Crypt of the Sea

Rex crossed his arms with a hand rubbing his chin.

Standing robustly in front of him was the Obelisk of Life which stood like a celestial spear, piercing the heavens. Its towering form was sculpted from magical stone that shimmered with a deep emerald glow, one that sparkled even through the thick darkness of the Black Rift.

At its base, massive roots sprawled outward, waving through the land for miles.

Even though the life energy coming out from it was dense enough, it should be a lot denser.

Judging by the occasional flickers of the roots—and the fact that more than three-quarters had already withered away, the severity of the problem was undeniable. Its life energy was nearly depleted, and if it continued sustaining the two bubbles, it likely wouldn't last another day.

Since both bubbles were shattered, it could still linger on its last thread of life energy.

"It's laughably weak now," Amanir commented from behind. "It should be a Needle"