The green underbrush was shrouded in a thin mist, making it appear hazy, adorned with wild grasses of various colors. If one ignored the disgusting cries in the distance, it would seem like a paradise.
Fifteen wizard apprentices, most clad in black robes, rode their horses through the forest. One of them took out a water flask from behind, took a sip, and grumbled:
"Those damn beast-faced birds, their screeching is nauseating."
The air was somewhat hot, and the jungle was very humid. Riding through the woods, their clothes quickly became damp, which was extremely uncomfortable in this humid environment.
The group gradually sped up as they went, according to the map, this was deep within the Ghost Fog Forest and not too far from the underground palace ruins located in the jungle. The mentor had already arrived with his apprentices ahead of them.
"We're quite far from the underground palace ruins. Occasionally, some monsters from the ruins escape, so be careful."
