Chapter 164

In the Andes Mountains, in Nevada, Death Valley stands as one of the most mysterious and terrifying places on Earth. For millions of years, it has remained virtually untouched by human footprints, devoid of birds and beasts. This is due to a horrifying and mysterious force residing here; any living creature entering this domain without exception meets a bizarre death, turning the region into a forbidden zone for humanity—the Valley of Death. Within Death Valley, white mists roll incessantly, blocking even the sunlight from fully penetrating the gorge. Legend has it that this place is where countless demonic spirits gathered after the primordial chaos was parted and heaven and earth were opened. Aside from endless primeval forests and towering ancient trees, the various animals and humanoid apes that occasionally wandered into the valley never survived, all perishing here. Deep within the valley lies a bottomless, terrifying rift spanning dozens of kilometers, churning with pitch-black, horrifying ancient demonic broth and venom. Ten thousand meters below the depths of the rift is another world, covered by various magmas originating from the Earth's core and reaching temperatures of several thousand degrees—the very gateway to hell.