• The heroes set up a small camp near the Earth Valley after their grueling fight with the Dragon's Guardians.
• Samer struggles with his injuries, while Lian tends to his wounds.
• Zian appears distracted, staring at the new fragment of the Eye of Fate, which emits a faint glow.
• Shimar: "This fragment isn't ordinary. It feels as if it's speaking to us, opening doors to something far greater."
• Raynor: "You won't grasp its true power until you learn to control it. But beware, it could just as easily become a curse."
• During their sleep, the fragment pulls the heroes into a shared dream.
• They find themselves in the past, 120 years ago, during the time of the Earth Dragon.
• The dragon appears majestic and powerful, surrounded by demon kings speaking with it.
• One of the kings, larger and seemingly more dominant, addresses the dragon: "Help us defeat the Phoenix, and you shall gain immortality."
• But the vision shifts to betrayal. The same king drives a sword infused with toxic energy into the dragon's heart, forcing it to destroy itself to prevent the world from falling into chaos.
• The group awakens, stunned by what they've seen.
• Zian: "This isn't just a legacy. It's a warning. Not all demon kings are enemies, but one of them caused the dragon's death."
• Lian: "If that's true, then perhaps this king is still alive, and he might be the one supporting Ragheb."
• Samer: "We need to prepare. If Ragheb draws power from this king, we're facing an enemy beyond imagination."
• Raynor urges the team to focus on mastering the new fragment.
• He explains that it can open "gates to the past," but it requires balance between mental and spiritual strength.
• The training involves:
• Deep meditation to access the Earth Dragon's memories.
• Physical tests to endure the energy the fragment emits.
• Shimar demonstrates significant progress in energy control despite losing his eye.
• During training, Zian discovers that the fragment contains a hidden map leading to a location deep within the forest.
• Raynor: "It's the Earth Dragon's den. Legends say it holds a legacy greater than its power… something that could change your fate."
• The team decides to journey to the den, but Raynor warns: "This isn't just a trip. The forest won't be forgiving anymore."
• As they advance, the forest begins reacting to the fragment. Trees move, the ground shakes, and new creatures emerge as if the forest itself is protecting something.
• The team encounters a giant earthen beast, requiring complete coordination to defeat.
• After narrowly defeating it, they find the entrance to the den, sealed by an ancient gate covered in symbols.
• Lian attempts to decipher the symbols using her magical knowledge, but the gate demands something more.
• Raynor: "You may need a sacrifice. The dragon wasn't ordinary… and its will might require something similar."
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