Kai's footsteps echoed through the quiet morning as he made his way to school. His thoughts raced as he replayed the events of his journey to Naimisharanya in his mind. The unexpected encounters, the unlocking of his Root Chakra - it was all too much to process.
Upon arriving at school, he headed towards his classroom. Some of his friends were already there, engaged in a spirited discussion.
He greeted them with a smile. "Good morning, guys!"
"Good morning!" they replied in unison.
Curiosity piqued, Kai asked, "What's the topic of discussion?"
Aoi chimed in, "We were sharing stories about our weekend adventures."
Emily leaned in and inquired, "Kai, how was your weekend?"
Kai grinned and replied, "It was good."
Ethan couldn't help but tease. "He probably spent the whole weekend in bed or glued to his laptop."
Kai chuckled and confessed, "You've got me there. How did you guess?"
Laughter filled the room as they continued to chat. The school bell signaled the start of the class, prompting everyone to take their seats. Kai settled in next to Leon.
Leon leaned closer and asked in a low voice, "So, Kai, how was your journey to Naimisharanya?"
Kai's eyes sparkled with enthusiasm as he began to recount his adventure. He omitted some parts, like the encounter with the wolf and his visit to Akane's home.
After the morning classes, Kai and his friends made their way to the Combat Department. They entered the training room, their sanctuary for growth and self-discovery.
Kai's gaze zeroed in on the meditation area, where he would be cultivating his spiritual energy.
With a smile, Kai took his seat and assumed the meditation position. The unlocking of his Root Chakra had invigorated his resolve to cultivate. He couldn't wait to see how it would affect his spiritual energy.
Kai closed his eyes, his focus unwavering as he initiated the circulation of his spiritual energy. A remarkable change soon became apparent.
As he guided his energy, it felt like a gentle breeze, flowing with unparalleled smoothness, refreshing his very essence.
In awe, Kai whispered, "This is incredible. The rate at which I'm increasing my spiritual energy has improved, and the sensation is so invigorating."
Just then, the System made an appearance, radiating with a sense of satisfaction. Kai looked at it with a quirked eyebrow. "What's going on?"
The System sported a mischievous grin. "Oh, just checking in. How's your cultivation coming along?"
Kai, aware that the System held the answers, didn't mince words. "You know exactly why it's different now, don't you?"
The System playfully replied, "Hmmm, who's to say?"
Kai pressed for an answer. "Come on, don't keep me in suspense. I know you know."
With a resigned sigh, the System yielded. "Alright. The smoother and more refreshing cultivation you're experiencing is a result of the 'Purification' Effect triggered by unlocking your Root Chakra.
As your spiritual energy seemingly decreased, it was, in fact, undergoing a purification process."
Kai absorbed the information, his curiosity growing.
The System continued to elucidate. "The spiritual energy you absorb from the environment carries residual elements with it.
These residuals were being absorbed during your cultivation. With the unlocking of the Root Chakra, a process was initiated to remove these residuals from your spiritual energy.
This process also strengthened your Spirit Veins, an effect you should have noticed."
Understanding the benefits, Kai couldn't contain his excitement. "So, my circulation is smoother, and I won't lose any spiritual energy. This is incredible!"
The System offered a satisfied grin. "Anything else you'd like to discuss?"
Kai shook his head. "No, but let's aim for more concise explanations next time."
The System chuckled. "I'll do my best. But remember, understanding your circumstances is crucial, and that's also not your strong suit."
With that, the System receded, leaving Kai to his cultivation.