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Darkness.
Suffocation.
Falling.
These were the only sensations Xuan Yang had left. He felt like a fallen leaf, swept into an endless abyss, the infinite darkness consuming him. Fear, cold and paralyzing, coiled around his heart like a venomous snake, making it nearly impossible for him to breathe.
Suddenly, the fall stopped.
He crashed heavily onto the ground, a sharp pain radiating from his back, causing him to grunt involuntarily. Struggling to open his eyes, he found the world before him blurred, with only vague shadows intertwining.
"What the hell is this place?" Xuan Yang cursed as he fought to sit up.
As the surroundings gradually came into focus, he realized he was in an unfamiliar space.
The area was vast, empty, and silent, with black sand covering the ground. A putrid odor hung in the air, making him feel nauseous.
In the distance, he could vaguely see some bizarre structures that resembled ancient altars, exuding an eerie aura.
He attempted to stand but found his body unusually heavy, as if something were pressing down on him.
"What the hell is this place?" he cursed again, filled with confusion and unease.
He looked around for clues but found nothing.
Everything here felt strange and unsettling, sending chills down his spine.
At that moment, a voice echoed in his mind: "Welcome to the Shadow Realm, Puppet Master."
The voice was deep and resonant. "Who? Who is speaking?" Xuan Yang asked warily, looking around but seeing no one.
"There's no need to search; I am within your consciousness," the voice replied again. "I am the Guardian of the Shadow Realm, and I am your guide."
It carried a weight of authority, as if it came from ancient times, sending a chill down his spine.
"The Shadow Realm? Guide?" Xuan Yang murmured, feeling his mind swirl in confusion, like thick porridge.
"Yes, this is the Shadow Realm, the resting place of all shadows," the voice explained. "And you are the chosen Puppet Master, endowed with the power to control shadows."
"Control shadows? Me?" Xuan Yang pointed at himself, disbelief etched across his face.
"Yes, you," the voice affirmed. "Within you flows the bloodline of the Puppet Master; you are destined to become the master of the Shadow Realm."
"This..." Xuan Yang opened his mouth but found himself at a loss for words.
Everything was happening too suddenly for him to process.
He was just an ordinary boy; how could he suddenly become a Puppet Master?
"I know you have many questions, but now is not the time for explanations," the voice interrupted his thoughts. "You need to quickly master the power to control shadows if you wish to leave this place."
"Leave this place? How do I leave?" Xuan Yang asked urgently.
"You must undergo trials," the voice said. "Only by passing these trials can you gain the power to control shadows and escape the Shadow Realm."
"Trials? What kind of trials?" Xuan Yang pressed on.
"The content of the trial, you will know soon," the mysterious voice said. "For now, you need to prepare yourself."
As soon as the words fell, the ground began to tremble, and black sand surged like waves.
In the distance, bizarre buildings started to emit eerie light, illuminating the entire space.
Xuan Yang felt a jolt in his heart; he sensed a powerful force approaching, suffocating him.
He took a deep breath, forcing himself to calm down.
He knew the trial had begun.
He had to focus and give it his all to pass the trial and escape this strange place.
Clenching his fists, determination and resolve filled his eyes.
He would not give up; he would succeed.
The shadows swirled around him as if responding to his determination.
He felt a powerful force awakening within him, sensing a wondrous connection forming between himself and the shadows.
He knew he was getting closer to the truth, step by step becoming the true Puppet Master.
Suddenly, the ground cracked open, and a massive black creature emerged from beneath.
The monster's face was grotesque, radiating an aura of evil that sent chills down one's spine.
"The trial begins!" The voice echoed again, tinged with excitement.
Xuan Yang took a deep breath, knowing he had to fight. He had to defeat this monster to move forward.
He commanded the shadow to launch an attack on the creature.
The battle was about to erupt.
The shadow shot toward the monster like an arrow, but it was easily dodged by the beast.
With a furious roar, the monster swung its massive claws and lunged at Xuan Yang.
He quickly dodged, narrowly avoiding the creature's strike.
He realized that this monster possessed immense strength, far beyond his own capabilities.
He needed to find its weakness in order to conquer it.
As he evaded the monster's attacks, he observed its movements, searching for any vulnerabilities.
Suddenly, he noticed that the creature's eyes glimmered with a red light, seemingly sensitive to illumination.
A thought flashed through his mind.
He commanded the shadow to absorb all the surrounding light, plunging the entire space into darkness.
The monster's movements became sluggish, as if it had lost its sense of direction.
Xuan Yang seized the opportunity, manipulating the shadow to launch a fierce attack on the monster.
The shadow struck like countless blades, piercing the creature's body and eliciting a painful howl from it.
The monster struggled, attempting to retaliate, but it could not locate Xuan Yang's position.
In the darkness, Xuan Yang was the master; he commanded the shadows, unleashing a merciless slaughter upon the monster.
At last, the creature fell, letting out a defiant roar before vanishing into the darkness.
"Congratulations, you have passed the first trial," the voice echoed again, tinged with admiration. "You have demonstrated the potential of a Puppet Master."
Xuan Yang let out a sigh of relief; he felt that his body had reached its limits.
He knew this was just the beginning; he had a long road ahead of him.
He must continue to strive if he wanted to become a true Puppet Master and save this world.
Suddenly, the ground trembled again, more violently than before.
Xuan Yang's heart sank; he knew that a new challenge was about to arise…
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