The Blue Dragon Warrior

Qi Energy

Candaka lay sprawled on the arena floor, his body heavy and unresponsive. It wasn’t that he didn’t want to rise; the impact of Moghul's blow had left him completely incapacitated. The giant had used only half of his strength to strike Candaka’s chest, yet it felt as if he had been struck by a mountain. I underestimated the other warriors. I must learn humility and absorb their teachings, Candaka thought, a mix of regret and determination swirling within him.

As he lay there, he noticed several officials entering the arena, preparing to carry him away on a stretcher to a treatment room that Moghul ominously referred to as a "special room." Why did that giant hit me so hard? Is it possible he wants me conscious while they siphon my chi? The thought gnawed at him like a hungry rat.

With every jolt as they transported him, Candaka felt a flicker of anxiety grows within him. The cold, sterile atmosphere of the hallway offered no comfort. After being placed on the bed in the secluded room,