His meridians, previously dormant and undeveloped, suddenly opened as spiritual energy flooded through them.
His muscles felt stronger. His bones felt denser. His senses sharpened.
[Your Combat Power has increased by 50!]
[Current Combat Power: 187 (Average human: 100)]
[Cultivation Realm: Spirit Apprentice Level 1]
[Experience: 1/200]
Sebastian opened his eyes, and the world looked different.
Not visually—everything still looked the same. But he could feel something now that he'd never felt before.
Qi.
It was everywhere, subtle and faint, but present. Thin threads of spiritual energy drifted through the air of his room, invisible to normal sight but perfectly clear to his newly awakened senses.
He stood up, and his movements felt effortless. His body responded instantly to his thoughts, no lag, no resistance.
Sebastian threw a few more experimental punches and kicks, marvelling at how responsive his body felt.
Whoosh! Whoosh!
