Dream_walker_sly

Synopsis:

Alex Caldwell, a laid-back and unassuming young man, once led an ordinary life. But his fate changed drastically when a fragment of  universe origin—the shard—bonded to his soul, granting him the ability to shape any ability of his choice. 
As Alex explores his newfound abilities---the cognichip--- he keeps a low profile, maintaining his job at a small bookkeeping firm and indulging in simple curiosities while quietly refining his mental strength and more powerful soul power.

Title: Cosmic Mindscape: Rise of a Hidden Power

High above the clouds, Alex took a quiet moment to revisit his cultivation journey, a process guided entirely by the simulation capabilities of his Cognichip. The AI-assisted prompts from Cognichip had shown him a layered path toward shaping his soul's true potential.

The screen in his mind's eye flickered on, and Cognichip began detailing the core structure of the soul—a layered system unique to the cultivation path Alex was forging.

1. Core Layer – Indestructible Essence:

"The core is the foundation," the screen displayed in crisp text. "It's an immutable component that preserves personality, essence, and core nature. Cognichip analysis suggests this layer is resilient beyond known forces."

This resonated with Alex, as he'd always felt that certain parts of him—the foundational pieces of who he was—remained constant even as his abilities developed. This core wasn't something to alter; it was a part to protect.

2. Astral Sphere Layer – Cosmic Condensation:

"The astral sphere surrounds the core and is capable of transformation," the screen continued. "Once condensed, it serves as the focal point for cosmic energy to gather and condense. Through shaping, it evolves and strengthens the core, developing soul power as a result."

He remembered the early days of condensing this layer, back when he had just broken through to Level 5 mental strength. Cognichip's guidance had led him to visualize celestial forms, each taking shape in his astral sphere to enhance his core and generate power.

3. Soul Power Layer – Manifested Potential:

"Soul power is produced by the interaction between the core and astral sphere. This is the layer from which all abilities draw their strength. Shaping celestial bodies in the astral sphere layer increases output, offering a controlled reserve of power for various uses."

Sitting back, Alex looked at the visualized layers on the Cognichip's display, understanding more deeply how each layer fed into the other. The astral sphere, which he'd shaped into a radiant sun, was already generating a form of soul energy he called Sunfire—just the first step in an unfolding, complex process.

Cognichip's screen flickered with new text:

"Simulation Recommendation: Six additional transformations to enhance astral sphere stability. Shaping the astral sphere in sequential steps to achieve a 'Perfect Sun' formation will strengthen core resonance, increasing soul power output exponentially."

Alex considered this. "So, the Sunfire I'm producing now is only the starting point?"

"Correct. Current soul power yield: 18% potential. With incremental transformations, potential increases per layer, culminating in maximum output once Perfect Sun is achieved."

He tapped his fingers thoughtfully, absorbing the information. Each layer would be a gradual shift in the density and resonance of his Sun within the astral sphere. This development would involve amplifying each layer until it reached the "perfect" state Cognichip had theorized—a blazing, perfected sun, encircling the core at the center.

Alex glanced out at the sky, feeling a renewed determination. The idea of refining his inner soul into a fully developed sun intrigued him, the potential for greater strength now more concrete than ever.

"Proceed with recommended transformations when ready," Cognichip's screen prompted.

"I will. Let's keep refining this Sun," Alex murmured, an eagerness lighting his eyes.

As his jet hummed over the sprawling landscapes of Africa, he felt the stirrings of his own inner sun. It wasn't just power—it was a path of growth, a personal evolution. One that he intended to see through, layer by luminous layer.

Chapter 209