Chapter 360
Some souls hesitated, sensing the strength of the ancestral bond. A few fell back seeing how united they were, unwilling to challenge such power. But others surged forward, their desperation and defiance giving them form and ferocity. These were the ones who would not yield without a fight as they knew the benefit if they won.
A phantom of the branch appeared above Ezinne’s head, from the branch extended grew lights like roots that connected each ancestral soul around, covering them in the same green glow as Ezinne.
The ancestral souls each taking up a position to shield and support her. In their hands grew out a green weapon, which they used to fend off the attacking souls.
A soul with a heavy light of intelligence in it’s eyes used the opportunity to grab hold of weaker nad retreating souls as it grew in size soon large and menacing spirit lunged toward Ezinne, its form flickering with unstable soul energy. Ngozi moved swiftly, raising her hands to summon spectral vines that lashed out, binding the spirit in place. "Now, child!" she shouted
Ezinne thrust the branch which appeared on her hand forward, and its green light exploded outward, dispersing the huge bound spirit into harmless wisps of energy that gathered into complete souls, those that were swallowed up. Around her, other ancestral souls were working in unison, their combined efforts driving back the opposition.
As the battle raged, stronger spirits from the outskirts began to approach. One, soul figure it’s figure more compact, paused to assess the scene. Its deep voice rumbled through the air. "A family seeking to carve a place for themselves. Rare... but dangerous."
Ngozi turned toward the figure, her eyes narrowing. "This land is claimed by us. Stand aside, or be driven out."
The figure hesitated, then gave a low, rumbling laugh. "Very well. I will not interfere... this time. But know this—staking a claim in the underworld draws attention. Be prepared to defend it."
With that, the figure turned around, following behind him were other stronger soul staring at the land Ezinne was claiming with greed.