Mystic Elixir was a major faction. Even though their apprentices did not wield artifacts, they usually used rare treasures as their weapons.

Therefore, despite being young and inexperienced, their battle prowess was not to be underestimated. Each of the juniors was eager and ready for action.

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Earlier.

As they arrived at Verdant Summit, they happened to encounter a monster. Without any hesitation, they surrounded it and engaged in a fierce battle. However, the monster could handle their attack with ease despite being overnumbered.

After a few rounds, the monster realized it was overmatched. It let out a long howl that not only repelled them but also attracted more monsters. The situation quickly became chaotic as a fierce melee erupted in the vast mountains.

While these monsters were wild creatures, some among them possessed formidable strength.

After a moment, Val and the others were forced to retreat, with many of them sustaining severe injuries.

Unable to press on, they h