บท 40: World Academy IX

Immediately, a wave of fire surged toward him, intense and roaring. He reacted swiftly, using his Blood Supreme ability to form a shield of hardened blood around himself, blocking the flames. The shield held, but he could feel the heat pressing through. He quickly dropped it just as a burst of water came crashing down from above, dousing the flames but nearly knocking him off balance.

Outside the chamber, students watched the scenes on a projected display, and some gasped as they saw Asher maneuver through the rapid changes. Freya from the Enrose Family smirked slightly. "He's quick on his feet," she murmured to Darren of the Dagon Family.

Inside, the air suddenly shifted, turning frigid as icy winds swept through the chamber, forming spikes that hurled themselves toward Asher. He dropped low, channeling his blood to create a quick layer of hardened armor along his arms, blocking the sharp edges as he braced against the storm.