Against The Eternity Chapter 89: [88] Chapter - 54: Begins (Part - 2/2)

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[88] Chapter - 54: Begins (Part - 2/2) The translucent map continued to hover between them, its faint golden glow casting soft reflections across their faces. Tiny points of light shifted slowly, unaware that every step they took was now visible upon the formation’s silent display. Eklavya studied the map carefully for a moment before speaking again. “Zeliang,” he said calmly, still observing the shifting lights, “how badly did you injure the elder of the Falling Leaf Sect?” Zeliang folded his arms as he considered the question. The memory of that brutal clash still lingered fresh in his mind—the violent surge of power, the clash of techniques, the desperate gamble that had allowed him to escape. “I injured him enough,” Zeliang replied slowly, “that it should take until noon before he can fight properly again. If he hadn’t had the healing pill like yours. That’s probably why he stopped to recover in the valley instead of chasing further.” ‘There is no one who can make that pill. Haha!’ Eklavya laughed inside his thought. ‘But the high-tier healing pills can be made by the high-tier Alchemist.’ Magha warned him not to be cocky. Eklavya nodded in response. ‘I know. I know that.’ Zeliang's eyes drifted toward the map. “But if we move within about thirty-two kilometres of him,” he continued, “he’ll be able to sense us.” Eklavya nodded slightly. “Yes,” he said. “But only if he activates his divine sense domain.” The Divine Sense Domain is a sensing technique that can only be learned after reaching the Grandmaster realm. No warrior below that level possesses the spiritual awareness required to use it. When activated, it creates an invisible boundary around the user, allowing them to sense the presence and movement of anything within the domain—even subtle disturbances like shifting air, falling leaves, or someone attempting to conceal their aura. The range grows with each advancement in rank. A One-Star Grandmaster can sense roughly 250 meters, and the range doubles with every star, eventually reaching 64 kilometres at the level of a Nine-Star Grandmaster. Magha’s voice immediately echoed through his mind. ‘He has already activated it,’ Magha informed him. ‘Wait, I will mark that region.’ A moment later, the map changed. The area surrounding the elder’s location slowly darkened, forming a shadowed circle within the glowing boundary. The thirty-two-kilometre radius appeared clearly defined, like a dark zone carved directly into the terrain of the map. Eklavya watched the adjustment and nodded slightly. “We’re currently positioned to the left of the elder’s location,” he said, tracing the area lightly with his finger above the projection. “So here’s what we’ll do. We divide the team into two groups.” He paused briefly before adding, “I’ll operate alone.” Inside his mind, his reasoning was already clear. ‘It will be easier to move alone.’ Eklavya knew exactly what he was capable of. Against low-level Master Warriors, the demonic needle technique was more than sufficient. The attack was silent, swift, and lethal—but it required precision and secrecy. If anyone accompanied him, he wouldn’t be able to use the demonic needle, as it is a demonic technique, and that would only slow the mission. Zeliang immediately shook his head. “No. If you want, Chandra can go with you, or I can.” Eklavya gave a small dismissive wave of his hand. “I prefer hunting alone,” he said simply. “You should already know that. Most of the time, I’m known for killing alone.” Zeliang frowned slightly. “But—” Before he could finish, Eklavya cut him off gently but firmly. “I don’t want anyone with me.” For a moment, Zeliang studied his expression carefully. There was no arrogance in Eklavya’s voice—only certainty. Chandra, who had been quietly observing the map, finally spoke. “Then at least take some Master Warriors with you,” he suggested. “Even if you move independently, having support nearby is safer.” Eklavya paused for a brief moment, pretending to consider the s