The two groups swam alongside each other in the middle of the river, their eyes scanning the murky depths for any sign of the underground openings that led to the coveted Serpent Buds.
Elder Lin had warned them that these precious treasures were mostly located beneath the river bottom, making it essential to find an underground entrance to . The tension hung heavy in the air as they pressed forward, their hearts filled with determination.
Suddenly, a loud thud reverberated from behind, causing the entire group to turn around in alarm. As their eyes widened with fear, they beheld a colossal beast swimming towards them from the opposite shore. The creature was a sight to behold, its massive form covered in glistening scales, its head adorned with razor-sharp teeth, and its talons sharp as blade, ready to strike. Its tail, twice the size of its body, swayed ominously in the water.