Thud! After searching to no avail, the grand witch priest pondered briefly, then gently pressed the stone disk into the recess.0

Crack… Crack… Before they could even act, the disk began to spin on its own, faster and faster.0

Rumble… A moment later, the heavy slab of stone slowly parted to both sides, revealing an open doorway before them.0

Everyone exchanged looks of astonishment. They had not expected the stone gate to open so easily. None of them dared to be careless. Instead of charging in recklessly, each summoned their astra to protect themselves, eyes fixed on the stone hall ahead, ready for anything.0

Inside the hall was dimness and utter silence. It seemed to contain an unknown barrier that blocked their spiritual consciousness, preventing them from...0