Li Si's gaze did not linger long on the Elf Village above his head before shifting to the direction he was heading.
He could sense that as he ventured deeper into the dense forest before him, the divine aura permeating the air grew increasingly rich.
There was no longer any sign of Elf Village nearby. From time to time, animals could be seen moving through the forest—squirrels, deer, wild boars, and even leopards.
However, they showed no hostility toward Li Si and Daphne, merely casting the two of them a few curious glances.
The two walked along a forest path paved with bluestone. After countless years, the slabs had been worn completely smooth, their edges rounded away.
A tranquil atmosphere filled the forest. Though curious about where they were going, Li Si did not take the initiative to ask Daphne.
Strolling along the forest path felt rather pleasant as well. The dense vitality surging through the forest made Li Si feel as though his entire body had relaxed.
Before long, the dense forest parted before Li Si, and his surroundings suddenly opened up.
Deep within the thick forest stood an astonishing gray stone palace in silence.
The palace walls were formed from enormous gray stones. Rough polishing marks could still vaguely be seen, as though recounting its long history and weathered past. These stones had not simply been piled together, but meticulously carved and fitted, creating a rugged yet unique beauty.
On the palace walls, the rough patterns faintly revealed traces of the various elven motifs of today. Interwoven together, they formed mysterious and ancient designs.
When sunlight pierced through the treetops and fell upon the gray stone palace, the entire structure emitted a faint white radiance. It was not dazzling; instead, it gave off a warm and sacred feeling,