-A Month Later-
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Melinda had gone and come back after an Imperial edict was delivered. Balli on the other hand stood back. A few were trying to make trouble for the "little girl" and made threats to get their way.
Ren had taken a few back to the Shoreline to gather a few things from the Realm. Namely a chunk of land. As well as deliver a message to the Snow Palace. Name changed with the Snow People taking it over now. Those who went, searched on their own.
Princess Melinda stood at Ren's side. Accompanying him and talking to him about several things.
"What do you want to do Ren?" Melinda asked. She sat in a chair opposite of Ren. They were outside enjoying the sunlight with the others training nearby. She had use every resource available to get ready for the manual Ren would give her. "I will stand by your decision, of course."
"I will do nothing really." Ren smiled. "She is my disciple. That is the end of it. All the people I care ab
'Will you die or succeed? My last few glimpses didn't have you in it. I will see why today!' Ren's eyes were beaming with excitement. The connection to their souls growing more and more with each passing second."What!? Why would you do that!?" Melinda grabbed his hand and pulled it tightly. "We have not even moved forward much. I do not want to be a widow. I do not want you two to die!"Ren gave her a squeeze back. He did not look away from Zia. After all, she was with him much longer than Melinda had been.*Woom, wooom, woooom!* Ion Energy from the outside gathered behind Ren. All going to one other who never looked away. Jackson couldn't look away either. Something about the process reminding him of a vacant past.The False Soul that was Jackson reinforcing more with the memories of the original. He was unable to determine who he was fully, but the connection to the Reaper Palace was something else to look into."They won't. Do not worry."
-A few hours later-.It was late in the evening as everyone tried to relax. Some went to cultivate after witnessing what Zia (Two) did, others just made do.They were not that crazy and the pain she went through was not what they wanted. Why she pushed so hard, they could never understand. Felicity (Three) and Jackson (Four) could, however.Zia, (Two) was relaxing next to Ren in a chair. Full of Ion Energy wanting to burst out still. Kolinda the Snow Person stood to the side as her personal guard and now caretaker. She stood still, as she fed off the excess Ion energy that rolled off Zia.A byproduct of the girl's second Main Cultivation. Kolinda was able to assist Zia with restructuring a few of her apertures. She now shared a few traits with the Snow People. Her little raptors would benefit as well in the future more.Zia had trouble keeping her mind from thinking over several things at once. She had to stay seated and circulate her body
*Crackle!* More electricity started to leave his body. As Grolom's skin cracked open, a palm thrust from Zia caused his Ion Energy to go haywire. Ren smiled from his seat. She learned a technique he imparted to her a few hours ago as a reward. It was only at the Pillar Rank currently. But that was all that was needed.*Thump!* Grolom took a knee as his Ion Energy was interrupted. He started to shake as he tried to force it to obey.'I can't circle my Ion Emergy! Its frozen!' Panicking he tried to make it stir again. Just a small stirring, then he lost all feeling. No luck. Looking at his sleeves, traces of ice started to form. "No..." Grolom's voice was almost a whimper.*Crack!* Ice patterns formed completely once he became distracted. With Zia's lack of control, it took less than a minute. A giant man popsicle shined in the sun.Zia walked over and wanted to chop both arms off. Food for the Raptors.*Ting!* The ice made a very distinct sound.
"Right. So selling them does have its benefits." Ren sneered. Maleficent's face went pale. "It is a good thing Valli is such a poster princess. Willing to jump into the fire herself. She will know agony like no other. You can count on it.""What does he mean!?" Valli asked. A sinking knot now formed in her stomach. She turned to Davido and questioned. "What are you not saying? Tell me Uncle!"They all remained quiet. Malificent just from sheer anger at what was done to Valli. But she was no longer the Empress, and would not interfere. Out in the open anyway. The moment she understood the full scope of what is going on would be a different story."You have been given away to the North Empire." Ren stated. "As both a hostage and an offering.""How do you know this?" Ancestor Maleficent asked. She did not know of the deal but had an inkling. Especially since it involved the princess that Davido doted on so much. 'To much info to go through still. My Empire h
-A Month Later- . "Master Ren!" Zia (Two) yelled coming around the corner. Ren was by the waterfall sleeping under the sun. Yellow Ion Energy circling around his skin. Seeing this, Zia (Two) stopped and watched. "Always something new to learn." "Hehe!" Melinda chuckled nearby. "How can I help you Zia?" "Want to show him my new Elixer. But it can wait till later. I also finished the little tribute for the competition." Zia then passed a pouch over to her. "The ingredients you gave me worked fine. Here is the portion for you to offer. Oh, he finished already?" Bright light finished around Ren's body. His hair took on a luster of dark purple with blood red tips. His eyes turned a darker silver as he blinked. An intent of malice passed before it receded. Ren's cultivation had turned deeper with a trace of unstoppable might. Pressing on his neck, muscles reconfigured. The gills were still causing a slight change. "Hello, Zia. What d
"You should learn to watch yourself better." Ren said with a smile. He looked towards the Lan clan. "As Balli's Master, I hereby break the engagement. Your chosen person is lacking, your clan is lacking, that is all. Try me and I will just kill you all till it is over. My only warning."He thought about dragging it out more, but the quests he needed were already in motion. Reap agreed since Elder Kung, and Mei had turned into good followers. Both of the brandings had grown in strength. Enough that it would take a very strong willpower to disobey Ren."Hahaha, the way youth are. I Lan Nie, understand." The head of the Lan clan said. He trembled with furry and agitation at having to speak the words."Say the words properly. So no mistake is given." Ren fanned his face twice. When the fan moved, Lan Nie saw the smirk on Ren's face. 'Oh, I hope he blows his top!'He could not believe Ren had the audacity to do such a thing. Did he have no
The feeling of the mountain changed just slightly. Elder Tani only matching to the few times she felt Ren get upset. His words came out nice and pleasant but she always felt something else was going to happen to someone. Ren: Good work. I will give you something later. Let anyone who questions know it will be alright. *Woosh!* A white ball of light landed nearby. It was Yaya. She looked around for a bit at everything. "You ok?" Yaya asked. Head swiveling about in wonder. " Yaya sees no enemy. Very weird." "Yes, I am. Come with me Yaya, I wish to show you something I made." Elder Tani walked back to her Herbal Hut. Yaya looked confused but followed along anyway. "It is a Snow Formation. I think it can help based on what Ren told me." "Help with what?" Yaya asked even more curious. "Help with those of your people who want to cultivate more. I know your resources are small, but this can help a little more." Elder Tani stopped in front of
"Dark Serpent!" Quas yelled. He wanted to end the fight as quickly as possible. If he beats the princess and spare's her life, things will work out well for him. 'Do not blame me, princess!'*Woosh!* A black serpent traveled out of his sleeve.Boosted by the artifact on his wrist, the Ion energy turned darker and made it stronger. Right as it was close, Melinda stepped forward and brushed her gauntlets against it. Sparks flew out and the snake was riddled with cuts. Melinda felt the strain against her feet and was happy Ren made her train her body up."Humph!" Princess Bali beamed with pride in the stands. 'She can win this! Ren said she just needs to fight more.'With a quick crouch, Melinda kicked off the arena floor, she lunged at Quas like a beast. Quas felt a his skin crawl a little. The look in Melinda's eyes was that of a killer. He slammed his foot on the tile's to get away.*Bang!* The force turned the tile into powder. The artifact on his