Only Chance

The thought was like a worm, digging into his brain, refusing to move out no matter how much Alex tried to force it.

He had to break through. That was the only chance he had at surviving this all. 

"I will break through," Alex said immediately and turned to look at every one. "I will try and break through right now. If I can, we might have a shot at this."

"What?" Hannah asked. "Now?"

Alex nodded.

Liz flew in close. "You are trying to break through? Now?" she asked with a worried look. 

"No time to talk," Alex said and immediately flew down to the ground where he began preparing a spot where he could cultivate and breakthrough. 

As he did, Hannah landed by him. "Should I try and breakthrough too?" she asked. "If I can breakthrough…"

Alex looked at her. "You don't have any Dao," he said.

"No, but what if I don't need it?" she asked. "I've never needed anything to break through. I just… did."