Xu Tiancai and the others left the cave with the gemstone, descending along the other side of the mountain. Above them, the sky was thick with dark clouds; the once blood-red firmament turned even more somber, as if signaling that a great battle was imminent.
The descent was treacherous, the rugged path strewn with loose rocks and shifting earth. A'gang led the way, using his Battle Axe to carefully clear a path, stepping firmly with every move to avoid slipping. Xu Tiancai clutched the gemstone tightly, the brilliance of the Divine Artifact reflecting against the blue light of the gem, illuminating a small area around them. Lin cast a balance spell, ensuring everyone maintained their footing on the slick ground. The Mysterious Figure and the Ice Princess kept a vigilant watch on their surroundings, guarding against any potential dangers.
By the time they reached the foot of the mountain, the environment had deteriorated further. A fierce wind howled, carrying sand, dust, and a pungent odor that made it difficult for them to keep their eyes open. In the distance, a barren plain stretched out before them, its land cracked and scarred by massive fissures, as if the earth itself had been torn asunder.
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