Thump... thump... thump..."Pathetic, pathetic, pathetic," Agni muttered, his voice laced with frustration.Each punch landed heavily against the tree, his fire aura scorching the bark with every blow.The once sturdy tree began to blacken and char under the relentless assault, smoke curling up from the burnt wood."Dammit, I'm such a loser," he spat, his breaths coming in ragged gasps.Agni had always considered himself among the best of the best, a prodigy of his generation.But the harsh lesson taught by Oasis had shattered that belief, leaving him feeling weak and humiliated for the first time in his life.The memory of the encounter replayed in his mind, stoking the flames of his anger and frustration.The tree bore the brunt of his emotions, the fiery aura intensifying with each punch.Sparks flew, and the air around him grew hot and oppressive. His body remembered the feeling of being overpowered, fueling his rage.As he continued to hit the tree, his aura and energy suddenly g
He stepped outside under the moonlit sky, the cool air contrasting sharply with the heat of his training field.He began the steps of the Dancing Phoenix Technique, his movements graceful yet powerful.Each step felt like a dance, a blend of agility and strength, as he sought to master the new footwork.The technique required an intricate balance of mana and physical movement, pushing him to harmonize his body and energy in a way he hadn't before.Sweat dripped from his brow as he focused intensely, his body moving with increasing fluidity and precision.As the night deepened, Oasis could feel his understanding of the technique growing.The movements became more natural, the energy flow smoother.He was no longer just mimicking the steps; he was beginning to embody the essence of the Dancing Phoenix.With each movement, his confidence grew. The technique, though challenging, promised to enhance his combat prowess significantly, allowing him to move with unmatched speed and grace.As h
The restaurant fell silent, all eyes on the confrontation.Mira's face went pale, and she looked at Oasis with a mixture of fear and concern."Oasis, don't..." Mira whispered, but Oasis placed a reassuring hand on her shoulder."Relax, Mira," Oasis said calmly, standing up and turning to face Jumbo."Jumbo, right? If you want a duel, let's take it outside. There's no need to cause a scene here."Jumbo sneered, his eyes blazing with fury."Fine. Outside, now!" he growled, storming out of the restaurant with his followers."Oasis, are you sure about this?" Mira asked, her voice trembling slightly."Mira," Oasis replied, his expression serious. "I'll handle this."They walked outside, followed by a crowd of curious students eager to see the duel. Oasis stood calmly, waiting for Jumbo to make his move."This is going to be interesting.""Do you think that brat stands a chance?""Jumbo is in his 2nd year of practicals. I heard he's already at the Newborn realm.""Let's just watch.""Jumbo
In a secluded, opulent room within the academy, the ambiance was one of luxury and decadence.The room was lavishly furnished, with plush velvet drapes, intricately carved wooden furniture, and a large, ornate chandelier hanging from the ceiling, casting a warm glow over everything.Delilah, a Student with an air of authority and confidence, sat in a high-backed chair, her posture relaxed yet commanding. "So we now have a young genius in the academy," she smirked, her eyes gleaming with a mix of interest and amusement. "Yes, My Lady. Apparently, he is from the Bluemoon family," a young man said, massaging her shoulders with practiced ease.His tone was respectful, yet there was a hint of trepidation in his voice."Dammit, we should be careful about touching him," Delilah said, her expression turning bored after hearing the association with the Bluemoon family."But My Lady Delilah, in the academy, family names don't matter," another young man standing nearby interjected.His voice w
The academy’s marketplace, known as the Scarlet Bazaar, was a bustling hub filled with students and merchants.Primarily frequented by first and second-year practical students and theory students, the bazaar was alive with vibrant activity.Stalls lined the cobbled streets, offering everything from rare herbs and potions to enchanted weapons and magical artifacts.The air was filled with the sounds of haggling and the enticing aroma of street food."Wow, this place is crowded and there are a lot of different students," Oasis thought as he navigated through the throng of people, his eyes scanning the various shops and stalls for a blacksmith.After a few minutes of walking, he spotted a sign that read "Ethereal Refiners" on one of the buildings."Ethereal Refiners," Oasis read aloud as he approached the entrance.He stepped inside and was immediately struck by the cleanliness and organization of the shop.Weapons, armors, and various artifacts were neatly displayed on shelves, each pie
For the past two months, Oasis had been training harder than ever.With the help of the weight adjustment set he purchased from the Ethereal Refiner shop, his training regimen had become a balanced blend of physical conditioning and spiritual cultivation.Every morning, he began with the Phoenix's Heart cultivation technique, followed by intense physical training at noon, and concluded with the Dancing Phoenix Footwork in the evening.This routine had become second nature to him.Just after sunset, Oasis stood in his training field, calm and focused, his shirtless torso glistening with sweat.Taking a deep breath, he started moving rapidly around the field.His blue aura radiated around his body, leaving trails of light and mirages in his wake as he demonstrated his lean, muscular physique.The moonlight reflected off his sweat, adding a mystical sheen to his movements."Not bad," Oasis murmured to himself, smiling as he admired the results of his hard work."It's just a matter of time
"Ahhh... ahhh... ahhh...""Dammit, what did this old man give me... it's painful," Oasis gritted his teeth, trying to control the intense mana from the wine, his body trembling with the effort.Leonardo Graymare watched Oasis closely, his expression unreadable."Will he be able to make it or not?" he thought. He knew the wine, saturated with concentrated mana, was meant for cultivators who had reached the Enlightened Realm.For someone in the Newborn Realm like Oasis, the survival rate was a mere 5%.Graymare had assumed Oasis was at the peak of the Foetal Realm, where the survival rate of drinking this wine was only 1%.In a way, it seemed Leonardo was conducting an experiment, using Oasis as a guinea pig.Oasis suffered intense pain for hours, which turned into days, and days into weeks.His screams echoed through his training field as he fought to control the overwhelming mana.All the while, Leonardo kept a watchful eye, studying Oasis’s resilience.Finally, after a month of rele
Full names: Oasis VolacrisAge: 9 years oldMartial artistAffinity: Fire and WindClan/Family: Bluemoon FamilyYear: 1st Year PracticalsAssigned Instructor: Renald Augustine---"That's it, kid. You are now officially a practical student of Verdantial Academy," said a big, muscled instructor at the Snow Blossom Hall.His voice was deep and commanding."I think you are talented, kid. Having two affinities is a great start, so I wish you good luck. I hope you catch up to the others.""Here..." he attached a strip to Oasis' clothing, symbolizing his status as a 1st-year practical student."Oh, thank you," Oasis replied politely.Now, Oasis was officially a practical student, which meant that the free time he thought he had for the rest of the year was no more. As a practical student, he was assigned an instructor.Usually, it was ten students per instructor, but since Oasis was an elite student, he was to be one of three per instructor.However, due to his late joining, Instructor Rena