Chapter 426: Chapter 426: The Whispering Shadows

The next leg of their journey took them southward, away from the snow-covered peaks of Aeris Range and toward the dense, enigmatic forests of Eldergrove. The Pillar of Air had been secured, but their quest was far from over. The Pillar of Earth, their next destination, lay hidden within the heart of these ancient woods—a realm shrouded in myth and mystery.

As the group descended from the mountains, the landscape changed dramatically. The sharp, rocky terrain gave way to rolling hills and thick, verdant forests. The air was warm and humid, a stark contrast to the biting cold they had left behind. Giant trees with gnarled branches and dense foliage created a canopy that filtered the sunlight into a dappled, almost ethereal glow.