Raylan let out a slow breath.
"That... is an incredible and insane ability."
His expression shifted from shock to
pure admiration
.
"You’re going to become really powerful, Echo."
Eileen nodded, still looking amazed.
"I’ve never seen anything like that before."
Echo couldn’t help but feel
proud
. He had
proven himself
.
He wasn’t just some average kid with
weak mana
. He was different.
He was going to
make something of himself
.
A Day of Meditation
After finishing breakfast, Raylan stood up, grabbing his coat.
"I’m heading to the academy now,"
he said.
Echo looked up at him.
"What should I do today?"
Raylan smiled.
"I want you to meditate all day."
Echo blinked.
"All day?"
Raylan nodded.
"Your ability is strong, but you need a solid foundation. Meditation will increase your energy reserves. The bigger your reserves, the stronger your skills will become."
That made sense. His
Flying
skill barely worked, and his
Shatter at a Glance
could only break small objects. If he wanted to create
stronger
skills, he needed more energy.
Echo clenched his fists and nodded.
"Alright! I’ll do it!"
Raylan chuckled.
"Good. I’ll check on your progress later."
With that, he left for the academy.
A Full Day of Training
Echo went outside to the
garden
, the same place where he had meditated before.
He sat down on the grass, closed his eyes, and took a deep breath.
"Meditate."
Darkness filled his vision, and then—
The familiar sight of
stars in space
appeared before him.
Raylan had told him that he needed to
connect the stars using a thread of energy
. The more he connected, the
stronger
he would become.
Focusing his mind, he reached out toward the first star.
It was faint, barely glowing.
But as he extended his energy toward it, the light
grew stronger
.
Slowly, carefully, he reached for another.
And another.
Bit by bit, he connected them.
Time passed.
Minutes turned into
hours
.
Sweat dripped down his forehead, but he refused to stop.
He could
feel
his energy increasing, even if it was only a little.
He
had
to keep going.
His body ached. His mind was tired. But still, he persisted.
Until—
Darkness consumed his mind.
His body slumped. His breathing slowed.
Finally, after an entire day of meditation—
Echo
fell into a deep sleep.
A full year had passed
Echo had trained
every single day
without fail.
At first, progress was slow. Meditating for long hours barely made a difference, and his skills remained
weak
. But Echo
never gave up
.
He pushed himself beyond his limits, endured exhaustion, and sharpened his focus.
Now, after an entire year of dedication—
He had finally reached the First Realm of Energy: The Boundary Energy Realm.
And today, his family
was celebrating.
A Joyous Birthday Celebration
The small wooden house was
filled with laughter and warmth
. A delicious feast covered the dining table—roasted meat, fresh-baked bread, and a steaming pot of vegetable stew.
At the center of it all sat
a beautifully decorated birthday cake
.
Candles flickered atop the cake as Echo sat between his parents, a wide
smile
on his face.
Eileen ruffled his hair.
"Happy birthday, my little prodigy!"
Raylan laughed, clapping Echo on the back.
"Not only is it your birthday, but you’ve officially reached the Boundary Energy Realm! That’s a double reason to celebrate!"
Echo grinned, feeling
proud
.
Reaching the First Realm wasn’t easy. At times, it had seemed
impossible
. But now, he could finally
sense
the energy within him—flowing, moving, and responding to his will.
He had taken his first true step toward power.
Raylan raised a mug.
"To Echo! May his strength continue to grow!"
Eileen followed.
"To Echo!"
They all
laughed
and clinked their mugs together, drinking in celebration.
Echo looked at his parents, seeing the
happiness in their eyes
. He had worked hard, but this moment made it all
worth it
.
The past year had been tough, but it had also been the
best year of his life.
A New Power Awakens
The next morning, Echo stood outside in the garden,
eager to test his progress.
For a whole year, his Flying skill had been
useless
—a failed experiment.
But now, things were
different
.
Taking a deep breath, Echo
focused inward
, feeling the energy circulating within his body.
It was faint,
but it was there
.
He bent his knees slightly, gathered his energy, and then—
Pushed.
His body
lifted off the ground
.
It was subtle at first—only a few inches.
But then, he
hovered higher
, his feet leaving the earth completely.
He was floating.
Excitement surged through him.
For an entire year, he had only dreamed of
flying
.
Now, it was
real.
He hovered above the ground for a few seconds, then a full
minute
.
The longer he focused, the more stable it became.
After
three minutes
, his energy
wavered
, and he slowly descended back to the ground.
Echo landed on his feet, breathing heavily but
grinning like a madman
.
"It worked... I can fly!"
It wasn’t much, but it was a
start
.
A True Test of Strength
Echo wasn’t satisfied yet.
Hovering was great, but he wanted to test his
Shatter at a Glance
again.
Turning toward the small wooden chair near the house, Echo narrowed his eyes.
He had only been able to break
small
objects before. But now that he had reached the Boundary Energy Realm—
Would his skill be
stronger
?
He focused.
His eyes locked onto the chair.
"Shatter at a Glance!"
For a brief moment, nothing happened.
Then—
CRACK!
The wooden chair
exploded into splinters
.
Echo’s heart
pounded.
It worked.
Not a tiny crack. Not a small fracture.
He had completely destroyed it.
This was
real progress.
A year of hard work had
paid off.
His strength was growing. His skills were improving.
Thank you to everyone who purchased the paid Chapters, and thank you for your support. I hope you enjoy the new world, the power levels, and Echo’s strength. I truly appreciate all of your support I am deeply grateful to you all.