Chapter 15: Descent into Madness

The walls of the Abyss pulsed, shifting like a living nightmare. The deeper Ren went, the heavier the air became. It was thick with something unseen—a force that pressed against his very soul.

With every step, his surroundings grew more twisted. Jagged spires of obsidian jutted from the ground, and grotesque creatures lurked just beyond his vision. Their whispers slithered through the darkness, clawing at his sanity.

[Warning: Abyssal Corruption Detected.]
[Resistance Required: 42% … Current Resistance: 38%]

A sharp pain lanced through Ren’s skull. A test. The Abyss was testing him.

"Ren." Oris’s voice echoed, but he sounded… distant. "You need to push through. This place preys on weakness."

Ren gritted his teeth. Weakness? No. He wouldn’t fall here.

The darkness tried to consume him, but something inside him fought back. His Void Monarch System burned, rejecting the corruption.

[Abyssal Resistance Increased.]
[You are adapting.]

Ren smirked, his vision clearing. The voices faded into the background. The Abyss had tried to break him… but it had only made him stronger.

"Let’s see who bends first."

With newfound resolve, he advanced. The second trial awaited.