The disappearance of that figure also restored the surroundings to normal, meaning Shard once again perceived that he was submerged in black mire and was continuously sinking.
Although contact with the black mire would not cause his own petrification, it wasn't without any impact on him. Initially, there was only a stinging sensation, but after delving deeper for a few more seconds, Shard clearly felt he couldn't hold on. However, he was also certain at this moment that at least a drop of divinity was waiting for him at the source of these black mires.
[You must leave, your soul can withstand it, but your body cannot endure such pollution. Even if you use an Arcane Technique to transform into a stone statue, you cannot continue downward. You need a stronger Power of the Earth to descend into deeper areas.]
"Do I need a second power of the Earth? Like Luviya's Power of the Earth: Abundant Field?"
