Chapter 131: The Sovereign's Power
The second sentinel roared, its glowing eyes locked onto Raizen. The moment he struck down its counterpart, the construct's energy surged, the air around it vibrating with force.
Raizen exhaled, feeling the heat from his Draconic aura intensify. His blood sang with newfound power, his instincts sharper than ever.
The sentinel charged, massive claws slicing through the air. This time, Raizen didn't just dodge—he met it head-on.
Their clash sent a shockwave rippling through the chamber. Sparks flew as Raizen's energy blade carved against the guardian's armored hide, each strike laced with Draconic Will. He could feel it—this wasn't just combat, it was an awakening.
A Moment of Clarity
As the battle raged, Seraphina and Nyx kept the others at bay, making sure no external forces interfered. Kain, watching Raizen's movements, muttered, "He's not just fighting—he's evolving."
Nyx's crimson eyes flickered. "This trial was designed for one thing—to see if he was worthy."
Selara's grip tightened on her weapon. "And if he isn't?"
Nyx smirked. "Then he dies."
Breaking Limits
The sentinel lunged again, but Raizen was faster. His reflexes had sharpened beyond anything he had known before. He sidestepped with unnatural precision, his aura exploding outward in golden flames.
A single strike to the sentinel's core, and the construct faltered.
A second strike, and its armor shattered.
The final blow, delivered with all the force of his Draconic heritage, sent the guardian collapsing into embers.
The chamber fell silent.
The holographic figure reappeared, its golden eyes filled with something akin to recognition.
"You are worthy."
Raizen exhaled, his energy still crackling around him. He had passed the trial.
But what came next?
The projection raised its hand, and from the pedestal, something ancient and powerful began to stir.
His true inheritance was about to be revealed.