Zeke realized something, not only did Kenzo seem unaffected, but he was also very energetic.
"That's it! It must be the nature of the Winged Serpent school!"
The Winged Serpents were, by nature, focused on snake-like elements in their teachings.
Naturally, snakes and dragons were similar in both shape and style.
If one trained hard enough, they may transcend snake-status and evolve into a dragon-styled fighter.
Through this method, one may bypass the Way to achieve dragon-hood.
Whether achieving mastery over it in this school led to one becoming a dragon, Zeke did not know, but what was clear was that Kenzo, and potentially his kin are unfazed by this draconic power due to their innate training.
Zeke squinted at Kenzo, at his level, Kenzo could focus his energy into venomous attacks, possibly even capable of corroding materials.
Aside from that, Kenzo was a Strength of level nine, Zeke could not take him on lightly.
He must weigh each of his moves, otherwise it could mean death!
'Even if I may be able to defend myself against his techniques, his blade would still be a problem!' Zeke thought about it a bit more.
"If I combined the strength of Earth-shatterer with the speed and silence of Lightfoot, I may be able to take Kenzo by surprise, finishing him in one blow!" Zeke mulled over it a bit more.
"I'll only get one chance; I must time it wisely!"
Kenzo stood there, eyes stared towards the ray of draconic power, laughing maniacally.
"I Kenzo, will soon be unrivalled! Once I become a dragon, nothing, nobody can stop me!"
Immediately, Kenzo began the ritual to absorb the powers, his energy conjured and manifested into that of a great snake.
Unlike his previous lackey's manifestations, Kenzo's serpent was lifelike, a great coiled beast reaching out slowly, with jaws agape towards the ray of golden light.
The mere presence of the creature instantly plummeted the room's temperature.
The golden plume reacted violently, roared and thrashed within, it sent ripples throughout the cave, the walls cracked with its power.
It must have have sensed the serpentine energy coming its wa, posing as one of its own.
Although it was mere draconic power, it had draconic pride!
Unwilling to recognise the snake approaching it, it would not submit easily.
Feeling the aggression, Kenzo flashed wary looks.
A great grasp of pressure wrapped around Kenzo, which induced immeasurable pain.
His snake manifestation, likewise, reflected its master's agony, crumbling on itself.
Kenzo spat blood as his body was splayed open by the draconic powers.
"Now!"
Zeke launched his move, his body as quick as lightning, sped towards Kenzo.
Zeke summoned Lightfoot, his silhouette became untouchable.
The closer he got, the more his Might reacted, this further enhanced his moves.
He felt as though the draconic energy within him was being returned home, a great yearning to be reunited.
'All I did was get closer, and now my powers have surged… I need that energy!' Zeke thought, his heart pulsed with anxious excitement.
Suddenly, Zeke slowed down, his steps were no longer speedy and silent.
Lightfoot had taken too much, his energy reserves were not sufficient to maintain his movements.
"You!"
Seeing Zeke appear before him, Kenzo unsheathed the Ouroboros, and launched himself at Zeke.