### Chapter 42: The Heart of the Abyss
The moon hung high in the night sky as Wei, Ming, Jiro, and Kai approached the old warehouse near the docks. The building loomed in front of them, its weathered facade and broken windows casting ominous shadows against the ground. The salty breeze from the nearby ocean carried an unsettling chill, but Wei's heart burned with determination.
"This is it," Kai said, stopping a few paces away. He turned to face the group, his expression serious. "The ritual will begin soon. We need to move quickly and quietly. Once they start, the energy will draw even more dark forces. You'll have only one chance to stop it."
"Let's not waste it," Wei replied, gripping his dagger tightly. He glanced at his partners, his eyes filled with unyielding resolve. "We're not just fighting for ourselves; we're fighting for everyone they've hurt."
