Seeing that my mom wasn't going to come out of whatever state she was in, I decided to take a closer look at this magical spirit bomb. After seeing that I don't have to concentrate on it to keep it up, I made two more and started to juggle them.
'Seems that since I took the energy from the environment it doesn't take a toll on my body at all. I'm only feeling some mental fatigue, but it is nothing I can't handle. The only thing that is a tad bit draining is holding up SSJ. If I had to guess I could probably hold it up for about 15 minutes give or take.'
Looking at a mountain that was quite a distance away from us, I dispersed two of the spirit bombs and casually threw the last one towards it.
Seeing me doing this she finally spoke up again.
"You better hope that doesn't do to much damage. One of the magical beast that rules over this forest lives over there and since I haven't taught you how to control your magic to not affect the environment much you might do some damage. But it should be a good opportunity to see what type of power raw mana has."
As we both waited in anticipation I thought about the first spirit bomb used on Vegeta during the Saiyan Saga. Seeing that they are the same size I don't really expect much.
Waiting in slight anticipation as I saw it finally connect, suddenly all I could hear was what sounded like an atomic bomb.
*BOOOOOoooOoooM*
Looking at the spot that once stood a mountain I try to come up with a reason for why there is just a _____ space there now.
"Umm, mom where did the mountain go?"
"You know son let's just go in for the day and I'll teach you a bit more about how the levels of power work."
Watching her walk away while massaging her temples as if she has a headache I couldn't help but chuckle at how strong a simple spirit bomb is. 'Too bad I can't make them bigger since there is only so much energy I can gather.'
Powering down from SSJ I ran into the house. Seeing that mom is in the living room with some papers laid out I knew I was in for more reading rather than listening.
"Come over here so I can explain to you how normal people grow in power in this world."
"You say 'normal' people like we aren't normal ourselves mom?"
"Well, most people don't just erase a mountain right after their awakening so... but that is a discussion for another day. Anyways the way things work here is pretty simple. there are a total of 9 stages someone can achieve:
-Mortal
-Martial Master
-Martial Grandmaster
-Martial King
-Kai
-Supreme Kai
-Grand Kai
"Hol up that is only 7 though."
*smack* "I was just getting to that."
"The last two stages you won't be able to physically hear until you become a Kai. It just sounds like _____."
"Wait so what level are you then if you know about them?"
Ignoring my question she continued.
"Back to my explanation. It is actually quite easy for one to increase their power. All they have to do is meditate daily by syncing their mind and body with the world's energies then they begin to increase in strength. But mind you it is a slow process. Majority of people never make it to the Kai stage. the last time I checked there were only 12 known Kais."
"Why so little?"
"Well just like the name suggests you become a legitimate God, but there is more than being a God then just power."
After listening to this vague ass explanation I feel like I was better off not knowing the power system. But it is whatever at this point.
"Ok, so mom how about the fights? How do the experts fight?"
"Well for one it is mainly hand to hand combat with various forms of martial arts because those below the Kai stage don't have much mana to sustain a full magical battle. If anything they use it as mainly a finisher or distraction during combat, but for the daily use you can find people using magic for whatever."
After saying all that she suddenly appeared by my side again and grabbed me by the scruff of my neck.
"But enough talking. Now that you are awakened we can work on your next stage of training."
Suddenly finding myself in a new location I started looking around surprised at what I saw. We were standing over the edge of a massive crater at least 20km wide and went down pretty deep. With a massive forest inside. Hearing multiple beasts roars coming for it I looked towards my mother hoping what I'm currently thinking is wrong.
"This here is where you will be training until you become at least a Kai, so for the next few years give or take. The beast here ranges from martial master to martial grandmaster so good luck. Also, make sure you look at the notes I left you because they explain how to convert the world energies into your elemental affinities and such. Well, good luck and remember son I love you!"
After saying all that with the same loving smile she has always given me she just randomly threw me in.
" AHHH FUUUUCK YOOOoouu...."
*****
Seeing Gene landing near a martial master grade beast and soon running away for dear life I began to set up a barrier with a wave of my hand.
"Now when he learns how to finally fly he won't be able to leave until he is strong enough to destroy it. That's what you get for cursing at your mother."
'Finally, I can leave this godforsaken forest and payback that bastard. Gene should be ok all by himself with everything I've taught him.'
Turning to leave I look back one last time in time to see Gene getting mauled by a pack of wolves.
"Hopefully."