They entered a vast, dimly lit chamber on the 34th level, where the air was thick with a noxious gas, a swirling mix of poison and decay that clung to their senses. The moment Vin stepped inside, he felt an immediate and oppressive weight on his magic. The elemental energy that usually flowed through him with ease now felt sluggish, as if the very air was sapping his strength and corroding his powers. His vision blurred for a moment, and he could feel the edges of his consciousness being tested by the foul environment.
Lai, ever the quick thinker and adept at using her ice magic, reacted without hesitation. She reached deep into her reserves of power, and with a swift motion of her hands, a path of ice began to spread beneath their feet. The ice spread outward, forming a solid, crystallin
