The three light mages, though drained from the energy transfer, stood by in case their magic would be needed again.
Finally, with a loud crack, the skeleton warrior broke through the ceiling. A beam of light streamed down from above, offering a glimpse of the outside world.
"Go!" Si Kai shouted, motioning for the others to escape first.
One by one, the light mages and Feng Boyu climbed up through the hole, pulling themselves to safety.
The skeleton warriors followed, their movements more agile than the humans.
Si Kai was the last to ascend, carefully maneuvering Gu Jin's unconscious form as he climbed.
Just as he reached the top, the tunnel beneath them gave one final, thunderous shake.
With a deafening roar, the entire underground structure collapsed, leaving a cloud of dust and rubble behind.
Si Kai and the others stumbled out of the hole, coughing as they inhaled the dust-filled air.
They had barely made it in time.