Another bolt of lightning struck the ground with a deafening crash. The earth shook, and sparks flew everywhere.
Gu Jin narrowed her eyes. "It will not be easy."
Long Yifan looked at her. "Do you want to wait and rest first? Or should we move forward now?"
Gu Jin did not answer right away. She stared at the storm, the glow, and then at her own hands. Her heart was heavy, but her face stayed calm. Finally, she said in a quiet voice, "We go now."
Long Yifan gave a firm nod. "Then let me go ahead. I will shield you from the lightning."
But Gu Jin did not respond. She simply started walking toward the storm.
Long Yifan followed close behind, ready to block any strike that came their way.
The first step into the thunder field was like stepping into another world.
The ground under Gu Jin's feet felt alive, buzzing with power. Lightning kept striking from the purple sky, hitting the black stone around them. The sound was deafening, like thousands of drums beating together.
