C359 Innate Barrier

Time flew swiftly, and before long, half a month had passed.

Just beyond the remnants of a bridge outside the mountain lay a well-concealed cave. Inside, the air was thick with heat and the glow of fiery red light, which cast a bright illumination throughout the space. The scent of freshly concocted pills permeated the atmosphere.

At the heart of the cave stood a black cauldron