Chapter 3: The Awakening
Chapter 3: The Awakening
The sun had barely begun to rise, casting a dim golden hue across the city. I stretched, yawning as I sat up. Last night's dream-no, memory-still lingered in my mind. The warmth of Siya's lap, the quiet hum of the city beyond the balcony-it was comforting, but today, reality awaited. I sat on the balcony, staring at the horizon, still trying to make sense of the revelation from yesterday. My hands clenched into fists as frustration boiled within me.
"Why am I still stuck at Body Training Level 6?" I muttered under my breath. It had been months since I had made any progress. No matter how much I trained, my body refused to break past this barrier.
Annoyed, I flicked my finger at a small insect crawling near my foot. The tiny creature was crushed in an instant.
Ding!
A sound echoed in my mind, and suddenly, a translucent screen appeared before my eyes.
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Lifespan Devouring System Activated
Lifespan Absorbed: 1 Day
Total Remaining Lifespan: 102 Years & 1 Day
My breath hitched. A system? What was this? My heart pounded as I stared at the floating text. I blinked, hoping I was hallucinating, but the words remained. A new prompt appeared beneath the first message.
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System Functions Unlocked:
Lifespan Absorption: Gain lifespan from living beings.
Lifespan Sacrifice: Exchange lifespan to accelerate cultivation.
Current Cultivation:
Body Training Level 6
I gulped. My hands trembled. If this was real, then… this was my chance! My frustration vanished in an instant, replaced by a surging excitement. A way to break my limits, to surpass my peers, and to finally achieve true power!
I took a deep breath and focused on the next step.
"Sacrifice lifespan to increase cultivation."
Another screen popped up.
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How many years of lifespan would you like to sacrifice?
I hesitated. This power was dangerous. If I recklessly sacrificed too much, I might end up shortening my own life drastically. But I had to test it.
"Sacrifice one year."
The moment I made my choice, I felt it—an intense surge of heat flowing through my veins. My muscles tightened, my bones hardened, and every cell in my body roared in ecstasy. The sensation lasted for a few moments before it settled.
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Cultivation Increased!
Current Cultivation: Body Training Level 7
Total Remaining Lifespan: 101 Years & 1 Day
I exhaled sharply. It worked. It actually worked!
For the first time in months, I had broken through!
The Path of Power: Cultivation Ranks
As I processed what had just happened, I realized that if I wanted to reach the true heights of power, I needed to understand my path. On Earth, warriors followed a structured cultivation system, and beyond the Body Training Stage, the ranks were clearly defined.
1. Body Training Stage (9 Minor Levels)
This was the initial phase where warriors trained their bodies before awakening their genetic potential or psychic abilities. Every increase in minor rank enhanced physical endurance, strength, and resilience. I was now at Level 7.
2. Foundation Stage (9 Minor Levels)
Here, warriors awakened their potential and gained their first connection to energy, whether through their genes or psychic powers.
3. Awakening Stage (9 Minor Levels)
At this stage, warriors learned to control their energy efficiently and began to develop their combat prowess.
4. Titan Stage (9 Minor Levels)
The pinnacle of power on Earth. Those at this stage could shatter mountains with their fists, withstand bullets with bare skin, and psychic warriors could control massive objects with their minds. The strongest person in the world was currently at Titan Level 8. Beyond this stage, no one on Earth knew what lay ahead.
I clenched my fists, determination burning within me. I had a power unlike anything else. With this system, I could climb the ranks at an unimaginable pace.
But I had to be careful. If people discovered my ability, they might see me as a threat—or worse, try to take it from me.
For now, I would grow in the shadows.
A smirk formed on my lips. This world was about to witness something unprecedented.
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END OF CHAPTER 3....