Chapter 9: The Gathering Storm

In the twilight between worlds, Yu Meilan gathered a team of elite warriors and scholars to seek the Heart of Purity—an ancient relic said to cleanse any taint, hidden deep within the Labyrinth of Echoes.

Their journey was perilous. Each step through the labyrinth twisted memories, revealing painful truths and lost hopes. Yu Meilan's resolve hardened with every trial; she understood the stakes were more than just Wang Chung's fate—it was the fate of the entire multiverse.

Back at the Celestial Palace, the Triumvirate marshaled their forces. Kaelis summoned celestial phoenixes, Maraeth called forth infernal storms, and Therion balanced their powers with impenetrable shields.

Wang Chung trained relentlessly, pushing the corruption to the edge of his consciousness, learning to bend it without letting it consume him.

But every night, the whispers grew louder.