Already sitting in the correct position in the jacuzzi's warm water, Ayden starts to concentrate on executing the technique.
The most important factor when performing the breath of life is exactly as its name suggests, breathing. The control of inspiration and exhalation to absorb the environment's energy.
After closing his eyes and focusing completely on his breathing for about five minutes, Ayden enters the trance state of the technique. The air endowed with energy begins to enter his lungs, enriching the blood cells and starting the first phase, Sanguis.
All modern humans, especially those with abilities, can use this energy present in almost everywhere and in the essence of all living beings. There are also legends that certain individuals could manipulate this energy even before the phenomenon that allowed the improvement of the human genome and the appearance of skills.
This energy was formerly called by various names — Mana, Qi, Ki, Ren, Chakra...
With the unification of humanity, a discovery has been made. All of these energies actually have the same origin!
This energy has a peculiarity that allows it to be shaped according to individual characteristics and by practicing certain techniques. Due to this unique malleability and cultural differences from ancient times, the name, method of use, and practice were quite diverse, giving rise to different nomenclatures. After several meetings between humanity's leaders, it was then decided that the official nomenclature for that energy would be "Mea."
Right now, through the use of the technique, Mea is finally entering Ayden's body for the first time. At the same time, as the energy invades his blood, his meridians that were previously inactive in his body are now being activated one by one!
It is possible to watch the water in the jacuzzi increase in temperature to the point of making the water boil! This phenomenon occurred due to the spontaneous opening of the meridians!
Generally, through the constant absorption of Mea, the meridians open up over time. This process takes time, and the speed is greatly influenced by an individual's natural talent level. An average person can take up to two months to open the meridians completely, not to mention the time needed to feel Mea.
In the case of Ayden, he can already feel the energy for a long time, but this speed... It has never been seen before!
There is a major point in the meridian system where Mea tends to condense as individuals progress in their cultivation. This point that is located in the solar plexus is called the "Primordial Point."
Ayden does not perceive the passage of time and remains in a trance while opening the meridians and establishing his primordial point. At the same time, a cozy feeling circulates through his body.
After performing the technique until dawn, he finally opens his eyes after hours and is faced with several notifications coming from the system.
[All meridians in the user's body have been successfully opened.]
[Primordial Point established.]
[The user now has access to ⟨Mea⟩.]
[Mea: Primordial Energy that permeates all dimensions and realities. It is present in the essence of every living being and in the vast environment that surrounds them. Through cultivation and affinity with this energy, the user can obtain power on immeasurable scales, challenging the laws that govern the structure of the world and reality.]
[All the absorbed Mea was used in the opening of the meridians and creation the Primordial Point.]
[Due to the new discovery, +25 experience will be awarded.]
[Leveled up! Distribute your free status point.]
[Small amounts of impurities have been removed from your blood.]
[Thanks to the complete opening of meridians, one skill has improved.]
[Body enhancement (-2)> Body enhancement (-1)]
He decides that later on, he will take a closer look at all the changes and simply removes the notifications from his field of view.
Ayden right now feels even more energized and invigorated than he would have been if he had chosen to have an ordinary night's sleep instead of using the technique!
'So that's the feeling ...' thought Ayden with a smile on his face.
Finally, he can experience the sensations that many people said they had been through. He finally took the first step! And as much as he started much later than the others, who said he won't be able to catch up with them?
He just needs to keep doing his best every day. He is a young man who has big dreams and an unshakable will. The fact that he got here even though he is considerably weaker than the others proves this. Most people would have given up taking this route and would be living a simple and easy life in the modern city.
'Where did all the water in the jacuzzi end up?' Ayden pondered when he realized that the jacuzzi is now completely dry when it was quite full when he entered the night before. He shrugged as he continued, 'Probably the jacuzzi must have allowed the water to flow down the drain.'
Suddenly Ayden remembered something when he noticed the blue and clear sky through the bathroom window.
"Today's class! I almost forgot!" he exclaimed and quickly checked the time on his wristwatch.
This wristwatch is super resistant to high and low temperatures and is also waterproof, as it is designed to never need to be removed. Fortunately, the design is very modern and minimalist despite having numerous functions, which does not draw much attention. At the moment, this is the only item Ayden has on his body, other than a bath towel around his waist.
He sighed. 'Fortunately there are still fifteen minutes before combat class starts.' he thought relieved.
After realizing that he is almost late for his first combat class, he takes a quick shower since some of the impurities did not evaporate with the water, leaving a little bad smell in his body.
Even though he knows about the impurities, he has no idea that his body has reached a temperature capable of evaporating water since this has never been reported by any practitioner. After bathing, he wears the uniform in the version for the combat class, which was distributed to all students.
A modern uniform planned by the military academy to be used during combat classes. It does not limit movements and is made of a much lighter and even more resistant fabric than the default one.
Ayden's uniform is the standard one given to all students, the only difference being the golden lines that adorn the combat uniform due to his classification.
'Well, better run before i'm late,' said Ayden as he hurried out of his dormitory towards the training center where the first combat class with Professor Myles would occur.