Rudra spiritual space..
Rudra stood in front of the unicorn spiritual formation technique. He circled it slowly, studying it from every angle. After a close inspection, he finally discovered something—**nine star points** on the unicorn beast technique.
He took a deep breath and **unleashed his spiritual energy**, converting all **78 spiritual stars** into 9 powerful stars. One by one, he placed those stars onto the formation's designated points. Once positioned, Rudra **clenched his feet** and **blasted** the stars with his energy.
—**The seal was broken.**
Now, the technique flowed into him. He began channeling his spiritual energy into it and spent the next few hours fully observing and absorbing the essence of the **Unicorn Dash technique**.
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### **Mastering the Unicorn Dash**
As the stars of his spiritual space glimmered softly, Rudra opened his eyes. Night had already fallen.
He activated the technique.
A **spiritual wind unicorn** materialized before him, its horn swirling with sharp wind energy. It dashed toward a tree at full speed—**BOOM!** The tree shattered with explosive force.
Rudra smiled, impressed.
> "Great... This can defeat an opponent within seconds."
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### **Now\... Time for the Chain Control Technique**
Rudra sat back down and entered his **spiritual space** once again. In front of him were **four circular formations** arranged in a single row. He examined them closely but found no clues.
He searched for **spiritual star spots**—but saw nothing. After a long while, he noticed something strange: **24 small spikes** on each circle.
> *"How stupid am I? They were right in front of me and I didn't see them…"*
He activated 24 of his spiritual stars and sent the first one to the first spike—it glowed.
Then, he sent the second star to the second spike, but this time, **none of the spikes activated**—even the first one dimmed.
After countless failed attempts, Rudra realized the secret:
He needed to assign each spiritual star to a different circle in a **rotating sequence**.
He sent the:
* 1st star to the 1st spike in the 1st circle,
* 2nd star to the 2nd spike in the 2nd circle,
* 3rd star to the 3rd spike in the 3rd circle,
* 4th star to the 4th spike in the 4th circle,
* 5th star to the 5th spike back in the 1st circle...
…and so on, until all 24 spiritual stars were placed across the four formations—**6 in each**.
Suddenly, the formations began to **rotate and glow**. Their seals broke, and **spiritual energy surged** into Rudra's body.
> **He had mastered the Chain Controlling Techniques.**
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### **Morning Light**
He opened his eyes again—**shocked**.
> "It's almost noon already? I didn't realize it took me so long…"
He stood and walked near a pond.
A familiar voice called out—
**Soldier:**
> "Young master! I've told you more than a hundred times, this isn't a place to play. Leave now!"
**Rudra (grinning):**
> "Uncle Fei, I've also told you—stop calling me master. Just call me Rudra."
**Fei:**
> "You're still my master. How can I call you by name?"
**Rudra (laughing):**
> "Then I must be a scary master, huh? You're hilarious, Uncle Fei."
Fei smiled warmly. It had been two years since he last saw Rudra laugh like that.
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### **A Mysterious Request**
**Rudra:**
> "Uncle Fei, I'll be leaving this evening. But I need your help gathering ingredients for a spiritual formation."
**Fei:**
> "Tell me, young master. I'll do anything you need."
**Rudra:**
> "I need a Tier-9 Beast, Light Phoenix and Shadow Wolf elemental stones… and their blood. And one **Spiritual Lotus**."
Fei was **stunned**.
> "You want materials from Tier-9 beasts at your age?!"
**Fei:**
> "I can try to find the Phoenix and Wolf stones… but I've never heard of a 'Spiritual Lotus.'"
Rudra pondered.
> "That knowledge came from ancient records. Maybe it doesn't exist anymore…"
**Rudra:**
> "It's a lotus with only spiritual power—not elemental. It has no affinity."
**Fei (suddenly understanding):**
> "You're talking about the **Energy Lotus.** It appears near the **Rainbow Lotus**, which only blooms once a year."
**Rudra:**
> "If I get the chance, I'll retrieve one myself. But make sure to return with the elemental stones within five years."
**Fei (laughing):**
> "Five years? I'll bring them in two. Finding those beasts is hard—but not impossible."
**Rudra:**
> "Be careful."
Fei handed him a glowing charm.
> "Break this badge if you're ever in danger. I'll come immediately."
**Rudra (bowing):**
> "Thank you, Uncle."
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### **The Promise**
Later that day, Rudra visited his mother and told her he had mastered the Unicorn Dash. But something still lingered in his heart.
**Supra Yan:**
> "Rudra, is there something you want to ask?"
**Rudra:**
> "If I make a promise to someone… should I keep it, no matter what?"
Supra Yan's gaze turned distant.
She began a story:
> "Long ago, Brother Fan's ancestor was a Tier-13 Beast who took human form. He found his soulmate, but the world rejected him.
> He could've fought back—but chose peace.
> He came to the Kak Empire with his wife and asked the Emperor for shelter.
> The Emperor granted it—without a single question."
> "In return, he promised that he and his descendants would serve the empire for generations.
> Moved by his loyalty, the Emperor placed a hand on his shoulder and said:
> 'If you keep your promise… then you are one of us. You are family.'"
**Present Day**
Supra Yan smiled.
> "Even now, Brother Fan's family serves the empire.
> So Rudra—when you give your word… never break it."
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### **Evening Departure**
Rudra and Naran left the empire and returned to the Medicine Hall Academy.
On the road—
**Rudra:**
> "Naran, did you notice any tattoo on Arie?"
**Naran:**
> "Yeah. I saw one on her neck. But most of it was hidden beneath her dress.
> Why are you asking?"
**Rudra:**
> "Did you see anything on her hand?"
**Naran:**
> "Nope. Nothing."
Rudra fell silent.
> *"It's clear now. She must be that girl… I have to know for sure."*
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### **Meanwhile – Arie's Perspective**
Arie had joined the Medicine Hall Academy—starting in the **outer division**.
She sat alone beneath the moonlight, gazing at the stars.
> *"That boy… Rudra… there's something different about him."*
> *"When I first met him on Mist Mountain… my butterfly tattoo began to glow.
> And yesterday, that glow increased."*
> *"No one else can see it—but… he was looking right at it."*
She frowned slightly, thoughtful.
> *"Could it be… he can actually see it?"*
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### **To Be Continued...**