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Kaipo and the High Mages stepped through the portal and found themselves in front of a quaint village on the other side. Without hesitation, they moved swiftly into the village. The plan Kaipo had outlined during their journey was simple yet daunting: find the other 8 Jewels in the heart of Solara.124Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡSC3FbBf63H
As they walked, they spotted a couple of mages. Kaipo approached them and asked, "Can you guide us to Solara?"124Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡMxu2XmVfKV
One of the mages replied, "You are in Solara. This entire area, including the 5 Universes, is all Solara."124Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ0iPUR7OW3V
Kaipo then asked, "Where can we find your ruler?"124Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡo3AFKW5uvO
Before he could finish, a blade was at his neck. One of the mages had moved with incredible speed. Kaipo glanced down at the blade and smiled. "Bind," he commanded, immobilizing the mage. Forced to kneel, the mage's defiance melted away.124Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡzC5Bzra42s
"This is a waste of time," Kaipo muttered, walking past the kneeling mage. Activating Essence Manifest: Frostbound Sovereign, he was enveloped in a shimmering, icy aura. His eyes glowed with a piercing blue light as frost patterns spread across his skin and clothing. Snowflakes and shards of ice swirled around him, creating an aura of chilling majesty.124Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡvCNnCvog0D
Kaipo unleashed the Specialty Technique, "Glacial Surge," summoning a massive wave of ice that surged forward, engulfing and freezing everything in its path. The entire village was encased in solid ice within moments.
The High Mages followed Kaipo, but Zara, Drew, and Mike noticed a change in him. This Kaipo seemed heartless, a far cry from the ruler they once knew. Levi stopped the group, suggesting they split up to cover more ground.124Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ9ZcAwBaT95
Kaipo immediately refused. "We should stay together, especially in a territory like this."
Tension hung in the air. Drew tried to diffuse it, suggesting they stick to the original plan. The High Mages also sensed a change in Levi. He was more confident, almost cocky, and it was especially clear to Lyn.124Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡFd0NC056si
Levi, undeterred, declared, "If you don't want to split up, I'll go on my own. My powers are far stronger than before. No foe can stop me."124Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡzrI1cwZAk9
Kaipo's voice was firm. "You will not leave. You will stay. Final answer."124Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡXTRhyAPbvx
Levi drew his Blade of God, a determined look in his eyes. "Let's settle this with a 'friendly' fight. Whoever takes the most damage in five minutes loses and agrees to follow the other's plan."124Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡU8TAt7Hd7Q
Kaipo smiled, a cold glint in his eyes. "...fine"124Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡt2OtM1SLIH
The chapter closed with Kaipo and Levi squaring off for their five-minute duel, the tension palpable and the stakes high.124Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡWpF054y4oZ
