Chapter 163: Calamity of Shadows [7]

The landscape of the realm seemed to be healing from the void's devastation, but just as Han Yichen felt a momentary relief, a sinister whisper brushed against his senses, sending chills down his spine.

"You thought that was the end?"

Emerging from the very shadow Han Yichen cast on the recovering land was the unmistakable presence of the Calamity Shadow, now even more formidable than before. Its form was less distinct, yet more menacing - a smoky, wraith-like entity with numerous crimson eyes that glowed malevolently.

"You may have faced voids, Nexus, and even guardians, but you have not truly faced me," it hissed, the words echoing with a malicious intent. "This realm... will be mine."

With every word, the Calamity Shadow exuded a dark miasma, corrupting the land around it. Unlike their previous encounter, this shadow was no mere manifestation of despair; it was the embodiment of every challenge, every fear, and every regret Han Yichen had ever encountered.

Not to be outdone, Han Yi