All the Healing Sin Items had used up their charges. Other than enduring the injuries, there was no other solution now.
Fortunately, external wounds not mixed with Supernatural Power would slowly heal over time. At the very least, they would not severely affect what came next.
The firelight was already on the verge of going out.
As Chang Nian rose to her feet, she nearly failed to remain standing. She could only brace herself against the wall with her right hand and barely stay upright.
But the moment she touched the wall, she discovered that her palm was pressed against a raised circular spot, as though it were some kind of button.
It was a simple accidental touch, yet it opened the door to the next area.
They had not even had time to confirm the identity of the dead person whose skull had been cut in half when the gears began turning again, accompanied by the thunderous sound of old machinery in motion.
Startled like frightened birds, everyone moved away from the source of the noise. Chang Nian, who was closest to it, focused her gaze and did not retreat an inch.
The opening of the next area did not necessarily mean the next danger had arrived. They were not on the lathes anymore, and since it had been opened this way, the next crisis presumably would not involve the lathes.
Sure enough.
When the heavy door opened, what came before the scene was a beam of light sharp enough to pierce their eyes.
Having been in complete darkness for so long, everyone instinctively covered their faces when the glaring light struck them.
Even though Chang Nian consciously wanted to gather information at once, she had no choice but to step back. She, too, could not adapt to the