Chapter 20: The Dark Gold Sphere (Season 1 Finale)

The bedroom was pitch-black, save for the faint glow of streetlights seeping through the curtains. Luo Feng sat on a small sofa, mind racing. That power—controlling steel like it's an extension of my will. A handgun would barely scratch that rockery, but my telekinesis shattered it.

Humanity's decades-long war against monsters hinged on their sheer resilience. Even the weakest monster ignored handgun fire; only heavy artillery posed a threat. But spiritual practitioners—rare, mythical warriors who wielded both genetic energy and psychic power—were a different breed.

"Could this be… spiritual spiritual power?" he wondered. Spiritual practitioners were legends, able to manipulate objects with their minds, a skill even top warriors envied. The only one he'd ever seen was the silver-haired "Captain" at the gym—whose gaze had nearly overwhelmed him.

He shook his head. Focus. Even if I can pierce rocks, I'm nowhere near warriors like Hong or Thunder God. Those legends could shatter skyscrapers and outpace sound—powers beyond imagination. But Luo Feng's newfound ability to levitate and reshape metal was a start.

"Enough thinking." He settled into the "Five Hearts to Heaven" pose, eyes closing. This time, sensing cosmic energy was effortless, the invisible force pouring into his soles, palms, and crown.

Then, something shifted. His consciousness plunged into a vast, misty space—his spiritual sea. At its center spun a dark gold sphere, radiating wisps of golden mist that felt like the telekinetic force he'd used earlier. Transparent cosmic energy seeped in, transforming into more mist.

"So this is my spiritual sea," he breathed. The sphere—likely the source of his childhood collapses—now fed his new power, releasing stored energy that had once caused agonizing headaches. The near-fatal knife strike had simply accelerated its awakening.

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The next morning, Luo Feng found a uniformed officer waiting in the living room.

"Good morning, Mr. Luo. I'm Dong An, from Yian Detention Center. You're in our military medical quarters. As a provisional warrior, you're free to go home immediately."

Luo Feng nodded, already guessing the reason for his release. "Who ordered the attack on me?"

Dong An hesitated, then sighed. "Zhou Huayang, a local gangster. He was paid by Zhang Haobai to cripple you—break your arm and leg."

"Zhang Haobai." Luo Feng's voice turned icy.

"The charges are serious—attempted assault on a provisional warrior carries a 20-year sentence. His uncle is a warrior, but the Security Bureau answers to no one. It's your call: press charges or accept compensation."

Luo Feng smiled faintly. Zhang Haobai thinks he can play god? But revenge could wait. Right now, he had bigger things to focus on—like mastering his new spiritual power and preparing for the August combat assessment.

He pocketed his phone, already dialing his father. "Dad, I'm coming home. Don't worry about me—your son's stronger than ever now."

As he stepped outside, sunlight warmed his face, but his mind stayed on the dark gold sphere spinning in his spiritual sea. This is just the beginning.

The detention center riot, the awakening of his psychic abilities, the mysterious sphere—all pointed to a destiny far greater than he'd imagined. Warriors fought with fists and blades; spiritual practitioners wielded the very fabric of reality.

And Luo Feng was both.

Finale Note:

The first season concludes with Luo Feng awakening his dual nature as a warrior and spiritual practitioner, poised to enter the August combat assessment. The dark gold sphere hints at ancient mysteries tied to his childhood collapses, while Zhang Haobai's vendetta sets the stage for future conflicts. As Luo Feng steps into the world of warriors, his journey from ordinary student to cosmic powerhouse has only just begun.