Bang!
The heavy scent of blood permeated the environment, accompanied by an intense heat. It felt as if countless insects had invaded Qin Huai's body. However, contrary to his expectations, there was no wave of agony. The center of the blood sea was oddly serene.
Qin Huai inspected his skin, realizing that his blood, qi, and stamina were rapidly diminishing. "Sneakily draining my power?" he thought. This silent assault was far more lethal than any surge of pain, for it made it impossible for him to gauge the condition of his body through discomfort. Perhaps at any moment, the blood sea would engulf him without a warning.
Yet, he had no time for extensive contemplation. He scanned the heart of the blood sea, aiming to locate the array core in the vast crimson expanse.
"Brother Qin!" Wang Kun's voice echoed from behind him.