After ensuring that Roel's Totem Power had completely stabilized, Ang prepared to leave with peace of mind. Before departing, he told Roel to rest well. To resist the Long-horned Black Ox's soul resistance, Roel had gone several days without any real rest and was now utterly exhausted. Despite his physical fatigue, Roel's spirits were abnormally high. The overflowing sense of power intoxicated him, even giving him the illusion that he could now handle a high-level magical beast. Thinking back to the oppressive feeling he had faced against the Serrated Tiger Fish, Roel felt that fear had long since vanished. However, Ang knew that this was merely an illusion caused by his sudden surge in power. Therefore, he repeatedly reminded Roel to rest and avoid being blinded by reckless confidence.
After Ang left, Roel did not simply indulge in the thrill of power. Instead, he followed Ang's advice and rested properly for an entire night. When he woke the next morning, the hollow sensation from his sudden increase in strength had faded, though the confidence brought by that power remained in his heart. This newfound confidence filled him with anticipation for future training and battles.
When Ang returned to Roel's residence, he found Roel practicing combat techniques in his courtyard. Ang had personally taught him these techniques, and Roel was now becoming increasingly proficient with them. Seeing Ang arrive, Roel stopped what he was doing and eagerly greeted him. Ang smiled and asked, "How do you feel?"
"It feels incredible!" Roel answered enthusiastically, then added somewhat helplessly, "It's just that controlling the power isn't always so easy."
Ang's expression turned serious as he explained, "That is normal. In my view, Totem Power is an external force, different from your original power system. If you cannot truly integrate it into your heart