Desperate to break free from the nightmare that held her captive, Pan Rou clawed at the air, her fingers grasping at nothing but empty darkness.
Tears welled up in her eyes as she fought against the overwhelming sense of dread that threatened to consume her.
Was she going to die?
Just like that?
But there were many things that she wanted to do!
She can't die like this!
But just as she felt herself slipping further into the abyss of despair, a glimmer of hope flickered before her.
A warm, golden light pierced through the darkness, illuminating the room with its radiant glow.
......
A bright light erupted from the talisman, illuminating the room with a warm, golden glow. As the light spread, the illusion that had ensnared Pan Rou and Qi Zhong began to waver and dissipate, revealing the truth hidden beneath.