"Ready? Set... Begin!"
The instant the referee's signal echoed across the arena, both Kyle and I exploded into immediate action.
Kyle's Phoenix wings burst into existence with brilliant golden flames, the ethereal constructs spreading wide as fire wreathed his entire body. The heat radiating from him was intense enough that spectators in the nearest sections felt uncomfortable warmth despite protective barriers.
I responded by flooding my body with Blood Control, the enhanced circulation system pumping power through every muscle fiber with maximum efficiency. Blood Enhancement activated simultaneously, the combination creating synergy that amplified my physical capabilities exponentially.
COLLISION! FIRST EXCHANGE!
We met in the arena's center with devastating impact, my blade clashing against Kyle's Phoenix fire-wreathed sword. The shockwave from the collision rippled across the arena floor, creating visible distortion in the air.
