A red fire filled the shrine as the four cauldrons roared with fire, their ancient inscriptions glowing in fire.
Kent hovered in the air, gazing down at the unlocked structure below. The blood moon overhead seemed to pulse in rhythm with his heartbeat. As he descended, his feet touched the smooth stone of the shrine's outer courtyard.
Except for his breathing, everything ahead was dead silent.
Kent took the first step, his palm brushing against the faint outline of the massive shrine doors. They parted with a loud creak, unveiling a narrow, winding path into the heart of the ancient structure.
Behind him, Gunji Zing and Aran Lam approached. Aran couldn't step inside even after using all his efforts.
But that's not the case of black lady Gunji. As soon as Gunji crossed the threshold, a powerful force repelled her violently backward. She fell flat on the ground like someone kicked her chest.
