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Chapter 179: The Edge of Silence

The forest grew quieter as the Celestial Marauders continued their journey. The symphony of birdsong and rustling leaves that had accompanied them earlier gradually diminished until only the soft crunch of their footsteps on the forest floor remained. The energy in the air, once vibrant and warm, now felt muted, as if the land itself was holding its breath.

Kael noticed the change first. He slowed his pace, signaling for the others to do the same. “Something’s different here,” he murmured, his eyes scanning the dense foliage around them.

Arion, ever attuned to the subtleties of the natural world, nodded in agreement. “We’re approaching a place where the balance is fragile. The silence—it’s a sign of something deeper, something that doesn’t want to be disturbed.”

The path ahead led into a narrow gorge, its entrance almost hidden by thick vines and moss-covered stones. The air was cooler here, the shadows deeper. As they entered, the walls of the gorge rose steeply on either side, block
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