The training chamber was silent.
Leo and Chen Wei slowly regained consciousness.
Their bodies felt heavy… completely drained.
Chen Wei was the first to move.
"…What happened to us?"
Leo held his head.
"…I don't remember properly…"
At that moment, Chen Wei's mother stepped forward, arms crossed, watching them calmly.
"You both collapsed."
Her voice was cold but controlled.
"You used all your aura… and your bodies couldn't handle it."
She then looked directly at Leo.
"But you…"
Her eyes narrowed slightly.
"You were close to achieving a new form."
Leo froze.
"…A new form?"
Before he could think further, she turned toward Chen Wei.
"And you."
Her tone became serious.
"Control your power."
Chen Wei frowned.
"…What do you mean?"
"Your Beast Spirit took over your body to protect you."
Her words echoed in the room.
"You lost control."
"If that happens again… you won't be fighting your enemy."
"…You will become the enemy."
Silence filled the room.
Meanwhile – The Organization
Deep inside a hidden base…
A dark hall illuminated by strange blue light.
A female alien stood at the center, her entire face covered.
Beside her stood a masked man.
His presence was calm… but dangerous.
The alien spoke.
"Sixteen years ago… we tried to kill that miracle child."
Her voice was cold.
"But that foolish human… interfered."
Her tone darkened.
"He killed me… and died himself in the process."
She turned slightly.
"This time… the mission must be completed."
The organization leader bowed.
"Yes, ma'am."
The masked man stepped forward slowly.
"You promised me something."
His voice was low.
"If I cooperate… you will fulfill one of my wishes."
The alien nodded.
"I remember."
The masked man clenched his fist.
"Bring my friend back."
"…With her memories."
"I don't care what it takes."
"I will do anything."
The alien remained silent for a moment.
Then—
"Follow me."
They walked into a hidden chamber.
Inside—
A strange egg-like structure floated in the air.
Inside it…
A girl's body was forming.
Not fully complete… but alive.
The masked man froze.
His body trembled.
"…You…"
Tears fell from beneath his mask.
"I tried everything… to bring you back…"
His voice broke.
"Please…"
"Bring her back to me."
"I will do anything you ask."
Suddenly—
CLICK.
The ground beneath him opened.
He fell into darkness.
Below…
Dozens of alien creatures surrounded him.
They rushed forward—
But—
BOOOOOOM!!!
A terrifying aura exploded from his body.
All the creatures were pushed back instantly.
Crushed.
Destroyed.
From above, the alien watched.
"…Interesting."
"He will be very useful."
Back to Leo's Side
Chen Wei's mother stood before everyone.
"Listen carefully."
"Our plan cannot fail."
"If even one of those five girls falls into their hands…"
"…saving the others will be meaningless."
Her voice turned sharp.
"One uncontrolled girl… can destroy everything."
Silence.
"…Now go."
"Train."
Training Continues
Leo and Chen Wei returned to the gravity chamber.
This time—
They didn't rush.
They sat down.
Closed their eyes.
And began meditation.
Inside Leo's Mind
A dark space.
Leo stood alone.
Then—
A presence appeared.
His Beast Spirit.
It looked at him calmly.
"You asked me something before."
"…About the door behind you."
Leo turned.
Behind him—
A massive sealed door stood in darkness.
"What is inside it?" Leo asked quietly.
The Beast Spirit answered.
"…Your pain."
"Your suffering."
"Everything you have suppressed."
Leo's expression changed.
"If that door opens…"
"…you will become a danger to this world."
Silence.
"Then why does it exist?"
The Beast Spirit looked at him deeply.
"Because… it is also your greatest power."
Leo clenched his fist.
"When should I open it?"
"Only when the world is on the verge of destruction."
"And even then…"
"You will have only 10 seconds."
Leo's eyes widened.
"…10 seconds?"
"To destroy yourself."
Leo froze.
"If you self-destruct…"
"…your darkness will disappear with you."
"Otherwise…"
"It will consume everything."
Silence filled the space.
Then the Beast Spirit added calmly—
"Don't worry."
"If fate allows…"
"I will rebuild your body."
Leo stared at him in disbelief.
"…Are you insane?"
"I just got married."
"I have a child."
"You expect me to die like that?!"
The Beast Spirit didn't answer.
Inside Chen Wei's Mind
A vast ocean.
A massive Water Dragon appeared.
It spoke calmly.
"I will teach you something."
Chen Wei listened carefully.
"You will learn to shape your aura…"
"…into form."
The water around him started moving.
Creating a giant humanoid figure.
"You can create an external body."
"A warrior."
"An avatar."
Chen Wei's eyes widened.
"And you can control it…"
"…like a puppet."
The water armor formed around him.
A powerful presence.
"This is your next step."
Outside – Rest Area
Lily sat quietly, holding Leone.
Yuna sat beside her.
Leone laughed happily.
Completely unaware of everything.
Lily looked at him softly.
"…You better grow up strong."
Yuna smiled gently.
"He already looks stronger than his father."
Lily smirked.
"That's not hard."
Both of them laughed lightly.
But their eyes…
Held worry.
Back to Training Chamber
Leo slowly opened his eyes.
Chen Wei did the same.
They looked at each other.
No words were needed.
They both understood—
Their training had just reached a completely different level.
End of Chapter 7