Upon the endless mountains with towering ridges, ancient trees rose in uneven but vast clusters, with their canopies blotting out the sky above. Everywhere they looked, the land was steeped in lush greenery and vibrant life, utterly at odds with the withered reputation of the place. 0

Five figures moved unhurriedly through the forest. Leading the group was Saberstorm, the seven-star demon hunter. He moved at the very front, steadily carving a path through the dense forest as though nothing could obstruct his advance. The Angler occupied the center of the formation, casually twirling the Sound-Capturing Bell between his fingers. To either side of him were Envoy Star Catcher and Huangfu Song, both wearing serious expressions that made...3