Lily nodded as Orion spoke excitedly about his upcoming awakening. In their world, sixteen-year-old students would undergo a talent awakening ceremony, during which they would discover their beast-taming talent. This was a tradition that had been going on for as long as anyone could remember.
The world where Orion and Lily lived had not always been filled with Qi and talent awakenings. In fact, a hundred years ago, the world was a vastly different place. There was no Qi in the air, and there were no talents to be awakened.
But then, the first world awakening occurred. The air suddenly became rich with Qi, and the world was forever changed. Plants became more potent, and animals transformed into beasts that seemed to belong more in fantasy than reality.
The first awakening had also made humans weaker, as they were no match for the powerful beasts that now roamed the world. It wasn't until one brave soul discovered their awakening talent that humans began to fight back.
