章 114: Crystal Ants

Kai took a deep, steadying breath, feeling the cold air cut through his lungs as he exhaled slowly.

He could sense it, the ice — every snowflake that drifted in the wind, every inch of the frozen earth beneath his boots.

The sensation was more than just a physical awareness; it was something deep within him, something he could feel. The ice wasn't just around him — it was a part of him, responding to his every thought, his every shift in emotion.

It was like a heartbeat, subtle yet powerful, pulsing through him. He could feel it, as if he could reach out and command it.

A mere thought was enough to bend it to his will, to make it his tool, his weapon. He could shape it, mold it into whatever he desired, and he knew in that moment that the ice would follow. It was his.

The hound, a massive creature of pure frost and fury, inched closer, its glowing blue eyes locking onto Kai with deadly intent.