*Thump, thump, thump, thump!*

Theo’s heart raced, pumping furiously in sync with his dantian.

*Boom, boom, boom…!*

The intense pulsation reverberated like the opening drums of a battlefield, sending a powerful shockwave around him.

As the heat rose, the flames that ignited over the searing winds turned into bright yellow sparks, scattering wildly in all directions.

The more his blood boiled,  
the faster it rushed through his veins.  
The more the flow accelerated,  
the more his magical power amplified, infusing immense strength into his body.

Bulging veins stretched taut across his forearms, climbing up …