Infinite Paths: The Raging Phoenix-Chapter 1119: Final opponent

When Rain quantified the parameters and skills of the path, it was created, and those with some of the skills also unlocked the path. That was why Kei obtained the path.

"This is convenient, but a bit annoying… you completely understood my secret technique in a couple of hours," Kei furrowed her eyebrows.

"You big bro isn't only handsome, he is smart too," Rain smirked. "I am humble, too."

"Yeah, sure…" Kei said while rolling her eyes. "You are probably going to fight Sealyn tomorrow. You sure are unlucky when it comes to fights in the tournament."

"While I want to bet on her as well, you shouldn't underestimate her opponent," Rain said. "She is the oldest granddaughter of Branden and Esmeralda, right? If her parents and uncles didn't reach this point and she did, that means something."

"She is like the old you, minus the adaptability," Kei said. "While she is durable, she doesn't have as much experience as Sealyn. Anyway, I am going to cheer for Sealyn. Until tomorrow."

Kei was already done healing herself, and she didn't have anything else to teach Rain. She also looked a bit tired, so she decided to head home and rest for the day. Spending her mana to level up those techniques will also come in handy, and she didn't need to do anything else.

"Ah… the techniques are physical, so it will require stamina instead," Rain rubbed his chin thoughtfully. "She will feel tired for quite a while."

Rain wondered if he should use the druid path against Sealyn… that felt cheap as well, but eventually, Rain would have to profit from turning that into a path. At the same time, he wondered what would happen when the path reached the max level or even fifty since it was a recently created path.

Historically and in various forms of literature, games, and mythology, Druids are often depicted as ancient priests, mystics, or spiritual leaders associated with nature, magic, and the natural elements. Their roles and abilities can vary widely across different cultures and fictional settings.

It was hard to tell what their evolutions would have… Rain will most likely have to create the paths that follow those as well.

"In ancient Celtic societies, druids were believed to have a deep connection with nature. They were often associated with sacred groves and natural landmarks. They were considered intermediaries between people and the natural world," Rain thought.

" Meanwhile, Druids in fantasy settings typically have a strong connection to nature, with the ability to communicate with animals, plants, and even the land itself. They may draw power from the earth, the moon, or other natural elements."

Rain also knew that historical druids were known to perform various religious and spiritual ceremonies, often involving rituals, sacrifices, and divination practices. Historical accounts suggest that druids had knowledge of herbalism, astronomy, and some form of magical practices. Druids were also respected as wise counselors, mediators, and keepers of knowledge in ancient Celtic societies.

In fiction, they also could summon and control monsters and animals… Rain will have to consider the evolutions of that path with those pieces of information in mind.

"So much to do… so little time," Rain thought.

Rain still needed a couple of hours to heal himself… and considering that the tournament ends the next day and the experiments with time magic start soon after, Rain won't have time for anything else, time and mana for that matter. Still, it couldn't be helped… between one and the other; it was obvious the most important technique.

When time for dinner had arrived, Rain was surprised to see Terra and Seara arriving at home. Lately, they had been until late in the night now that the tournament was approaching its end. They were already preparing themselves for the next one, and they weren't alone on that.

"Sealyn won today; the final will be father and daughter," Seara said, and she looked a bit proud; she was having a hard time hiding her smile.

"I found a worthy opponent. Our battle will be legendary," Rain said.

"It will be legendary because you two are both stubborn and quite crazy when it comes to fighting," Seara said. "If you two headbutt each other, the vessel will probably will explode. Such is the intensity of father and daughter level of headstrongness."

"Was it difficult for her?" Rain asked.

"It took a while since Keila was also though, but Seara won without suffering much damage," Seara explained. "She was probably trying to save energy for the fight against you."

"The former sea emperor already lost to Rain, so she will come at you even more eager to protect the honor of the sea folk," Terra added. "Your life is anything if not fun, huh? I am so jealous."

As Rain absorbed the information about Sealyn's victory and the upcoming father-daughter showdown, a subtle unease came into his mind. The prospect of battling Sealyn, who would likely be fueled by a desire to uphold the honor of the sea folk and possibly avenge her mother and grandfather's loss, troubled him.

At this point in his journey, Rain had grown accustomed to trading blows with various opponents, even family members. Still, the added weight of familial expectations and the potential for emotional strain made the situation feel more troublesome. freeweɓnovel.cøm

Rain recognized the importance of the upcoming battle, not just as a clash between family members but as a pivotal moment in their individual growth. Rain believed that they had to face each other as individuals, temporarily setting aside their familial roles and affiliations.

The goal should be solely focused on improving their skills and pushing each other to new heights without the burden of external expectations.

"Forgetting my position as her parent is hard for me, but her sense of duty toward the sea folk is probably as strong," Rain thought. "Anyway, I already raised all the death flags when it comes to my defeat, so I don't have to worry all that much."