The violent firepower erupted in an uncontrollable burst, flames roaring and bleeding out in every direction.
Ethan raised his arms swiftly, commanding the scattered blast to halt—his control absolute and precise.
If unchecked, half the mountain would have been reduced to ash and smoke.
"It's finally done!" Ethan's face radiated joy, his heart pounding with the profound satisfaction of breakthrough.
The blazing phoenix descended from the sky, its form coalescing into a compact globe of swirling blue flames that settled gently in the palm of his hand.
"This is a qualitative leap," Ethan whispered, awed by the power now coursing within.
"The strength of these flames is multiplied manifold, far beyond the weak flicker of early days. Ten years of struggle, but well worth every sacrifice."
Without hesitation, Ethan declared, "Now, to begin the Divine Flame Bodybuilding Technique!"
