"Bzzzt!"
Countless thoughts flashed through Truman's mind. The invisible barrier that had just held the strongest defensive position in his heart began to tremble.
Truman's eyes widened as he stared at the invisible barrier, which had quivered ever so slightly.
The tremor was almost imperceptible, and it left no mark on the barrier.
But in the Abyss, it unleashed an unimaginable Tide of Filth. Beginning at the very bottom of the Abyss, the waves surged in every direction, shaking the entire Abyss.
Was this the true nature of the Tide of Filth? Was it the aftershock of the Mother Tree of Desire's relentless attacks on the invisible barrier?!
The Mother Tree of Desire was using Her mysterious connection to the Abyss Pathway to strike the invisible barrier from within the Abyss. How long had this been going on? A hundred years? A thousand?!
The barrier remained sturdy, but could even stone be worn away by dripping water...
If this continued, this place might become a weak point in the invisible barrier.
Truman's expression turned grave. Judging from the course of events he remembered, he was inclined to believe that the Mother Tree of Desire had achieved some measure of success. After all, both the "Abyss" and the "Prisoner" Pathways had been corrupted and brought under Her control.
This was the greatest success an Outer Deity had achieved in this world.
She had already seized control of the only two Pathways She needed before even entering. Her methods were undeniably formidable.
This was likely the advantage She had gained by beginning with the Abyss!
"The Ancient Sun God had some foreknowledge of what happened here. Of course, it couldn't compare to mine..."
"He most likely sensed something and began laying His plans early."
"So even now—or perhaps much earlier, after emerging