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The Death of Dhuan Jiexin – Part II.
Author: Jimmy-Chuuu
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Although his body-lightening skill had not completely vanished, Eadric Rong felt how the art was now sucking his energy greedily.

Every time he practiced his light steps, his body seemed to be possessed by a gripping exhaustion. Without the reserves of Qi energy that had once been the source of his strength, he now felt fragile.

Having only jumped down the cliff twice, Eadric Rong was already gasping for breath, his chest tight, cold sweat running down his neck. The fear was getting more and more gripping.

"I'm so weak!" he hissed, disappointed in himself.

The forest of Lingxiao Mountain grew thicker, swallowing the remaining light. The once soothing sounds of nature now became menacing whispers. Eadric Rong realized that danger lurked in every shadow.

"The best way to avoid the assassins' pursuit is to take an unexpected route," he thought as he slipped between the shadows of trees and bushes that twisted like ghostly hands trying to reach him.

His feet slipped on the slippery ground
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