In the deep, dark sea, a pale green flame dashed like a shooting star, seemingly unaffected by the billion-ton pressure of the water and showing no signs of delay.
Ai Yi zipped across the deep-sea island, clad in black, and finally came to a stop in the central region of the island, reshaping her form from the flames.
Duncan stepped out of the flames, floating in the seawater, and turned his head to look at the dove spirit darting around beside him.
Ai Yi flew over and perched on her master's shoulder, tilting her head curiously, "What are you looking at?"
Duncan didn't answer, just reached out his arm and gently stroked the dove's head, then turned around to gaze at the massive "pillar" at the heart of the island.