Chapter 26: Clash and Control

Within the training gym of the unknown planet, the echoing sounds of clashing fists filled the air. Selena sparred with Kai and Seraphine, moving with grace and precision. She easily sidestepped their attacks, her movements swift and deliberate. With a flick of her wrist, she threw them around the gym as if they were mere ragdolls.

"Come on, do something!" Selena goaded them, her voice dripping with a mix of encouragement and frustration. "You're both weak."

Determined to prove themselves, Seraphine and Kai pressed on. Seraphine's aura flared as she activated the Kaioken, allowing her to appear behind Selena in a burst of speed. However, Selena deftly blocked Seraphine's attacks, her experience and skill shining through. She whispered to Seraphine, "Just because you can increase your speed and power a little doesn't mean you can beat me. You need at least twenty times more power than you currently have to even entertain me."

With a swift motion, Selena slammed Seraphine into Kai, sending them tumbling to the gym floor. Kai, not one to back down, activated Raijin's Wrath, enhancing his abilities to attack Selena. But even with this newfound power, he struggled to land a blow on their formidable instructor. Ultimately, he joined Seraphine on the receiving end of Selena's strength.

Both of them lay on top of each other, disheveled and exhausted, while Selena towered above. She was relentless in her pursuit of their improvement. "If you want to grow as fighters, you must learn to cooperate. Teamwork is the key in most fights."

With newfound determination, Kai and Seraphine picked themselves up. They knew they had a long way to go, but they were willing to put in the effort to become stronger.

Their rigorous sparring session concluded, Selena led them to a serene lake, nestled beneath the grandeur of a cascading waterfall. Floating on wooden platforms in the middle of the lake, they prepared for a different aspect of their training—ki control.

"Remember," Selena began as they closed their eyes and entered a meditative state, "you must feel the ki and learn to keep it inside your body. Ki control is challenging to master, but it's a skill that many formidable opponents possess. You'll need it to face the battles that lie ahead."

The stillness of the lake and the soothing sound of the waterfall created the perfect backdrop for their meditation. With each passing moment, they delved deeper into their own energies, striving to understand and harness the power within. The bond between teacher and students grew stronger as they embarked on this journey of self-discovery and growth.

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