Chapter 272 The Sands Whisper Of Shadows

• The journey to the Obsidian Caverns began at dawn, with the golden light of the rising sun spilling across the dunes of the Sunlit Wastes. The desert stretched endlessly, its undulating sands shimmering like liquid gold. Every step brought new challenges, but also a sense of urgency. The shard Ariella had glimpsed in her visions could not remain unclaimed—not with Karesh and the Queen's forces vying for ultimate power.
• Zara, now a crucial ally, led the group with a quiet confidence. Her knowledge of the desert terrain was their lifeline in the blistering heat.
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