"Everyone, be careful." Murong Xun exhorted and then led everyone in retrieving the wooden sticks they had prepared beforehand from their inner worlds.
One by one, everyone retrieved their probing sticks from their inner worlds and carefully followed behind Murong Xun. Their procession proceeded silently without a word, everyone's attention on the mire, from which water plants flourished beneath their feet.
Knowing that the trek would be tough, everyone had already changed into high-legged riding boots before setting off.
This region of the Great Swamp was extremely vast. In addition, dead branches and trees intertwined throughout the entire swamp, so it was not suitable at all to fly while assisted by mystic energy.
Moreover, it was too distant of a journey. If by any chance a person's supply of mystic energy ran out after flying halfway, the latter part of the journey would be even more challenging.