Aura.
It was a reflection of one's presence, one's Will, one's cultivation, and one's Dao Heart. It highlighted the chasms between those above and those below.
But it wasn't as intangible as most thought. In fact, it was deeply linked to one's True Will.
Once it reached a certain threshold, Will could birth True Aura. And when one's True Aura reached a certain apex, it became a True Royal Aura, ascending through tiers of noble royalty.
The higher one's Aura state, the greater their power and presence, with countless passive abilities inherently tied to their True Wills.
WHOOOSH!
The aura around Caine thickened, evolving into a mantle. The faint royal traits within his True Will fully bloomed, pushing his Will into the True Royal Will state.
Subsequently, his aura ascended as well, reaching royalty. A swirling haze of purple-red and silver-gold enveloped him, obscuring his features and casting a net of oppressive force.