âSuzaku, go five steps forward!â
âGenbu, turn!â
As Abraham shouted, the four divine beast statues started moving. Abraham had to obtain the evil
Bodhiâs memories, as this was the only way to open this altar up.
Abraham
Alex
Abraham
Alex
A few minutes later, a gigantic hole appeared in the middle of the platform, with a long flight of stairs
descending down.
âLetâs go! â Abraham took the lead, with the others following closely behind.
Abraham
Alex
Several spirits then reached their hands out from the dark space, trying to capture them. However,
Abraham was repeatedly chanting, sending out invisible energy waves and forcing them away.
Abraham
Alex
Phoenix then brought out a bead, concentrating her divine power, making the bead glow.
âGo!â
In an instant, the bead flew down automatically, leading the way for the group. Moreover, the glow
became brighter and brighter, as if it was a giant light bulb with hundreds of watts. After that, they were
able to check out what was beneath them with the light, gasping in sheer shock. The space below was
so ample that it was simply unimaginable.
There were nine pillars that were as tall as mountains, too, supporting the platform. Each and every
one of them had thick metal chains around them, tying down a person just as tall as it is.
âWoah, these people are way too big? Theyâre even taller than mountains, and itâs not like theyâre
phantoms. These are their actual bodies!â
Everyone was utterly stunned.
Further down was a pitch-black pond consisting of pure blood, likely the blood of the Gods that flowed
down the grimstone. The one above them was merely a pit made due to erosion. The actual place
where the blood gathered was right in front of them. It was so large that it seemed more like an ocean
than a pond.
Boom!
Suddenly, the entire space started shaking vigorously. Even the blood sea below them was rippling
from the impact.
Everyoneâs hearts felt like they were being slammed by a giant hammer. The harsh pain slowly spread
through their chests as well.
âWhat is that noise?â Ancestor Bodhi screamed, hiding behind Abraham.
Abraham.
Alex.
âHey hey hey, why are you grabbing onto me? My pants are going to fall off.â Abraham slapped
Ancestor Bodhiâs claws off.
Abraham
Alex
âI think it came from the mountains,â Shelly spoke up, then turned to Abraham. âYouâre the one who
opened it up, so you should at least have a bit of information about this place, right?â
Abraham.
Alex.
Abraham said, âI just know that all the people of the Witch Kingdom died here.
Abraham
Alex
Boom!
With another loud noise, Phoenix lost her balance for a brief second, nearly tripping.
âThat was⦠A heartbeat! â She gasped.
âItâs likely that titanâs heart.â
âNot that one. Itâs coming from those titans, the nine that are tied up. Their hearts are still beating.
Theyâre still alive.â
The realization made them frozen in place, especially Ancestor Bodhi since he was rather timid. He
ended up shrieking and nearly falling straight into the blood sea.
âWhat even is this mechanism?â
Boom!
Boom, boomâ¦
The heartbeats became faster, sounding one after another.
Suddenly, two rays of light came from one of the pillars. One of the titans had opened its eyes.