Anthony led the group fifty li deep into the wilderness. The further they went, the more desolate it became, with bones strewn across the roadside, both of beasts and humans.
The trees around were sparse, with barely any leaves, and the bark was a deep black, creating a somewhat eerie atmosphere.
Occasionally, the cries of beasts could be heard from afar, their clear echoes resonating across the wilderness, filling Anthony and his group with a haunting desolation.
"We're nearing the heart of this wilderness, be careful!"
Anthony shouted loudly to the people behind him, as the environment always made him feel uneasy.
Everyone was tense, gripping their weapons tightly, following Anthony at the front.
"Anthony, we've come far enough, maybe we shouldn't go any deeper!"
Sandra, who had b
