After the shadow disappeared and merged with his body, Lin Xiao felt an overwhelming energy flowing through his veins, as if hidden restrictions had been shattered, and his consciousness became clearer than ever.
He stood in the middle of the secret arena, his breathing calm, while the eyes of the observers widened in surprise. It wasn't just a victory… it was a radical transformation.
"He's exceeded his limits…" one of the teachers muttered as he watched the aura rising from Lin Xiao's body.
But this moment didn't last long.
Suddenly, a violent explosion resounded throughout the hall, and the surrounding walls cracked. Something was coming, something unexpected.
A dark gap appeared in the air, and a dense black light emanated from it, before beings that weren't supposed to exist in this world materialized from it.
"This… is impossible!" One of the guards shouted, nervously drawing his sword.
Lin Xiao looked at the beings emerging from the darkness, not feeling fear… but clarity. This encounter was not just a one-on-one test, but a sign of what was to come.
"It's just the beginning…" He muttered to himself as he clenched his fists, ready to face the new challenge.