Chapter 135: Chapter 135: Ominous Signs

Ethan's journey led him out of the Valley of Echoes, the memories of the spirits still fresh in his mind, their final words resonating with him like the echoes of a distant bell. The elemental stones now rested securely in his bag, each one a tangible reminder of the trials he had overcome. But as he ventured deeper into the world, he knew that the hardest part of his journey was still ahead.

The landscape around him began to change as he traveled. The once vibrant forests and rolling hills gave way to a bleak and barren expanse. The air grew colder, and the sky above was a constant overcast, the sun barely breaking through the thick, swirling clouds. It was as if the very world could sense the impending doom, reacting to the growing presence of the entity that threatened to consume everything in its path.