Chapter 22 :- Astral Descent

As the Celestial Alliance continued its celestial journey, a subtle shift began to stir within Liang Xing. The Echoing Gauntlets, amplifying astral energies, inadvertently heightened the darker aspects of his psyche. Unbeknownst to the assembly, a tumultuous storm brewed within the Custodian of the Celestial Codex.

Haunted by astral whispers and visions of an alternate destiny, Liang Xing found himself embracing a newfound sense of authority. The celestial resonance that once symbolized harmony now echoed with a dissonant note—a melody veering toward the shadows.

Driven by a warped heroic sense, Liang Xing believed that true balance required a ruthless hand. In the shadows, he orchestrated calculated maneuvers, dismantling sects that resisted the Celestial Alliance's influence. The Luminescent Sages, sensing the astral descent, hesitated but remained loyal, unaware of the growing psychopathic undertones.

The Celestial Alliance, unaware of their leader's internal conflict, lauded Liang Xing's decisive actions. Disciples, inspired by the perceived heroism, rallied behind the Custodian's charismatic leadership. Little did they know that the astral currents, now tainted by the echoes of a developing villain, shaped their destinies in unforeseen ways.

As Liang Xing continued his astral descent, the wuxia cosmos stood at a crossroads. The heroics of the Custodian of the Celestial Codex began to blur with the shadows of a burgeoning villain, and the Celestial Alliance unknowingly followed the trajectory of a celestial saga veiled in the complexities of astral duality.