As the turbulence within the water became more intense, a strong current swept toward him. Despite ascending the Skyward Stairway’s Ninth Rank, he could not withstand the force and was blasted away, swirling around in the water.

He quickly backed away and retreated to a safe distance.

Although he was at the bottom of the sea, the water was crystal clear, and he could see everything before him.

A head protruded from the massive stone cave before him.

It was an enormous camel-like head with sl