Unrealized Hatred

They froze.

It didn't matter what they were doing.

It didn't matter how close their attacks were. 

It didn't matter what their Martial Art or Path was.

They simply froze.

As though someone just tossed a mountain on their shoulders, forcing them to bear the burden, pushing down on them, and refusing to let them move.

That was exactly what Rui did.

The smile on his face widened as the eerie blood-red glow in his eyes brightened.

"I must say…" A faint whisper of glee escaped him as he inspected his work. "The results have exceeded my expectations."

His eyes lit up with ecstasy.

"Over half of you are paralyzed…" he mused as he inspected his handiwork. "The other half are partially incapacitated. And…"

His gaze shifted to the furious Convergence, who glared at him with deep hatred. "…Only one of you is entirely unfazed."