The Power of the Pheonix & Thunder Beast!
Chapter 14 – The Power of the Phoenix & Thunder Beast! Ranking Begins!
The First Trial – Power Demonstration!
The arena was silent.
Hundreds of warriors, examiners, and spectators gathered to watch as Kairo and Raizen prepared for their first trial.
Vaelis, the A-Rank Examiner, stood with arms crossed.
"The first trial is simple," he announced. "Show us your raw power. We will judge your elemental control, physical strength, and Beastborne synchronization."
He turned to Kairo and Raizen.
"Step forward and demonstrate."
Kairo stepped up first.
He closed his eyes, exhaled…
Then—
Flames erupted from his body, forming wings of fire.
The very air trembled as his Phoenix Beast awakened.
He raised his hand—
"Flameburst Nova!"
A pillar of golden-red fire shot into the sky, scorching the air itself. The heat was so intense that even the examiners took a step back.
The arena was left in stunned silence.
Then came Raizen.
He smirked. "My turn."
A storm gathered above.
Raizen's silver hair crackled with lightning. His Thunder Beast's aura surged.
He raised his hand—
"Stormcall Descent!"
A gigantic bolt of lightning crashed into the arena, shattering the ground beneath him.
Dust settled.
Vaelis and the examiners stared in disbelief.
"…What… are these two?"
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The Second Trial – Combat Test!
Vaelis composed himself.
"That was impressive," he admitted. "But power alone means nothing."
He snapped his fingers.
Two Gold-Ranked warriors stepped forward.
"You must defeat them in battle," Vaelis said. "Hold back… and you fail."
Kairo and Raizen glanced at each other.
Then, without hesitation—
They attacked.
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The Battle – Unleashing True Power!
The Gold-Rank warriors charged first.
Kairo dodged a sword strike, his body moving like a flame dancing in the wind.
He countered instantly—
"Phoenix Fang!"
His fist, engulfed in golden fire, slammed into his opponent's chest, sending him flying.
Raizen faced his own opponent—
Lightning surged through his body.
His speed increased instantly.
Before his opponent could even react—
Raizen appeared behind him.
"Thunder Strike."
A single electrified punch sent the Gold-Rank warrior crashing into the wall.
Silence.
The crowd couldn't believe it.
Vaelis clenched his fists.
"…Unbelievable."
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Final Judgment – Their Official Ranks!
Vaelis and the other examiners discussed among themselves.
Then, Vaelis turned to Kairo and Raizen.
"You both have displayed power, control, and dominance beyond our expectations."
A long pause.
Then—
"We have no choice but to grant you both the rank of—"
"S RANK."
The crowd erupted in shock.
"No way! They just came out of nowhere and got S Rank?!"
"These two are monsters!"
"They're already stronger than most warriors in the system!"
Kairo and Raizen stood unfazed.
They had proven themselves.
And now—
It was time to go home.
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The Return Home – A New Path Begins!
That night, Kairo and Raizen returned to their homeland.
As they walked through the quiet village streets, they reflected on everything.
Kairo looked up at the night sky. "S Rank… It's just the beginning."
Raizen nodded. "Yeah. We're far from done."
They both knew—
Their journey was only beginning.
And the world had yet to see their true power.
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To be continued-
Next Chapter – Betrayal in the Moonlight! Raizen's Truth Revealed!