The mountain cave, a silent sanctuary amidst the shrieking winds of the Taiji Basin, hummed with a profound, almost spiritual energy.
Daniel, having completed his own unprecedented Class Transition to a Night Ranger and forged his first S-Grade weapon, the Blade of The Night, felt a surge of satisfaction.
He was the perfect blend of hunter and killer, with razor-sharp skills.
But his journey to power was a solo path. His team, however, was a different story.
He watched Ayra and Lia, seated cross-legged on the rough stone floor, surrounded by their respective piles of shimmering Yin and Yang cards.
Their faces were serene, eyes closed in deep meditation as the energies of the Taiji Basin, drawn by the catalysts of the cards, swirled around them.
This was the moment of their own ascendance, a critical step in their development.
Daniel felt a deep, almost paternal satisfaction.
