The magical training chamber had remained closed since early morning, and Sage Alistair had no intention of leaving until he understood the peculiar sensation gathering within his Mana Veins.
He sat cross-legged upon the central platform, surrounded by four elemental formations. Fire, Nature, Earth, and Wind Mana circulated through their respective magic circles, each connected to the tremendous reserves contained within his Divine Grade Mana Veins.
For several weeks, Sage had devoted considerable attention to refining his magical abilities. He had improved his spell construction, corrected wasteful habits, and developed a deeper understanding of the four elements under his command.
Now, something was different.
The resistance that had repeatedly prevented his advancement was no longer as firm as before. Each circulation of Mana seemed to weaken it further, and Sage could sense that the threshold separating him from the Grandmaster realm was finally within reach.
