The path beyond the Envoy's presence stretched into an otherworldly realm. The oppressive and chaotic nature of the Abyss gave way to a surreal expanse filled with an ethereal glow. Bioluminescent plants lined the edges of the shimmering path, their light casting long, ghostly shadows that danced with every step Daniel and Mira took. Towering crystalline formations emerged sporadically, their faceted surfaces refracting light in intricate patterns. The ground beneath them was unnervingly smooth, as if carved from translucent glass suspended over a bottomless void.
Daniel stopped, his tail flicking in reflex as he gazed around. "This… doesn't feel like the Abyss anymore," he murmured, his voice tinged with both wonder and caution.
Mira, equally entranced yet wary, kept a firm grip on her blade. "Calm is never good here. It's too deliberate, too unnatural." She pointed to the glowing crystals. "Look how the light pulses—like it's alive. Like it's watching us."
