Chapter 425: Distress Signal

Darkness.

An abyssal, unfathomable world shrouded in pitch-black.

When the investigation team arrived in the Dark World, they realized it was nothing like they had imagined.

Vision seemed to vanish, and even wide-open eyes could see nothing—only darkness, and the silence was deafening; there were no sounds, no bird calls or insect songs, and not even the whisper of the wind.

Time appeared to stand still, thought processes slowed, hearts began to race, and unease emerged spontaneously.

Whoosh!

At that moment, a fist-sized flame ignited midair, glowing an orange hue akin to a Bright Lamp, illuminating the view and guiding them to draw near.

The warmth emanating from it offered a measure of solace.

"Investigation team members, gather toward the flame."

A deep male voice broke the silence, resounding from not far away.

Recognizing it as Captain Jack's voice, everyone's anxiety lessened considerably.