A Surge of Power—Breaking the Limits

Inside the vast underground training facility, an oppressive silence filled the air as thousands of soldiers stood at attention, their faces reflecting a mixture of excitement and nervousness. Su Chen stood at the center, his presence commanding the entire room.

The awakening ceremony was about to begin.

Huaxia's top-ranking generals and scientists observed from a raised platform. Unlike before, where awakening was left to natural progression and talent, today would be different. Su Chen wasn't just helping ordinary people awaken—he was about to push Tier 3 soldiers beyond their limits.

These soldiers had already reached the peak of human potential in their previous training. But in a world where gods would descend, that was far from enough.

Power Beyond Tier 3

Su Chen extended his hands, and a wave of golden energy spread outward. The very air vibrated as an intense surge of mana flooded the facility. Every soldier gasped as they felt a sudden heat in their chests—a fire igniting within them.

Then—

Boom!

One soldier's body erupted with power, his veins glowing with a deep crimson hue as his fire-based abilities suddenly tripled in intensity. Flames roared to life around him, twisting into a dragon-like form.

"I… I broke through?! Tier 4?!" he shouted in disbelief.

Before the excitement could settle, another soldier, a young woman, trembled as her body absorbed the mana around her. A deafening crack echoed through the chamber as her bones hardened, her muscles doubling in density.

"Her physique… it's beyond human standards," one of the scientists muttered. "This is more than just Tier 4."

It wasn't just them. Dozens of elite soldiers suddenly felt their abilities evolve—control over elements sharpened, speed increased, defenses enhanced. Those who were already strong were becoming something more.

And it didn't stop there.

A New Awakening: The Unique Talents

Among the thousands of soldiers, some experienced a completely different transformation. They weren't just advancing in tiers—they were developing entirely new abilities.

One soldier, previously a Tier 2 speed-type awakener, suddenly vanished from sight. Gasps filled the room as he reappeared thirty meters away in an instant.

"Teleportation?!" a general exclaimed.

Another soldier's shadow twisted unnaturally. A chilling dark mist spread around him as he realized he could move through his own shadow.

These were Unique Awakening Abilities—powers that broke the standard system of elemental and physical enhancements.

The Pressure of Su Chen's Power

The sheer intensity of mana in the room was suffocating. Even the generals watching from above felt their chests tighten.

"This… this is beyond anything we expected," one of the researchers whispered in awe.

Su Chen himself stood in the center, his own power stable and controlled, but the golden energy swirling around him was enough to make even the strongest awakeners sweat.

And yet—

He was holding back.

If he truly unleashed his mana, every single person in the room would have evolved in ways they couldn't comprehend. But for now, he needed to control the rate of awakening, making sure Huaxia's soldiers could properly adjust to their new strengths before the war began.

After all—raw power without control was a disaster waiting to happen.

A Nation's New Strength

As the ceremony concluded, over 70% of the elite force had advanced beyond their previous limits. Those who had been stuck at Tier 3 were now Tier 4 and beyond.

And those who had never awakened before? They had gained abilities strong enough to rival veteran awakeners.

The generals stood speechless.

Huaxia's forces had taken a leap forward that no other nation in the world could match.

But Su Chen knew one thing for sure.

This was only the beginning.