Chapter 894 Dominique’s Training

Chapter 894 Dominique's Training

?894 Dominique's Training

The next morning, Mira awoke before dawn. She gently freed herself from the bed, careful not to disturb Dominique, who was still sleeping soundly. Stepping out onto the balcony, she breathed in the crisp morning air, feeling invigorated.

She began her morning routine, a series of meditation exercises.

After her routine, she went to go extend her stay at the Celestial Resort, which the staff happily accepted. Mira returned to her room to find Dominique stirring awake. "Good morning, Mother," Dominique mumbled sleepily, rubbing her eyes.

"Good morning," Mira replied with a small smile. "Get ready. We start your training today."

Dominique sat up, suddenly fully awake, her eyes shining with excitement. "I'm ready!"

Breakfast was a quick affair. Mira outlined the plan for the day: intensive physical training in the morning, followed by meditation and Qi control exercises in the afternoon.

As they headed to the training ground, Mira couldn't help but notice Dominique's eagerness. They arrived at a secluded area away from the resort, a place that was nothing but a massive expanse of ice with nothing else–perfect for training without disturbances.

"Prepare yourself." Mira gave Dominique a pat on the shoulder before she launched herself into the air. The girl gave a firm nod and waited for her to finish.

Mira floated up into the sky and closed her eyes in concentration. As she extended her arms, the air around the training area began to shimmer and warp. She 'created' many different areas for training involving all of her affinities.

Dominique watched in awe as her mother's Qi radiated outwards, shaping the very elements around them.

The first challenge was gravity.

Mira tossed a watermelon-sized black sphere into the air. The elements in the vicinity trembled as the weight of everything became heavier.

Dominique's knees buckled as she struggled, her muscles screaming as she forced herself to stand up straight. She gasped, her breath coming out in short bursts as she adjusted to the intense gravity. She could feel every muscle straining, her body fighting against the overwhelming force.

"I can do this," she muttered to herself, taking a shaky step forward. Each movement was a battle, her feet sinking slightly into the ice with every step.

"Focus, Dominique!" Mira called out from above. "Channel your Qi to counteract the gravity. Make your body light."

Nodding, Dominique closed her eyes, concentrating on the energy swirling inside her. She visualized it as a burst of vitality, pushing against the oppressive weight. Gradually, she felt her body lighten, and her steps became softer.

Mira watched with satisfaction, then waved her hand. The black sphere pulsed, and suddenly, flames erupted around Dominique as the gravity intensified. Dominique yelped, jumping back, but the flames followed her, licking at her heels.

Without warning, Mira unleashed a torrent of Yin Lightning, each bolt aiming to strike Dominique down. Dominique leaped and rolled, barely avoiding the strikes. All she heard around her was crackling as if the very air itself was cooking.

A bolt shot through her shoulder, sending a jolt of pain that felt like her arm had been torn off. But she gritted her teeth and refused to make a sound.

'If Mother can withstand this, so can I!'

"Good. It seems you haven't been slacking lately. Now, let's see how you deal with this," Mira announced. Her voice echoed around the training ground, and Dominique had a sinking feeling.

The elements ceased their assault, and for a moment, there was silence.

Then, the ground beneath Dominique's feet gave way, opening into a pit of darkness.

Dominique fell, her scream lost in the void.

She landed hard on a surface that felt like ice but was darker than the deepest night. Her body was battered, and her Qi was nearly depleted. She tried to rise, but her limbs wouldn't obey.

Above her, Mira's face appeared, looking down into the pit. "Climb, Dominique. Show me the strength of your will. If you can't get out of here, then you're not worthy to receive the rest of my teachings."

Dominique looked up, seeing the light far above her. From where she stood, it was nothing but a speck, but at least she could see her destination.

'She's right.' She slowly nodded, feeling a crick in her neck. '...This is nothing. To Mother, this probably isn't even a warm-

up. This is nothing more than a test. The real training hasn't even begun yet.'

With a Herculean effort, she dragged herself to her feet and walked until she hit something. Gliding her hands across a smooth surface, she realized the walls of the pit were slick and steep, but she began to climb. Her fingers found holds in the smallest of crevices as she slammed her feet into the icy stone, trying to create her own foothold.

As she climbed, Mira did not make it easy. She sent down a cascade of elements, each one battering Dominique as she ascended. But with each blow, Dominique's resolve hardened. She would not be broken.

Finally, after what felt like an eternity, Dominique reached the top. She pulled herself over the edge, collapsing on the ground, gasping for air.

Her body was covered in bruises, cuts, broken bones, and burns, but she had made it. She had climbed out of the darkness, out of the pit of despair.

Mira floated down, landing beside her. "You have done well," she said, her voice softer now but still carrying the weight of authority.

"I... I didn't think I could do it," Dominique panted, her body trembling with exhaustion.

"You have more strength than you know," Mira replied, helping her to sit up. "This training is meant to break you, yes, but also to rebuild you. Stronger. More resilient. Unbreakable."

Dominique looked up at her mother, a mix of pain and pride in her eyes. "I understand, Mother. I won't give up. I'll keep pushing."

"That's what I expect from you," Mira said, a hint of a smile on her lips. "Rest now. You'll need your strength for later."