As his body plunged rapidly downward, Daniel could clearly feel the environment around him changing at an accelerating pace.
The deeper he fell, the faster he seemed to descend, and an array of indescribable auras began to manifest around him. They weren't necessarily hostile, but each carried an ominous, unfamiliar pressure—like the whisper of ancient beings buried beneath eternity.
More notably, Daniel noticed that his status screen had changed. A dark, shadowy border now framed his entire interface—an effect he had never seen before.
For most Awakeners, exploring the Abyss wasn't just dangerous—it was practically suicidal. Those who dared to do so had to follow previously mapped-out paths, inching their way deeper step by step, always staying near the edges of known terrain. Only after extensive preparation and the establishment of temporary bases within charted underground labyrinths could they even begin small-scale explorations.
