Meanwhile, Luca finally got a glimpse of the full expanse of the secret realm.
A towering mountain peak jutted abruptly from the ground, and at its summit sat a massive volcanic lake. Mist and steam swirled over the lake's surface, while the barren, lifeless land around it lay devoid of any vegetation.
Bubbles formed in the churning, scalding waters of the lake, bursting and releasing clouds of steam that drifted upwards.
Hovering mid-air, Luca could feel his skin tingling as if being scorched by the heat. Beads of sweat immediately formed on his forehead.
"So this is the Celestial Pool Secret Realm?" he murmured, observing the volcanic lake below. He was deeply impressed, though not entirely surprised.
