The True Killer Part One

As night fell over the forest, Gaya's frustration reached its peak. She kicked a nearby tree in annoyance. "What are we supposed to do in this damn forest?" she exclaimed, her voice echoing through the trees.

Michael observed silently, considering Silvaris's likely plans for this part of the dungeon. He was about to respond when he heard Gaya let out a loud curse. Holding her foot, she grimaced in pain. 

"Why the fuck are these trees so damn strong?" she groaned, hopping on one foot.

Michael knew that even without her full cultivation, Gaya was remarkably strong, thanks to her intense training regime and her innate Naga strength. Curious, he approached the tree she had kicked and punched it himself. The solidity of the tree surprised him; it felt like punching a concrete wall.

"These trees weren't this strong during the day," he mumbled to himself, piecing together his observations.