Kill or be Killed

Thale closed his eyes and focused his mind, his Qi swirling around him as he activated the technique. He felt it thin out and expand, flowing through the crystal walls of the room and beyond. It was like a ripple in a pond, spreading out in all directions, gathering information on the surrounding terrain.

As the Qi continued to flow, Thale could sense the presence of other cultivators in the area. He could feel the aura of their Qi, the strength and direction of their presence. He felt his own aura merge with the auras of the other cultivators, and he was suddenly aware of the other cultivators' positions.

Thale opened his eyes and looked around the room, now filled with a new understanding of his surroundings. He could see the outlines of the other cultivators, their aura glowing like a ghostly presence. They were all around him, some close by and others far off in the distance.