The passage was endless.
At its beginning, it was narrow enough to allow only one person to pass.
After what felt like the time it took to drink a pot of tea, it suddenly widened, and a damp, humid atmosphere washed over them.
Lu Bei and Di Tu He stood at the bottom of the lake, exchanging a glance before quietly swimming upwards, hiding their presence.
Along the way, they encountered several colossal creatures lurking in the lake, all of which were frightened away by a single glance from Di Tu He.
With their strange forms and appearances, Lu Bei almost felt as if he had ventured to the bottom of the sea.
Clearly, it wasn't. The water in the lake was cold and fresh, devoid of the telltale saltiness of the sea.
…
High mountains towered over them. Amidst the thick fog, it looked as though a dragon lay dormant across the terrain, ready to stir at the slightest disturbance.
Standing by the lake, Lu Bei and Di Tu He gazed far into the distance, neither one breaking the silence.
