At the age of 1,351 (again), Ian began to train his body, mind, and soul with new focus. He no longer cared about the loops. He had escaped. Now, he only wanted to grow strong enough to never be caught again.
At the age of 1,354, he climbed the Fire Peaks of Goro and sat in burning winds for one hundred days. The pain helped him sharpen his control. His energy began to move smoother, like a calm river under heat.
At the age of 1,360, he dove into the Sea of Cold Stars. There, he learned to hold divine energy without moving. The water taught him stillness. His mind grew harder to break.
At the age of 1,370, Ian began to use two forms of power at once—divine ki and body force. It was hard. His muscles bled. His soul shook. But he kept going.
At the age of 1,400, Ian trained inside the heart of a falling moon. It pushed his limits. Time around him slowed. He struck each breath with power, shaping his body to match his growing strength.
