With the pirates buying them time, the two immediately set off at top speed for the Valley of Life, where Mother Earth or perhaps the dragon slumbered! Things went smoothly; they encountered no monsters along the way. "The Valley of Life is just ahead, let's go down!" The two flew to a valley. This valley was relatively secluded and hadn't yet been invaded by the monsters. The forest here was incredibly lush, a verdant expanse. In the distance, the vast green forest resembled an ocean, stretching as far as the eye could see. The trees grew verdant and exuded a refreshing coolness. Like strands of golden sand, they filtered through the layers of leaves, scattering across the grass. Countless wildflowers of all kinds bloomed on the grass, their fragrance filling the air. Birds in t

