Broken by One, Desired by All
A concussive wave of pure resonance blasted forward, tearing up bits of dust from the ring and sending them spiraling into the air.
Elias didn't flinch. His eyes were narrowed, his focus absolute, as if the entire world had shrunk to just him and the wave of energy rushing toward him. Humans had spent centuries perfecting core manipulation because they didn't have the luxury of a beast's strength, they had learned to make every ounce of power count.
As the wave neared, Elias swept his hand in a graceful, circular motion. He didn't block the force, he redirected it, turning Kael's strength against him.