Chapter 686: Shadows' Twist and Turn

The air was heavy with anticipation as the group gathered their strength at the edge of the northern forest. The distant echoes of their recent battle still lingered in their minds, but the urgency of their mission pushed them forward. The setting sun painted the sky with hues of crimson and gold, a stark contrast to the foreboding path that lay ahead.

Elara, with her cloak wrapped tightly around her, studied the map they had recovered from one of Nyx's followers. It depicted a network of underground passages known as the Labyrinth of Shadows, rumored to be a stronghold of Nyx's forces. The labyrinth was said to be a place where the boundaries between the physical world and the realm of nightmares blurred, making it a treacherous journey for even the most seasoned warriors.