LunarYear
Voice of Xin Pass

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In the serene village of Lijiang framed by misty peaks, a menacing dragon named Xin cast a shadow over generations. Distressed by the peril faced by their children and grandchildren, the village elders united in a solemn ritual. Beneath the ancient gingko tree, they communed with ancestral spirits, pledging their souls to safeguard the future.
A mystical energy enveloped the village, crystallizing into an otherworldly shield. As the dragon descended, it met an unexpected resistance. The villagers, their souls entwined in a luminous lattice, confronted the beast with unwavering resolve.
In a climactic clash, the dragon's fiery breath froze, transforming into an eternal frost covering the land. The once-feared creature became a magnificent sculpture of ice and stone, suspended in time. The villagers, now bound by their sacrifice, passed to the afterlife as snow began to cover the ground. In the mountain pass, it is said you can still hear the dragon Xin, vowing vengeance.