They didn't start a fire. Within the Mysterious Forest, Lin Yun prioritized safety above all else. The light from a fire could attract Demon Beasts, and if it drew in a Tier Four Demon Beast, they would be in for a tragedy.
In the pitch-black forest, Lin Yun and the others sat circled together. Although it was so dark you couldn't see your hand in front of your face, to Lin Yun, his own senses were far more useful than his eyes.
No one dared to sleep—except for the carefree Little Ape. Curled up in Lin Yun's arms, he was already fast asleep.
Eyes closed in meditation, Lin Yun didn't dare relax his guard for a second, constantly monitoring his surroundings. The first half of the night passed without incident, but in the second half, the sound of rustling leaves arose.
His eyes snapped open. 'What was bound to come has come.' He stood up. By his perception, they were already heavily surrounded.
This was nothing like the encounter during the day; there were dozens of Tree Spirits.
