Everyone nodded one after another. They knew very well that this was only the beginning, and that many more unknown dangers awaited them ahead. Yet not a single one of them felt any intention to back down; after taking a brief rest, they once again set out on their quest to find the Staff of Life and the Star Orb, pushing forward toward their next destination.
According to vague records in ancient texts, the Staff of Life was highly likely to be hidden deep within a mysterious Death Marsh. When the group arrived at the edge of the marsh, a thick, putrid stench hit them squarely in the face, making their stomachs turn. Heavy fog drifted across the surface of the marsh, and within the mist, massive dark shadows could be faintly seen moving slowly, accompanied by occasional low, bone-chilling roars.
"This place feels even more dangerous than we imagined," Su Yu said, frowning as she gripped her longbow tightly. Wind Magic circulated at her fingertips, readying her to respond to any sudden situation at a moment's notice.
Chapter 47