Chapter 96: Chapter 96 Dark Secret

As they moved toward the source of the disturbance, the room trembled with an ominous energy, signaling the beginning of a perilous journey. The journal lay forgotten on the table, its secrets overshadowed by the imminent threat lurking in the shadows.

Master Hong, Ego, and Zephyr cautiously made their way towards the source of the disturbance. The air crackled with tension, every step echoing through the ancient halls.

As they approached a half-open door, Ego's pulse quickened. He exchanged a glance with Master Hong, their unspoken communication brimming with a shared sense of urgency.

Without warning, the door burst open, revealing a figure cloaked in darkness, emanating an aura of malevolence. The flickering torchlight illuminated the face of an adversary—a shadowy figure from Master Hong's past.

"Kane," Master Hong uttered the name like a curse, his hand tightening around the hilt of his sword.