Accomodation and Black Singularity

"Let me be a little brief here, The first step of your path to cultivation begins with a stage called as 'Nebula Formation'.

The word might sound a little similar to you and yes it is exactly what you think. The process is quite simple- Absorb energy, expand your singularity by forming a layer of energy on it, making that layer of energy burst with a Bang and Nebula Formation stage is accomplished." Lyla explained with a serious expression on her face as if explaining something extremely difficult.

Brian face was twitching due to this shitty explanation

He was using the most horrible curses on this simpleton teacher of his.

"LAYLAAAA!!!!"

Before anyone could ask any questions or even speak anything, a large roar came from somewhere.

"You are only supposed to brief them about the basics, not give them the details. It is supposed to be a test for them." A large bulky looking orc came flying from above Lyla's platform.

"And you brats, you will be given a book in which all this will be written in detail. Read and learn from that. There will a FAQ section there to answer most of your questions. If anyone has questions after that then write it on a piece of paper and post it in the request section."

"You shitty half ass orcs, don't look at me with those hopeful eyes. You are not even strong enough to contend my weakest believer. Become strong and only then you even be able to make me consider you something more than ants." The bulky orc shouted in a barbaric voice making everyone shudder

The voice alone had the power to make them take a step back.

"Stop it Borgan, they are just kids.

And you all, work hard and try to get into a good academy. Your accommodation is towards your back. You will be guided by someone to your respective rooms. Ohkay cya guys" Lyla gave a wink to everyone before spreading her beautiful wings and flying off with Borgan.

Brian did give her a last glance and hoped that dumb Creatures like birdwomen and orcs don't come to teach him in future.

"EVERYONE!!

Follow me" A young human-looking youth shouted from behind them while taking the lead and walking forward.

Brian could see at least 1000 people ahead of him walking in the lead of the youth.

The ground of 1.3 million walking in the same direction should've been a spectacular scene back on earth but here, everyone's minds were chaotic. They felt the power of the birdwoman and that orc named Borgan and felt them being no more than ants.

This was a huge blow to them who were being the hunter just a while back in [Selection Area]

Nobody made a single sound until they reached the accommodation area.

On outside, it felt like they had appeared in the forest of log cabins. There were endless log cabins in their site.

Brian knew for a fact that fights were bound to happen for the areas having the best energy. He thought of a possibility and closed his eyes instantly.

He could hear the youth that guided them giving further instructions on how everyone needs to choose their own accommodations and the exam will happen in exactly one month from now onwards. He also stated that one day here is approximately about 31 hours.

Brian on other hand was trying extremely hard to re-enter his consciousness.

He stood like a statue among millions of Creatures and ignored all the battle sounds he was hearing in his surroundings.

'Come on'

'Goddamit, Come on'

'Fucking asshole, Come ON!!'

*flash*

Brian opened his eyes to find himself back in front of his singularity and that pitch-black singularity resembling object.

Both of them were spinning by themselves while representing their respective traits. Singularity was ejecting a lot of energy while spinning and the Black guy was absorbing all that energy and more.

Unfortunately, Brian didn't have any time to observe and change this situation so he acted quickly and tried to connect this scene with the outside world.

This step was much harder than what he expected. He wasn't able to connect the two places no matter how much force he tried to use.

Not being able to move any further on this path, he closed his eyes and tried to go back to his real body.

"Hey you tiny orc, Get out of my way, or else face my fist" A loud voice came from Brian's right

Brian opened his eyes to find a giant screaming at an orc in his path.

He shook his head and ignored the scene. Closing his eyes once again, he tried to reinter the strange space. This time entering was much more easy as compared to last time.

Without even opening his eyes, he once again tried to get out.

Remembering the feeling when he got out, he tried it again.

'Again'

'Once more'

'Again'

'Almost'

'More'

'COME ONN!!"

***

Brian was profusely sweating as if he fought a huge war, but the smile of victory in his face was eminent.

He had finally absorbed a trace of energy from his surroundings into the singularity.

Without wasting any time, he continued to feel the energy in his surroundings. It was still very difficult but possible.

Brian ignored everything happening around him and walked in the direction energy was concentrated.

His footsteps suddenly halted, he was trying very hard to not smile.

'treasure found'

Advantageously, that log house wasn't occupied yet.

Brian quickened his steps.

"Halt!"

"This house has been watched by me, roll away or I will kick your ass" A thundering voice rang behind Brian.

Not even giving an ear to that voice, Brian reached the door.

"Fuck off dude. This ain't some cliché drama going on. Talk with strength if you have guts" Brian said a few lines and closed the door from inside.

The log houses seemed very fragile but were more tensile than general steel. Brian guessed that they were probably made from Green Oak wood which looks the same as any normal wood but is much stronger than normal metals. So, he didn't really worry about anyone breaking the house from outside at their current level.

"Hmm, Quite a nice service" He commented

The inner structure was quite ordinary. One bed, washroom, table, chair, clock and a book was everything that was present.

Brian had been too tired while reading the nameless book. He first took it out from his body and kept it on the table.

Yes, it had been in between his chest and clothes all this time. After all he couldn't let anyone doubt him.

He then closed his eyes to sense the exact location of the energy source which felt much stronger than most log houses.

"Here!"

Brian pointed at the ground under the table.

Upon checking, Brian found a lot of scratch marks carefully hidden under the table.

In the whim of curiosity, he also tried to scratch that portion but couldn't even leave a mark due to the toughness of Green Oak Wood.

"Who even had the strength to leave these marks at the current level?" He wondered

Not meddling about it anymore, he closed his eyes and entered that space.

He was still very shocked by the appearance of black singularity and its characteristics. (That was the name he decided to give )

Not wasting any more time, he used his force to make the Singularity spin faster and started absorbing energy from the outside world.

He could clearly feel the energy passing from the scratch marks into his body. It was a similar feeling to the time he cultivated in [Selection Area] until the point, energy started flowing towards his head and appeared in that space eventually getting absorbed by Singularity.

The amount getting absorbed was just about 1% of the energy getting absorbed while the rest was sticking on the outer surface of it.

The spinning of Singularity was to refine the energy into a more usable form.

This process continued for quite a while before Brian felt a little soreness above his right eyebrow.

He immediately stopped. While panicking if he did something wrong, he opened the book which was placed on the table.

'GUIDE FOR ENTERANCE EXAMS'

'Work Hard'

"It at least has a name" Brian shrugged and turned the page

The content was mostly similar to the nameless book but it was too brief when compared with the nameless book. It did write some things about cultivation as well but they were very short as well.

Brian quickly skipped towards the FAQs

Q- My butt hurts when I sit cross-legged the entire day. Any solution?

Ans- Leave the path of strength and go become a business vendor

Q- I just arrived here, where can I find my parents?

Ans- If they were still alive back in [Selection Area] then they will definitely be present in a batch and will appear for the entrance exam as well.

Q- What do call that mysterious space in which Singularity is present?

Ans- Its whatever you choose it to be called. It is your world, your rules.

Free advice- don't choose a name so early as it will have a large impact on your future

Q- Is the soreness I feel in between my eyebrows an issue or a wrong method?

Ans- No, the soreness in between your eyebrows is nothing but the time limit for which the you can absorb energy into your Singularity.

Remember, it depends on time limit and not quantity or quality

Brian found an answer to that quite easily in the FAQs. He really believed the point of Layla that said "everything is answered in FAQs."

He wondered why he felt pain above his right eye and not in between his eyebrows but credited this to the head of Black Singularity.

A sudden thought came to his mind, that if only his right side is paining means the time limit for the Black Singularity is not over.

He also hadn't tested giving energy to Black Singularity due to the fear of it absorbing the Singularity.

Brian hesitated for a bit but decisively acted upon it.

Controlling his force to make the Black Singularity spin faster this time, he started absorbing energy from the surroundings.

"No no no no no, STOP" Brian shouted.

Energy flowed in too quickly and got absorbed by the Black singularity even before he could do something to stop it.

Brian quickly stopped exerting force to support the Black Singularity, instead he used his force to direct the energy towards Singularity.

He was very scared when he imagined Singularity getting absorbed by the Black Singularity.

"Hehe, risks are worth the rewards" Brian cheekily smiled.

He had successfully overcome the issue of time limit with the existence of his very own Black Singularity.