The ark drifted deeper into Elven Star's atmosphere and the engines hummed softly as Zhao tian looked at the breathtaking view.
Below, vast forests stretched endlessly, broken by rivers and beautiful lakes.
Zhao Tian stood silently at the command glass, his robes stirring faintly with the Yin energy that flowed freely through the atmosphere.
"It's almost… unreal," Xia Shenyi murmured in awe, looking at the breathtaking scenary.
Freya, however, did not share their ease.
She knew too well what it meant to open the barrier without official sanction.
The Everglade name carried weight, yes, but the Elven Council's vigilance was not something even she could dismiss.
The ark's holographic screen flickered suddenly and a soft crimson light washed over the command room as symbols flashed across the display: Unidentified forces detected. Incoming.
From the forward glass, Zhao Tian saw three smaller arks burst through the golden clouds, streaking toward them in formation.
