High above the shifting landscapes of the third floor's floating islands, the air vibrates with the charged atmosphere of an ongoing battle. Alix, alongside Elara and his vice-captains, Eryx, Nox, Zam, Kato, and Jin, engages a formidable early-stage Soul Strengthening Realm monster known for its wind element abilities. The beast, a massive entity called the Zephyrial, resembles a cross between a dragon and a bird, with shimmering, translucent wings that span wider than several trees put together. Its scales glint with a metallic sheen that reflects the sunlight, creating a dazzling display even as it swoops and dives with terrifying agility.
The Zephyrial's eyes, large and luminescent, flicker with the intelligence of a creature born from the very essence of air and storm. As it circles above, it releases sharp, keening cries that resonate like the howl of the wind, causing the floating islands themselves to shudder under its sonic assault.
