After Jake's abrupt awakening, he found himself lying in a place that was anything but familiar. Gone were the familiar park benches and trees of the quiet suburban park. Instead, he lay on a bed that seemed to glow with an otherworldly light, surrounded by walls that shimmered like the night sky.
Confusion and fear gripped him, but as he attempted to move, he realized something extraordinary – he felt different. His body thrummed with newfound energy, and when he clenched his fists, sparks of crackling energy danced between his fingers.
"Where... where am I?" he muttered, still dazed from his cosmic journey.
A voice, like a soothing breeze through the cosmos, echoed in his mind. "You are within the system, young one. You have been chosen as the System Host."
Jake's mind raced with questions, but before he could ask anything, a translucent interface appeared before him, filled with shimmering symbols and data. It was as though a cosmic computer had merged with his consciousness.
[System Status: Assimilation Complete]
The words blinked in front of him, and Jake couldn't help but touch the interface. Instantly, a flood of information rushed into his mind. He saw the systems released by the enigmatic cultivator – each a universe unto itself, with its own rules, challenges, and rewards.
As Jake explored the interface, he couldn't suppress a grin. "This is... incredible!"
The voice in his mind chuckled, its cosmic timbre resonating with warmth. "Indeed, young one. You now possess the power to interact with these systems, to explore their mysteries and unlock their potential."
With newfound determination, Jake delved into the first system, a realm of magical wonder where ordinary humans could wield extraordinary abilities. He felt the rush of energy as he conjured a small flame in his hand, and he knew that his life had changed forever.
But the universe was not all fun and games. As he would soon discover, each system came with its own challenges and adversaries. From battling mythical creatures to solving cosmic puzzles, Jake's journey promised danger and adventure at every turn.
As the cosmic clock ticked on, he realized that he was no longer the aimless young man in the park. He was the System Host, and the universe was his playground.