The atmosphere inside the subterranean vault turned razor-sharp as the Divine Fist Sect Master unleashed his Peak Ravager physical qi.
Crimson energy flared around the old man's massive golden broadsword, scorching the ancient stone floor and sending cracks radiating toward the central altar. Beside him, the four senior elders drew their curved iron blades and closed in on Kale Ardentis and his bonded beast.
Kale stood motionless beside the bronze altar, his green eyes glowing with a cold, ruthless light as he assessed their positions. His Hexarion physiology remained completely unaffected by the heavy martial pressure filling the cavernous hall. Beside his collar, Neo shifted its three heads, its six golden eyes locking onto the Sect Master with intense, draconic hostility.
