Chapter 78: Nightshade Sanctum.

[An hour before]

Emerging from the depths of the underground cave known as Crystal Veil Cave, as Blaze refers to it, I find myself standing at the center of a desolate island that defies all expectations. The island is a rugged and untamed expanse, surrounded by tumultuous seas that crash against towering cliffs. Jagged rocks protrude from the churning waters, warning of the dangers that await any who dare venture too close.

As I step onto the island's soil, I am immediately struck by the fierce and relentless weather that plagues this forsaken place. Dark storm clouds loom overhead, obscuring the sun and casting an eerie shadow upon the land. The air crackles with electricity, and I can see bolts of lightning striking the ground sporadically, illuminating the gloomy landscape in blinding flashes. Each thunderous boom resonates through the air, emphasizing the ominous nature of the island.