Chapter 233: Presentation
"Before anyone makes final decisions, I believe you should understand exactly what they would be rejecting."
He nodded toward Shen Lao, who had been standing quietly at the edge of the demonstration area throughout the entire speech.
"Honored families," Shen Lao said while stepping forward "allow me to demonstrate the abilities your children could achieve through proper dedication and training."
The dragon’s voice carried to resonate in the listeners’ bones, immediately commanding absolute attention from every person in the amphitheater.
"What you are about to witness," he continued, "represents basic techniques that any committed student can learn within six months of proper instruction. These are not advanced abilities—they are fundamental skills that separate the trained from the untrained."
Parents leaned forward eagerly, while students watched with expressions ranging from excitement to apprehension, depending on their position in Grim’s earlier categorization.
Shen Lao moved to the center of the demonstration area, his movements becoming more deliberately ritualistic as he began to circulate mana through his body.
"First," he announced, "breathing techniques."
The dragon inhaled deeply, and the air around him began to shimmer. When he exhaled, brilliant blue flames erupted from his mouth—not the orange-red fire of normal combustion, but intense azure flames that burned with supernatural heat and light.
The flames danced in the air for several seconds, forming intricate patterns before dissipating into wisps of glowing vapor that continued to glow faintly as they dispersed.
Gasps echoed through the family seating as parents witnessed something that defied their understanding of natural law.