Following that world-shattering energy shockwave, the group barely managed to survive under their respective defenses, though all suffered varying degrees of impact. Xu Tiancai felt his blood churning within, and the divine light of the Divine Artifact in his hand was somewhat dimmed. Yet his gaze remained resolute as he stared at the bizarre spectacle that had appeared following the monster leader's explosion.
The vortex channel, originally guarded by the monster, had now grown even more violent. The light within the passage spun rapidly like a whirlpool—colorful, yet emanating an inscrutable aura. The space around the channel seemed warped, bending the light within to form dreamlike halos. At the edge of the passage, ancient runes flickered with a dim light. These runes squirmed like living creatures, as though resisting something, or perhaps summoning the group.
"We must enter the passage. This might be the key to leaving this chaotic seabed," Xu Tiancai said, fighting through his physical discomfort.
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