Chapter 134 - Chapter 137: Into the Abyss

The Heart of Dreams pulsed with an eerie rhythm, resonating in time with Marcus's heartbeat. The crystal at the center of the chamber seemed to breathe—its light flickering and dimming, as if it were alive, struggling against the growing shadow of the Abyss. Marcus could feel the weight of the dark power pressing down on him. The whispers of the Abyss slithered into his thoughts, their promises of power and despair nearly overwhelming. The malevolent force beckoned him to give in, to surrender to the darkness—but he resisted. He couldn't afford to lose himself now.