Lu Kai stirred, the dull ache and persistent itching from the shadow knife's wound a constant reminder of his vulnerable state. He was back in the academy hospital, the sterile scent a familiar, if unwelcome, presence. Bai Lizi still slept soundly in the chair beside his bed, a silent, comforting sentinel. The old man's words about Bai Tian, the Leon Guild Master, and the upcoming competition echoed in his mind, a distant promise of future challenges. His own words, "I will have to keep a low profile," felt more pertinent than ever, especially given his compromised condition.
Feeling a surge of recovered strength, and needing to understand the true extent of his abilities, Lu Kai quietly slipped out of the hospital room. Bai Lizi was still asleep, undisturbed by his departure. He made his way back to the secluded terrace, seeking the solitude to test his powers, even in his injured state.
On the terrace, he focused, accessing his status windows. He expected to see his two separate panels, the Frost of this new world and the hidden Infinity Aura of his past. But as he brought them forth, something extraordinary happened. The two panels shimmered, then merged into a single, unified display. A radiant light erupted from Lu Kai's body, flowing into the merged panels. Then, a startling message appeared:
**AUTY SYSTEM FRAGMENTS ABSORBED. YOUR STATUS PANELS HAVE BEEN MERGED.**
Lu Kai stared in shock. Fragments? Absorbed? His status panels, his very identity in this new world and the remnants of his old, were being integrated.
Suddenly, a new, stark white holographic panel materialized before him, pulsing with unfamiliar energy.
**WELCOME TO SUPER AUTHOR SYSTEM, HOST.**
**NEW STATUS:**
* **All power of the past world is returned to the host.**
* **Host can use his all power, including aura.**
* **Host can set a power limiter.**
* **Power Limiters:**
* 1% - 100% (Host can set between these values.)
* **Current Panel will be added as an additional state and power.**
A new set of stats populated the panel:
**Name: Lu Kai**
**Age: 18**
**Class: Power of Origin**
**Lv: 0**
**Strength: 40**
**Mental: 30**
**Stamina: 35**
The implications were staggering. His past world's power was returned. He could now use *all* of it, including his aura, and crucially, he could *control* it with a limiter. The "Frost" Class from this world would now be an additional state or power, integrated into this new, unified system. He was no longer just a Frost user or a holder of a hidden power; he was the "Power of Origin."
A wave of pure joy washed over Lu Kai, momentarily eclipsing the pain of his wound. This was it. This was the true breakthrough. He felt the immense power surge within him, no longer a terrifying, fragmented force, but a unified, controllable entity. With this newfound confidence and the promise of absolute power held in check, Lu Kai returned to his hospital bed and fell into a deep, peaceful sleep.
(To be continued...)