SUPREME ARCH-MAGUS

Eternal sun sect...

High above in the skies, Mohini stood atop her sleek black serpent pet, its wavy form coiled beneath her. Her piercing gaze remained fixed on Kent, who is engaged in conversation with Grand Elder Porus.

Since morning, she stood in the skies, outside the periphery of the Eternal Sun Sect. As Mohini hovered just beyond the periphery of the sect's boundaries, a sense of hesitation lingered within her. Since dawn, she has stood vigilantly outside the sky range of the Eternal Sun sect and concealed her presence.

It's not like Mohini lacked the ability to enter the sect's domain. Her formidable power could easily break its defenses. But something held her back—a lingering sense of caution against a person whose presence was equal to her own.

For hours, Mohini had observed from afar, her keen eyes tracking every movement below with a mix of curiosity and wariness.

"Master, why are you hesitating so much? We are not going to hurt anyone, or we won't step on their sect grounds." Lambu spoke, irritated by the long wait outside the Eternal Sect boundary.

Without answering Lambu, she continued to stare at Kent on the rising sun peak. As Kent engaged in an earnest conversation with Grand Elder Porus, Mohini's desire to learn more about this mysterious sect rose.

With a silent sigh, Mohini glanced down at her serpent companion, its obsidian scales glinting in the sunlight. With a gentle nudge of her heels, she urged the serpent forward, drawing closer to the boundary of the Eternal Sun sect.

With a wide grin, Lambu waved forward. But just as he touched the boundary of the Eternal Sun sect, a tornado like clear air gushed from all sides, and in mere moments, it took the shape of an old face with a long beard and his long hair tied into the shape of a neat bun on top of his head.

With calm eyes and a light smile, he stared at Mohini from top to bottom. "Beauty, what are you doing here? This is definitely not a place for a powerful witch like you." The old face questioned with a curious look.

"I have my own interests in coming here. Stop blocking my path." Mohini replied while holding her staff.

"Beauty, don't act like an ignorant person. You have been peeking inside my secret since morning. I know that you came for that young man. So, tell me what's your purpose here." The old face asked with a serious look.

"Hmmhh… old man, I came here to protect him. I won't interfere with your sect if you let me in. Otherwise, I won't hesitate to drag you out of your little pond." Mohini replied with a grim look.

"Beauty, our strengths are almost equal. Even if you have the advantage of superior spells, I have my sect backing here. So, stop threatening me and speak about that little fellow's background." The old man asked with a curious look.

"Old man, you are not qualified to know about his background. But I can promise you one thing. If that young man becomes your sect disciple, this place will prosper for decades. If you provide him with full support, my master may even help you become Supreme Magus." Mohini replied in a serious tone while staring at the old face with a smug look.

The old man became silent after hearing Mohini's last sentence. For decades, he has been trying to become a Supreme Magus and gain another long life span. His facial features changed when he heard about his desire.

"Beauty, don't try to sway this old man. I don't know whether you come to protect that young man or to destroy him. But as long as I'm here, you are not allowed to step inside my sect." The old man declared as he faded into thin air.

"You…" Mohini cried out as she moved forward to grab the old face. But he had already faded like smoke. With a stomp, she turned back, and Lambu carried her high into the air.

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Rising sun peak...

While staring at the falling dust of flying creatures, Porus extends the bow towards Kent.

"It's really a good bow. Only rich lads could afford an arcane tome and this type of powerful bow." Porus commented while shaking his head.

"Elder Porus, will you accept me as your disciple?" Kent asked earnestly. After that display of skill, Kent determined to become a disciple and master the bow.

Porus sighed deeply as he stared at Kent. "Boy, it's not easy for me to accept you as a disciple. I still don't know whether I can protect you or not. But you have a lot of potential. Why don't you go for the burning sun peak? You will definitely shine in that place." Porus suggests with long look.

Even though he thought of taking Kent as a disciple, his past didn't let him decide on that.

"Is there any powerful person on the burning sun peak who mastered a bow?" Kent asked with a serious look.

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Understanding Kent's meaning, Porus stood calmly for a long time. He is contemplating what to do with Kent. Soon his gaze moved to the east, where a big rock pillar stood. That rock pillar rose hundreds of meters into the air.

"It seems like that time has arrived." Porus muttered while staring deeply at the top of that rock pillar.

"Elder Porus," Kent called out loudly.

Porus came out of his daze and stared into Kent's eyes. With a determined look, he took out a red coloured coin and handed it to Kent.

"What is this elder?" Kent asked while observing the red coin, which has the symbol of a sun rising from mountains.

"Boy, I need some time to think. I'm still in a dilemma whether to take you as a disciple or not. Until then, stay at the healing sun peak. Show that coin to peak master, Shreya. She will take good care of you." Porus replied in a stern tone.

"But, Elder…" Kent tried to say something. But Porus interrupted him and gestured for him to leave the rising sun peak.

With a disappointed sigh, Kent mounted his Fire Kirin and began his descent.

Grand Magus Porus continued to stare at the leaving back of Kent. He stood in the same spot while thinking about Kent. Suddenly, the wooden wine jar in his hands shattered, and Porus began walking towards the raised rock pillar to seek answers.

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One more chapter at 7pm IST...