As the silhouette of the decrepit Altonia vanished behind the coiling roots, only the ominous, dark green-lit staircase entrance remained, silently exhaling a deadly allure, like the throat leading to the Abyss.
The air seemed frozen for several seconds, the heavy pressure and thirst for strength clashed vigorously within the hearts of the eight secret skills.
"Haha, see you at the end, everyone!" Baggen was the first to break the silence, letting out a hearty laugh with his fiery red beard quivering. His burly figure charged at the entrance of the boiling staircase with unmatched might, instantly consumed by the viscous dark green glow.
Anderson cast a cold glance at Lynch, his eyes like a poisoned ice spike, then without a word, his pure white silhouette closely followed Baggen into the entrance, Kano shadowing him silently.
