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Before the clash of powers resumed, the concept of Essence Manifest came to the forefront. This mystical ability allows characters to harness their deepest traits, beliefs, or emotions, transforming them into a tangible and potent form known as their "Essence Manifest." This unique phenomenon serves as both a mirror to the soul and a formidable tool in combat.118Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡyFWpj7cgWi
Characteristics of Essence Manifest:118Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ358UjQEB0h
Personal Awakening: Unlocking an Essence Manifest requires a personal or emotional breakthrough, making it a profound milestone in a character's development.
Unique Forms: Each Essence Manifest is distinct, crafted from the individual’s personality, experiences, and growth.
Enhanced Abilities: It amplifies the user's inherent skills, tailoring enhancements to their combat style and providing new, powerful techniques.
Manifestation in Combat: Activation causes visible changes in the user’s aura and energy, often subtly transforming the surrounding environment to reflect their essence.
Specialty Techniques: Each Manifest includes signature moves or techniques that can dramatically influence the tide of battle.
Drawback: While powerful, using an Essence Manifest is mentally and physically taxing, potentially leaving the user vulnerable afterwards.118Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡewvM5x8oU6
With this understanding laid bare, the scene shifted back to the battlefield where High Mage Zack prepared to open his "Celestial Domain." As he plunged his twin blades into the ground, a spherical barrier expanded, encapsulating the entire area and granting him dominion over elemental and celestial forces.118Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡJi8pQB1trE
Within this domain, Zack's abilities surged. He manipulated the battlefield with ease, creating environmental hazards and celestial phenomena that tried to disrupt Kaipo’s strategies. His movements, now quicker and more forceful, were almost overwhelming.118Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡY39yHDVWFN
However, Kaipo, undeterred, laughed heartily within the domain. "Where did you learn such a dangerous technique?" he asked, genuinely curious yet amused.
Zack, not missing a beat, retorted sharply, making it clear he was not in the mood for games. He launched at Kaipo with "Nullifying Touch," an ability known to strip opponents of their powers temporarily. But Kaipo vanished in an instant, dodging with an agility that left Zack grasping at air.118Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡCttgWO1boN
Reappearing with a tactical advantage, Kaipo utilized "Thermal Conversion" to absorb environmental heat into his fist, delivering a staggering punch that sent Zack crashing into the ground. The impact echoed throughout the domain, a testament to the raw power at Kaipo’s disposal.118Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡzo9d7YshIQ
Behind him, Malumnox attempted an ambush, but Kaipo's enhanced speed from his Essence Manifest made him a blur, disappearing before Malumnox could land a hit. Suddenly, Kaipo used "Mind Labyrinth" on Malumnox, trapping the former ruler’s consciousness in a mental maze that left his body immobile and vulnerable.118Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡriMhtOSWu6
As the battle continued, Zack, from his position on the ground, observed something extraordinary about Kaipo. It seemed as if Kaipo was wielding powers beyond what any jewel could offer. Approaching Zack, Kaipo sensed his confusion and addressed it.
"I bet you're wondering why I'm not solely relying on my Tenth Jewel," Kaipo began, his voice calm and collected. "I've developed my own form of energy, not quite magic but something uniquely mine." He revealed that he had cultivated twenty different powers, each with unique abilities, a revelation that underscored his unmatched versatility and strength.
The chapter closed on Zack's realization of Kaipo's true might, leaving him to ponder the vast gulf between their powers, and the implications of facing someone who had transcended traditional magic to create something entirely new.118Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡTlDuN9dwJX
