My body felt… off.
Uncomfortable, constrained—like a dragon forced into a cage too small to spread its wings. Having so much power sealed within a twelve-year-old frame was beyond frustrating. It wasn't just the raw strength—it was the lack of refinement, the inability to exert my full potential.
It was like trying to swing a greatsword with a child's arms—possible, but inefficient.
This wasn't new to me. Back in the Potter world, I had struggled with my Heavenly Restriction. A child's body simply couldn't withstand the same output as an adult.
With a single thought, my body shifted.
Muscles stretched. Bones expanded. Power surged.
In an instant, I stood in my true adult form—a 25-year-old physique, honed by years of combat, training, and experience.
It felt like throwing off shackles.
I rolled my shoulders and let out a slow breath, relishing the feeling as my joints cracked and adjusted to their proper state. If my child form could only handle 10–20% of my power, then this form allowed me to unleash everything.
Still… my control was completely off.
It wasn't just my spirit energy—even my physical control had been thrown into disarray. My strength, speed, and reaction time had all skyrocketed thanks to my sudden jump in spirit ranks. I had surged nearly 30 ranks at once, and while my power had increased, my body's muscle memory and precision had not yet adapted.
Worse still, my spirits were amplifying my body in ways I wasn't used to. Tool and weapon spirits weren't much of an issue, but beast and plant spirits could enhance physical strength, mental clarity, and regeneration—all of which threw my balance off even further.
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I exhaled slowly, centering myself. No shortcuts. No brute force.
If I wanted true mastery over my power, I had to refine my movements the hard way.
I started with basic exercises—punches, kicks, footwork.
A simple jab cracked the air like a whip, sending shockwaves through the room.
I frowned. Too much force.
A casual flick of my wrist sent a gust of wind strong enough to rattle the walls.
Too inefficient.
I needed control.
Switching tactics, I dropped into a low stance and performed slow, deliberate strikes—each movement controlled down to the last muscle fiber. This wasn't about raw power—it was about precision.
I activated my Gravity Spirit Ring, increasing the gravity around my body tenfold. My limbs became sluggish, my movements heavy.
Perfect.
I repeated the exercises—striking, dodging, weaving. Every motion had to be intentional, smooth, efficient.
Then, I increased it to fiftyfold gravity.
BOOM!
The sheer force of my foot hitting the floor left a small crater beneath me.
I adjusted, but my body still wasn't in sync with its new level of strength.
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Physical control was only half the issue—my spirit energy control was even more chaotic.
I held out my hand, summoning a simple sphere of spirit power.
Instead of a stable orb, a violent vortex of crackling energy roared to life, making the walls tremble before I quickly dispersed it.
I closed my eyes. Calm. Focus.
Summoning my Hate Ground No Handle Spirit, I activated my Full Counter—but instead of using it in battle, I redirected the rebounding force back into myself.
The feedback loop helped me sense how energy flowed through my body. Every spirit ability I used bounced back, forcing me to absorb and redirect it properly instead of letting it leak out wildly.
Bit by bit, the violent storm of energy settled into a steady current.
I clenched my fist. Better.
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While I trained, I felt several pairs of eyes on me.
Zhu Zhuqing and Xiao Wu were staring, wide-eyed.
They had never seen me in my adult form before.
And judging by their expressions… they liked what they saw.
Zhu Zhuqing's black feline eyes darkened slightly. She crossed her arms, trying to act indifferent, but the slight parting of her lips gave her away.
Xiao Wu, on the other hand, wasn't even hiding it. Her pink eyes twinkled with curiosity, openly admiring.
The other girls weren't much better.
Fleur smirked knowingly, while Serenity tilted her head with a quiet, appreciative gaze. Even Rachel—who was normally unflappable— stole a glance before quickly looking away.
A moment later, Yue and Serenity exchanged a look… and shifted into their adult forms.
Yue's transformation was… striking.
Her golden-blonde hair flowed elegantly, and her curves had matured just the right amount—not too little, not too much. She could almost pass as Fleur or Luna's sister.
Serenity, meanwhile, remained petite and toned—her athletic form carrying an air of quiet deadliness. Her chest wasn't particularly large, but her graceful movements and assassin's poise made her stand out in her own way.
With a teasing grin, Yue slid into my personal space, attempting to distract me.
I smirked and, with a quick slap to her ass, sent her stumbling forward.
She giggled. "Mmm, I think I like this training method~"
Serenity sighed but joined in regardless, focusing on regaining control over her own enhanced abilities.
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The next few days were spent honing our skills—focusing on physical techniques, energy control, and most importantly, the Heart Separation Ability.
This technique, gained from the Glazed Tile Clan, allowed us to split our minds into multiple thought processes.
For most people, this would take years to master.
But we weren't most people.
Years of nurturing from the Ancient Stone Talisman, Jade Soul Platform, Occlumency training, and the Peerage Pieces had turned all of us into inhuman-level geniuses.
We picked up new skills, adapted, and learned at unnatural speeds.
The Pagoda's Scholar ability let us learn 90% faster—allowing us to rapidly break down and comprehend the complex nature of the technique.
At its peak, the Heart Separation Ability allowed for nine independent thought processes.
It was like drawing a circle with one hand, a square with the other… and something different with each finger.
With Occlumency enhancing our mental clarity, the effects were even more profound.
Only Zhu Zhuqing struggled a bit as she hadn't had the year of nurturing from all the treasures. She would get there though.