Rhys needed to show a clear path of growth. In the Qi Resonating Stone trial, he had displayed a pure, non-elemental foundation.
It was a good start, but he couldn't remain non-elemental forever. The sect elders would be watching him.
They expected him to bond with an element, to choose a path. If he didn't show any progress, their initial interest would turn into suspicion.
He needed to "awaken" an elemental affinity. And he needed to do it soon.
He thought about his options. With the Omni-Elemental Seed, he had an affinity for every element.
He could choose Fire, Water, or any of the fundamental elements. But that felt… plain.
He needed something that would build on his existing strengths, something that would fit the combat style he had already perfected.
His mind immediately went to the Dark element.
His most powerful skills—Shadowed Dive, Viper's Kiss, Silent Step—were all based on stealth and assassination.
