The day of the breaking

With a flick of the dragon's blazing claws, rainbow light streaked through the air, tiny sparks gently hovering around.

[-10 XP]

The dragon blinked, even though he already knew that the celestial energy and the mysterious XP used by the system were the same. 

'My supernova core generates this energy, but its true nature remains elusive,' mused Vesuvius, eyes closed in contemplation. To him, mana was akin to fuel—useful for powering magic circuits, abilities, and even magic devices, but limited in its ability to bend the rules of existence.

In contrast, divine energy acted as an authority, an order capable of warping and changing the fundamental realities within the bounds of one's dominion, as symbolized by their affinities.