After resting for a moment, Lin Xiu and the others bid farewell to the Sky Guardian and continued on their journey. They knew that the road ahead was still long and that more challenges awaited them, but they felt no fear. Not only did they have each other, but they had also forged bonds with many like-minded companions, and together they would guard the peace and tranquility of this world.
Sunlight filtered through the mottled leaves, casting patches of golden, shattered light onto the ground as Lin Xiu's party proceeded along the winding path. The surroundings were tranquil, broken only by the occasional chirping of insects, the calls of birds, and the steady footsteps of the group. Lin Xiu walked at the front of the formation; the Astral Guardian Holy Armor he wore shimmered faintly in the sunlight, and Stellar Power circulated endlessly within him like a meandering stream, maintaining his acute perception of the surrounding environment. His gaze was like a torch, vigilantly scanning every nook and cranny that might conceal danger. Although the Astral Dawn Sword in his hand remained in its scabbard, it was ready at a moment's notice to handle any sudden emergency.
Alice followed closely behind, her black leather outfit hugging her lithe figure, every movement displaying her agility and nimbleness. Her eyes were sharp and alert, sweeping now over the roadside bushes, now up toward the overhead canopy, missing not the slightest anomaly. A short blade spun nimbly between he…
Chapter 96