The lingering glow of the setting sunset completely faded, and the night sky, like splashed ink, enshrouded the entire Qingfeng Sect.
The noisy celebrations of the day gradually subsided, replaced only by the occasional chirping of insects.
My fellow apprentices and martial brothers were all immersed in the joy of victory, but I alone sat with tightly knitted brows. The doubts in my heart not only failed to disperse, but instead grew even heavier.
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