Valley Exploration and Strange Sounds
The three of them moved forward cautiously along the winding stream, treading as if on thin ice. The surroundings felt as though they had been forgotten by time, quiet and still, with only the sound of the murmuring stream echoing gently through the valley like an ancient and monotonous ballad. Yet this serenity did not allow them to relax in the slightest; instead, it acted like a taut string, making their nerves increasingly alert. Any subtle movement could instantly command their full attention.
Lin Yu walked with a steady pace, his gaze as sharp as a falcon's as he closely examined the surrounding environment. At first glance, the flowers, plants, and trees in the valley appeared to be common varieties of the world. Yet upon closer inspection, one would notice that the grain of some plants seemed to contain a certain implicit order, and their hues carried an indescribable strangeness, as if silently recounting the unknown past of this land. The Mysterious Traveler bent down close to the ground, occasionally tracing the texture of the rocks, single-mindedly searching for any lingering runes or special markings in the hope of finding key clues to lift the veil of mystery from this place. The Mysterious Warrior held the Holy Halberd of Light like a moving fortress, his gaze burning like a torch as he vigilantly scanned all directions. An aura of stern determination emanated from his entire being, keeping him constantly on guard against…
Chapter 296