Earth Breathing Demon Slayer Novels & Stories

"The Pack is moving!" But the battle was just beginning. Outside, the sky turned a sickly blue as Aethelgard activated their Atmospheric Dampeners. They aimed to cut off the mountain’s oxygen supply, knowing even the strongest shifter needed air. Elara sank to her knees, her breath shaky. Because of the Soul-Binding, she felt the pressure drop more intensely than Kael did. "They’re... they’re suffocating the mountain," she gasped. "Kael, I can't hold the shield and the air at the same time."

Then she demonstrates. “In through your nose. Slow.” I inhale. The scent of herbs fills my lungs. “Hold it.” I do. “Now release.” I exhale slowly. “Again.” This continues for several minutes. Breathing. Holding. Releasing. At first my mind refuses to cooperate. Thoughts slam into each other behind my closed eyes. Lucien. The prophecy. The Noctrya. My father’s blood. The bond I can’t escape. My heart pounds louder with every memory.

"Deeply. Slowly. Let your breath calm your mind. Let it be the bridge between you and the living world." I closed my eyes, trying to clear the whirlwind of thoughts. Lies, Betrayal, Monster, Mate. Each word was a sharp barb. I forced myself to focus on the inhale, the exhale. The scent of clean air, faintly metallic from the battle, then the earthy scent of the plant beneath my hands. "Now, feel its life," Elias whispered, his voice almost a chant. "It struggles. It seeks nourishment. Does it not feel... thirsty?"