Chapter 172 - The Malicious Brilliance

As we finally passed through the barrier, a stark transformation unfolded before our eyes. The once-familiar grounds of the Magic Tower University had become unrecognizable, twisted into a nightmarish version of themselves. The pristine architecture was now marred by creeping shadows, the walls pulsating with dark energy that seemed to breathe with a life of its own. The air was thick with the stench of decay, and the vibrant gardens that once surrounded the university had withered into a desolate wasteland. The tower itself loomed ahead, shrouded in an eerie, otherworldly glow.