Chapter 172 The Obsidian Oasis

• The sun rose over the desert, painting the dunes in hues of orange and gold. The group trudged onward, weary but determined. Finally, as the day wore on, they saw it: the Obsidian Oasis.
• Nestled between towering black cliffs, the oasis was a stark contrast to the lifeless desert. Palm trees swayed gently, and crystal-clear water sparkled under the sunlight. But even from a distance, something felt...off.
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