Against The Eternity Chapter 102: [101] Chapter - 61: I will pass on Sura (Part - 1/2)

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[101] Chapter - 61: I will pass on Sura (Part - 1/2) A note from Phoenixfly_steller Hello readers, There is a word you will encounter: sura. It refers to an alcoholic drink from the Vedic era in India, and it is still consumed in some parts of the country today. Thank you for reading. After some time of travel, they finally reached the marked location. What appeared before them could hardly be called a clearing in the usual sense. It was not a peaceful open space, but rather a scar upon the mountain—a wide, uneven stretch of land carved out violently. The terrain sloped irregularly, chunks of rock scattered across the ground as if something massive had torn through it. It resembled the aftermath of a landslide, but not one born of nature. The fractured earth, the deep gouges, and the disturbed surroundings all pointed to a different cause—a battle. Most likely between powerful beasts, at least a high four-tier or even five-tier. Their clash had reshaped the terrain itself. The group descended carefully, landing one by one onto the damp surface. The ground here was wetter than before one, soft beneath their feet, still holding moisture from both the earlier storm and the disturbed earth. Eklavya glanced around briefly before speaking, his tone thoughtful. “I think… this might not be the best place to rest. I can look for another.” Zeliang, however, shook his head lightly. A faint smile formed as he folded his arms and observed the area. “No need. This works.” He gestured toward the ground. “We just need to fix it a little.” Turning slightly, he said, “Chandra—once the surface dries a bit, use earth manipulation to cover it with sand.” Chandra nodded without hesitation. “Understood.” Zeliang rose lightly into the air and drifted toward the edge of the clearing, while the others instinctively began spreading out along the boundary. Eklavya frowned slightly, watching the movement with curiosity before calling out, “Hey… what are you all doing near the edge?” Zeliang glanced back and replied casually, “Nothing special. I’m just going to use my beast flame.” The moment he said that, Eklavya understood. Without another word, he lifted himself into the air as well, positioning beside Zeliang and Chandra. The damp clearing below lay uneven and soaked, still heavy with moisture. Zeliang formed a hand sign, then extended a single finger. A small flame flickered to life at its tip—calm at first, almost harmless. Then he released it. The flame shot forward and expanded instantly, spreading outward in a controlled surge until it covered the entire clearing like a glowing veil. It hovered just above the surface, radiating heat in all directions. Within moments, steam began rising as the moisture evaporated rapidly, the wet ground drying under the intense yet controlled burn. In just a few minutes, the clearing had transformed—no longer soaked, but firm and stable. Chandra moved immediately. With a subtle motion of his hand, the earth responded. Fine sand emerged and spread across the surface, forming an even layer over the ground. Zeliang exhaled and wiped the faint sweat from his forehead. Eklavya glanced at him and said, “I thought it would be easier for you… considering how confident you sounded.” Zeliang gave a small shrug. “It was easy. But maintaining that flame over an area this size—about fifty meters—is still a bit taxing if I keep it longer.” Eklavya then turned his gaze toward Chandra, who appeared completely steady despite the effort. “Brother Chandra… you look perfectly fine.” Chandra paused for a moment, clearly caught off guard when Eklavya addressed him as brother—something he had not truly believed before. A faint, awkward smile appeared as he scratched the back of his head. “Ah… It’s just that I didn’t have to control the sand precisely,” he replied. “I only needed to spread it across the surface.” Soon after, all of them descended onto the ground. The clearing, now dried and stabilised, felt far more suitable for rest. The