By the time Jihoon returned to the sanctuary, it was buzzing with activity. The alliances with the Ironwood Clan and Moonshadow Tribe had brought new resources and fighters, bolstering the sect's strength.
However, the martial sects were not idle. A coalition of their most powerful leaders convened to discuss the growing threat of magic. Among them was Elder Kang of the Stormblade Sect, a man renowned for his ruthlessness.
"The Sect of Magic is an abomination," Elder Kang declared. "If we allow it to spread, it will undermine everything we've built."
The coalition began planning a coordinated assault on the Arcane Sanctuary, setting the stage for a confrontation that would shake Murim to its core.
At the sanctuary, Jihoon sensed the looming danger. He called a council of his disciples and allies, outlining their strategy. "We must hold the sanctuary at all costs," he said. "This isn't just a battle for survival—it's a battle for the future of Murim."
The disciples prepared themselves, their training intensifying as the days passed. Arin and Sora developed a devastating combination attack, blending fire and water into a deadly steam-based offensive. Daehyun focused on refining his fire magic, while Jang Seok trained the newer recruits in guerilla tactics.