Jack took a deep breath, seemingly making up his mind at last. "Fine, follow me, and I'll do my best to lead you to that path!" He lowered his voice, a hint of nervousness and unease in his tone.
Night had cast its veil over the land, draping the infiltrating party in an aura of mystery. Lu Chen, Huo Yao, Princess Lina, and Jack—four silhouettes—weaved nimbly through the dense woods, pressing on toward the cave. Moonlight filtered through the gaps in the leaves, casting mottled shadows on the ground and heightening the eerie atmosphere.
Proceeding with the utmost caution and avoiding patrol guards, they finally reached the base of the cliff Jack had described. The sheer cliff face stood almost vertical, its bare rock covered in vines and moss, looking even more grim and terrifying in the dark.
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