clearing with the portal, now with a closer view of creatures emerging, some with wings, others with tendrils or scales.

The immortal woman points towards a clearing in the distance.

A clearing in the forest with a group of villagers being attacked by wolves.

The warrior man and his band running towards the clearing.

A clearing in the woods. The warrior man and his band are walking through, laughing and chatting.

The warrior man and his band walk away from the clearing, their determination unwavering.

The group stands in a beautiful clearing, a shimmering lake in the center. The contrast with the previous chapter's setting is striking.

Mei points towards a clearing in the distance.

A sudden burst of light! The travelers emerge into a clearing. In the center stands a tall figure in black armor, hooded.

They burst into a clearing. A large, pulsing black orb floats in the center.

They burst into a clearing, faced with a pack of snarling creatures. The woman's expression is resolute

clearing with the portal, now with a closer view of creatures emerging, some with wings, others with tendrils or scales.

They reach a clearing, revealing a horde of shadowy creatures performing a ritual. Mei the immortal woman gasps in horror.