Chapter 2 : The Awakening of Power

Chapter 2: The Awakening of Power

Bai Yuan's body trembled as an overwhelming sensation coursed through him. It was unlike anything he had ever felt—his blood surged like a roaring river, his muscles vibrated with newfound strength, and his senses sharpened beyond comprehension. The moment the mysterious voice announced "Nanobot Synchronization," he knew something fundamental within him had changed.

The assassins, previously confident in their inevitable victory, now hesitated. The weak exile of the Bai Clan, the so-called disgrace, stood tall, his wounds sealing shut as though he had never been injured. His once dim aura now crackled with a strange, unseen force.

One of the assassins growled, tightening his grip on his blade. "Enough of this nonsense! Kill him now!"

Bai Yuan's lips curled into a smirk. Let's test this out.

As the first assassin lunged, Bai Yuan's body moved on instinct. The world slowed. He could see the trajectory of the blade, the tension in his opponent's muscles, even the micro-movements of their breathing.

[Combat Enhancement Activated]

His body reacted before his mind could process the information. He sidestepped with unnatural precision, twisting his body in a way that should have been impossible for someone at his level. His fist shot forward, striking the assassin's chest with terrifying force.

CRACK!

The man flew back several meters, colliding with a tree. Blood sprayed from his mouth as his ribs shattered on impact.

Bai Yuan blinked. I did that?

The remaining two assassins exchanged glances, now wary.

"His cultivation is still weak! He's just using some trick! Stay calm and finish him off!"

The second assassin leaped forward, releasing a burst of Qi at the Third Stage of the Harmonization Realm. Bai Yuan barely had time to react as a wave of energy erupted toward him.

[Defensive Adaptation Engaged]

Before the attack could land, his body adjusted. His muscles coiled, and his Qi instinctively surged into a reinforcement state, amplifying his defensive strength.

BOOM!

The blast hit, but Bai Yuan remained standing, only sliding back a few steps. A thin, nearly invisible layer of energy flickered around his skin. His body absorbed and dispersed the attack, leaving him mostly unscathed.

The assassins' eyes widened in shock. "Impossible!"

Bai Yuan chuckled, flexing his fingers. "You call that an attack? You'll have to do better."

The last assassin, seemingly the leader, narrowed his eyes. "This isn't good. We underestimated him. Retreat!"

Bai Yuan's gaze turned cold. They think they can just leave after trying to kill me?

[Initiating Pursuit Mode]

Before the assassins could escape, Bai Yuan's body blurred. In an instant, he appeared in front of the retreating enemy, his fist already striking forward. The leader barely had time to raise his sword before a powerful force crashed into him, sending him sprawling across the forest floor.

The remaining assassin turned to flee, but Bai Yuan wasn't about to let him go. His mind instinctively processed multiple movement paths, optimizing his next action.

With a swift burst of speed, he appeared behind the last assassin and delivered a devastating kick to the man's back, sending him crashing into a boulder with a sickening crunch.

Silence filled the forest.

Bai Yuan exhaled, his body still buzzing with energy. The nanobots had completely integrated into his system, altering him in ways he had yet to fully comprehend. Just what kind of power have I awakened?

[Status: Host synchronization complete. New abilities available for review.]

A flood of information filled Bai Yuan's mind. The nanobots not only enhanced his body but also assisted in cultivation. His strength, speed, and reaction time had multiplied, and he could now optimize his Qi flow, making his cultivation far more efficient than normal practitioners.

His current realm was still only the First Stage of the Vital Foundation Realm, the very beginning of the Dual Path Ascension System. But with these nanobots, his progress would no longer be slow.

Bai Yuan looked at the corpses of the assassins, his expression indifferent. The Bai Clan wanted him dead, but they would soon regret their mistake.

This exile was not his downfall. It was his rebirth.