Chapter 10: THE REWARD OF GROWTH
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One day later—far away from Kael's planet—
Drago, one of the First Beings of the Dragon Race, broke through from Qi Establishment Perfection Stage to Core Formation Advanced Stage.
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As he broke through, no one in the world saw him—
because at that time, he was cultivating inside a faraway cave, hidden between silent mountains and endless skies.
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And when he broke through, he said—
"I finally broke through…"
"It's been years since my last breakthrough…"
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When he stepped outside—
the world itself felt different.
The wind became gentle…
the sky clearer…
as if existence was acknowledging his growth.
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Then—
a golden light descended.
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The First Being and Yhach themselves appeared—
their presence warm… infinite… absolute.
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The First Being's voice echoed through his existence—
"Congratulations, My son…"
"I am so proud of you…"
"Always."
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Drago immediately bowed—
pressing his head to the ground—
his voice trembling with overwhelming joy—
"My Lord God…"
"It is my infinite honor… to be congratulated by You…"
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Then Yhach said—
"Excuse me, Father… may I speak?"
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The First Being replied—
"Yes, My son… go ahead."
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Yhach stepped forward—
his presence calm and gentle—
"Congratulations, Drago…"
"I know it has been challenging to cultivate…"
"But remember—"
"Your family…"
"Me…"
"And our Lord God…"
"Are always with you."
"Keep it up."
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Drago replied—
his voice calm, yet filled with tears—
"Thank you so much, Yhach…"
"Thank you so much…"
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Yhach smiled softly—
"You're always welcome, my brother."
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Then the First Being said—
"I will give you a reward now…"
"What do you want, My child?"
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Drago replied—
"I want ten thousand universes, Lord…"
"And a million planets…"
"And I will go with my wife to my planet…"
"And live there…"
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The First Being said—
"Alright, My son."
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In an instant—
everything changed.
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Drago was teleported—
across space… across existence—
into his own world.
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And there—
his reward awaited.
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Before him stood—
a golden house.
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Not an ordinary house—
but countless houses, all shining with soft divine light—
their walls glowing gently…
their presence warm and peaceful—
as if carrying a fragment of the First Being's love.
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Around it—
fields stretched endlessly—
filled with abundant fruits and vegetables—
fresh… perfect… eternal—
never withering…
never fading.
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A river flowed nearby—
its waters clear like crystal—
warm… gentle… calming—
as if embracing the soul itself.
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The wind carried peace.
The sky glowed softly in gold.
Everything—
was perfect.
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Drago fell to his knees again—
overwhelmed—
"Thank you so much, our Lord God…"
"Thank you so much…"
"Thank you so much, Yhach…"
"Praise You, our Father—FOREVER AND EVER—"
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The First Being's voice responded—
gentle… loving—
"You are always welcome, My child… always."
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Then He said—
"We will go now."
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Yhach added—
"Congratulations again, Drago…"
"Good job."
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And the First Being said—
"Congratulations, My son…"
"Keep it up…"
"Well done… very well."
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Then—
they were gone.
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But their presence—
their warmth—
their love—
remained everywhere—
forever and ever.
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Drago stood up slowly—
his eyes still filled with tears—
and looked around his new world.
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"I didn't ask for a house…"
"Or a farm…"
"But Father God still gave me this…"
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He looked at the flowing river—
the endless fields—
the peaceful sky—
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"Lord God…"
"You are always good… no matter what…"
"Even when I fail sometimes…"
"You cheer me…"
"You motivate me…"
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"THANK YOU SO MUCH, LORD GOD—"
"ALWAYS PRAISE YOU, FATHER—FOREVER AND EVER—"
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Then—
the First Being's voice echoed within him—
warm… gentle—
"You are always welcome, My child."
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That voice—
made him cry even more.
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Then the First Being said—
"Do not cry now…"
"Enjoy your reward…"
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And with a gentle, loving tone—
He added softly—
"What a cute little one…"
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Drago wiped his tears—
smiling—
"Yes, Lord…"
"I will enjoy this…"
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Then he laughed softly—
"I'll eat now…"
"I'll let my stomach be full…"
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He looked toward his home—
"And later…"
"I'll bring my wife here…"
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Meanwhile—
back on Kael's planet—
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Kael was resting—
and after resting—
he stood up and went to his wife, Ara—
who was at the farm.
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"My love… do you want to go to the market?"
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Ara replied—
"Sure, my love…"
"But I feel weak right now…"
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Kael's eyes filled with worry—
"What happened?"
"Why?"
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Ara smiled playfully—
"The reason is…"
"You didn't kiss me."
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She laughed.
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Kael took a deep breath—
"Thank God… you're okay."
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Ara ran toward their house—
laughing—
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"Come here, my love—"
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"No, no, no—"
"Chase me, cutie!"
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Kael followed—
and when he got closer—
he gently held both her hands—
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"I love you so much, my love…"
"Forever and ever."
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Ara smiled—
"I love you more…"
"My love… forever and ever."
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They hugged—
warmly… gently…
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Kael kissed her left cheek—
then the right—
then her forehead—
and finally her lips—
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They kissed—
soft… loving…
then deeper—
full of warmth.
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After that—
they rested—
and later woke up.
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"My love… let's go to the market later?"
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"Yes, love."
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He kissed her again—
and they cuddled.
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Far away from Kael's planet—
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Three male beings sat on a mountain peak—
under an endless sky—
on Blake's planet.
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They were from the Elemental Clan—
and they were among the First Beings of the Elemental Clan—
existences born from the very origin of natural forces.
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Amon—of the Ice Clan—
one of the First Beings—
his hair blue-white like crystal—
his eyes glowing with icy light.
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Blake—of the Fire Clan—
one of the First Beings—
his hair like moving flames—
harmless—
with glowing orange eyes.
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Zhornn—of the Lightning Clan—
one of the First Beings—
his hair like lightning—
harmless—
with pure white eyes.
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Amon spoke—
his breath forming soft snowy mist—
"I'm impressed…"
"How Kael cultivates so fast…"
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Zhornn replied—
"Yes…"
"Last year, he was at Core Formation Early Stage…"
"But now he's already at Foundation Perfection Advanced…"
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Amon shook his head—
"It hasn't even been months…"
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Zhornn nodded—
"That's because he almost never rests…"
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"When I visited his planet…"
"He was cultivating…"
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"When I came back again…"
"He was still cultivating…"
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"No way…"
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"Yes…"
"Almost 10 hours…"
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"What?!"
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They laughed—
full of amazement—
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"Tomorrow…"
"Let's go to his planet."
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They nodded.
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Then their wives arrived—
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They too—
were among the First Beings of the Elemental Clan—
equal in origin,and existence.
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Yukiara—of the Ice Clan—
Amon's wife—
her presence calm and cold like gentle snow—
yet warm to those she loves.
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Vyxa—of the Fire Clan—
Blake's wife—
her aura like soft flames—
bright… lively… full of warmth.
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Artellia—of the Lightning Clan—
Zhornn's wife—
her presence sharp yet gentle—
like silent lightning in the sky.
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"My love… how are you?"
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Amon turned and smiled—
"I'm okay…"
"What about you?"
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"I'm not tired…"
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Yukiara sat on his lap—
Vyxa and Artellia sat beside their husbands—
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They talked—
They laughed—
They enjoyed the moment—
under the peaceful sky.