The inside of the mine was sprawling, and it took some time to reach the very bottom.
At the end of one passage, Kamiya found the strange tunnel that Shikijiro Niju had excavated.
In this tunnel, which bore no obvious marks of human digging, Kamiyagawa indeed saw a golden torii blocking the way.
The torii, which should symbolize sacredness, embedded in the damp, dark, and claustrophobic narrow environment, appeared incredibly eerie.
Moreover, a distinct old and sinister aura could be felt, spreading upward from beneath the tunnel.
"A golden torii..."
Examining the torii from top to bottom, Kamiyagawa called back the scout, drew Tong Zi Qie, and stepped forward.
Upon approaching, the powerful spiritual energy contained in the golden torii could be clearly felt.
