Chapter 55: Obtaining Stellar Greenwood Tantra

Finally, after what felt like an eternity, the dust began to settle, and the once chaotic battleground fell silent.

The scent of blood and gore permeated the air, mingling with the wild forest's breath.

Fortunately, Aksai had opted for a circuitous route to approach Wuyum County. Otherwise, the scale of the battle would surely have attracted the attention of the regular merchant caravans traversing Wilben City's common routes.

Bloodied and bruised but mostly fine, Aksai stood amidst the carnage, his chest heaving with exertion as he surveyed the aftermath of the conflict.

Haisha Lakir and Lian Lakir's team lay scattered across the forest floor, their mangled bodies leaking blood and internal organs from the ferocious battle.

"It's… It's finally over," Aksai muttered, using his shoulders to wipe off the blood that Haisha's grievously injured body had splattered on him, unable to use his hands which were even bloodier.