The simulated barren land stretched endlessly around us, the holographic sky above burning a dull orange, casting eerie shadows across the jagged landmasses. The training hall's advanced technology made it almost indistinguishable from reality. The wind carried with it the scent of dry earth, and every rock and slope felt as real as the adrenaline coursing through my veins.
I stood on a rocky outcrop, my half-demon form fully activated. A long, sharp horn curved from the left side of my forehead, glowing faintly with my blue aura. Blue markings pulsated across my body, veins of power that felt alive under my skin. My vision was sharper, my senses heightened. I flexed my hands, feeling the raw energy flowing through me like a second heartbeat.
