Mountain Peak
The Southern Heavenly Wind circulated every time Ryu took a breath, but the wounds in his body didn't seem to want to heal no matter what he did. It was like a permanent mark on his body, but Ryu was hardly worried about this. With where he would be going, this state wouldn't last very long.
Ailsa remained silent and didn't respond to Ryu. Once the stars were about to fade completely, she entered her small form once again, finding her place on Ryu's shoulder.
When the World Sea Realm experts broke free from their shackles, King Cultus had already appeared to Ryu's side, a palm landing on his shoulder.