Chương 18: Chapter 17: The First Relic

The forest felt wrong. Too quiet. Too old. The trees towered hundreds of meters high. Roots thicker than castle walls twisted across the earth. Sunlight barely reached the ground. Every shadow seemed alive. Most students formed groups. Rayan didn't. He preferred moving alone. Safer. Simpler. Less betrayal. Hours passed. Ensure your favorite authors get the support they deserve. Read this novel on the original website. The deeper he traveled— The stranger the forest became. Broken pillars appeared. Ancient roads.

Ruined statues. Signs of a civilization long forgotten. Then— His Dharma Sight activated. Golden lines spread through the air. One path glowed brighter than the rest. The Guardian spoke.

"Follow it." Rayan frowned.

"Why?"

"Trust me." Those words rarely ended well. Still— He followed. Eventually the path led him to a hidden cave. Ancient symbols covered the entrance. The moment he stepped inside— His heart skipped a beat. Weapons. Hundreds of them. Swords. Spears. Axes. All covered in dust. An ancient armory. From the First Age. Rayan slowly approached a black sword resting alone at the center. Unlike the others— It remained untouched by time. The moment he touched it— A voice echoed.

"Compatibility confirmed." The cave trembled. Golden symbols lit up. A new message appeared before his eyes. === Relic Acquired Shadowbreaker Grade: Ancient Synchronization: 12% === Rayan stared. Then smiled. The trial had finally become interesting.