Kaito finished meditating and opened his eyes. He saw Spriggan coming toward him, moving smoothly and almost like he wasn't fully real.
"Congrats, Kaito," Spriggan said in a voice that sounded kind of eerie. "You've mastered the Primordial Qi in a way most people never do. The effects of your battle can be felt everywhere."
Kaito nodded, feeling grateful and amazed. Spriggan reached out a see-through hand, and Kaito followed him without saying a word. They walked down to the ocean, where the waves gently touched the shore.
As they stepped into the water, Kaito felt a burst of energy. The sea seemed to welcome them, and Spriggan led him deeper underwater. Kaito couldn't believe how big and full of life the underwater world was.
They swam through an amazing underwater landscape until they reached a huge underwater mountain. Kaito was shocked to see the giant bodies of Scylla and Charybdis lying there, proof of battles that other Primordial Qi users had fought.
Spriggan noticed Kaito's thoughts and pointed to the ancient sea monsters. "You're not the first to walk this path, Kaito. Every Primordial Qi user faces the same challenges. These monsters are proof of the struggle to master this ancient energy."
Knowing that others had been here before made Kaito feel connected to them. The sea monsters, which once seemed terrifying, now felt like silent teachers, their remains linking the past and the present.
Kaito and Spriggan swam on until they found a mystical place with two locks that glowed with strong energy. Spriggan used hand signals to show that Kaito needed a scale from Scylla and a tooth from Charybdis to open the locks.
Determined, Kaito went to the giant bodies. The Primordial Qi inside him reacted to the scale and tooth, but getting them was tough. The ancient energies inside resisted him, testing his control.
After a hard struggle, Kaito finally managed to get the Scylla scale and Charybdis tooth. The energies seemed to recognize his determination and accepted his control over the Primordial Qi.
Kaito handed the scale and tooth to Spriggan, who nodded in approval. When they put the items into the locks, a black hole appeared in front of them, swirling with deep, dark energy.
Without thinking twice, Kaito and Spriggan let the black hole pull them in. The world around them blurred into a mix of cosmic wonders as they crossed the boundaries of reality. The experience was both thrilling and strange, a journey into the unknown guided by the ancient energies they had mastered.
As they moved through the vortex, Kaito felt excited. The black hole, a gateway to unknown realms, promised more discoveries and challenges. With the Primordial Qi flowing through him and Spriggan by his side, Kaito was ready to explore the mysteries waiting beyond the cosmic threshold.
When they came out of the vortex, they found themselves standing in front of a huge, glowing palace. The palace was full of energy that matched the Primordial Qi inside Kaito. Its tall towers seemed to touch the sky, and every part of the building was covered in detailed designs.
As Kaito and Spriggan got closer, the air around them felt like it was buzzing with excitement. At the palace gates stood a girl with dark skin and pointed ears. She had an air of mystery, and her eyes seemed full of ancient wisdom.
"Name, please," she said, her voice soft but clear.
Kaito paused for a moment, then said, "Kaito Fujimoto, also known as Void."
The girl smiled a little and looked at Kaito. "I don't see any Kaito, but I do see someone named Void. You can enter the Primordial Tournament."
The palace gates opened smoothly, revealing an interior that was even more incredible than Kaito had imagined. The air inside was thick with the essence of the Primordial Qi, and the walls seemed to pulse with ancient energy.
As they walked through the palace, Kaito and Spriggan saw beings from different realms, each with its own unique energy. The tournament had drawn participants from all over, all connected by the desire to master the Primordial Qi.
In the heart of the palace, a grand arena waited. The stage was set for the Primordial Tournament, where warriors from different worlds would compete, all drawn by the power of the ancient energy. The air buzzed with excitement, and the ground seemed to tremble with the power that was about to be unleashed.
The girl with dark skin and pointed ears stood in the middle of the arena, commanding everyone's attention. "Welcome, contestants," she said, her voice echoing through the hall. "In this tournament, you'll test your strength and your control over the Primordial Qi. The higher you rank, the more of this ancient energy you'll receive. The lower ranks will get less."
The contestants listened closely, their eyes full of determination. The chance to get more Primordial Qi drove them to do their best.
"The journey you're on goes beyond realms and dimensions," the girl continued, looking over the group of warriors. "To rank higher in this tournament is to get closer to the essence of the universe. Let the battle begin, and may the strongest among you claim the ultimate connection with this ancient energy."
With a wave of her hand, the first round of the Primordial Tournament started. The arena exploded into a show of colors and energy as contestants showed off their control over the Primordial Qi. Beams of light and bursts of power filled the air, creating a spectacle that was both real and magical.
Kaito, now known as Void, and Spriggan watched with interest. The battles were intense and graceful, a mix of martial arts and ancient energy. Each clash of forces sent ripples through the arena, and the air buzzed with the power of the Primordial Qi.
As the tournament went on, contestants showed off their unique styles, blending fighting skills with ancient energy. The higher-ranked participants showed a deep connection to the Primordial Qi, their movements reflecting their understanding of this cosmic force.
The girl in the center of the arena watched everything closely. She seemed to see beyond the physical strength of the contestants, judging how deeply they were connected to the Primordial Qi.
The battles were like a cosmic dance, and with each moment, the concentration of Primordial Qi in the arena shifted. The rise and fall of energy mirrored how well the contestants were doing, with some moving up to higher ranks and others dropping down.
As the final battles echoed through the hall, the girl with dark skin and pointed ears stepped forward again. "The first phase of the Primordial Tournament is over," she announced.
Ten contestants, including Void, stood in the center of the arena, surrounded by the lingering energy of their battles. The other nine were hidden in darkness, their forms and abilities unknown. The mystery surrounding them left room for imagination and speculation about what challenges would come next.
The unknown powers of the nine contestants created an air of excitement. The audience, and even Void himself, could only guess what these warriors were capable of. Each shadowy figure hinted at a unique story, a deep connection to the Primordial Qi that would be revealed in the next chapters.
Void, standing among the ten, felt the weight of the unknown on him. The darkness around the other contestants made him curious and more determined. The Primordial Tournament was entering a new phase, full of mysteries, challenges, and encounters that would push the limits of understanding the ancient energy.
The girl with dark skin and pointed ears stepped forward again, her eyes meeting Void's. "The second phase is coming," she said. "Where shadows and light will mix in the dance of the Primordial Qi. Embrace the mysteries ahead, because the path to the highest concentration of Primordial Qi is full of challenges that will show just how deep your connection to the cosmic forces really is."