There is a legend whispered in the deepest pits of the Void: Once in a thousand years, the stars align to create a Singularity. Most Zenorths are limited to the dark mana of Ophiuchus. But Xylo is different. His soul acts like a Prism.
The Special Trait: "Echo of the Bloodline"
Xylo has the unique ability to permanently unlock the skills of any ancestor or parent, provided he "interacts" with that specific power frequency first.
From Julius (Father): The raw, crushing physical strength of the Zenorth Warriors.
From His Mother: The radiant, explosive "Lion's Heart" of the Leo Sect.
The Ultimate Potential: Since the 13th God, Ophiuchus, is the "Serpent Bearer" who holds the balance of all stars, Xylo is the only one capable of wielding the powers of all 12 Zodiacs at once.
Back to the Fight: The Lion's Humiliation
Kaelen roared, his gold claymore pulsing with the "Unstoppable Heat" of Leo. "I'll burn that serpent mark off your skin, Xylo!"
Xylo stood still as the flames licked his face. He didn't use a Serpent skill. Instead, he reached out and grabbed the glowing blade with his bare hand.
"What... how?!" Kaelen gasped. The sword should have melted Xylo's arm off.
Xylo's eyes shifted. The emerald green of Ophiuchus didn't disappear—it merged with a sudden, familiar Golden Radiance.
[System Notification: Resonance Detected]
[Source: Mother's Bloodline - Leo Sect]
[Skill Unlocked: Solar Absorption / Lion's Pride]
"You think this power belongs to you because you wear a suit and a badge?" Xylo's voice resonated with the heat of a literal sun. "My mother wore this light with more honor than your whole Agency ever could."
Xylo's grip tightened. The golden fire on Kaelen's sword didn't burn Xylo; it began to flow into him. Xylo's muscles surged with his father's enhanced physics, now supercharged by his mother's Leo mana.
"Let me show you how a true Lion bites," Xylo whispered.
[New Skill Combination: Zenorth Physicality + Leo's Roar]
Xylo unleashed a punch that didn't just hit Kaelen—it released a shockwave of golden and dark energy that shattered the SUV behind him and sent the "Captain" flying through three brick walls.
The Path Ahead
Xylo stands in the crater, the golden light fading back into his skin. He now realizes that every time he fights a different Sect—Aries, Scorpio, or Virgo—he won't just defeat them. He will take their power.