Crossing the Mountains of Doom(1)

• The three gatekeepers merge to form a massive creature called Harong, Master of the Three Elements.

• Its body is composed of ice, wind, and shadows, and any strike against it is absorbed as though it never happened.

• The storm it generates makes approaching it nearly impossible, turning every step into a perilous gamble.

• Zian and Samir attempt a coordinated direct assault:

• Zian wields the Heavenly Sword in an attempt to pierce Harong's defenses.

• Samir uses his mechanical strength to deliver heavy blows to its weak points.

• Their attacks fail as Harong uses a devastating whirlwind to neutralize their strikes.

Lian's Race Against Time

• Despite her injuries, Lian attempts to analyze the monster's weaknesses:

• Lian: "It can't be invincible… There must be a way!"

• She observes that the creature momentarily weakens when transitioning between its three elements.

• Lian: "When it shifts from ice to shadow—that's the moment! Strike then!"

• Raynor appears suddenly in the middle of the battle, casting a spell to halt the creature's movements briefly.

• Raynor: "This creature isn't just strength; it's a test of your patience and teamwork. Understand that power alone won't be enough!"

• He gives them instructions:

• Samir focuses on paralyzing the shadows.

• Lian creates a barrier to slow the elemental transitions.

• Zian channels all his energy into delivering a precise strike with the Heavenly Sword.

• After several failed attempts, the three heroes manage to work in perfect unison:

• Lian uses her Purple Aura Technique to immobilize the shadows.

• Samir uses his mechanical strength to create a crack in the ice defenses.

• Zian launches a surprise attack on the transition point between the elements, dealing a direct blow to the creature.

• After an exhausting battle that lasts the entire day, the heroes manage to defeat Harong.

• The creature explodes, revealing a gateway that opens behind it, leading to a cave filled with ancient symbols.

• Inside the cave, they discover a missing fragment of the Eye of Destiny, etched onto a stone tablet.

• As they read the inscriptions, the cave begins to collapse:

• Raynor: "This place won't hold for long—take what you need and run!"

• Samir is caught in a cave-in, but Zian and Lian work together to rescue him just in time.

• On their way back to their temporary camp, Lian begins deciphering the carved text:

• Lian: "There are ten kings of the Djinn yet to appear, but they will be the final barrier before we can face Ragheb."

• Samir: "So, our real battle hasn't even started… These kings might be stronger than anything we've faced so far."

• Zian: "But why are they supporting Ragheb? What is he truly after?"

• Raynor reveals a hint:

• Raynor: "The ten kings are more powerful than you can imagine, but each of them has a weakness… The key to defeating them may lie in your memories or your past."

• Raynor: "You are still far from their level of strength. You'll need more training, and most importantly… a deeper understanding of the Eye and its secrets."

• The chapter concludes with a scene of Ragheb in his fortress:

• Ragheb speaks with his advisor, Shimar:

• Ragheb: "The news has reached me—they've defeated one of my guardians, but that was only a small test."

• Shimar: "The heroes are advancing faster than we anticipated. We may need to accelerate our plans."

• Ragheb (with a dark smile): "Let them advance… Every step they take brings them closer to their end."

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