The thunderous noise of the explosion alerted the guards, bringing the battle to an abrupt halt.
Kahn's arrival was a top-secret operation for both sides. His plan and the existence of the White Lotus Society were things they could not let outsiders easily learn of.
Bumi bent again, and the entire training room began to heave and roll. Ravaged by their battle, the room rapidly repaired itself, returning to its original state in moments, as clean as if it had just come fresh from the factory.
Kahn marveled inwardly. He really is a god of infrastructure!
Next, Bumi used his Bending to hide Kahn. Observing through his Mind's Eye, Kahn could see just how much prestige Bumi commanded. He easily dealt with the guards who came running at the noise, and they treated him with considerable respect.
After the guards left, Bumi resumed his conversation with Kahn.
"You really are a bit mad, youngster. But then, only someone as mad as you would dare propose such a mad plan. More importantly, though you're mad, you're also very rational. That's excellent!"
Bumi lavished praise on Kahn.
Although neither of them had gone all out during their contest, it had still been enough to show him a great deal.
Take the explosion Kahn had created at the end. At first glance, it looked like a mad attempt to take them both down, but in reality, the move had not only blocked his attack but struck back at him and freed Kahn from his restraints as well-three birds with one stone.
More importantly, judging by Kahn's series of actions, that move had certainly not been a lucky coincidence. It had been carefully planned and perfectly executed.
Skill, intelligence, and mad ideas to boot-Bumi was very pleased.
"You flatter me, sir."
Kahn's response, on