James advanced but was knocked back a few steps after bumping into something.

He was puzzled.

Looking ahead, it was completely pitch black, and there was nothing. However, he could vaguely see the path in front of him. There were old tree roots and black mist oozing out from the gaps in the ground.

The surrounding was tranquil, but the environment felt strange and terrifying.

James stood rooted in place for a few seconds.

Then, he continued to step forward.

Once again, he bumped into somet