Chapter 29: Mentor's Guidance

Agastya had reached a point in his journey where the challenges ahead seemed daunting, and the progress he had made felt insufficient. The abilities he had gained since the lightning strike had given him a glimpse of a higher existence, but he was far from mastering them. Despite his nightly meditations and continuous pursuit of wisdom, Agastya sensed that something crucial was missing.

One evening, as he sat in his usual spot under the oak tree in the park, he found himself staring at the setting sun. The warm hues of orange and red seemed to hold secrets he couldn't yet decipher. He closed his eyes and focused on his breathing, trying to connect with the deeper energies he had felt coursing through him in fleeting moments of clarity.

"Still searching, are we?" a familiar voice interrupted his thoughts.