Chapter 864: Above the Stone Gate (Huge Chapter, Monthly Ticket Request)

Boom—

Accompanying the intense roar, layers upon layers of shadows separated from the stooped figure, all draped in similar hoods, lean in build, brandishing scythe-like weapons as if they were cast from the shadows themselves.

"Ah—"

Piercing howls echoed in the silent darkness, these surging black shadows flying through the sky like crows, the whistling wind brushing past torches that still burned on either side.

With a 'pop,' the roaring flames of the torches suddenly extinguished, plunging the world once more into thick, pitch darkness.

A ghostly green lantern cast a chilling glow, forming a small circular haven of illuminated land.

"Stay behind me."

He Ao's gaze sharpened, ignoring the howls resounding around him as he stepped forward directly into the darkness ahead.

Kavina immediately took a step forward to follow He Ao, with Komo keeping pace beside her.