Chapter 5: The Whispering Mists

With the scorching flames behind them, Ye Chen and Laria ascended to the fifth floor, which was shrouded in thick, enigmatic mists. Visibility was reduced to mere inches, and eerie whispers emanated from the fog. The new challenge demanded not just their physical prowess but also their mental resilience.

The mists concealed treacherous traps and mirage-like creatures that preyed on the psyche. It was in this misty realm that Ye Chen encountered a sage-like figure named Eldrion, who had been trapped in the mists for centuries. Eldrion revealed fragments of the realm's history and the perils that lay ahead. Yet, his cryptic warnings only left Ye Chen with more questions.

As they journeyed deeper into the mists, their bond with Eldrion grew, and they began to unravel the truth behind the enigmatic ascent.