"Evening is approaching, Teacher. Let’s rest over there. There’s a large enough clearing for us to stay," said Rengga while pointing in one direction."I cannot decide, Rengga. Try asking Sunarya whether we’ll rest there or keep going," replied Ronggo."Do as you please!" snapped Sunarya coldly. Throughout the journey, he hadn’t spoken a word to Ronggo. His jealousy had morphed into hatred for the leader of the Sword of Light Sect.Not long after, they arrived at the clearing Rengga had pointed to. A spacious open area would serve as their resting place for the night, and also as a witness to an impending ambush by two highly skilled figures.With only a short distance left to their destination, the two hundred members of the Devil Eagle Sect rested in the clearing without setting up tents. Rengga, who acted as their guide, merely waited for the moment when Arya and Sarwana would launch their attack.That night, a gentle breeze blew. The silence was eerie, with no sounds from nocturna

But Sunarya seemed unconcerned with the cries that echoed around him. His emotions, which had risen so sharply toward Rengga for daring to deceive him, overshadowed the grief of losing his comrades. "I'll kill you, Bastard!" he yelled before launching his attack. Rengga swallowed hard. He didn’t expect that his words would no longer be enough to deceive Sunarya. All he could do was surrender to the bitter reality that awaited him—death. Boooom! A loud explosion echoed. The punch Sunarya threw was blocked by Ronggo, who had followed behind him. Though Ronggo was furious over Rengga’s betrayal, he couldn’t bear to see his beloved disciple die at Sunarya’s hands. However, a bitter truth awaited Ronggo. Even though he had saved Rengga's life, he was left severely wounded. Unbeknownst to him, Sunarya had sensed his arrival and adjusted his attack. As a result, Ronggo took a brutal hit to the stomach, sending him tumbling backward and crashing into Rengga, who was behind him. T

Dozens of slashes and thrusts were successfully dodged by Arya, but over time, Sunarya's movements grew increasingly faster, making it difficult for the handsome young man to keep up.Not wanting to suffer the ill fate of being struck by his opponent's sword, Arya swiftly drew the Fire Dragon Sword that hung on his back.Sunarya leaped several steps back, sensing a powerful energy radiating from the blade in Arya's hand. Adding to his unease, the sword emitted a bright, bluish aura that enveloped its edge."Is that the Fire Dragon Sword...?" Sunarya muttered under his breath, puzzled. His mind flashed back to a conversation he'd overheard between Rengga and Ronggo about the Fire Dragon Sword finally finding its rightful owner.A deep furrow appeared on his wrinkled forehead. "How did you come to possess that sword? Who are you really?"Arya chuckled softly. He knew that the sword he held was the most powerful heirloom ever known, sought after by countless warriors. "You ask too many q

A relieved breath escaped the lips of the giant ape. It then lay down beside Arya and resumed the sleep that had been interrupted.The following morning, Arya opened his eyes to the sound of commotion coming from outside.Sarwana himself had already left before the sun rose on the eastern horizon. He was waiting for Rengga and his two companions in the forest, as per their agreement."Why am I here?" he wondered. Arya vividly remembered the hut he had occupied for the past few weeks in the Panguripan Gorge.The last thing he remembered was feeling short of breath and seeing spots before passing out after killing Sunarya.Meanwhile, the commotion outside was caused by the bluish light that had emerged from the hut the previous night. Dozens of monkeys living in the Panguripan Gorge were curious about the event and were discussing it enthusiastically.As Arya opened the door to the hut, dozens of monkeys swarmed around him. Being able to understand their language, he stood dumbfounded a

The three of them finally stopped right in front of hundreds of the sect's members. Reksapati's gaze was sharp as he surveyed all the members who appeared ready to depart."My comrades, the Demon Eagle Sect is the largest dark sect in the southern region. Until now, no one in this area, whether from the righteous sects or the dark ones, has dared to disturb us. But yesterday, our honor and pride were truly tarnished. Two hundred of our brothers were slaughtered, and the perpetrators are still hiding in the forest. It is our duty and responsibility to avenge the deaths of our brothers!"Reksapati’s thunderous voice instantly ignited the spirits of his members. Initially, fear had crept into their hearts from the stories they had heard, especially about the ruthless giant ape. But Reksapati’s speech, emphasizing the sect’s honor and pride, reignited their courage.A loud cheer erupted. The hundreds of members of the dark sect shouted fervently, as if fear had completely vanished from th