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Chapter 18: The Azure Depths
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The companions stood at the edge of a vast and turbulent sea, known as the Azure Depths. Its waters churned with a mesmerizing shade of deep blue, hiding within their depths the next trial they must conquer—the Water Crystal.

They gazed out across the expanse, the sea stretching as far as the eye could see. Powerful waves crashed against jagged cliffs, sending sprays of salty mist into the air. The sound of the roaring sea filled their ears, a reminder of the daunting challenge that lay ahead.

To reach the Water Crystal, they would need to navigate treacherous waters and face formidable guardians. But they were undeterred. The fate of their realm rested on their shoulders, and they would not falter.

Liang Wei glanced at his companions, their determination mirroring his own. "We must find a way to cross these turbulent waters and reach the heart of the Azure Depths. Only then can we retrieve the Water Crystal and uncover the next piece of the puzzle."

As they pondered their next move,
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