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.

Could Mr. Chance really have been sucked into that gourd?” Gordon exclaimed, his face a mask of

in disbelief, their

this even possible? That tiny gourd… it actually managed to subdue someone

was momentarily at a loss for words. “Mr.

with the reactions around

my arcane

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

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

Riehl spoke, Teegan’s expression shifted to one of admiration. He stared at the gourd in disbelief. “This gourd… can it really swallow