Lightning Is the Only Way

Gravis had never been so shocked since he had arrived in this lower world. Aion was using Elemental Synchronicity? How? Why?

Aion saw Gravis' face and realized something. "Oh, you didn't know about that, huh?"

Gravis only continued looking at Aion in shock.

"Apparently, you didn't. Yes, Heavenborn can awaken Elemental Synchronicity, though, in general, they only manage that when they reach the Spirit Forming Realm. In comparison to Heavenly Pressure, not every Heavenborn manages to awaken their Elemental Synchronicity. Now you are just as surprised as me when I found out you could do that, even though you are not a Heavenborn."

Gravis' mind was finally able to create rational thoughts again. This explained why Aion was able to follow him inside the Wind Wall. In front of Heavenborn, Gravis didn't have an advantage with his will, and now, also no advantage with his Elemental Synchronicity. If Gravis were still a child, he might think that this was unfair. Sadly, he knew that the world wasn't fair.

WHOOSH!

An incredible pressure appeared around Gravis, which was just as strong as his Will-Aura. Aion had finally activated his Heavenly Pressure, and it canceled out Gravis' Will-Aura. After this happened, Gravis felt the icicles, stuck in his body, vibrating slightly. With Gravis' Will-Aura canceled out, Aion could control those icicles again. If he willed it, they would explode and kill Gravis.

Gravis slowed down until he stopped moving, clenching his hands in frustration. He had been so close! Yet, Gravis realized that he never had a chance. Could he have used the time when he had looked at the sky to reach the Spirit Forming Realm? Gravis doubted it. Aion had probably already arrived several minutes ago. Heaven just wanted Gravis to suffer as much as possible.

Gravis put his saber away and sighed with a bitter smile. "I give up."

Aion raised an eyebrow. "You give up? You don't even want to fight anymore?"

than me, and you also have Elemental Synchronicity. Even if

When you were in the Heaven Sect, things weren't as boring. I don't want to work, yeah, but it was still amusing. Of course, I can't spare you because of that. Heaven is my father and creator.

enjoyed the time with you. I even planned to spare your life if I won. Of course, I know that you can't do the same

sighed. "Sometimes, we are just destined to

you at least do me the favor and let me

shrugged. "Sure, no

Clink!

and disappeared in the wind while the Heavenly Pressure also vanished. Gravis wasn't surprised about that. Aion could just activate his Heavenly Pressure again. Like that, Gravis' Will-Aura would be canceled out, and Aion would just need to use his icicles or rings to kill him. There was no way for Gravis to

left the Wind Wall and arrived in the Core-Continent. Gravis felt the Energy one last time and took a deep breath. "So, this is where

to come to this, but there

that, even if they were outside of the Wind Wall, he still wouldn't be able to escape Aion. Usually, someone with the water element wasn't that fast, but Aion had reached the tenth level of Energy Gathering. Together with his Spirit, he would be at least as fast as Gravis. Then, he would only

notice the sudden decrease of Energy and would immediately strike. Stalling for time, therefore, also wouldn't work. Waiting for rescue? No one in this lower world had the power or the guts to

the nature in the Core-Continent for several minutes, until he took a deep breath. "Alright. I think it's time." Then, Gravis turned to Aion. "I don't want you to do the finishing blow. This was never a

raised one eyebrow in confusion. "What do you

"You have been sent here by Heaven. From the beginning, this was a war between Heaven and me. If I die, I want

the sky solemnly. "If that is your wish, I don't see an

lightly at Aion.

slightly. "Goodbye,