Riley stood in the center of the Astral Grove Training Hall. The crowd had gathered around, watching him closely. His opponent, a young Body Awakener, smirked as he stretched, showing off his enhanced muscles.“You sure you want to go through with this?” the Awakener asked. “You’re unawakened. This won’t end well for you.”Riley ignored the taunt, his eyes focused on the Awakener’s stance. “We’ll see,” he replied calmly.The bell rang, signaling the start of the duel. The Awakener charged forward, his speed impressive. Riley sidestepped the first punch with ease, causing the crowd to murmur.“That’s all you got?” the Awakener taunted again, swinging another fist toward Riley’s face.Riley ducked and spun, sweeping his opponent’s legs from under him. The Awakener stumbled but didn’t fall.“You’re quick,” the Awakener admitted, his grin fading. “But speed won’t save you.”Riley didn’t respond. He stayed light on his feet, waiting for the next move. The Awakener rushed in again, throwing

Riley stood alone in the shadows of the Crypt, panic rising as he faced the Byssted. The sounds of battle echoed nearby, but Arthur’s team struggled against their opponents.The Byssted sneered, its sharp teeth glinting. “You should just give up, little Human. End your life to avoid the pain.”Riley clenched his fists, feeling the weight of despair. He understood the truth: Bysteds and Humans were sworn enemies. Surrendering would only lead to torture.“No way,” he muttered to himself. He took a deep breath and made a swift decision to flee.As he turned to run, the Byssted lunged, its claws swiping at him. Riley dodged just in time, adrenaline kicking in. He glanced back to see the creature’s eyes filled with malice.“You can’t escape! You’re too weak!” the Byssted taunted, chasing him through the dim corridors.Riley's heart raced as he pushed himself harder, fatigue from previous battles weighing him down. He spotted an opening ahead, a narrow passage that could lead to safety. “I

**Body Path: stage 1 (Exp): 0/100 Stats: 3% Greater Human**Riley planned to check his status with the system and visit the orphanage to see if he had been there.He attempted to sit up quietly to avoid waking the sleeping couple. Unfortunately, he barely dodged Jones's punch aimed at his face. Fury flashed in his friend's eyes. Meanwhile, Maya began to cry softly.“Dude, let’s keep it down,” Riley said, trying to calm the situation. As a seasoned Body Awakener, he easily evaded Jones's attacks but did not want to escalate things further.“Relax? How can I relax?” Jones replied, seething with anger. “You played the hero and put yourself in danger! We could have fought together and avoided this mess. If we hadn’t arrived on time, you’d be dead!” After venting, he grabbed a nearby pillow and started hitting it.“Calm down, man! Why did you have to act like a hero? We could have fought together! If we were just a little late, you would have died!” Jones continued to pound the pillow in f

Riley dashed through the muddy terrain, feeling like a gust of wind, freer and faster than ever before."Is this what being an Awakener feels like every time?" he pondered, leaping effortlessly to a treetop.With an adventurous smile, he removed his gauntlets and dove headfirst into the ground, channeling his strength into the impact.Dust filled the air as Riley landed, astonished to find his hands unscathed save for a few scratches."I would have surely fractured something before awakening," he mused, slowly adapting to his newfound abilities.Despite not mastering his path's powers, he could already sense the flow of aura transforming into something new within him — chi.Riley felt a surge of power, earning him "+5 Exp" and a sense of satisfaction.Suddenly, a distant sound caught his attention — the growl of murlocs. Equipping his gauntlets with a thought, Riley charged towards them, swiftly dispatching the creatures with deadly precision.Riley got better at fighting after battli

Riley felt like he had solved a puzzle, mentally snapping his fingers in realization."So, these three Aspects—Vital, Dimensional, and Ether—are the fundamentals of everything. They make up me, the universe, and the Immortality.Each Core represents one Aspect, offering Awakeners the means to pursue the powers of these fundamental aspects. The three Avenues allow Awakeners to progress in each of these aspects," he concluded, piecing together the significance of the Immortality and their relationship to the fundamental aspects.Riley's hover bike dashed through the skyways. It passed through the floating complexes, patrolling airships, and reached a quiet district. It had no floating buildings and only a few skyscrapers. The hover bike descended and Riley stopped before the familiar building. The old-fashioned LED nameplate of the orphanage greeted him as he entered the orphanage.The front yard was a playground with with a park."Hey! Catch the bluebird!""Catch the green one!""Dodge