The Raiding And Grinding [2]

As they trekked south, the terrain gradually changed from the lush, ethereal beauty of the Twilight Thicket to the rugged, rocky landscape surrounding the Echoing Hollows. The air grew cooler, and the sound of wind whistling through the cave entrances created an eerie atmosphere.

Brakkar walked beside Adrian, his expression serious. "Warlord, you should know that Earth Elemental Monsters are notoriously greedy and difficult to reason with. Your earlier tactic with the forest spirits may not work on them. They respect only strength and power."

Adrian nodded, acknowledging the warning. "Understood. We'll adjust our approach accordingly."

As they arrived at the entrance to the Echoing Hollows, a group of earth elementals emerged from the shadows. They were hulking figures of stone and soil, their eyes glowing with an inner light. Without hesitation, the elementals launched a surprise attack, their movements swift and coordinated.