The familiar voice echoed once more, this time incredibly clear. However, Long Chen remained calm as he responded, “Who are you?”2

Immediately, the voice became indistinct, as if some powerful force was interfering. Long Chen only sensed an overwhelming anxiety before the voice completely vanished.0

Long Chen was silent. This voice had appeared many times before, and it was always the same—never fully explaining anything before disappearing.2

Long Chen pondered within the darkness. At this moment, he suddenly felt particularly relaxed, as if the darkness was the only place where he could truly feel safe.0

“People fear the darkness, but I... I like it. Maybe I am the darkness,” Long Chen murmured to himself.32

After witnessing...0