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Chapter 18 - Learning of The 10 Powers

Shen's consciousness was returned to his body by the pattern of an ever blooming flower with 10 different energies coursing through their petals "I see your awake now so I wish to explain to you what you just saw as I'm suspecting you have little or even no Idea" The Goddess spoke in an almost mystified tone as if remembering something great. "The ten petals of the Final lords Lotus each represent a different power those ten powers are The Elements, The laws, Nightmares, Creation, Subordination, Spirit, State, Body, and The cycle they are all still in this world but in different places. The people practice different powers in other locations for example here it is the power of the elements but to the east of here the nearest study that you would find of the other nine would be the power of State the ability to understand a materials forms and force the change between them their weapons are useless as all of them can turn metal to a liquid state and as such it would be pointless to make weapons there" The Goddess said such a thing in such a relaxed matter of fact tone that Shen couldn't help but feel bewildered as this information was insane to him " And what of the others? In which directions do they lay? Is it possible to go there one day? I mean is it possible to learn the other powers?" Shen asked all of these questions in such a short time that the Goddess couldn't help but laugh "Learn them? Yes it is possible but would have a hard time so much as reaching them they are very far apart and each land is vastly different from one another, However for now you must focus on lightning and on your body if you reach a high enough level I will take you to one of the other lands any that you wish so that you may learn of that power do you understand? You are the Elemental Lords Mortal Representative from now on as such you will bear a tattoo of the Final Lords lotus etched across your back it will be my way to monitor you and to speak to you without needing to be so close to you" " I will bear this mark with pride and honor although I know not it's full meaning" Shen said trying to impress the Goddess but she cared little for his words as she moved behind him with a terrifying speed and Then conjured up a lightning based imitation of the lotus in it's dormant form and pressed it against his back searing and electrocuting him filling his body with a primordial sense of fear as he understood that such a small portion of this Goddesses energy alone might kill him here and now. He faded in and out of consciousness he saw felt the pain stop and just as he was slipping into a deep sleep he felt himself moved at an incredible pace as she returned him to his clan she placed him quickly in the small quiet pavilion that he would often use to cultivate and then left even quicker than she had come. Shen awoke feeling as if nothing had happened but he was shirtless and in the courtyard he would often cultivate in and clearly people were looking at his back so he knew that the mark was truly there forever imprinted across his back and a reminder that the world was Much, Much bigger than he could ever imagine. He looked around and noticed that the disciples seemed to be excited and then remembered that the tournament was due to begin soon so he went over to one of the other disciples he saw and asked "Hey what do you think of the tournament starting so soon" "I can't wait for tommorow to come I want to test what my strength has truly come out to" "I feel the same" Shen responded to the disciple and then walked away before he decided to just stay calm because if he didn't he would feel to excited to keep a clear head in his fights so he went to his quarters and just like everyone else he didn't sleep that night but cultivators didn't have to sleep as often as normal people anyway so he didn't feel very effected by this lack of sleep tommorow and for the whole duration of the tournament he would fight hard and test his limits.