The door behind him shut tightly, plunging the area into a deeper darkness. Dead silence filled the void, and the blackness seemed to harbor some bloodthirsty beast, poised and waiting for its prey to wander into its trap.
This terrifying atmosphere alone was enough to deter many from taking another step forward.
Utilizing his enhanced sight ability granted by his Divine Pupils, Michael could see farther than most. However, here he could only clearly distinguish objects ten or so meters away.
Looking ahead, the cave stretched downwards with no end in sight.
Michael steadied his breathing, focusing his mind as he advanced step by step. Though the feeling was eerie, having come this far, there was no backing down.
After what felt like an agonizingly long ten minutes, light was finally visible in the distance.
Beside the cave, flowers that emitted a phosphorescent glow appeared. They bore a striking resemblance to lotus flowers but boasted even more vibrant colors.