Lu Chen suddenly opened his eyes and found himself surrounded by a thick mist. The surroundings were deathly quiet, save for a few ethereal bird calls echoing from the distance. He tried to stand up, but his legs felt weak and leaden.
"Child, you have finally come..." An old, kindly voice sounded beside his ear.
Following the sound, Lu Chen saw an old man in gray robes standing not far away, leaning on a crooked wooden staff. The old man had a benevolent face, a long white beard, and deep blue eyes that seemed to hold boundless wisdom.
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