The Bluemoon bloodline's strength during the full moon had allowed Zane to unleash the power of someone in the Tabula-Rasa Realm.
His beast transformation magic and the moon's influence had given him the edge he needed, but now he was left drained, standing amidst the carnage he had wrought.
Blood-soaked and panting, Zane looked at the Moon Blooming Lotus, its ethereal glow standing in stark contrast to the surrounding bloodbath.
He had won, but at great cost.
The Moon Blooming Lotus was a sight to behold.
Its petals, a shimmering silver-blue, seemed to capture and reflect the moonlight, giving off a soft, ethereal glow.
The edges of the petals had a delicate iridescence, shifting colors subtly with the angle of the light.
The center of the lotus was a vibrant, pulsating core of energy, hinting at the immense power contained within.
Its seven leaves, each perfectly symmetrical, fanned out in a graceful arc, adding to its majestic appearance.
Cough!!!
Blood trickled from Zane's mouth.
"I need to leave this place," he muttered, moving slowly to pick the lotus.
He removed a wooden box from his bracelet and carefully placed the lotus inside.
Zane was extremely vulnerable at this point, dragging himself as he moved. After some time, he saw a cave and managed to get inside.
"This place seems safe," he thought as more blood came from his mouth.
Without wasting time, using his remaining mana and spiritual energy, he began refining the lotus.
"Thank you, Oasis, for helping me to ascend to the newborn realm," Zane thought as he activated his conscious realm for the first time.
Injured and exhausted, he started refining the lotus. By now, it was already dawn.
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Somewhere in Tír na nÓg...
"Blazing Dragon Fist, 2nd Form: Inferno Fist!"
Blazing flames illuminated the scene as the sun was about to rise.
Tyla moved gracefully, her confidence evident as she struck three boys, their bodies falling one after another.
"Die, perverts!" Tyla shouted as she hit the last one.
"Damn it, that Oasis is nowhere to be found. It has been hell for me in this place," Tyla thought, recalling her events in Tír na nÓg.
Her clothes were slightly torn, evidence that those boys had been after her beauty and body, but she had survived.
"I don't even know where to move," Tyla thought as she continued walking.
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"Such strong, oppressing energy, damn it!" Tyla felt a commanding energy approaching her direction quickly.
She tried to hide but quickly jumped inside a pod nearby, holding her breath.
"Ha ha ha, it seems you are exhausted, huh," a man's voice rang out.
"Unfortunately for you guys, that's not the case," a woman spoke as Tyla slowly peeked out.
The woman was being pursued by about five men and had stopped around the area where Tyla was hiding.
"That's Senior... Sister Magnolia!" Tyla remarked as she peeked.
"I should help, huh," she thought, trembling.
"You know, guys, a rose is beautiful but has thorns. If you pick it forcefully, you shall get hurt," Magnolia spoke to the pursuers.
"Ha ha ha, young woman, your beauty has no match. You are a rose indeed, but this grandpa is gonna devour you," the man said.
"Hold her for me!" he commanded the others. They moved towards her at extreme speed.
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"Huh! Rain?" one of the men charging towards Magnolia said as a drop of water fell on him.
"Riverwind Secret Magic: Rain of Grace," Magnolia spoke.
Suddenly, it started raining in the vicinity.
The moisture in the air and surrounding plants condensed, turning into rain.
"Huh, my fatigue is vanishing," Tyla said, surprised.
"Damn it, my energy is being drained," the two men who were charging towards Magnolia said as they stopped moving.
"Bitch, what did you just do?" they demanded.
"Water Magic: Heavenly Deluge," Magnolia said, flicking her fingers.
Drops of water condensed and shot towards the three men, piercing their foreheads and dropping their bodies to the ground.
"I was not running because I was afraid of you guys. I just didn't want to see your filthy blood," she said as it stopped raining.
"You can come out," Magnolia said to Tyla.
"Hi, Senior Sister Magnolia, I am Tyla Lumina," Tyla said, stepping out nervous.
"Oh, the young lady from the Lumina family. I saw you at the Winter Garden," Magnolia replied.
"Let's move together," Magnolia suggested.
Magnolia Riverwind and Tyla Lumina navigated the treacherous terrain together, sharing their experiences.
"This place is dangerous with mystic beasts and cultivators," Magnolia said. "As we move, we need to find our allies."
"Myself, I've been searching for my little sister Azalea and Zion Bluemoon," she continued.
"I've been searching for that brat Oasis and also Zane," Tyla added, irritation in her voice.
"Little girls are so impulsive," Magnolia thought to herself.
"The only person who can make this place safe for us is Zion," she said aloud.
"Zane's brother? Why do you say so, sister?" Tyla asked.
"Zion is not just strong; he can also fight cultivators above his realm."
"Before we entered this place, Zion was at the peak of the Tabula Rasa Realm," Magnolia explained.
"But with his Bluemoon bloodline, when he transforms, he can use the power of someone in the Awakened Realm."
"There are other geniuses from other great families in the academy who are said to be strong and doing their last practical year, but to Zion, they are nothing," she continued.
"And also, myself, I am strong, but I can be stronger if my sister is around. We have some dual techniques from our Riverwind family."
"Oh, I see. Meaning Zane can also transform," Tyla said.
"Your family is strong, Tyla, but you must also do research on other families," Magnolia advised.
"I wish we could also find Oasis," Tyla said.
"That boy seems to have a lot of potential. The Bluemoon family has powerhouses."
"Us beautiful ladies relying on boys from the Bluemoon family," Magnolia laughed.
Magnolia and Tyla continued their search for their allies.
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"Dammit, I've been walking for ages," Oasis thought as he walked through the passage.
"I have lost count of time," he muttered.
"THE TIME IN THIS PASSAGE IS DIFFERENT FROM THE REST OF TIR NA NÓG," the voice echoed.
"IF YOU ARE SLOW, BY THE TIME YOU GET OUT, YOU MIGHT BE AN OLD MAN," the voice repeated.
"YOU HAVE BEEN INSIDE HERE FOR 13 DAYS, BUT ONLY A FEW HOURS HAVE PASSED IN TIR NA NÓG."