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Chapter 66: Returning Kindness with Enmity (Part 1)

Sunlight leaked through the gaps in the dense branches and foliage, illuminating the plant-covered ground. The deeper they delved into the Earth Spirit Mountain Range, the more complex the terrain became. Shrouded by the irregular, swaying shadows of the trees, Ji Dong held a long stick made from a broken branch to clear the way. He was now somewhat regretful for not buying a machete in Earth Spirit City. If he did, their journey would have been much easier. He'd thought about using fire to clear the path, but that could potentially lead to a devastating forest fire.

Roar, roar—

While moving forward, two low roars drew the attention of Ji Dong and Lan Bao'er. They exchanged a glance, and Ji Dong gestured towards the direction of the sound. Lan Bao'er nodded, and they began to cautiously advance, doing their best to minimize noise as they moved.

Roar, roar—