The icy air of the Snow Valley Sect bit deep into Darian's bones, turning every breath into a swirl of white mist that danced in the wind. Before the Shadow Team stood the towering crystal city — a majestic yet haunting monument carved from frozen light. Its spires reflected the gray sky like giant prisms, but their shimmer was not warm.The streets were paved with ice, filled with cloaked figures moving like puppets — pale faces, empty eyes, all under the silent control of patrolling ice cultivators wielding crystalline spears. At the heart of the city loomed the Eternal Ice Mirror, its blue pulse shaking the air, causing Darian's onyx pendant to hiss with heat.Far off in the distance, howls of ice wolves echoed from the crystalline forest — a warning that danger lurked around every corner."This place is beautiful," Tony muttered, his Qi dagger glowing faintly as he scanned the shadows, "but also horrifying. The people look like zombies who forgot how to live.""It's oppressive Qi,

Night descended upon the ruins of the Crystal Ice City, where fragments of ice floated in the air like snow that never fell, cloaking the frozen ground in a fragile silence.In the aftermath of the battle, Darian stood alone, his body still radiating the heat of Qi flames from the fight.Behind him, his team worked to clear the battlefield, gathering enemy weapons and ensuring no Wraiths or Dark Wanderers remained. Briana leaned against a cracked wall, her hand trembling as she tried to heal a wound on her shoulder, her energy nearly spent.Tony sat beside her, his breath shallow after enduring Valeria's direct assault. Lena stood nearby, her gaze hollow.She clutched her crystal sword, but her eyes glistened with unshed tears. She had just read Valeria's journal—her adoptive sister's final words. "I tried to fight Marcus… but the darkness was too strong. Lena, forgive me. Protect this world." The words shattered her heart.Kai appeared as a pale blue hologram beside Darian, his voic

In the meditation room of the Kardhana Sect, the air was warm, filled with a gentle swirling flow of Qi. Darian sat cross-legged in the center of the rune stone formation, the varion onyx necklace on his chest pulsing softly, in sync with his deep breathing. Around her, the members of the Shadow Army- Briana, Kenzo, Tony, and Lena, as well as the other members, concentrated on channeling their Qi, strengthening the collective energy in the room. Anita and Yara, sitting at Darian's side, radiated a soothing aura of water and wind, their hands interlocked with Darian's fingers, creating an emotional bond that strengthened their cultivation. The dim light from the crystal lanterns bounced off the walls, creating a sacred atmosphere full of harmony.Suddenly, Kai's hologram flickered in the air, breaking the silence. But his voice remained calm. [Mr. Darian, there is an emergency situation. Thomas Suryadi is being held hostage at the headquarters of Pharmalux, your pharmaceutical comp

The Valley of Eternal Sakura feels like a deadly dream. Cherry blossom petals fluttered in the air, burning softly under the pale moonlight, yet every gust of wind carried the scent of death.Darian stood in the middle of the rocky plain, his varion onyx necklace shaking unsteadily, the Nyxtherion Qi on his body flickering like a fading flame.Around him, the Shadow Army- Briana, Tony, Kenzo and Lena- took up defensive positions, their eyes alert.Anita and Yara stood by his side, their hands gripping Darian's arms, trying to contain the anxiety that radiated from his face.Arvid, still hugging the weak Thomas, stared into the fog in the distance. "This is not our world," he murmured, his voice full of tension. "Kai, what are we dealing with?"Kai's hologram blinked, but the Eternal Sakura Valley's energy interrupted the signal. "[Limited data. The Tsukikage Clan controls the moon energy here. Beware of illusions and...]" His voice trailed off, replaced by a cold laugh that echoed fro

Anita stood in the center of the Sacred Sakura Shrine, the heart of the Eternal Sakura Valley. Moonlight slipped through the cracks in the wooden roof, illuminating the ancient altar carved with twisting dragons and sakura petals.The Jade Dragon Seal, the sacred artifact of the Tsukikage Clan, rested in a crystal case. Its emerald green aura pulsed like a living breath.The wind carried pink cherry blossom petals, swirling in a gentle dance around Anita, who was preparing to face her final test.She must unite her inner Qi, now strengthened by Ryu's power, with the seal, a ritual determining whether she is worthy to lead the clan.Outside the temple, Darian stands guard, his hands ready to help if anything happens. The various onyx necklaces around his neck pulse softly, as if sensing the temple's cosmic rhythm. Yara and Arvid, with sharp eyes, led the Shadow Army, their formation neat beneath the swaying cherry blossom trees.“Anita will succeed,” whispered Yara, her voice full of