The group rested briefly before the light curtain. Everyone knew time was pressing, but their exhausted bodies needed a moment of relief. Xu Tiancai furrowed his brow, keeping his eyes fixed on the light curtain glowing with mysterious runes, silently pondering potential ways to break through it. He tightly gripped his long sword; the Crystal of the Heart of Light embedded in its blade seemed to sense its master's tension and flickered faintly with light.
A'gang stretched his muscles, which were somewhat sore from battle, and scanned his surroundings from time to time, remaining vigilant against any potential new threats. His Battle Axe rested beside him. The flames and the light of the Elemental Energy lingering on the axe blade had dimmed, but it still exuded a deterrent aura.
Lin closed her eyes, concentrating wholeheartedly on sensing the elemental energy of the runes. Fine beads of sweat gradually formed on her forehead. Those runes seemed like clusters of mist—seemingly familiar yet elusive. Suddenly, she let out a soft cry, "I think I've found some clues!"
Chapter 191