The System Awakens: Rise of the Champion

[An energy known as Kundalini has entered your energy stream.] A new kind of energy entered Damian through his head, making him feel extremely cold. [Your Talent [World Tree's Avatar] is taking effect] [You have gained attunement with the energy called Kundalini] As soon as his talent intervened, he gained complete affinity with this energy. However, instead of forming an energy core using [Kundalini], Damian simply followed the voice in the back of his head and allowed the energy to circulate within him. As the mysterious energy flowed through his energy stream along the energy circuits, unknown information suddenly entered his mind. Some of this information was being shared with him by the snake spirits in front of him, while the rest came from the attunement he had gained with [Kundalini]. [Kundalini] was a mysterious energy unique to spirits that had serpent-like forms. In fact, the term [Kundalini] meant coiled energy, energy of snakes, spiral energy, or spiraling energy. It was exclusive to these spirits and had many mysterious effects on them, but even the snake spirit did not know what kind of effects it would have on a human like Damian. No non-spirit had ever managed to obtain this power before, yet the snake spirit could sense that Damian had the potential to wield it. The snake spirit gently touched his forehead, imparting patterns, movements, and circulation techniques just as the snake spirits themselves used. It shared all of its knowledge on how it managed its own [Kundalini] energy. Damian hadn't opened his eyes as he followed the instructions of the snake spirit, circulating [Kundalini] as energy within his energy stream. The energy transformed into a snake made of [Kundalini], swirling inside him as it traveled along his golden bones, strengthening them before finally stopping at the base of his spine. The energy known as [Kundalini] was very special. It was similar to [Qi], but it specifically affected the structure that held a being together, primarily the bones, particularly the spine. Following the guidance of the snake spirit, Damian circulated the [Kundalini], which transformed into a literal snake. It began to coil around his spine, wrapping around it like a python as it climbed toward the top. As the snake made of [Kundalini] moved, it started to cover the bones connected to his spine, entering his bone marrow and further strengthening his already powerful and durable skeleton. After evolving into a [True High Human], his [Silver Bones] had transformed into [Golden Bones], but now, under the effects of [Kundalini], they grew even stronger. The golden bones became even more radiant, further enhanced, and the muscles surrounding them also became stronger and more durable. The snake continued its ascent, coiling up his spine, even passing above the cervical vertebrae to the lower part of his brain, though it stopped just before touching it. After a few seconds, the snake dissolved into pure energy and was absorbed into his spine as if being stored within it. Everything remained normal for a moment, but then, out of nowhere, all the golden-colored bones inside him developed scale-like patterns similar to those of a snake. A sudden wave of [Kundalini] energy surged through his bones before returning to the spine and being stored within him once again. You have gained perfect harmony between [Kundalini] and all the energies within you. [Your Kundalini reserves are stored inside your spine.] [Your Kundalini reserves have increased: +100.] [Due to Kundalini enhancing your spine and bone structure, your entire constitution is being altered.] [Your constitution [Golden Bones] has evolved into [Serpentine Golden Bones]] [Your bones have now gained the ability to store [Kundalini] energy.] [You have gained extreme control over your bodily functions.] [All the effects of [Golden Bones] have been significantly enhanced and will continue to improve as your Kundalini reserves grow.] [Your nervous system, vitality, stamina, durability, posture, and flexibility have all been significantly strengthened and will continue to improve as your Kundalini reserves increase.] Damian finally opened his eyes, revealing irises that glowed with a strange golden-brown hue. The snake spirit watched with a peculiar expression, sensing the same energy it possessed now flowing through Damian's spine and bone marrow. To its surprise, Damian already had an unusual bone constitution, and after being enhanced by [Kundalini], it had evolved again, becoming even more powerful. "Do you know how I can immediately increase my [Kundalini] reserves right now?" Damian asked. The snake spirit observed his face for a few moments, as if deep in thought. In truth, it was contemplating whether it should help Damian. Ultimately, it couldn't ignore him, as if it subconsciously trusted him... It was strange. There was a sense of familiarity, something about Damian felt eerily similar to... The snake spirit's eyes widened in realization before it nodded, finally deciding to assist him with its full support. After about half an hour, it led Damian to a cave. Upon entering, he found himself in a domed chamber with a deep pit at the center. Inside that pit lay hundreds of bones, remains of long-dead snakes... "These are Kundalini spirits just like you... dead ones." Damian could sense the [Kundalini] energy from them. It seemed that even after death, their bones still stored that power. The snake spirit nodded and gestured toward the bones. "I use them? You won't mind?" Damian asked. The snake nodded again. "Thanks..." Damian didn't know why the snake spirit was helping him so much, but he wouldn't refuse its aid. He made a mental note to repay the favor if he ever got the chance. He raised his hand and absorbed about two dozen bones, extracting their energy and storing it within his own bones. [Your Kundalini Reserves increased: +250] Then he devoured three dozen more, using the energy to create a core similar to his other energy reserves, but this one was solely dedicated to [Kundalini] energy. [You have created the Kundalini Core] [Your Kundalini Reserves increased: +350] "Thank you," Damian said, bowing slightly to the snake spirit. Then he used his speed to vanish from the spot and reappeared in front of another spirit, ready to do the same. This time the spirit took the form of a giant tortoise, roughly the size of a large truck. "Teach me your way, won't you?" Damian asked with a sweet smile. Just like the snake spirit, the tortoise spirit agreed to share its knowledge. [You have gained attunement to an energy called [Reiki]] [Reiki] is a non-elemental energy present in every corner of the universe, but it can only be wielded by spirits born from that energy, such as the tortoise spirit that taught Damian its ways. This energy is similar to [Wood Essence], as it grants its wielder great vitality and healing prowess. However, [Reiki] is also associated with balance, stability, steady flow, control, and concentration. As soon as Damian gained attunement to this energy, he experienced a significant boost in his ability to concentrate and gained greater control over his body. Additionally, he felt his control over the other energies within him become much smoother. He instinctively knew that if he used any of his elemental forms now, his energy manipulation would reach an unbelievable level, making his previous control look like mere child's play. [Your vitality increased: +80] [All your healing and regenerative capabilities have been greatly enhanced] Unlike [Kundalini], the energy of [Reiki] cannot be stored in bones. Instead, it resides in the flesh and blood, though it does not naturally form a core. Since Damian needed a core for every type of energy he possessed, he asked the tortoise-shaped [Reiki Spirit] if there was a way to increase his reserves quickly. Just like with the [Kundalini Spirit], he discovered the bodies of deceased [Reiki Spirits]. Strangely, these bodies had not decomposed, and their flesh contained pure [Reiki] energy. Damian devoured them and used their energy to create a core for Reiki. [You have created the Reiki Core] [Your Reiki increased: +350] After that, he began searching for the next spirit he wished to learn from. This time, it was a hawk-like spirit, which was difficult to find, as it resided deep within a dense forest-covered mountain inside the territory of the [Temple of Unity]. Just as he had done before, Damian asked the hawk spirit to teach him its ways. However, unlike the other spirits, the hawk was in no hurry to respond. It simply perched in front of him, unmoving, like a statue. For at least an hour, Damian mirrored its stillness, sitting face-to-face with it in silent patience. As if acknowledging his persistence, the hawk spirit finally agreed to teach him its ways, the way of [Tejas]. [Tejas] is a natural energy strongly associated with radiance and mental clarity. [You have gained attunement to an energy called Tejas] [You have created the Tejas Core] [Your Tejas increased: +350] [Your mental power has increased] [Your eyesight has been enhanced] [Your perception is passively enhanced by 30%] [You have awakened the ability [Radiant Flight]]. ----- [Innate Ability: Radiant Flight] [Effects: -Grants you the ability to fly as long as you can maintain concentration and focus. -Your speed and movement during flight depend on your Tejas reserves and how much you can concentrate your mind to sustain flight] ----- [You have awakened the ability [Radiant Fire]] ----- [Innate Ability: Radiant Fire] [Effects: -When activated, your body releases flames. -The intensity of the flames depends greatly on your willpower and mental strength. -While this ability is active, all your other abilities receive a boost, which further enhances the more you display your unwavering will] -----