After ordinary people awaken their powers and before their first power evolution, there is a plateau phase in which they can no longer progress. Those who get through this phase can directly achieve a second evolution, while those who fail will remain at their current stage forever.
This is the stage where most people with special abilities reach.
Under the dramatic changes of the world, energy has almost caused everyone's powers to grow tremendously. Even the weakest people with special abilities have reached the stage of second evolution.
People like Song Xiu who barely train and don't fight have evolved with their specialized abilities.
The group of 24 talented youths diligently practiced and trained every day before the world's significant changes. Coupled with the abundant energy supply, rigorous training, disciplined lifestyle, and profound martial arts practice, they gained even more during the world's evolution.