Awakening
The air was thick with anticipation as Jack navigated through the bustling corridors of the academy. Students, their faces a mix of excitement and nervousness, hurried towards the awakening ground. This was the day they would step into their divine potential, a moment that would shape the rest of their lives.
The awakening ground was a vast, open space, filled with students arranged in orderly lines. The core of the process was a massive, pulsating stone, capable of drawing out a person's divine essence. The size of the world created upon awakening was a direct reflection of one's talent, with those possessing larger worlds often destined for greatness.
Despite being an average student, Jack carried an aura of quiet confidence. His unremarkable academic performance was overshadowed by the weight of his family name. Teachers whispered about his potential, their eyes filled with expectation.
Among the crowd, a few figures stood out. There was Anya, the academy's star student, known for her razor-sharp intellect and rumored to have an extraordinary awakening. Then there was Ethan, the arrogant heir of a rival family, his eyes always filled with a challenge. And finally, there was Mia, a kind-hearted girl with a mysterious past, who often offered Jack a comforting smile.
As Jack's turn approached, a sense of calm washed over him. He stepped onto the awakening platform, his hand hovering over the pulsating stone. With a deep breath, he pressed his palm against the cool surface.
Instantly, he was engulfed in a blinding light. When his vision cleared, he found himself in a chaotic void, countless worlds swirling around him. A strange connection pulled him towards one of them, and with a surge of power, he materialized in a breathtaking world.
Mountains touched the heavens, crystal clear rivers wound their way through lush forests, and a golden sun cast its warm glow over the land. It was a world of unparalleled beauty, stretching for thousands of kilometers in every direction. A wave of exhilaration swept over Jack. This was his world, his creation.
Most students managed to awaken worlds a few hundred kilometers in size, while the exceptionally talented could reach five hundred. To have created a world a thousand kilometers wide was unheard of. A sense of disbelief washed over him. Could he truly be this powerful?
Just as he was about to lose himself in the wonder of his creation, a clear, metallic voice echoed in his mind.
"Ding!"