John Williams
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Max's improvements were evident for everyone to see with their naked eyes, his whole aura had changed after undergoing training for all the basic elements and his worldview had shifted as a result. No longer believing that physical attributes like strength and agility mattered as much as one's comprehension and ability to understand the elements on a deeper level, Max knew now better than ever that his whole approach to a battle was wrong before he began his training here. Once one began to…
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As Max emerged from the mound of earth, he felt a different connection with the world. He was now rooted to the earth, like a colossal tree with its roots running deep. It was time for the second stage - Adaptation. The following years were a test of Max's physical strength and endurance. Dharti, the Earth Goddess, started adding boulders on him. It was not a figure of speech, it was not a cute addition like placing boulder on the edge of a stick, forcing Max to lift the stick over his…
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When Dharti the Goddess of Earth entered the time chamber, Max looked practically nothing like what he used to look just a few days ago in the real world when he entered the chamber. The boyish charm was replaced by a manly black beard and chest hair upto his shoulder level as he looked like a true warrior from the ancient times when personal hygiene was not invented yet. His otherwise jet black beard showed a few strands of grey in them which were like a proof of his growing wisdom which…
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Khnum's unease had only deepened as Max moved on to the second stage of mastering the Way of the Water, . His arrogant smirk had gradually faded, replaced by a look of grudging respect that he carefully masked under a veneer of scorn. Max's challenge now was to transform his body, or parts of it, into water. The first few weeks were brutal. Every attempt was painful as his body resisted the unnatural transformation, akin to a rubber band stretched to its limits, threatening to snap. This pain,…
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There was one notable change in Max's appearance once his training ended which was that he no longer looked like a young adult, but rather looked more mature like an individual in his prime. 20 years had passed for Max and Kremeth although only 20 days had passed in the outside world and the physical effects of aging were visible after the 20 years of training. Kremeth opened his heart to Max on the night before his departure as he told him a lot about the universe and the power struggle of…
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The second decade of Max's training opened up with an intense focus on combat. Max, having now mastered flight, sought to incorporate the wind into his battle techniques. He already had a firm grasp of using small techniques such as wind blade and wind wall but the focus now was on more AOE moves, the kind that could really validate all the time he spent into learning all sorts of foundational garbage about the nature of the wind and the like. At first Max was quite doubtful as to why he…
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"Again, Max." Kremeth's voice echoed over the windswept plains. Max looked up from where he lay, battered and bruised from another failed attempt. His body ached and his mana was low, but he knew he couldn't afford to give in. With a sigh, he pushed himself up, eyes hardened with resolve, he had all the time in the universe inside this chamber, all that he needed to do was keep getting back up and progressing slowly, everything else would fall into place. The first weeks of year 5 in…
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In the heart of the Time Chamber, Max faced his new challenge—the mastery of flight. With the memory of his harmonious connection with the wind still fresh, he approached this task with an optimism that would soon be eroded by the cruel sting of failure. "Flight isn't just an extension of harmony, Max," Kremeth had explained, "it's about taking control, bending the wind to your will, making it a tool for your command." These words echoed in Max's mind as he prepared for his first attempt at…
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Max's days revolved around the sole task of harmonisation. From the early morning sunlight that swept across the plain, to the moonlit quietude that settled over the Time Chamber, Max would sit undisturbed, his every thought focused on melding his energy with the wind. As the months rolled by, the subtle but significant progress made itself known. Max's energy started to vibrate at a frequency similar to the wind, harmonising in rhythm and tone. It was as if he was tuning his life's instrument to…
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"Understanding the wind is but the first step in mastering the second level of the Way of the Wind. The next stage is to harmonise your energy with that of the wind," Kremeth announced, as a new day dawned within the Time Chamber. Max felt a surge of anticipation as he listened. This was a new phase of his training, a step towards attaining greater mastery over the Way of the Wind. Despite the monumental task ahead, Max was not daunted. His successful breakthrough in understanding the wind's language…
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