Chapter 111: The Pact of Shadows

Sam emerged from the Shrouded Realm into the familiar, yet unsettling, stillness of the real world. The eerie quiet was a stark contrast to the chaotic energies he had just confronted, but it offered little comfort. His mind was still buzzing with the residual power of the Sealing Gu, its presence a constant hum at the edge of his consciousness. The battle with the Warden had taken its toll, but he knew he couldn't rest yet.

The Sealing Gu was an incredible asset, but its power was not fully understood. It held the potential to lock away forces that could otherwise overwhelm him, but it also had its own enigmatic nature—one that required careful study and control. As Sam made his way back to his temporary sanctuary, his thoughts were consumed by the next steps in his journey.