The woman introduced herself as Lian, a guardian sworn to protect the secrets beneath. She spoke of an ancient pact, of forces that sought to awaken what was best left undisturbed. Though cautious, she agreed to guide Yang Xiang — if only to ensure he didn't unleash catastrophe.
Together, they ventured into hidden tunnels, where inscriptions told of a cataclysmic event tied to the — the sealed heart of the earth. The deeper they went, the heavier the air felt, as if the earth itself was warning them to turn back.