Chapter 19

Chapter 19: Unexpected Discovery in a Hidden Valley After a brief rest, the group recovered some of their stamina and continued searching the mountains and forests for clues about the Purifying World Spiritual Bead. Lin Yu took the lead, his sharp gaze sweeping across the surroundings, not missing a single trace. The forest grew deeper and denser, the trees blocking out the sun so that only mottled shadows filtered through the layers of branches and leaves. Just as the group began to feel somewhat lost, a strange fragrance suddenly drifted into the air. The scent was rich yet refreshing, seeming to pull them forward with an invisible force. Following the direction of the fragrance, they arrived at the entrance of a hidden valley. The valley mouth was half-concealed by vines and foliage, making it easy to miss without careful inspection.