Chapter 107: Five
Theron huffed out breaths. The puddles beneath him began to pool into foul swirls of crimson and violet, painting the ground a darker hue than the rain alone was capable of.
His body seemed to sway side to side in the wind. Any moment now, he could teeter over, collapsing to the ground.
…
"He’s at his limit," Sigil said softly from a distance, his frown deepening.
He recognized the young man as an outer disciple of the Obsidian Eclipse Sect. In fact, he wasn’t just any disciple; he was ranked 17th in the Outer Sect.
The Obsidian Eclipse Sect was huge. The number of Duke, Marquisette, and Earl Clans that sent their young talents into their midst was uncountable. There were even some from neighboring Provinces that sent some of their youths for exchanges in diplomacy.
The number of Outer Sect Disciples was easily in the several thousands, approaching four digits. To be ranked 17th amongst them all… this young man would most definitely hold up a piece of the sky with his palm in the future.
Skyler Surgg.
Sigil wanted to take a step forward, but he felt an aura lock onto him. His eyes narrowed.