The druid, her eyes a mix of trepidation and resignation, gestured for Wang Jian to follow her. Together, they moved away from the towering World Tree, heading towards a path that seemed unassuming at first glance.
As they walked, the forest around them seemed to come alive with an ancient energy, the very life force that pulsed through the World Tree. The path they were on, although hidden from plain view, appeared as a well-worn trail, etched by centuries of footsteps.
The druid's voice was hushed as she explained, "The Fountain of Essence is not visible from here. It lies beneath the World Tree, connected to its roots. To reach it, we must descend underground, into the heart of the tree."