The Spark of Power and New Bonds

Chapter 38: The Spark of Power and New Bonds

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A New Arrival

Kai stood in front of the portal, his gaze focused on the shimmering entrance to the Middle-Tier Realm. The system had granted him access, and as the key glowed and the portal flared to life, he could feel the pull of potential treasures, beasts, and materials awaiting him. But his thoughts were also clouded with the realization that this was the realm that could give him the fifth beast he had been waiting for.

The air crackled with energy as the portal widened, and something emerged from the swirling depths.

At first, it was a faint silhouette—something small, graceful, and yet full of power. As the figure stepped forward into the light, Kai's eyes narrowed in surprise. It was a girl. Not an ordinary one, though. She looked no older than eight or nine, with a petite frame, a childlike innocence in her features. However, the storm of power she carried within was anything but innocent.

Her silver hair shimmered like lightning caught in a storm, and her violet eyes sparkled with an intensity that mirrored the storm raging inside her. Her aura was electric—literally. Every step she took sent ripples of static through the air, and the scent of ozone filled the space around her.

Kai blinked, his mind working quickly as he took in the sight of this strange newcomer. A small girl, with an aura that could rival a thunderstorm? She was definitely something more than she appeared.

She raised her head, her violet eyes locking onto Kai's with a spark of recognition, but she remained silent, waiting.

Kai nodded and stepped forward, addressing her directly. "I'll name you," he said. His gaze lingered on her for a moment, considering the nature of her Raiju bloodline and the fierce power she emanated.

After a few moments of silence, a name surfaced in Kai's mind, a fitting one for the stormborn girl before him.

"Your name will be... Kiyomi," Kai declared. The name was soft, yet it held an undeniable strength, like the calm before a lightning strike. It was a fitting name for a beast born from the Raiju bloodline.

Kiyomi blinked, the lightning crackling around her seeming to soften for a moment. "Kiyomi..." she repeated, the name tasting strange on her tongue. She seemed satisfied, or perhaps grateful, her childlike features softening with a hint of joy. "Thank you, Master."

Kai smiled slightly. "Now, show me the extent of your abilities, Kiyomi."

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Displaying Power

Kiyomi took a small step forward, her hands crackling with energy. The air around her grew heavy, a storm quickly gathering. With a snap of her fingers, a bolt of lightning shot through the air, arcing high above them, and the distant rumble of thunder followed. The ground beneath their feet shuddered with the force of the storm.

"Master," Kiyomi said softly, her small frame crackling with more power as the storm continued to rage, "this is my power. I control the lightning, the thunder. They obey me."

Kai couldn't help but feel a thrill run through him as he witnessed the display. The storm seemed to obey her every command, and the energy in the air was so thick that it was almost tangible.

"I see," Kai murmured, impressed. "Your Raiju bloodline is potent. You'll be a powerful ally."

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Status Display for Beasts

After Kiyomi's impressive display of power, Kai accessed his system to review the statuses of his growing team of beasts. Each one was a powerhouse in their own right, and he would need to keep track of their development.

Kai's Beasts:

1. Selene (Spider-type, EX-Rank)

Abilities: Web Weaving, Venomous Strike, Agility, Enhanced Reflexes, Poison Resistance.

Mastery: Full mastery of all abilities.

Human Form: Tall, graceful woman with jet-black hair and crimson eyes.

2. Yami (Yamata no Orochi Serpent, EX-Rank)

Abilities: Eight Heads of Yamata no Orochi, Venomous Fangs, Regeneration, Poisonous Mist, Yamata's Fury, Legendary Regeneration, Hydra's Command, Human Transformation.

Mastery: Full mastery of all abilities.

Human Form: Tall, elegant woman with long purple hair, glowing golden eyes, and mystic robes.

3. Nyx (Bakunawa Serpent, EX-Rank)

Abilities: Moon Devourer, Lunar Manipulation, Eclipse Fury, Darkness Veil, Lunar Regeneration, Human Transformation.

Mastery: Full mastery of all abilities.

Human Form: Tall, elegant woman with long silver hair, glowing golden eyes, and shifting black-and-silver attire.

4. Virelith (Dragon, EX-Rank)

Abilities: Fire Manipulation, Flame Regeneration, Dragon's Roar, Flight, Human Transformation.

Mastery: Full mastery of all abilities.

Human Form: Regal woman with crimson hair, golden eyes, and dragon-themed attire.

5. Kiyomi (Raiju, Raiju Bloodline, EX-Rank)

Abilities: Thunder Strike, Storm Form, Electric Aura, Lightning Manipulation, Human Transformation.

Mastery: Full mastery of all abilities.

Human Form: Child-like appearance with silver hair, violet eyes, and an electric aura.

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Schemes in the Shadows

As the training session came to a close, Kai's thoughts turned to the future. With Kiyomi now under his command, his strength had increased once more. But he knew that the path ahead was filled with uncertainty. Vareon's scheming, the looming threat of powerful foes, and the complexities of the Transcendence Realm all weighed heavily on him.

But for now, Kai focused on the moment. With Kiyomi, the Raiju beast, now a part of his team, he felt the storm of power within him grow stronger, his bond with his beasts solidifying even further.

The journey ahead would be challenging, but with his companions by his side, Kai was ready to face whatever came next.

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End of Chapter 38