The Everpath Voyage continued; the untimely deaths of figures such as Qiao Shulin and Lin Ming were unable to cause any form of pause, nor was it noticed by those who actively participated in challenging the walls. The only event that instigated a solemn, heart-pounding pause was the sound that whispered through the depths of space.
"CARNAGE!" It contained. The voice seemed to originate from the depths of hell that contained ghoulish, bloody beasts, savage and bloodthirsty to an utterly unthinkable extreme. The Black Path of Bitterness grasped the attention of those idle in the Docking Stage, strategizing or observing the Ascendants' rapidly competitive pace of progression.
"What in the heavens was that?!" Several voices meshed together, quivering with lingering fear and hesitancy. The question hung in the air, increasing the unease in everyone's hearts.
Suddenly, two figures exited the Black Path of Bitterness.
We're back!