High awakener.

It was a word that signified greatness. Something only a very small set of the population could experience in their lifetime.

The geniuses who reached level 7 at the age of 27 or 28 were too rare. Most of the population were in their 30s and 40s when they hit level 7.

Level 7 also signified the end of quick advancements. From here on, any advancement would typically take years, if not decades.

In fact, to reach level 7 itself, each divine path had tough conditions.

For instance, Space Awakeners need to reach the 'boundary'. Elemental Awakeners need to 'elementalize' their body. Mind Awakeners need to 'compress' their mental power.

None of these conditions were easy.

But that's precisely why level 7 is viewed with such respect.

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