Imagine for a moment: if this once-safe passage suddenly became fraught with danger, how would those seeking to enter the Barbaric Wilderness Forest feel?
Would they leave in fear, or press forward despite the risks?
For martial artists with weaker nerves, seeing the ghastly remains of the martial artist killed by the ancient beast was enough to scare them into turning back immediately, terrified of meeting the same fate.
Some, however, persisted, proceeding cautiously.
Without a doubt, those daring to continue deeper were martial artists confident in their own strength, spurred by a touch of luck-driven optimism. They refused to give up, for the prospect of finding an ancient beast's egg was enticing—if it could enhance their power, even better; if not, it could still be exchanged for a fortune in crystal stones.
Faced with such a rare opportunity that might alter the trajectory of their lives, who would willingly abandon it?
