Golden light burst outward from Kael like a rising sun.
The moment he activated Origin Body: Second Pulse, the cold pressure from Han Miren's Frozen Lotus Domain cracked violently.
Ice spread across the arena floor like a frozen sea, but now deep fractures split through it.
Han Miren's eyes widened.
"That… shouldn't be possible."
Domains were the ultimate advantage of high-level techniques.
Within her Frozen Lotus Domain, her power was amplified while her opponent's strength was suppressed.
Yet Kael's energy was pushing against it.
No.
It was breaking it.
Kael stepped forward slowly, golden energy rippling across his body.
Each step crushed the ice beneath his feet.
Han Miren gritted her teeth.
"Then I'll end it now!"
She thrust both hands forward.
The entire lotus formation trembled.
Dozens of enormous ice petals formed in the air above the arena.
"Frozen Lotus… Final Bloom!"
The petals spun rapidly before launching downward like falling blades.
The audience gasped.
"That attack could seriously injure someone!"
But Kael didn't retreat.
Instead, he lowered his stance.
The Origin Core within his chest roared like a burning star.
Energy condensed into his fist.
"Origin Break."
He punched upward.
BOOOOOOM!
Golden energy exploded outward.
The descending ice petals shattered instantly upon contact.
Cracks spread through the entire lotus formation.
Han Miren felt the backlash immediately.
Her domain was collapsing.
"No…!"
CRAAAAASH!
The Frozen Lotus Domain shattered completely.
Ice fragments scattered across the arena as the formation disappeared.
Han Miren stumbled backward, her energy nearly exhausted.
Kael stood in front of her, breathing slightly heavier but still steady.
For a moment, silence covered the entire arena.
Then the referee raised his hand.
"Winner!"
"Kael Veyron!"
The crowd erupted in shock.
"He broke her domain!"
"That shouldn't happen at his level!"
Above the arena, several elders stared with serious expressions.
Elder Taron's voice was quiet.
"That energy…"
Another elder nodded slowly.
"Yes."
"That is not Aether."