The pursuers

The pursuers relentlessly chased after Wei Xi and Yan Bai. Hours had passed since they left Blue Bell City, yet the two never slowed their pace, moving with unnerving precision.

"Where are they heading?" one of the pursuers asked, his breath ragged as exhaustion seeped into his bones. Keeping up with their speed was becoming a struggle.

"They're too fast," another muttered, suspicion creeping into his voice. "Something feels off."

"It's like they're deliberately heading in the wrong direction… There's nothing ahead but the Beast Forest."

A grim realization settled over the group. "It's a trap!"

The pursuers skidded to an abrupt halt, instincts screaming at them to retreat. But hesitation came too late.