Encountering Death [6]

It unfurled like a grand red carpet. A huge strip of land that extended as far as the eye could see was carved out of the surrounding scenery by Hel's power.

When Anubis showcased his power, he did it for that purpose. As such, it was grand and spectacular, but it didn't have any real effect. 

This was obviously different. Hel was directly interfering with the land in her dominion. Atlas was able to see the qi of a Divine Being in action.

It was truly wondrous.

He couldn't see or sense its movements at all. It was almost as if when Hel gave the command, the entire world turned to answer her.

The strip of land was roughly a hundred kilometers across, which was more than enough space for Atlas to walk alone.

The ground within this area changed, becoming a mulch-like substance. The two sides were bordered by large fortress walls topped with flaming decorations that emitted light onto the path.