The night sky was starless, save for an ominous, bloody glow staining the air high above the deep canyon.
Ian rose and left his room, heading to the open area behind the Alchemy Room.
[Crystal Energy Barrier: Adept (795/800)]
'Only five points left. I'll grind it out tonight, even if it means no sleep!'
He took a deep breath of the scorching air, casting aside all distracting thoughts.
"Kryst'thal!"
A translucent Crystal Shield unfolded before him, its hexagonal Energy Structure shimmering faintly in the darkness.
Following his previous train of thought, Ian wasn't satisfied with merely maintaining the shield; he began to practice at the highest intensity.
He maintained the Shield's stability while moving rapidly, simulating how it would endure energy impacts from different angles and of varying intensities.
