The stairs lead them 50 meters down into the earth, way past the usual depth where dead corpses inhabit.
The mana concentration, as well as the heat, was suffocating, mostly for Ryan and Tyler.
They all halted just after the last tread, fully revealing a wide terrain with markings on both the grounds and walls.
All corners were enclosed with earth and the only way forward was a tunnel far ahead.
Jayden turned and watched Ryan and Tyler slowly descend the stairs, with sweat clinging to their skin.
"You guys are gonna get cooked before we go half to clear the dungeon."
Ryan and Tyler bent on their knees, breathing heavily, "Too bad we aren't third-generation tamers." Ryan winced.
"So what? You're gonna give up so soon?" Jayden bent to look them in the eyes. "Why don't you both use the Mana skin technique?"
"You say what?"
