by Umashankar Ji
When eighteen-year-old Kael Ashborn fails his Spirit Awakening, he is branded talentless and destined for obscurity. Betrayed during a deadly expedition, he stumbles upon an ancient underground sanctuary where the legendary Eternal Beast Blade chooses him as its wielder. Bound to the mysterious Primordial Beast, Kael inherits a forgotten power that must remain hidden from the world. Enrolling in the prestigious Royal Hunter Academy, Kael conceals his true strength while mastering Elemental Breathing, earning Academy Credits, and surviving ruthless rivalries, dangerous missions, and political intrigue. Yet beneath the academy lies a sealed gate older than history, drawing him toward secrets linked to his bloodline and the origin of the Spirit Gates that threaten humanity. As Demon Cults, powerful guilds, and ancient enemies close in, Kael must decide whether to remain an ordinary student—or embrace the destiny of becoming humanity's greatest Hunter before the world falls into darkness.
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