The massive maw of the worm loomed over him, its circular rows of razor-sharp teeth spinning like a saw. Hajin reacted instantly, pouring mana under his feet to propel himself out of the way before the creature could strike.
The explosive force kicked up a huge cloud of sand, launching him sideways just as the worm's head slammed into the spot he had been standing.
He landed on a nearby dune, his boots sliding down the shifting sand before he stabilized his posture.
Without pausing, he willed his mana to circulate, summoning one of his glowing rings around his right wrist. The concentric halo hummed with dense power, immediately amplifying his base strength as he prepared to counterattack.
He jumped up, aiming for the side of the worm's towering head. The sheer velocity of his leap surprised even himself, the wind whipping past his ears as he reached the peak of his arc.
