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Suddenly, the ground beneath them trembled with a powerful vibration. The team staggered, their senses alert as the vibrations grew stronger. Without warning, a deafening explosion erupted from the valley below. A massive plume of smoke and debris shot into the sky, obscuring the landscape for a moment.
"What in the world—?" Jian shouted over the noise, his eyes wide with shock.
The team watched in stunned silence as the explosion sent a shockwave rippling through the valley. The force of the blast caused trees to sway violently, and a large cloud of dust and debris rose from the explosion's epicenter. The tranquil scene below was shattered in an instant.