Chapter 452

Above and Beyond

Sunny survives in the Obsidian Tower, roasting vile mimic flesh with divine flame while maintaining sarcastic dialogue with his silent Shadow Saint, showcasing resilience in this brutal world.

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Chapter 453

Shrine of Stars

Sunny identifies a mysterious stone arch as the bridge to the Ivory Tower. He struggles to activate the ancient runes, hoping to escape the Ebony Tower.

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Chapter 454

Hope

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Chapter 455

Doorway to Heaven

Sunny uncovers lore about the Demon of Hope and memorizes ancient runes. He reaches the sixth floor of the Ebony Tower, facing the final stone arch to complete his trial.

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Chapter 456

Leaving Nothing Behind

Sunny's monotonous routine of meditation to reactivate the obsidian arch portal yields progress as runes brighten. Hungry and bored, he discovers a change in the Weaver's Mask's third enchantment, signaling potential new powers.

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Chapter 457

Ivory Tower

Sunny explores a heavenly island, observing the Ivory Tower and Demon of Hope's pagoda. Despite the beauty, he feels a deep, mysterious soul-resonance and unease regarding the tower.

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Chapter 458

Shackles of Hope

Sunny discovers a dangerous Seed of Nightmare, feeling a dark pull. Mordret questions Sunny's mysterious background, mistaking him for a powerful Legacy clan member.

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Chapter 459

Seed of Nightmare

Sunny discovers the seven chains bind the Demon of Hope and anchor the Chained Isles. As chains break, islands crumble. He then shifts focus to a Seed of Nightmare.

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Chapter 460

Fight or Flight

Sunny reflects on his perilous journey from Shipwreck Island to the abyss. Having defeated devils and gained Weaver's lineage, he stands before the Seed of Nightmare, ready to face his final challenge to return home.

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Chapter 461

Welcome Home

Sunny returns to the real world, deceiving the Sanctuary cohort about his month-long absence. Relieved by the safety of home, he freezes upon discovering the lights in his dojo mysteriously turned on.

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Chapter 462

An Epic Quest

Sunny returns to a messy apartment guarded by Effie. He reveals his magical Soul Serpent tattoo, while she teases him about his secrets and broken fridge.

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Chapter 463

Chapter

Sunny reunites with Effie and Kai for a meal. He humorously summarizes his month-long disappearance, mentioning a devil's corpse and divine flames, while teasing the mysterious voice in his head.

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Chapter 464

Passion Blossoms Hotter in theCold Heart of Despair

Kai reveals his guilt over past inaction in the Dark City, confessing that ignoring the suffering of others like Aiko makes him complicit. He joins the challenge for redemption.

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Chapter 465

Subjective Value

Sunny effortlessly installs a new refrigerator while Effie settles into his guest room. This chapter highlights their domestic normalcy and hidden strength before Sunny departs for a mysterious errand in the waking world.

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Chapter 466

A Gracious lnvitation

Sunny trades Earth goods for Soul Shards in the Brilliant Emporium. He exploits the Waking World's high demand for shards to fund his Ascension plans.

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Chapter 467

Dinner with a Saint

Sunny dines with Master Roan and Saint Tyris, discovering Sky Tide's unexpected gardening hobby while strategizing how to hide secrets about the coins and Mordret.

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Chapter 468

Desecrated Grove

Sunny suspects Clan Valor erased Mordret's history. Linking a 'hope' map to the Lost Prince, he questions Saint Tyris's silence on the Mirror Beast and postpones his coin ritual to investigate further.

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Chapter 469

Fire Keepers

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Chapter 470

Come Winter

Sunny reunites with a weary Cassie in the Hollow Mountains. She reveals their failed attempt to return to the Forgotten Shore. Sunny masks his turmoil with a carefree facade.

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Chapter 471

Quid Pro Quo

Sunny confronts Cassie's grim vision of their demise. Feigning bravado, he reassures her by referencing his past survival of the Sky Below, while internally worrying about the fatal prophecy.

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Chapter 472

Worthy Reward

Sunny agrees to help Cassie slay the Corrupted vine creature on Shipwreck Island. They form a pact to destroy the monster before challenging the Second Nightmare together.

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Chapter 473

Mobius Loop

Sunny absorbs 1,400 shadow fragments, triggering a massive power surge. He realizes he is likely the strongest Awakened, rivaling the growth he experienced on the Forgotten Shore.

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Chapter 474

Truth Be Told

Sunny discovers the obsidian knife contains a string of Fate. Anticipating the White Feather clan's reaction, he takes a risk and confesses the truth to Master Roan, deviating from his usual secrecy.

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Chapter 475

A Few Things To Do

Sunny outlines his goals: selling soul shards, dueling in the Dreamscape, and observing Rain. He begins by accessing the Awakened Market to research shard prices and prepare for sales.

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Chapter 476

A Song of Light and Darkness

Sunny watches a movie with Effie depicting Nephis's childhood. The film shows a young Nephis and her father, featuring a broken sword and a lesson on being Awakened, hinting at her destined fate.

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Chapter 477

Standing Ovation

Sunny watches a dramatized movie of Nephis in the Dark City. The film depicts her heroism, bond with Caster, and battles, offering flashy yet inaccurate combat scenes that captivate the audience.

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Chapter 478

Credit Where Credit is Due

Sunny and Effie watch a humiliating movie adaptation of their adventure. Sunny realizes the distorted portrayal benefits him by allowing him to remain underestimated and hidden from enemies in the dangerous world.

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Chapter 479

Delegation

Sunny, Kai, Effie, and Aiko discuss the movie premiere privately. Sunny accepts being portrayed as a fool for strategic advantage, while the group explores the gap between public fiction and Awakened reality.

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Chapter 480

Busy Schedule

Sunny delegates Brilliant Emporium management to Aiko, boosting profits. He focuses on feeding Saint Memories, earning contribution points with Teacher Julius, and visiting Nephis, balancing business with survival.

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Chapter 481

First Meeting

Sunny panics internally when confronting Rain, a girl who mistakes him for a child. He attempts to maintain a facade of maturity and solitude, but Effie's timely shout for dinner comically exposes his lie.

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Chapter 482

Peace Offering

Shaken by meeting Rain, Sunny stays in his Sanctuary room instead of fighting Nightmare Creatures. He reflects on the nature of Awakened safety versus his own dangerous habits, yet ultimately returns to his evening routine.

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Chapter 483

Two Hundred Seconds

Sunny doubts his ability to mentor Rain for the Nightmare Spell, realizing survival requires more than combat skills. He decides to observe her at school to formulate a proper training strategy.

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Chapter 484

The Gate

Sunny receives notification of a Gate opening with only 200 seconds warning. Despite primal fear, he recognizes the catastrophic danger as government systems fail, leaving a populated district vulnerable to Nightmare Creatures.

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Chapter 485

Lesser Evil

Sunny faces a critical choice to save his sister Rain from a Nightmare Creature attack. Rejecting a direct rescue to protect his secrets, he decides to hold the Gate alone against the horde.

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Chapter 486

Call of a Nightmare

Sunny approaches a Nightmare Gate, observing the eerie atmosphere and strange light refraction. Only six Awakened defenders gather to face the impending threat as time runs out.

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Chapter 487

First Wave

Chapter 487 of Shadow Slave brings First Wave. A captivating 5-minute journey through darkness and hope. Features: shadow, sunny, nightmare.

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Chapter 488

A Beast More Terrible

Shadow Slave continues in Chapter 488: A Beast More Terrible. Discover what awaits Sunny in this 6-minute adventure. Features: shadow, sunny, nightmare.

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Chapter 489

Second Wave

Chapter 489 of Shadow Slave brings Second Wave. A captivating 7-minute journey through darkness and hope. Features: shadow, sunny, nightmare.

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Chapter 490

Break Point

Chapter 490 of Shadow Slave brings Break Point. A captivating 6-minute journey through darkness and hope. Features: shadow, sunny, nightmare.

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Chapter 491

Desperate Measures

Six Awakened clash with Nightmare Creatures, using fire and air to stem the tide. Despite their coordination, they face annihilation, forcing Sunny to prepare his shadow and Soul Serpent for a desperate intervention.

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Chapter 492

Gate Guardian

Sunny confronts a terrifying Fallen Tyrant Guardian emerging from the Gate. This ancient chieftain, wielding a bloodstained obsidian spear and radiating malevolence, brings a deadly climax to the nightmare.

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Chapter 493

Advent of Death

Shadow Slave continues in Chapter 493: Advent of Death. Discover what awaits Sunny in this 5-minute adventure. Features: shadow, sunny, nightmare.

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Chapter 494

The Cavalry

Master Jet saves Sunny from a Fallen Tyrant, severing its arm with one strike. Complimenting his mask, Soul Reaper launches a devastating assault against the surrounding horrors.

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Chapter 495

Masked Hero

Sunny returns home to a quiet neighborhood, contrasting with the recent Gate opening chaos. He reflects on society's desensitization to the Nightmare Spell before reuniting with Effie.

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Chapter 496

Stand and Fight

Chapter 496: Stand and Fight. Join Sunny in this thrilling installment as he faces new challenges and uncovers ancient secrets. Features: shadow, sunny, nightma...

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Chapter 497

Unexpected Turn

Sunny recovers from the Gate battle and accepts Mongrel's exposure. He plans to resume Shadow Dance practice, using misdirection to operate freely in the shadows despite the spotlight.

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Chapter 498

Superficial Connection

Sunny debates training Rain to prevent her First Nightmare, battling resentment and fear of implicating her in his dangerous feud with Weaver and Nephis. He weighs safety against emotional turmoil.

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Chapter 499

Somewhere Far Away...

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Chapter 500

In the Depths of a Nightmare

Nephis monitors Sunny's rapid progression through their rune connection, uncovering his secrets while reflecting on her lost sanity. Amidst grim horrors, she clings to hope for their future in Shadow Slave Chapter 500.

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Chapter 501

Step Two

Sunny enjoys a peaceful month in the wealthy terrace district while training in Dreamscape duels. His shadow fragments near saturation, his Shadow Dance improves, and Mongrel's reputation grows as a yearly tournament approaches.

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