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Chapter 16: Fire Fang vs Frozen Eternal

The chamber quaked as Lee Hwan's sword emerged—a fusion of Flame Burst Level 5 and Dragon Aura Level 5. The blade shimmered with blue-orange flames, and at its core, a dragon's heartbeat pulsed.

[New Skill Acquired: Dragonfang Blade – Rank: Unique]

"A sword forged from flame and dragon aura. Can cut through elemental barriers and resist magic-based suppression."

Elira's eyes narrowed. "You fused a skill and aura into a blade? Even Rankers haven't done that so fluidly."

Lee smirked. "Then I guess I'm just built different."

Without wasting another breath, Elira raised her sword—Glacier's End, her weapon carved from eternal ice. She slashed, sending out a wave of frozen energy that could shatter mountains.

Lee charged in, his blade roaring like a beast. The two swords clashed.

BOOM!!

The explosion of energy shook the entire council chamber. Several Rankers leaned forward in interest. The impact sent frost and flame swirling around the room like twin hurricanes.

Elira's eyes widened. "He blocked… 5% of my power?"

Lee held his ground, grinning as he slid back a few meters, boots digging into the marble floor. "Not bad for someone 122 levels below, huh?"

Elira, for the first time in decades, felt excitement.

"Very well. Let's raise the bar."

[Elira activates: Frost Dominion – 12% Output]

Snow and hail began to swirl around her as the temperature dropped rapidly. The air turned brittle, and Lee's breath turned to mist.

But Lee's aura only burned brighter.

"Let me show you what a dragon's fire really means."