As the three continued climbing upward, Ang, Dana, and Linya gradually sensed the changes in this area.
The surroundings grew increasingly vibrant, and the World Tree's branches were covered with all kinds of creatures.
Ang noticed flying squirrels leaping nimbly between the branches, Purple-winged Bees drifting through the air, and Black-backed Red Beetles crawling along the trunk. They all seemed unusually peaceful, showing almost no signs of aggression.
Fortunately, fierce magical beasts like forest pythons and Black Armored Ants no longer seemed to appear along their path. Even that threatening aura had vanished.
"This is what the World Tree should be like—so full of life." Dana spoke cheerfully as he climbed, his eyes gleaming with ease.
Linya smiled and nodded. "Yes, this is the World Tree my mother used to describe."
There was a touch of gentleness and nostalgia in her gaze, as though she had returned to the stories her mother told when she was little.
Ang could not help but smile and tease them. "Looks like the two of you have gained quite a few insights."
Dana shrugged and laughed. "At least we don't have to worry about being attacked now. That's a weight off my mind."
"Yeah," Ang agreed. "We can rest more peacefully too. At least we don't have to stay on guard every moment."
"But..." Dana suddenly changed his tone. "Don't you think we might have been under the elves' watch this whole time?"
His eyes narrowed slightly, as though he were seriously considering the question.
Ang and Linya exchanged silent glances, neither speaking immediately.
"Linya, you're half-elf. What do you think? Is that possible?" Dana leaned closer to Linya and asked quietly, his tone probing.
Linya gently shook her head. "You know I'm only half-elf. I don't know whether elves would really do something