In the depths of the mystical realm, the tutelage of Saraphim continued to shape Aurelian's destiny. Saraphim, the revered senior loved by all, guided him through stage three, imparting crucial rules that governed their magical society. Aurelian absorbed these precepts, each etched in wisdom and born from the annals of ancient magic.
"Don't fall in love," she emphasized, cautioning Aurelian against the entanglements that could cloud judgment. "You can steal the cultivation of others or souls. Overthrowing your elder leads to chaos, and in this realm, it's kill or be killed," she elucidated, revealing the stark realities of their world.
But the revelations did not stop there. Saraphim shed light on a looming danger, a shadowy figure named Elara Mystique, a semi-goddess of stage five who carried out nefarious deeds on behalf of their master. This enigmatic being, shrouded under various aliases, traversed realms, plundering souls and cultivation, leaving a trail of fear and despair.
Aurelian, grappling with the new knowledge, posed a pivotal question, "Is it true our master is such a dangerous creature?"
Saraphim, her expression grave, confirmed his fears. "Yes, as a stage six entity, our great God emits a dragon magic aura, a telltale sign of immense power. She consumes our fellow students' souls to replenish her own strength, a dark secret veiled in shadows."
She continued, explaining the hierarchy within their sect. At stage four, one could ascend to a position with the supreme God, securing power and influence. Yet, even within this power structure, there were limits. Riven, an ambitious disciple, aspired for higher standing, but the supreme God denied him that path. However, Elara Mystique had exploited Riven and others, employing them for her sinister designs.
As Aurelian absorbed this revelation, a maelstrom of thoughts and emotions surged within him. The fragility of their world had been laid bare, a place where power was a double-edged sword, a realm where treachery could thrive. He contemplated his role, the burden of knowledge, and the choices that lay ahead.
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