A Man Like None Other

Everyone turned their attention to Riehl, confusion etched on their faces. His words made no sense.

Without a word, Riehl reached into his sleeve and pulled out a pitch-black gourd. The gourd was entirely black, its surface adorned with intricate, ancient runes that gave it an ominous aura. Though beautiful in craftsmanship, its negative energy sent chills through the air.

Uncorking the gourd, Riehl bellowed, “Kid, get ready to experience the might of my Devouring Sky Gourd!”

As soon as he finished speaking, a powerful suction force erupted from the gourd. The force was so intense that Jared found himself momentarily paralyzed, unable to move.

It felt as though the space around him had been frozen in time, rendering him utterly unresponsive. Before he could react, darkness engulfed his vision, and the immense suction pulled him straight into the gourd.

“Jared! Jared!” Mia cried out in alarm, her voice trembling with fear.

Chance really have been sucked into that gourd?” Gordon

frozen in disbelief, their eyes glued to the

possible? That tiny gourd… it actually managed to subdue someone as powerful as

at a

pleased with the reactions around him, sealed

I wanted to lull Jared into a false sense of security, make him believe my arcane arrays were weak, and

it. “This Devouring Sky Gourd was crafted by my master, in collaboration with dozens of array masters,” Riehl explained. “It may look small, but it contains the combined knowledge

now that he’s trapped inside, even his strength won’t save him. He’s completely at my mercy. The gourd’s inner realm is filled with wind blades that’ll slice through his flesh. It won’t be long before he’s begging for me to release

the gourd in disbelief. “This gourd…