Chapter 961: Chapter 961: Shadows on the Horizon

The northern territories were a stark contrast to the vibrant land they had left behind. The once-fertile fields and forests now bore signs of neglect and decay. The landscape was marked by erratic shifts in weather and unsettling distortions in the natural order. The atmosphere was heavy with an ominous chill, and the sky seemed perpetually overcast, casting a dull, gray pall over everything.

Elara, Kirin, and Seraphina, accompanied by a team of skilled scouts and researchers, traversed the rugged terrain. The urgency in their mission was palpable, and every member of their party was on high alert. They had seen the signs of the void's lingering influence before, but the magnitude of these disturbances was more troubling than they had anticipated.

"We're nearing the epicenter of the disturbances," Elara said, her gaze fixed on a map that detailed the affected areas. "We should be prepared for anything."