Western Region.
A group of young adventurers cautiously moved through the terrifying forest.
The Never-Ending Forest was infamous as the home of countless horrifying beasts.
Legends spoke of Grade 4 and even Grade 5 beasts inhabiting the depths of the forest, and for generations no one had dared to venture too far inside.
The recent emergence of Vengeful Spirits made the place even more dreadful.
However, everything changed with the rise of the Dust Valley Sect.
Their rapid expansion and dominance over every major force in the region gave people newfound courage.
Most importantly, it was because of their young master.
Through his innovations and wealth, countless impossibilities were now possible, one of which was the large-scale exploration of the Never-Ending Forest.
It had been more than a month since the Xu clan and other smaller clans had begun organized expeditions.