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In a world where ancient Malay martial arts intertwine with mystical forces, Aina Batrisya, a teenage girl of mixed Malay-Chinese descent, discovers an extraordinary gift—she can perceive the Aura of Semangat Energy. Born with only one functioning eye, she is fated to wield a power that ebbs and flows with the cycles of the moon.

When a powerful artifact, the Gendang Pahang, is stolen from the National Museum, Aina is thrust into a hidden war between the Persatuan Gerhana, a ruthless syndicate stealing mystical relics, and the Orang Bunian, enigmatic forest guardians. At the heart of this conflict stands Rahim Tempurung, a deranged archaeologist turned warlord, seeking to resurrect the lost kingdom of Gangga Negara using forbidden magic.

Guided by the mysterious Tok Rimau, a hermit warrior who holds the secrets of forgotten silat techniques, Aina embarks on a perilous journey through both the physical and spiritual realms of Malaysia. From the misty peaks of Gunung Ledang to the ruins of Kota Gelanggi, she must master the Seven Forms of Semangat Energy—Earth, Water, Fire, Wind, Roots, Stars, and Dreams—to reclaim her lineage and prevent a catastrophic war.

But as betrayal lurks among her closest allies and hidden truths about her ancestry unravel, Aina faces the ultimate question—will she embrace her destiny as the Pendekar Matahari Senja, or will she be consumed by the very power she seeks to control?

With Kerambit Bulan, a sentient crescent-shaped dagger, and the legendary Selendang Sari Nabawi, a sacred cloth woven with the resilience of ancient warriors, Aina must stand against dark forces that threaten not just her homeland, but the balance between the mortal and spirit realms.

A story of war, heritage, and self-discovery—The Twilight Sun Warrior is an epic fantasy that blends the elegance of traditional Malay silat with the wonder of mythical realms.

The Twilight Sun Warrior

The Jembalang Datai collapsed into a swirl of dark smoke before vanishing completely. Aina stood at the heart of the battlefield, her breathing still labored. She had won—but she knew this was only the beginning.

Tok Rimau smirked. "Seems like the warrior spirits have begun to accept you."

Aina turned to him. "What just happened? I felt like… I wasn't myself."

Tok Rimau stroked his beard, stepping forward. "That was The Hidden Legacy. You think silat is just about muscle and movement? True silat comes from the soul. You merely touched the surface of its power."

He pointed to the sky, where countless stars glimmered in the vast darkness.

"There are seven types of Semangat Energy in this world. You've just awakened the first. But your journey is far from over, Aina."

Before she could ask more, a distant explosion shattered the silence.

The Persatuan Gerhana had arrived.

Chapter 4: The Hidden Legacy