The place where only those who achieve true enlightenment and transcendence may arrive.

The concepts of shedding mortal limits (脫殼) and surpassing the mundane (超越) originated here.

To "shed one's shell" means to cast off human limitations, while transcendence signifies breaking free from the binding chains of causality to become a true god.

「To think I’d see this place with my own eyes.」

Lodbrok’s ethereal form materialized next to Theo. The dragon spirit reached out to touch the massive iron gate that loomed before them.

“Lodbrok.”

「Have you finally regained your senses?」

Lodbrok’s face bore an unmistakable expression of annoyance …