Chapter 262: Teleportation 0.2

With my mind finally made up, I quickly stood up and took off to the sky, leaving the surprised water elements behind. It didn't take me long before I found myself standing on the edge of our floating home. I made my way to the cave but failed to find my mother.

"Out for a hunt, maybe?" I muttered.

No matter, this meant that I had the whole mountain for myself. I took a deep breath and flew back to the edge overlooking the vast forest and massive lake below.

I stood still for a few minutes to steady my emotions before I took a final deep breath.

As I stood at the edge of the mountain, with the winds whipping through my scales, I could feel the mana elements coursing through my veins, urging me to unleash their powers, almost as if they had sensed my intentions.

With a slow, deliberate motion, I reach out to the mana around me, drawing it closer to my body. The sky above darkened as clouds gathered, crackling with energy. I could feel the static electricity in the air, building, and building until the tension was almost unbearable.

Just then, with a burst of power, I summoned a bolt of lightning. It struck the ground below, illuminating the forest and lake in a dazzling display of light and sound. Thunder echoed through the massive forest below, and I could feel the power of the elements surging through me.

But one bolt was not enough. I was not satisfied. I summon another, and another until the sky above was ablaze with lightning. Each bolt struck the ground with a deafening crack, illuminating the world around me. Some hit the lake below, others struck the ground next to me. But, like this, I had no real control over the trajectory of the lightning bolts.

Still, I continued to summon the full fury of the elements, unleashing a torrential rain and hail that pounded against my scales. The wind howled around me, and lightning arcs surrounded my body with every breath.

For a moment, I was lost in the power of the storm, lost in the ecstasy of my own strength. But even as I reveled in the power coursing through me, I did not forget the real reason why I was here.

As the storm continued to rage on above me, darkening the sky as the clouds gathered, flashes of lightning followed by deafening thunder. I reached out to the mana around me, feeling the crackling energy of the lightning bolts that surrounded me.

I knew I couldn't control the direction of these bolts, and so I delved deeper within myself, reaching out to my soul space and to the dragon statue, hosting the cosmic mana deep inside of me. With a surge of power, a thin, invisible thread of cosmic elements suddenly appeared, connecting my body to the vast void beyond the sky.

As the connection was established, I made my intentions clear to the cosmic elements, using them to coat the lightning strikes and redirect them according to my will. The process was a successful one, as the lightning bolts teleported from their initial trajectories and transformed into dazzling ribbons of power, twisting and turning as they danced around me in a mesmerizing display.

The ground shook beneath my feet as the bolts struck the earth, lighting up the world with their bright flashes. The storm raged on, but I stood calmly amidst the chaos.

Now, after confirming that my control over the cosmic elements was still the same and that there were no issues, it was finally time for the moment of truth.

I took a deep breath, steeling myself for the task ahead. The last time I attempted to teleport, it had ended in disaster. But I couldn't let that setback stop me from trying again. I reached out with my mind, searching for the cosmic mana that would allow me to travel instantaneously.

I focused my thoughts, making sure my intentions were clear and my mind was sharp. I couldn't afford any misunderstandings this time. The cosmic elements were wild and unpredictable, after all. My plan was simple: I wanted to teleport just a few meters ahead.

And so, I channeled the cosmic elements around me, as the world began to shift and expand. Colors faded away until everything was a blur of shapes and shadows. It was a familiar sensation, but it still made my heart race.

When my vision cleared, I found myself standing exactly where I had intended to be. A few meters ahead, just like I had planned. Relief washed over me, and I let out a heavy sigh.

"Success!"

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I continued my practice, and with each successful teleportation, my heart swelled with pride and satisfaction. I had always been hesitant to use my teleportation abilities after my previous misadventure in the astral realm, but now, I slowly felt like I was truly mastering the power that had been lying dormant within me for so long.

As I continued to teleport further and further away from my starting point, my confidence grew, and I found myself pushing the boundaries of my abilities more and more. I experimented with teleporting in different directions, testing my control over the cosmic elements and adjusting my technique as I went.

But it was the final test that truly showcased my newfound mastery. Standing at the foot of the mountain, I took a deep breath, focused my mind, and summoned the cosmic mana, feeling it gather around him like a warm embrace. I pictured the peak of my mountain home in my mind's eye and willed myself there in one swift motion.

The world around me seemed to warp and twist as I hurtled through the void, colors blending and blurring together until I found myself standing at the very summit of the mountain. The dragon statue, a distance behind me. The view from up high was breathtaking, and I felt a deep sense of accomplishment wash over me. A wide grin overtook my face as I sighed in relief.

I knew that I still had much to learn and explore when it came to my powers over the elements, but at this moment, I felt truly invincible. With a smile of satisfaction, I spread my wings and took to the sky, a mad laugh escaped my mouth.

"Hahaha!"