Chapter 230 The Abyss Beckons

• Dawn arrived in a haze of silver and gold, the soft light breaking through the dense foliage of the Silverpine Plains. The group packed their camp in silence, each burdened by the weight of Kael’s revelation. The crown, securely tucked away, seemed to hum faintly, as if sensing the impending journey to its origin.
• Kael led the way, his movements confident yet cautious. He explained that their path would take them through the Serpent's Rift, a treacherous canyon that marked the boundary between the mortal realm and the Veil.
• “The Rift is not just a physical boundary,” Kael warned as they mounted their horses. “It’s a place where reality begins to warp. You’ll see things—hear things—that aren’t real. Stay close to me, and don’t lose focus.”