Chapter 4 - Shadow’s Unfathomable Massage Technique

Next morning

The sun rose from the horizon ,birds tweeting and singing

It was 5 AM when Shadow woke up.he started his morning routine with some jogging and exercise .after that he took a shower and headed towards the garden .

He saw two beautiful females sitting around the table waiting for him .

Shadow smiled and kissed his mother on the cheek ''good morning mom ''

And gave another kiss to Maya ''good morning my beautiful angel''Maya's cheeks turned red hearing him but she proceeded to greet him''good morning Brother''

'' So are you ready to impress everyone today?'' Shadow said

'' Of course I'm ready I've been waiting for this day since i can remember.I'm going to make you two proud of me'' .

''good that's the spirit I'm sure you'll get an A rank core '' said Shadow while sipping tea.

''I know you think highly of me but to get an A rank core that's almost an impossible feat you know''

The awakening ceremony was an event that was held in every power house and sect when the younger generation reached the age of 5

.it was basically to gauge their talent by determining the energy in everyone's dantian.

Naturally the more energy one's dantian can absorb the higher the core going to be .

Cores were divided into several ranks F being the lowest while S being the highest.there were some terrifying beings that even surpassed the S rank .

In the last five years, Shadow has been studying every single book and scroll in his family.

He would start studying a book to finish it after 2 days .

He had a huge amount of knowledge of this world be it places animals plants medicines he studied all he could get his hands on .

Even though the Raven family's library had variety of books of different categories it took shadow only one year to finish reading every book placed in there which was when he was only a year and a half .

No one knew how scary talented Shadow was as they thought that he was just a curious kid staring at the pictures and patterns in the books.

Shadow asked his mom to provide him with more books which she complied to .

He tried his best to find a cure to his blocked power points as he did many experiences on animals and even on crippled people .

He became proficient in his medical skills and could open the blocked power points of some mortals but still he couldn't do the same to himself.there was some black energy flowing inside his body whenever he tried to examine his power points he would feel a sharp pain in every corner of his body.

The human body has 49 power points and mortals could only open 2 power points while cultivators were able to open up to 10 power points . When someone could open more than 10 power points up to 25 these people would be geniuses. They would of course vary in talent according to how much power points they opened.

No one has ever opened more than 25 power points it was an impossible feat .the more power points one have the more energy flows inside the body and the greater core one has.

Shadow examined Maya and noticed that she had opened 19 power points which was an astonishing feat so he predicted that she will get an A rank core.

'Actually even if Maya doesn't get an A rank core I'll make sure for it to happen' he murmured to himself.

"Maya, i have recently learned a new technique to relieve the stress , it might sound simple and stupid but the effects are no joke. If you'd like i want to apply it to you before the ceremony "Shadow said while positioning himself in front of her.

Both Maya and Lana looked at him weirdly not knowing what he was going to do.

''Ok but make it quick your father is about to come any moment now'' Lana said to him. She didn't think much of it.

Maya stood from the chair and faced Shadow not knowing what to do.

''Just turn around it's gonna be quick don't worry'' Shadow said to Maya while moving his fingers on Across her back.

''Ahh ''Maya let out a soft moan . There was a weird feeling she felt every time Shadow's fingers touched her back .

This was due to Shadow condensing a little amount of energy around his fingers . Even though he didn't have a single opened power point he could still condense some energy from the surroundings into has hands which was something impossible to others.

Shadow kept moving his fingers on Maya's back as if they were dancing when suddenly he pressed all 10 of his fingers on her back.

''Aaaaaahhhh '' Maya let out a loud moan she was experiencing a strange energy surging inside her body.

''Maya what's wrong''

Lana panicked and moved quickly beside Maya but she came to a stop when she saw Shadow gazing at her .she understood that he had everything under control but still had a worried face watching them.

Gales of energy started forming around them and directly being absorbed inside Maya's body .Maya's hair was glowing with a crimson color and her eyes shining crimson then a loud burst of energy came from her body that scattered the surroundings .

Lana was a strong cultivator she quickly jumped beside Shadow and held him in his position to not move .

After a couple of moments everything went back to normal .Maya turned her head toward Shadow and asked ''what was that ? I felt energy flowing in every corners of my body it was so strong''

Shadow looked at both mother and daughter who were staring at him waiting for an answer''it's no big deal sis it's just a special massage technique that i learned from an old book i just stimulated your body a little bit'' Shadow said while shrugging his shoulders like it was nothing .

Both Lana and Maya squinted their eyes and looked at him suspiciously when they noticed Edgar was coming toward them.

''What happened here why everything is a mess '' he said looking at the broken table they were having breakfast on minutes ago.

''Ah actually i was just showing mother and brother a new move i learned the other day'' Maya lied while scratching her head.

She knew her father would be angry if he knew she let Shadow experience some technique on her.

''You shouldn't waste your energy before the ceremony come on let's go ''

Edgar walked out of the house waiting for them to follow him.

Lana ,Maya and Shadow looked at other before .

''Maya could you and your father proceed before us i have something to discuss with your ur brother''Lana said to Maya .

Maya nodded and continued walking after Edgar''Hmm don't be late I'll be waiting for you''

After Maya disappeared from their sight Lana held Shadow's face with of her arms and said while crying'' i guess you already know what's going to happen after the ceremony right?''

Shadow looked into her eyes and said while smiling''don't worry mother I knew the rules of the family a long time ago.You should know it better than anyone that I'll be fine i promise everything is gonna be alright''

Lana's tears were falling profusely she couldn't imagine how she could leave her beloved child she thought of the hard life he's gonna have .

''just wait for a little bit my love ,mother is gonna take care of everything i just need to become a little stronger before leaving the family and come to take you with me'' she said as she tightened her hands around Shadow's shoulders

Shadow held her hand and kissed her trying to comfort Lana '' hmm I'll be waiting'' .

A huge crowd was surrounding a square platform.the platform was wide and could take more than 100 people .There was a 1 meter radius of a transparent ball . The ball was the artifact used to determine everyone's core . A big screen like panel that showed what information about each person that will join the awakening ceremony was suspended in the middle of the hall.

The family's patriarch and elders were seated in a big room that was higher than the the platform .they watched the younger generation below them and discussed about each one of them.

In the middle of the platform Maya was holding Shadow's hand waiting for the ceremony to start.

They were the center of attention .some thought that they were so beautiful like if they didn't belong to this world while others had their eyes on Maya admiring her prowess .

''What a surprise, isn't that the trash of the Raven family why are you here to embarrass yourself and bring shame to your sister''

A male voice came out from a youngster with Short red hair he was 7 years old with black eyes and sharp nose his name was Eric he was The son of Evelyn, Lana's oldest sister who was also an elder in the family she had two kids Eric and Grace , Grace was 5 years old ,she was a beautiful girl with red hair and black eyes she resembled a Phoenix . she was taking part in the ceremony while Eric who was a C rank with fire attribute came here to see the performance of his sister.

''Brother stop bothering people just mind your own business'' said Grace nonchalantly .

Maya was about to speak when Shadow held her hand tighter and shook his head'' he's not worth it just focus on the ceremony''

Maya nodded and turned her head to see a middle aged man walking towards the platform .

The hall became silent upon seeing the middle aged man they recognized him he was an elder of the family named Luke.

'' welcome everyone, today we will be conducting the awakening ceremony ,

''please all participants step in towards the ball when you hear your names being called'' elder Luke said.''now let the awakening ceremony begins