"This fog is strange. Everyone, be careful," Shen Wansan said gravely, warily surveying the surroundings.
Lin Bingchun furrowed his brows and tried to release his divine sense to investigate, only to find that its range had been severely suppressed.
"My divine sense can only extend fifty zhang here. That's far shorter than usual. This Immortal Burial Ridge really is bizarre."
Ye Moyuan nodded, his gaze sweeping the surroundings vigilantly. "Since Immortal Burial Ridge is called a forbidden land, it naturally has its mysteries. We must be extra careful."
Shen Wansan walked at the front, the Void Breaker Sword floating at his side, sensing the dangers around them and ready to leave its sheath against an enemy at any moment.
After an unknown amount of time, Shen Wansan abruptly stopped. He crouched down and lightly touched the ground with his finger. "There are footprints here, and they're still fresh."
Lin Bingchun and Ye Moyuan immediately moved closer. Sure enough, several shallow footprints could be seen in the muddy ground, leading straight into the depths of the fog.
"Spirit Realm Envoys?" Ye Moyuan frowned slightly.
"Very likely." Shen Wansan rose to his feet. "Follow them and keep our distance. Don't alert the enemy."
The three followed the footprints, slowing down, concealing their auras, and advancing silently.
The fog ahead grew thicker and thicker, until visibility had nearly fallen to its lowest point.
The three had no choice but to gather spiritual power in their eyes to barely make out the scene several zhang ahead.
Suddenly, a rustling sound came from ahead, exceptionally clear in the silent valley.
The three were startled. They immediately concealed themselves, held their breaths, and slowly approached.
As they drew closer, the sounds became clearer and clearer.
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