Arrival

The blazing sun hung high overhead, the sky a flawless expanse of blue without a single cloud.

Scorching sunlight poured down, shrouding the entirety of Sunset Glow Valley.

Within the valley, towering cliffs stretched endlessly into the distance on both sides. The crimson rock strata stood out distinctly, plated in a thick, intense layer of red-gold by the searing sunlight, their surfaces gleaming brilliantly.

At the valley floor, a clear stream babbled along, its rippling surface dazzling to the eye. Wisps of mist rose gently from the water's edge, drifting slowly through the dry, heated air and lending a touch of hazy softness to the scorching valley.

A vast gale swept through the gorge, stirring the vegetation along the cliffs. A swift, agile figure suddenly streaked through the valley, racing across the mountainous terrain.

"My lord, the location marked on the map is just ahead."

A tiny golden monkey sat steadily atop Bao Bao's head. It was none other than the Red-Gold Behemoth, now in its miniature form.

It extended a furry golden paw and pointed toward the depths of the gorge, raising its head to report loudly to Xiao Fan behind it.

Hearing this, Xiao Fan gave a faint nod and gently patted Bao Bao's neck.

Receiving Xiao Fan's signal, Bao Bao, who had been racing forward at a steady pace, immediately reined in her speed. Her steps gradually slowed, her hooves making soft rustling sounds against the gravelly ground.

Xiao Fan looked toward Little Gold and asked, "Little Gold, are you familiar with the area marked on the map?"

Still maintaining the form of a little monkey, the Red-Gold Behemoth lightly shook its furry head. Its golden eyes gazed into the deep valley path.

Although the vast Sunset Glow Valley was entirely under its jurisdiction, the valley's territory