The towering, green canopy stretched into the clouds, with its dense branches and leaves obscuring the sky, leaving only sporadic starlight to cast silvery, mottled shadows on the forest floor.
"Here lies the aura of the legendary ancient Elves," said Liya, her long robe flowing gracefully with her strides.
She looked ahead, "The roots of the World Tree are not merely natural branches but represent the deep currents of the Earth's network, a crucial link connecting the vitality of heaven and earth."
With each step through the forest, it was as if they were stepping into a vortex of time, as if they stood within the original Eden; the spiritual Qi enveloped their bodies, clearing their thoughts.
Yet hidden within the depths of the forest were unknown undercurrents, occasionally punctuated by the sharp whistle of a blade slicing through the air or the low growl of beasts lurking in the shadows, keeping everyone on high alert.
