In the filthy, disorderly alley, Su Xiao grabbed the edge of an iron door that was about to close with one hand. The door was a full ten centimeters thick and reinforced with rivets.
A pulling force came from inside the door. Someone was pulling it shut while Su Xiao held it fast. After a series of metallic creaks, the iron door was pulled into an S-shape.
The area beyond the door was pitch-black. It seemed as if the light had been absorbed by something, giving the building an eerie feeling.
"Another fool trying to pry into the gods' secrets."
As the person inside spoke, a clawed hand covered in black scales reached through the door and lunged straight for Su Xiao's head.
Su Xiao leaned back slightly and kicked forward at the same time.
Bang!
The twisted iron door was kicked into the room. After a muffled grunt, it was swallowed by the darkness.
Su Xiao stared at the doorway ahead. It was pitch-black inside, and rough breathing came from within.
Crack, crack~
The walls on both sides of the doorway split open. Su Xiao leaped backward and slashed out a Blade Glow.
The Blade Glow cut through the wall and vanished into the darkness. The darkness clearly posed a problem. Until he figured out what was going on, Su Xiao would not recklessly charge inside.
Su Xiao picked up a piece of pottery from the ground. Blue Steel Shadow energy surged through it. With a flick of his arm, he hurled the shard forward.
The instant the shard flew into the darkness, pale-blue arcs of electricity surged and dispelled the darkness along its path.
Hiss~
The sound of corrosion rang out. Several screams came from the darkness, and a pungent burnt smell spread through the air.
Seeing this,