Zeus stood amidst the dissipating storm, his body still crackling with the remnants of the fierce tribulation. The searing pain had finally subsided, replaced by a potent surge of power that coursed through him—he had ascended to the four-star level.
The satisfaction of this achievement was undeniable, and for a brief moment, he allowed himself to revel in the strength that now pulsed through his veins.
But his moment of triumph was short-lived. Zeus's heightened senses, now sharper and more attuned than ever, prickled with the awareness of others approaching.
His eyes narrowed as he scanned the surroundings, his mind quickly assessing the situation. The energy signatures he detected were unmistakable, each one carrying a familiar, threatening resonance.