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Chapter 65: The Shadow Assault
Author: Jajajuba
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The cold night wind whipped against Chen Wu and Zhao Feng as they trudged away from the battlefield. Their steps were heavy, not just from exhaustion but from the shadows clouding their minds after what they had just endured.

The dark forest gradually gave way to a stony path leading to a small town. Lantern lights glimmered faintly in the distance, signaling their approach to civilization after their long journey.

“Chen Wu,” Zhao Feng broke the silence, his voice soft yet filled with concern. “What are we going to do in this town? You’re sinking deeper into the sword’s energy. I’m afraid you—”

“Zhao Feng,” Chen Wu interrupted without turning. “I don’t want to hear another lecture. This town is a place for us to recover, not debate my choices.”

Zhao Feng fell silent, not daring to argue. He knew his friend had become increasingly difficult to reach ever since the dark energy from the Shadow Blade began dominating Chen Wu’s aura.

The town they entered was called Gloomstone, a small set
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