The blinding white light of Jayden's lobby faded, replaced instantly by the breathtaking, infinite expanse of outer space.
Jayden materialized on a massive, circular platform made of polished obsidian. There were no walls, only a colossal, transparent energy dome separating the arena from the freezing vacuum of the cosmos.
Outside the dome, a vibrant nebula swirled in violent hues of violet and gold, and distant stars burned like cold diamonds. It was a terrifyingly beautiful, isolated battleground.
A few dozen yards away, a column of pixelated light coalesced into his opponent. Nebula.
Jayden's eyes narrowed as he took in her avatar. Given her Rank status, he had expected an absolute juggernaut—someone clad in mythical, glowing armor or wielding legendary weapons
