Kaipo and the High Mages stepped through the portal and found themselves in front of a quaint village on the other side. Without hesitation, they moved swiftly into the village. The plan Kaipo had outlined during their journey was simple yet daunting: find the other 8 Jewels in the heart of Solara.245Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡdwVJCuoH8K
As they walked, they spotted a couple of mages. Kaipo approached them and asked, "Can you guide us to Solara?"245Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡKnrpFjZ081
One of the mages replied, "You are in Solara. This entire area, including the 5 Universes, is all Solara."245Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡquGgcsK1ER
Kaipo then asked, "Where can we find your ruler?"245Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡg8JXlpqrS1
Before he could finish, a blade was at his neck. One of the mages had moved with incredible speed. Kaipo glanced down at the blade and smiled. "Bind," he commanded, immobilizing the mage. Forced to kneel, the mage's defiance melted away.245Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ13hRU77wuS
"This is a waste of time," Kaipo muttered, walking past the kneeling mage. Activating Essence Manifest: Frostbound Sovereign, he was enveloped in a shimmering, icy aura. His eyes glowed with a piercing blue light as frost patterns spread across his skin and clothing. Snowflakes and shards of ice swirled around him, creating an aura of chilling majesty.245Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡnqDTbbMJsi
Kaipo unleashed the Specialty Technique, "Glacial Surge," summoning a massive wave of ice that surged forward, engulfing and freezing everything in its path. The entire village was encased in solid ice within moments.
The High Mages followed Kaipo, but Zara, Drew, and Mike noticed a change in him. This Kaipo seemed heartless, a far cry from the ruler they once knew. Levi stopped the group, suggesting they split up to cover more ground.245Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡwcm1ULPbLV
Kaipo immediately refused. "We should stay together, especially in a territory like this."
Tension hung in the air. Drew tried to diffuse it, suggesting they stick to the original plan. The High Mages also sensed a change in Levi. He was more confident, almost cocky, and it was especially clear to Lyn.245Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡPERd5pGeQk
Levi, undeterred, declared, "If you don't want to split up, I'll go on my own. My powers are far stronger than before. No foe can stop me."245Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡEkvy5ZWV80
Kaipo's voice was firm. "You will not leave. You will stay. Final answer."245Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡtSgGLLoD4C
Levi drew his Blade of God, a determined look in his eyes. "Let's settle this with a 'friendly' fight. Whoever takes the most damage in five minutes loses and agrees to follow the other's plan."245Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡsRqvDsCAbZ
Kaipo smiled, a cold glint in his eyes. "...fine"245Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ7Uw5xBzQGm
The chapter closed with Kaipo and Levi squaring off for their five-minute duel, the tension palpable and the stakes high.245Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡAFsPYuceWP
