The group tried to move as swiftly as possible so as not to lose the dragon's trail. However, they didn't need to put much effort in when tracking the dragon.
The ground bore slight scorch marks and massive footprints from where it would occasionally land, and the branches above were bent and snapped, clear evidence that it had passed through the area.
The trail wound through increasingly treacherous terrain, the once dense and orderly forest giving way to rocky hills and uneven ground. Massive roots jutted out from the soil like claws, creating natural obstacles that slowed their pace.
Every so often, the dragon would appear far in the distance, its massive shadow briefly visible through gaps in the canopy before it disappeared again. These occasional glimpses confirmed they were on the right track.