Chapter [B4] 13 — Domain
Lightning crackled, a storm brewing as the two domains clashed with one another. I watched with relief as Elder Yan stood there, in the demon’s path, Qi swirling around him menacingly as the demon reconsidered his position.
“How are you escaping my domain?” The creature asked, with a hissing undertone as the mismatch spoke for it.
“Because mongrels like you have no hold over me. I would offer you the opportunity to scram and escape, but that is far too much dignity for filth like you. Let it be known that your end was writ at the hands of Yan Xian,” Elder Yan said, taking a stance as golden lightning crackled around him, pushing back on the demon’s domain.
I couldn’t believe I was thinking this in this situation, but he looked kind of badass right now.
“Very well, you shall be chained as well,” the demon exclaimed, rushing forward as the two engaged. The world shook around them as the battle commenced, Qi vs Gu, lightning vs chains.
Elder Yan jumped and moved and dodged the strikes, avoiding the chains from binding him and using his lightning to burn any out of existence that got close as he defended my companions, but I didn’t have the luxury to spend my time watching him.
I needed to figure out a way to get free, and to beat the demon. I focused inwards, putting my attention on the chains. I felt the domain around me, felt it wrapping my core, and almost nullifying it. Like a block that prevented me from channeling my Chi through my body.
I focused inwards still, at Xuanwu’s aura protecting my soul and from the chains taking claim entirely.
I needed to think. How could I break free of this?