Chapter 62
Under the glaring sun, the team of six flew, drifting in the wind like leaves caught in an invisible current. The heat pressed down mercilessly—dry, unrelenting, baking the air until it shimmered in visible waves. Large avians circled high above—massive wings spread wide, shadows flickering across the endless plains below—but none dared approach. They kept their distance, wary eyes fixed on the small group, instinctive caution overriding hunger or curiosity.
Under the intense sun, Nadia's power increased exponentially. She entered a lotus position mid-air, legs folded neatly, hands resting on her knees, eyes closed in deep focus. Light rays and pure mana poured into her very being, flooding her meridians, pressing against every barrier inside her core. The sensation was overwhelming—warm, relentless, like liquid sunlight filling every vein.
