The old man's gaze never wavered from Eric's face. "You see, Eric, we have been waiting and preparing for this moment.
My team and I have been tracking your mother for some time now, and in order to have you come to us voluntarily, we even cured her of the poison that was ravaging her body, and of course we gave the poison to your Aunty. ..
Diana, Eric's mother, her voice trembling with a mix of anger and sorrow, pointed a shaky finger at the old man. "It's you! You killed my husband and poisoned me, you're so despicable!" Tears choked her words as memories long buried began to resurface.
Eric quickly moved to support his mother, wrapping a comforting arm around her trembling shoulders. "It's okay, Mother, don't relive those dark memories again. You have me now, and I promise you, I'll make sure revenge is taken. I'll make you the happiest mother in existence," he declared firmly, his eyes blazing with determination.
Diana looked at the face of his son, filled with determination then she smiled a little while caressing his chin, "Just like your Father" she looked into the sky for a while, "its ok, am strong, we will stand by each others shoulders in the future"
The old man's expression faltered, a flicker of guilt crossing his face before he regained his composure.
Arin watched the scene unfold, his eyes filled with compassion for Diana's pain and admiration for Eric's unwavering support.
Eric's eyes darted between the old man and the surrounding figures, his mind racing with strategies and counterattacks. His Golden Core pulsed with energy, ready to be unleashed at a moment's notice.
His mother and Arin, now fully recovered, stood shoulder to shoulder with him, their eyes fixed on the enemy with a mix of fear and determination.
The stage was set for a fierce battle, with Eric and his companions on one side and the old man's technologically enhanced team on the other. The outcome was far from certain, but one thing was clear: only one side would emerge victorious.
As Eric's anger dissipated, his Golden Core began to hum with an intense, soothing energy. He felt an influx of power coursing through his veins, as if the Core was preparing him for something monumental. His gaze shifted inward, focusing on the Mystical book hovering above his Golden Core, "The Echoes of Eternity". The opened page, "Warrior's Echo", seemed to glow with an otherworldly light, and Eric's senses merged with the ancient text.
The countless memories stored within his mind, echoes of immortals past, began to resonate with the Warrior's Echo. Eric's eyes widened as understanding dawned on him. Eric blanked out for a moment "So, all this wasn't for me to comprehend or decipher... They were given to aid me! To declare the truth to the world, to shatter the Government's illusionary grips on the world's spiritual energy."
In this moment of enlightenment, Eric's body began to radiate golden energy. The Warrior's Echo page shimmered, and a majestic, massive ancient warrior about three meters started to take form behind Eric.
The warrior's massive frame condensed from the energy, casting a golden glow over Eric and his companions. The air was filled with an aura of timelessness, as if the very fabric of reality was being reshaped.
The old man's eyes widened in surprise,as he muttered "truly immortal cultivation" his eyes shinning.
His team's confidence wavering as they beheld the ancient warrior's manifestation. Eric's mother and Arin stood tall, their faces set with astonishment which later became determination, as they basked in the golden light.
Information about the fully activated technique appeared in Eric's mind....