Chapter 1016 Rootless Souls
- A razor-sharp hiss split the silence. The Blood Pearl burst from Rowark's palm, its surface pulsing crimson light, an angry miniature sun that hurled itself at Finneas with the promise of instant annihilation.
- "Facing the onrushing glare, Finneas' once-lost eyes turned to cold iron.
- He raised his right hand. The illusion of nine howling dragons coiled around his fingers, their roars rippling through the air.