South of the Star Dou Great Forest.
Compared to the northern reaches of the Star Dou Great Forest, its southern region already belonged to the south of the continent. Not only had the varieties of plants changed markedly, but the climate had also become much warmer.
Two figures, a man and a woman, emerged from the dense Star Dou Great Forest. They were Zhao Xuan and Hermione, who had come from the forest's core region.
"What dazzling sunlight."
The instant they left the forest, glaring sunlight poured down from the azure sky. The Star Dou Great Forest was dark year-round, and Hermione, who had not seen sunlight for a long time, found it somewhat difficult to adjust.
Her fair, jade-like hand covered her forehead as the girl could not help frowning. Her golden hair gleamed brilliantly beneath the sunlight.
After glancing at the girl, Zhao Xuan looked ahead. The misty morning haze had yet to disperse, with a thin veil of fog still hanging in the air. The condensed mist formed crystal-clear droplets of dew upon the green leaves.
The distant mountains flickered in and out of sight amid the clouds and mist, their true appearance impossible to discern.
"Where should we go next?"
Once she had adjusted, Hermione asked Zhao Xuan beside her. Her brown eyes were filled with confusion. Having come from Heaven Dou, neither of them knew much about the Star Luo Empire.
"Let's walk around first. We can ask for information once we come across a city."
After pondering for a moment, Zhao Xuan turned and replied to the girl.
"Alright!"
As for the Star Luo Empire, Zhao Xuan knew even less than Hermione. However, as long as they found a village or city, reaching Star Luo City would not be difficult.
Thick vegetation surrounded