from reaching their true potential.

Which prevents them from even fully utilizing mana to its full potential and their soul is also locked, or rather restricted. They cannot utilize their soul power. Though there are some exceptions for some who manage to access the soul. Like Alex.

In other words, we can say that those in the mortal realm have the body of mind. meaning that their body works by complex reactions taking place in their body and even their thoughts are the results of their neurochemical reactions. They are not manipulated. Entirely out of their conscious struggles.

But it all changes after the S-rank. as the cultivators use the mana they have stored inside their body to refine their body to the limit and awaken their souls and they evolve into a higher state of being. A higher state of existence.

So, The higher the quality of mana, the stronger the foundation and the brighter the path ahead. The greater the potency of mana, the greater the potential of the cultivator.

legendary rank is a so-called higher state of being and they can use their mana as easily as using their arms with just a thought and the use of their soul grants them the means that nobody in the mortal realm can even imagine. It was on a whole different level.

One such example would be the soul sense that the undead lich used to observe his surroundings and it allowed him to see even the tiniest of details and process them in a matter of seconds during the battle.

With this sight that covered everything around them and their strength, they can become a perfect fighting machine. Without blind spots and hesitation for their next move.

Those in the mortal realm can never dream of the means of a legendary rank expert and their wonders. It was unimaginable.

Against them, the only thing the mortals can do is despair and die. a more realistic example would be the battle versus the undead lich. as the terrifying geniuses like Armando and Chu Feng and the female warrior from the li family had incomparable strength and were acknowledged dragons and phoenixes among the masses.

They were worshipped by the commoners and praised by the elders for having achieved this level of strength at this age but what could that strength achieve in a battle of this magnitude is nothing.

"Ahh!"

"No!"

"Don't ki-!"

Cried the members of the temporary alliance left and right formed to clear a dungeon as they were impaled by the sharp spikes jutting out of the ground after the lich cast another of his spell.

But the lich on the other hand seemed untouchable as he looked at the people dying before him with its core shining an eerie glow and the bloodlust in its eyes reaching its peak as the blood splattered and limbs flew into the air in the underground chamber.

The lich stood up from its bony throne as it walked towards them its steps reverberating in the air with the dark energy sphere revolving around him covering its body, protecting its body from the arrows and the spells that are thrown toward it.

As the lich took a walk with a bloodthirsty glow in its eyes and the pressure emanating from its skeleton body the dim underground dimmed even more and the scent of death pervaded the area.

Swoosh! Swoosh! Bam!

The green vines, the flaming spears, the earthen spikes, and the water balls were all blocked by the sphere surrounding it without having to exert the slightest effort.

The group did not stop their attacks but they were already strained and nearly exhausted physically from fighting the undead before.

And now the mental pressure was causing them to lose hope and despair.

Armando was not unaware of the situation and the golden glow around his body was increasing. the blade in his right hand was clenched tightly as he got ready to give it his all and strike the calamity before all of them were slaughtered.

"Don't worry! he is not as strong as a legendary rank expert can be, he seems to be restricted and he should be running out of mana."

"We just have to give it our all!"

At this moment the female warrior from the li family spoke out calmly. She hadn't spoken from the start and only dodged or stood at the side with indifference but now her crisp voice rang out.

"We only have one chance so I will create an opening for you so just kill him with one strike if possible."

Armando was surprised to see the silent girl speaking at this moment and wondered how she could create an opening while they were in this situation. He was unaware of her strength and was a little unsure.

The other captains were also stunned and Alex narrowed his eyes at the girl, scrutinizing her. He hadn't taken special notice of her as she didn't stand out too much.

But they did not have the time to consider anything. So, Armando agreed hurriedly.

These words assured their hearts a little but the reality of the lich striding towards them was not denied and they were still very tense and should be because there was zero damage on the body of the lich.

The clattering of the teeth resounded in the gloomy air as this declaration was made and the lich had a glow of mockery in his eyes.

Armando became serious and charged forward as he had to raise their morale in some way or they would only be meat on the chopping board for the lich. only to be killed one by one

He ran like a cheetah and neared the lich in a split second from its right side as he swung his sword shining with golden light. his blade became faster midway all of a sudden.

but he was prepared for some kind of help and didn't get distracted. he didn't know that it was not the girl who sped up his sword but Alex that used his telekinesis.

As scheming as he was today even he knew that if the lich wasn't killed now then he could also not get out safely so he helped this time and used telekinesis to help Armando.

As the tip of the blade reached the dark barrier around the lich it was also prepared as it looked at the blade coming his way and finished casting another spell as a menacing dark green spear formed and rushed towards Armando and stabbed him before he could even touch the barrier successfully blocking the attack and killing a strong combatant easily.

But something peculiar happened at this moment, the barrier shattered and a shining golden sword approached his dark purple core at the center of his chest from its front.

The lich was shocked at this and became flustered to see Armando. not on his right but on the front slicing his sword towards his core, and only had one thought in his mind, 'how?!'

But if a legendary rank expert could be killed this easily even if he was somewhat restricted because of being in the dungeon and was sneak attacked then nothing would make sense anymore. And the promise of the higher state of existence would have been a lie.

As the sword was inches away from him he tilted slightly towards the right and tried to dodge the attack by letting it pass without it touching him but as the attack was not anticipated by him and it arrived very fast he could not react in time and fully dodge it.

So, the core was scratched and the lich was injured a little but the lich was quick and he made distance by jumping away from armando, seemingly not sustaining much damage

The lich regained his pose and gazed at Armando, the female warrior of the family, and Alex with rage burning in his dark empty eye sockets glowing with an eerie light. Its aura leaks into the air with fervor.

The mood became gloomy after seeing that the lich was still fine and everyone was tired while the female warrior was huffing behind her helmet and Alex had a panicky look in his eyes. His mind surged with unknown thoughts.

'Tou shall die!'

A resonant and empty voice reverberated in their mind directly as a wave of aura gushed out of the lich as lights in the underground chamber flickered and the air became stifling. the aura of chaotic extinction stemmed outwards and he looked armando in the eyes and walked towards him first.

He did not run and wrap it up quickly. wanting to peek at the gaze of despair in their eyes as their death walked towards them while they can do nothing but watch as they are killed one by one slowly. It yearned to see such expressions.

He wanted the human ants to die so that his wrath could be appeased and also enjoy the show while waiting for the dungeon opening that will happen in due time. Its skeletal teeth clattered as the illusion of a demonic smile showed on its face.