"Well, is there anything else I should work on before ranking up?"
I thought for a few seconds, but nothing important came to mind.
"Alright… we're good to go."
I looked at the glowing notification in my vision.
[Initiate Rank Up?]
"Yes."
The moment I spoke, a deep vibration ran through my chest. Essence burst out of the air around me, like an invisible flood, rushing into my body from every direction.
But as it reached near me it slowed and then sank into my skin, muscles, and bones. It was warm and heavy, yet strangely light, wrapping me from head to toe.
I could feel it changing me, bit by bit, making my body stronger, cleaner, and sharper. My bones felt denser, my muscles more elastic, my blood heavier with energy.
This was the first part of reaching Grandmaster: rebuilding the body so it could handle more Essence, more laws, and more power without breaking.
Then, the changes went deeper.
