While Irving and Shadow Celestial were locked in an argument, Sophia, who had entered the Abyss of Death first, was nearing its deepest point.
Before her lay an endless expanse of darkness, and at the far end of this darkness, there seemed to be a faint, elusive light. However, this light was so indistinct that Sophia found it impossible to determine whether Irving's presence was real or just a figment of her imagination.
Sophia was also feeling a certain amount of pressure.
Even though she didn't have to battle Elder Seville and Lawrence Elder was behind her, helping to fend off others, Sophia felt her own power rapidly dissipating since entering the Abyss of Death.
She didn't understand why this was happening.
But one thing was clear to her: this situation meant her circumstances were dire.
Each time Sophia considered turning back, the blood-red heart in her hand would grant her an extra surge of strength.
