Chapter 497 - Taming the Purification
Ren was completely fascinated with his new elemental powers, experimenting with different manifestations like the true child discovering new toys he was.
Making small pebbles or sparks had been all he could create before obtaining the latest increases in his elemental control.
Now, he could control or form large blocks of earth, create flames that danced between his fingers, manipulate strong water currents, and generate wind gusts that could move objects with considerable force.
"This is incredible," he murmured, creating a small stone figure that began fighting with another one made of wood.
His elemental attacks would be useful since they now operated at the level of a Bronze 1 Tamer with a specialized Tier 3 beast... but in any element he chose to use.
It was still something with little power compared to his fused strength multiplier, and more so outside the elements enhanced by light and earth synergies, but at times it could be useful as it granted him a versatility that few tamers could match even at higher ranks.
The demonstration was both playful and profound. Each element responded differently, yet he was manipulating them all simultaneously.
Zhao also watched with pride while Wei took mental notes about the unusual manifestations.
But the fun ended abruptly when an urgent message arrived for Selphira.
A royal messenger entered running to the area where Ren was experimenting, his grave expression contrasting with the playful atmosphere that had prevailed moments before.
"They’re bringing people from Kharzan’s army," he reported. "They say they’re those who were contaminated with corruption without consent... Additionally, there are two people who seem to come from the Central Academy in the same conditions."
The air in the room immediately became more tense.