Chen Wei forced himself to remain still, keeping his breathing steady. He did not reach out to grasp the energy, nor did he push it away. He simply waited, allowing it to move as it wished. He knew that if he showed fear or tried to force it, the energy would reject him entirely.
Seconds passed. Then minutes.
The energy drifted closer again, this time brushing against his consciousness. A cold, tingling sensation ran down his spine as it probed at his very being, searching, assessing. Then, it pulled back once more, hesitant.
Chen Wei did not react. He kept his mind completely blank, allowing the energy to decide on its own. He was patient. He did not rush. He did not demand.
And then, finally, the energy accepted him.
A sudden rush of power surged forward, no longer hesitating. It flooded into his body, seeping into his veins, into his bones, into every fiber of his being. His body trembled violently as the energy poured into him, overwhelming his senses.
