Liang took a deep breath, steadying himself before stepping across the threshold into the Core Region. As he crossed the boundary, he activated a complex array of concealment runes that he had meticulously prepared over the past few hours.
The runes flared briefly with a faint, nearly imperceptible shimmer before settling into place, masking his presence entirely. Even his overwhelming aura was suppressed to the point where not even the most sensitive divine sense could detect him.
With his presence completely hidden, Liang focused on the gray talisman floating ahead of him. It glowed softly, pulsing rhythmically as it pointed the way forward. He followed its guidance, moving cautiously but swiftly through the unnatural stillness of the Core Region.
The air here was thick with an oppressive silence, and the absence of any life force was almost suffocating.
