Zar'Thul's dark armor carapace vanished, revealing his beastly form, which slowly got engulfed in a growing blaze with an aura that danced between ashy white and deep black and slowly condensed to create armor covering his body.
Zar'Thul's lower body was cloaked by a dark aura that gave off a feel reminiscent of wind. His massive claws glowed with the ashy white aura that exuded pure destructive power, displaying their different natures, while his torso and upper arms were set ablaze by a mix of both auras.
"This feels much better," Zar'Thul said as he spread his arms wide, putting his hulking frame on full display.
'I will need to get serious against him,' Alex thought, understanding that the man before him was probably the third strongest individual he had faced below Sixth Rank.