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CHAPTER 13
[Attributes ]
Strength – 123
Stamina – 108
Toughness – 117
Agility – 115
Energy – 0
Note:
Average attributes for average adult humans that have no energy is 50.
Babies (0-2 Years) – 1
Children (3-12) - 10
Teens (13-17 years) – 20
Adult (No exercise) – 25
Fairly exercises – 35
Regularly Exercises – 40
Gym Enthusiast – 55
Pro Athletes - 60
Top Athletes that approach human limits - 65
Human Limit – 100
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A/N: Cassian has no 'energy' because he has yet to start 'cultivating' any.
All the energy he got during his time with the [Apotheosis Seekers] went to boosting his physique, pushing above all normal humans in every physical consideration.
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"Energy?" Cassian raised a brow.
He didn't mean to trigger it but the device seemed to receive his 'order' or 'request', so some information was displayed on the screen.
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[Energy: This attribute measures the amount of energy one has cultivated.
This first appeared in 2034, during a World War, when humans created and dared to turn on a device that created the first city-scale white hole which in turn triggered the change in Earth's original projected history.
From this point on, ten different variations of 'energy' flooded into the world – Mana, Aether, Antimatter, Karma, Chakra, Qi, Spiritual Power/Pressure, Holy Flames, Abyssal Particles, and World Energy.
When this happened, humans and every other living being (plants included) began to undergo evolution based on the type of energy they chose or were attuned with.
By the start of the 31st century, the last inhabitable landmass on earth was obliterated.
Now, there is nothing but seas, volcanoes, and ice lands amongst the seas and humans live on floating islands belonging to Empires.
Each Empire is a civilization that followed a distinct path.
For example, the Martial Empire was built by generations of those that learnt to cultivate by absorbing Qi.
The Chaos Empire – Antimatter
The Supers Empire - Karma
The Abyss Empire – Abyssal Particle
The Magic Empire – Mana.
Spirit Empire – Spirit Pressure.
Amaterasu Empire – Those that fused with and wield Holy Flames.
Ninja Empire – Those that learnt to use Chakra.
Arcane Empire – Those that learnt to control Aether.
There is also the Mecha Empire, those that focused on integrating all these energies into technology.
The most powerful forces though are those that wield World energy. They managed to evolve faster, stronger, and better than all others.
They usually live in 'Domains' and those who thrive at the pinnacle echelons of these Domains are those that breached the Apex Predator rank, reaching a realm where they could only be properly called Gods.]
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"Hmm…" Cassian found all this knowledge to be interesting. He had already decided that he would pursue the best path if he was going to live here
"World Energy, huh. And how do I go about wielding that? Since my [Energy] reads 0, I assume I am yet to pick a path(energy)."
[Ding!]
[Not just anyone can thread the path that involves World Energy as you need to be one: have an affinity for it, and two: have someone who already walks the path and has reached the Diamond General rank infuse World Energy into you to kickstart your cultivation.]
[Be advised: even if you do manage to step unto this path, reaching the pinnacle is not a guarantee. In fact, this path is statistically the most difficult path to make advancements in, with 60% failing to even form the first key and another 15% failing to go beyond forming the first key.
For more information about [Keys], please reach the prerequisite rank –
"Ranks? Right, what are these 'Ranks'?" He asked.
[Ding!]
[Ranks: These are the measurement of the realms of power on Earth. Information available is limited to the Mortal Stage.
In this stage, there are 5 Major Realms each with 5 sub-realms.
The Major Realms are Soldier, Captain, Commander, General, and Predator; in ascending order.
Each Major realm has 5 sub-realms: Bronze, Silver, Gold, Platinum, and Diamond.
The sub-realms hold true for all except Predator that has 3 more sub-realms after Diamond Predator—Unleashed, Ancestor, and Apex.
[Apex Predator is the known peak of all paths but the World Path.
Once those who cultivate the World Energy forge the prerequisite number of [Keys] then they can use all of them to unlock the mortal cage, breaching the limit to become beings whose mere existence destabilize the natural laws of the world and hence create and live in domains—Gods.]
[For more information of the Sub ranks of Gods, please reach the pre-requisite rank - < God: False Deity > or its equivalent - < Immortal >]
"Equivalent? What's the difference between a False Deity and an Immortal?" He probed.
[Ding!]
[Please reach prerequisite rank – Peak of
"…I see." (Cassian)
He glossed over the information once more before asking;
"How do I start increasing this Energy stat and 'cultivate? How do I start threading one of these paths?"
[Ding!]
[That is quite easy, Cassian.
All you have to do is learn to meditate and sense the energies. After that, you will naturally know which energy suits you best or the one you would like to follow.
After that, it is only a matter of learning to attract and absorb the energy of your choosing.
Of course, again, World Energy has its own peculiarity in the sense that you will not be able to even sense it if you have no affinity for it. But, if you can then you will have to look for one who threads the path to help you get through the kickstart stage.]
"Yeah… I see. Meditation huh." Cassian was imagining sitting cross-legged for hours, days, or even weeks and months like those Wuxia novels. "How long will it take to sense the energies?"
"Also, I'm quite curious about how one will be able to tell which energy is which? Is there some information on what each energy is supposed to feel like?"
[Ding!]
[Replying to user Cassian…
No, there is no such thing. Well, there are a few papers on the subject but they are unnecessary and often inaccurate. Simply estimations by overzealous researchers.
Anyway, no one knows why but basic knowledge of the energies is naturally imprinted to the minds of those that are able to sense the energies. You will naturally be able to identify the energies you manage to sense.
As for how long it takes for one to start sensing energies, that varies based on the talent of the individual but on average (based on statistics):
Trash Talent – More than 2 days.
Very Poor Talent – More than a day.
Poor Talent – More than 12 hours.
Average Talent – Less than 12 hours
Good Talent – About 5 hours.
Very Good Talent – About 2 hours.
Excellent Talent – About 30 minutes.
Peak Talent – 15 minutes or less.
Note: This rule also applies to how fast you will be able to bond with the Halo]
"Hmm, I see." He nodded as he rubbed his chin. "Not that long. 2 to 5 hours would be my bare minimum hope but worst case, I can't pass 12 hours."
'At least it's not one of those absurd cases as seen in novels where I need to go and gather herbs and monster parts and blood or go to some special place with abundant energy and stay there for a week to years or something.'
[User Cassian does not need to worry too much.
As someone who has already undergone and managed to survive the Knighting ceremony (conferment), it is a certainty that your talent is above Average.]