Chapter 264

The mage, seeing Rey's determination, becomes enraged. Slowly, he shifted his identity to another higher rank of his power. He’s now cloaked in a robe of shifting hues, standing with arms outstretched, fingers weaving intricate patterns as he channelled the raw energies of magic. His eyes glowed with an inner fire, and the ground beneath him hummed with power.

Across from him, Rey remains still without fear, his presence an anchor in the storm of magical forces. Rey believed that he was the embodiment of balance, and he believed that his ability to blend all elements would make him a formidable opponent.

As the mage unleashed a torrent of arcane spells, Rey moved with fluid grace, his hands tracing symbols in the air, each one countering the mage's attacks with the perfect elemental response.

Fire met water in a hissing cloud of steam. Earth absorbed air, grounding its force. Lightning's fierce energy was diffused by the calm of the spirit. The mage,