Bai Lan's First Battle with the Experimental Subject Bai Lan stood coldly on the training grounds of Dongyun Academy, his eyes fixed on the experimental subject in front of him.
These experimental subjects were created by the Seiyu Foundation - warriors imbued with awakened abilities, possessing immense combat potential, but lacking in control and humanity. Bai Lan was no longer the naive magic student he once was, but a hardened warrior ready for the test ahead.
In his hand, he held his familiar deck of cards, a faint blue glow shimmering in his palm. Even in the face of such a powerful opponent, he remained calm. With a flick of his hand, the cards danced in the air like a rushing wind.
But the test subject wasn't slow. In the blink of an eye, it charged forward.
Bai Lan's gaze sharpened. "Illusion Art..." Dozens of illusions instantly spawned from a few cards, momentarily confusing the subject. Seizing the opening, Bai Lan lunged forward, intending to end the fight quickly by combining martial arts and magic.
Just as his blow was about to land, the subject suddenly erupted with explosive power, unleashing a new wave of energy that sent Bai Lan flying.
"This energy... it's different from anything I've encountered before." Bai Lan narrowed his eyes. He could sense it - this subject had gone beyond normal limits.
Quickly adjusting his strategy, Bai Lan fused illusions with quick attacks, using a special card - "Instant Shift" - to disappear from the enemy's line of sight. He then launched a successful counterattack, ultimately defeating the subject with precision illusions.
"Is this... the Foundation's latest creation?" Bai Lan stared at the fallen enemy, a deeper suspicion rising in his heart. His encounters with the Foundation were becoming more frequent - and he realized that he might be just a piece in a much larger scheme.
Black Godblade Challenges Second Academy Meanwhile, Black Godblade had already begun his journey to challenge the second academy.
This time, he wasn't alone. He led a team of injured warriors with a singular goal: to break through the boundaries of Dongyun Academy and face an even stronger opponent.
His opponent was the top student of the Second Academy-Sun God Yuyang, a pyrokinetic expert with flame powers said to rival the mythical phoenix.
Yuyang unleashed a roaring inferno, engulfing the battlefield in searing flames and turning the ground into a fiery hell.
But Black Godblade advanced with unpredictable speed, shattering Yuyang's defense with a sword strike and pinning him to the ground.
"You... dare challenge me?" Yuyang snarled, his eyes filled with rage.
"I have come only to prove that I am the true king," Black Godblade replied coldly.
In a brutal battle, he overwhelmed Yuyang with unmatched swordsmanship and tactical prowess, ultimately emerging victorious.
But he didn't stop there. Standing over Yuyang's defeated form, Black Godblade grinned, his eyes gazing to the horizon.
"Next academy - prepare yourselves."
His voice sliced through the air like a blade, carrying an aura of unstoppable confidence.
On a seemingly peaceful night, Yomi Aoi suddenly felt a strange tremor deep within him - a sealed power beginning to awaken.
A massive wave of energy surged through him, and he lost all control. The air twisted violently, and the energy within his magic cards became chaotic and unstable.
"I..."
Yomi's eyes turned crimson as fear and anxiety erupted into a full-blown rage.
The surroundings twisted around him. Objects were torn apart by his energy and the sky darkened. Maps swirled violently in the air, each pulsing with destructive power. A catastrophe was imminent.
"Calm down... Calm down!"
Yomi fought desperately to regain control, but the violent wave continued to consume him.
Suddenly, Sayaka Oudo rushed in, her eyes filled with urgency and worry.
"Yomi Aoi! Stop this!"
She hugged him tightly, channeling her warmth into his unstable mind. In that moment, he began to feel a glimmer of peace.
"Can you calm down?" Sayaka asked quietly, holding his hand with a pained expression.
His eyes slowly regained their clarity. Though the rage had subsided, the power was still simmering beneath the surface, like a volcano waiting to erupt again.
"Thank you," Yomi whispered, gratitude flickering in his eyes.
"You'll be fine." Sayaka offered a soft, reassuring smile.
Midou Karuma Faces Ice General Again - New Power Awakens Midou Karuma was ready for his rematch against the mysterious Ice General.
This time, the Ice General had evolved - faster, more precise, with whirlwinds of ice blades that could slice through the air in an instant.
But Karuma was no longer the same.
He wielded his whip "Yasha", parrying the frigid attacks with high-level techniques, adapting to the icy terrain and the spinning attack of his opponent.
Suddenly, Karuma's eyes narrowed - he felt a change within himself.
In the darkness, he had awakened a new ability: Mental Lash.
His whip was no longer just a physical weapon - it now resonated with psychic power, sending mental shockwaves with each strike. The Ice General's blade techniques were thrown into disarray.
Shocked, the Ice General attempted to retreat, disappearing into the frost.
"This isn't the end..." Karuma muttered. "Greater trials are yet to come."
Midou Karuma's Monologue As the Ice General reappeared, slicing through the air with a bladed wind, Karuma closed his eyes and entered his inner world.
The biting cold, the suffocating aura - nothing could shake his steely resolve.
"These changes... these powers... they're getting stronger," he thought.
The whip he used on Yasha felt like more than a tool - it had become a vessel for his very soul.
"I used to believe that strength came only from training and pushing the body. But now I wonder...was I wrong?"
He recalled his past - the lonely training, the childhood craving for power, and the countless painful breakthroughs.
"I have always relied on my whip and my techniques. But now I see - true power comes from within."
He opened his eyes and focused on the charging Ice General. Each icy blow distorted the air, promising a deadly battle.
"If I continue to rely on external tools, I'll never transcend the limits of this world. It's time to break free."
He felt a surge of energy - not from magic, not from physical training, but from pure, unwavering will.
Mental whip.
"This... is my true power." Karuma whispered, his eyes blazing with determination.
He lashed out, unleashing a psychic shockwave that shattered the Ice General's defenses and struck directly at his spiritual core.
The Ice General froze, stunned by a human who could attack its very essence.
"This is not the end - it's just the beginning."
Karuma swore silently, ready to face whatever came next - no matter the cost.