As Elder Xianthe and his team of teachers enter the vast and eerily pristine plaza, they immediately notice the stark contrast to the crumbling edifices and vine-entangled ruins they have navigated thus far. Towering statues of ancient heroes or gods surround the area, their stone faces watching over the space with silent solemnity.
In the center of the plaza stands a huge statue of a beast, unlike anything they have ever seen. Its form is imposing, with powerful limbs, fierce eyes, and intricate, almost lifelike details that make it seem ready to spring to life at any moment. The air around it feels thick with an intangible, potent energy.
"Why does that statue feel so ominous, like it's going to come alive if we step inside?" Master Lin voices the unease that everyone feels, his gaze fixed on the menacing figure.
