Orion stepped inside the Tower of Myths, the heavy double doors silently closing behind him.
Immediately, the familiar dim lighting enveloped him, illuminating a spacious area ringed by smooth, polished stone walls.
In the center of the arena, a semi-transparent figure slowly manifested—a young warrior clad in light silver armor, holding a slender longsword confidently.
Orion narrowed his eyes slightly, observing carefully. Unlike the Echo he'd faced the last time, this one exuded a distinctly more powerful aura, clearly emanating Third Tier Mana and Body path energy.
"Tier three, both paths, huh…" Orion murmured, tightening his grip on his obsidian sword. "This will indeed be interesting."
The Echo moved abruptly, launching forward with astonishing speed. Orion met the initial strike, their swords colliding with a sharp metallic clang that echoed throughout the chamber.
The Echo's strength and agility were impressive, making Orion consider studying it first.
