Erigat watched all of this in silence, his face swiftly flooded with shock.
Even though he had already gained a preliminary understanding of the concept of the "Spirit Realm," the bizarre sights here still completely overturned Erigat's imagination.
Then, snapping back to his senses, Erigat immediately tried to activate his Innate Spirit Art, intending to forcibly break free of the chains binding him through sheer brute strength.
Yet he was immediately shocked to discover that, let alone activating his Innate Spirit Art, he could not even gather the most basic Auling Power!
The "Unyielding Steel Heart" on his body was likewise unable to trigger its relic effect!
At that moment, Erigat was as weak and powerless as if he had suddenly reverted from a Nightmare Sensor to an ordinary mortal. He had no way whatsoever to deal with the energy chains around him!
(This space... not only seals away my power, it even cuts off my connection to Labyrinth Relics——!?)
Realizing this, Erigat's expression instantly turned incomparably grave.
(Could this be the effect of the opponent's "Spirit Realm"...)
After failing countless times to break free of the chains, Erigat had no choice but to accept reality. He raised his head and looked toward the other two pillar-like stone towers, which stood at the same height as his own.
The pillar tower closest to Erigat was clearly grander and more imposing than the other two, seemingly occupying the dominant position.
At its summit was no chain Circle Array like the one imprisoning Erigat. In its place stood a circular altar built from stacked stone bricks.
A tall, gaunt figure stood within the altar, head bowed and silent, like a ghost.
It was none other than the Branding Iron Clown, Sainsai.
At the sight, Erigat's heart tightened, and he turned to look