章 139: Race Against the Closing Door      

In the midst of the fiery chaos, Xin was focused solely on reaching the exit, oblivious to the looming threat descending upon him. 

The relentless swarm of Magmins silently circled above him like vengeful spirits. Their fiery bodies emitted an eerie, flickering glow that contrasted sharply against the dim, crimson-lit chamber. Their tiny wings beat rapidly, carrying them closer to their unsuspecting prey.

Just when Xin began to sense the intense heat radiating from the approaching Magmins, a sudden shift in the atmosphere caught his attention. 

It was as if a shiver ran down his spine, and he couldn't help but glance upward, his eyes widening in realization.

But before he could react or bring forth the magic held within the Shell of Oceanic Power in his inventory, an item he had acquired in the Newbie Island –– an unexpected and chilling presence manifested.