My body, which could rely on Aether for sustenance, had nothing anymore—truly nothing—and now, like any normal mortal, I needed food, I needed water, I needed oxygen.
Thankfully, the last one was somehow provided, for even through that thick 'fog' I breathed in air that was unlike any other.
So I began with calm...
It had been about ten hours since I sat down; the time passed by in what felt like moments, while I couldn't cultivate, I still 'Pathed' the abilities in my mind, repeating their intricate lines over and over again.
Eventually, fourteen more hours went by, with a few hours spent sleeping, and the first day was officially over.
It was manageable… pretty alright, I'd say.
Though I felt a slight hunger, my body, even without Aether, retained its divine nature, as that would never be lost.
Surprisingly, I didn't feel bad at all; it almost felt... real?
I wasn't sure how to describe it.