Li Luo stared at the lantern bearer in front of him. He remained quiet as he continued his slow stroll along the destroyed hallway, appearing illusory from time to time. The same old lantern was swaying from side to side in his hand, its flame appearing to have been extinguished since time immemorial.

Li Luo took a deep breath and did not hesitate any longer. Ignoring the warning signs from his body, he carefully approached the lantern bearer.

In a few moments, he was standing right beside him.

From such a close distance, he could see that the lantern bearer's face was kind of blurry. However, his size and posture indicated that he stood tall and stalwart. 

Li Luo grit his teeth and reached out with his hand, trying to give the lantern bearer a light tap.

To his surprise, his hands went straight through him. Nonetheless,...