Crillia Town
His soul energy flared up, a deep blue aura spreading around him like a force field. It pulsed with power, gradually expanding outward, a steady wave of energy that hummed in the air.
Kiara watched in silent awe, her throat dry as she saw the way the energy seemed to concentrate around Kai's body.
His movements were deliberate, intense — like a storm gathering strength.
His energy wasn't just flaring; it was thickening, almost too much for him to control.
Kai gritted his teeth. The soul energy surged from his core, spilling out in spirals of raw power, coiling around his body and down his arms.
His wooden sword, now a mere extension of himself, was alive with the energy that coursed through him. With a sudden, focused motion, he brought the sword down in a brutal slash.
The air around them seemed to freeze. The wind stopped, and the snow, which had been falling lazily around them, suddenly kicked up into a swirling, powerful wave of mist.