Chapter 39 Face off
Then, Karn and Lakshmi met to train together. Under her expert guidance, Karn learned methods to channel and shape lightning aura into more powerful forms.
In turn, he shared martial arts knowledge he had cultivated on his own, helping Lakshmi improve her combat skills.
The days settled into a rewarding routine - classes, meals, training sessions, and time spent exploring Nalanda's many wonders with new friends.
Karn frequented the library, combing through texts on advanced aura abilities, philosophical wisdom, and accounts of ancient cultivators who had pushed the limits of human potential.
At night, he experimented with meditation techniques described in the Vijnana Bhairava Tantra, visualizing his aura network and willing lightning to flow through it.
Though much remained mysterious about his parents, this new knowledge and community gave Karn's life a sense of fullness.
