The barrier's pale glow cast long shadows across the clearing.
Cael was about to try when his danger senses warned him.
His eyes widened as he activated Black Lightning Step to move away.
-SLASH
But Cael was step too late. A sharp claw grazed his hand, tearing through the skin. Blood welled up from the shallow wound.
Cael's eyes turned cold as he saw the creature before him.
An earth tiger, its skin made of hard, cracked stone. It was not a beast.
He could sense it immediately. This was a Unification Art, maintained by [Platinum] rankers.
"Tch. It's a [Perfect Platinum]."
Currently, Cael was weaponless. His sword had been lost when his space pouch broke.
He had nothing but his hands and his ranged elemental attacks.
He took a deep breath, calming his mind. He was extremely irritated.
They had interrupted him while he was studying the barrier. He wanted to deal with them as soon as possible.
