The Lone Walker

Along the way, they passed through lush forests and crossed clear streams. The sound of horse hooves echoed on the forest path, accompanied by the singing of birds and the rustling of leaves in the wind. The sunlight shone through the treetops on the ground, forming mottled light and shadows. Everything seemed so peaceful and beautiful.

The afternoon sun gradually became softer, and the three chose to stop in an open area to rest. They lit a campfire, took out dry food and water bags, and enjoyed the short quiet time. Hu Bayi took out a map with the route to Misty Mountain and possible dangerous areas marked on it. The three carefully studied the map and discussed the next itinerary.

At this moment, a strange sound of wind broke the silence. Chen Fan raised his head alertly and scanned the surroundings with lightning-like eyes. His intuition told him that danger was approaching. Sure enough, a low roar came from the trees not far away, and then several huge beasts appeared in their sight.

These beasts were extremely ferocious, their fur was dark gray, and their eyes flashed with bloodthirsty light. They seemed to be attracted by the smell of the campfire, and were staring at the three people, ready to attack at any time.

Chen Fan quickly stood up and said to Hu Bayi and Fatty Wang, "Get ready to fight. These beasts are not easy to deal with."

Hu Bayi and Wang Pangzi also immediately prepared for battle, holding their weapons tightly, their eyes firm and cold. Chen Fan circulated his inner energy, preparing to cast a spell.

The beasts finally couldn't hold back, roared loudly, and pounced on the three. Chen Fan muttered something, and quickly formed seals with his hands. Rays of light shot out from his fingertips and hit the beasts in the front. Hu Bayi and Fatty Wang also brandished their weapons and engaged in a fierce melee with the beasts.

The battle was extremely fierce. The beasts were incredibly powerful, and every collision made the ground shake. But Chen Fan and his men were no pushovers. They worked well together, and were good at both offense and defense, and soon gained the upper hand. After a fierce battle, the last beast was knocked to the ground by Chen Fan's magic.

The three of them panted heavily, supporting each other and checking each other's injuries. Fortunately, they were only injured and nothing serious. They cleaned up the battlefield, packed up their bags again, and continued on their way. This encounter made them realize the difficulty of the journey and strengthened their determination to go to Misty Mountain.

At sunset, they finally reached the foot of Misty Mountain. The peaks were towering into the clouds, and a thick layer of fog covered the mountainside, making the entire mountain range mysterious. The three of them dismounted and prepared to hike into the mountains. They knew that the real adventure had just begun.

As they went deeper into the mountains, the fog became thicker and thicker, and visibility was extremely low. Chen Fan led the team forward with his keen perception. Hu Bayi and Wang Pangzi followed closely behind, carefully observing the surrounding environment to prevent any accidents.

Suddenly, Chen Fan stopped and stared ahead. In the thick fog, the outline of an ancient building could be vaguely seen. They quickened their pace and soon arrived in front of the building. This was an abandoned temple with mottled walls and strange totems carved on them, giving people a feeling of vicissitudes and solemnity.

Chen Fan pushed open the heavy door, and the three of them entered the temple. In the center of the temple was an altar, on which was placed an ancient book and some strange instruments. Chen Fan walked forward and gently turned the pages of the book, only to see some ancient spells and rituals recorded on it. He realized that this might be the key to unlocking the secrets of Misty Mountain.

At this moment, the ground of the temple suddenly shook, and a low roar came from underground. The three immediately became alert and prepared to deal with the impending danger. As the shaking became more and more intense, a huge creature broke out from under the altar. Its body was covered with hard scales, and its eyes were burning with angry flames.

This is a legendary earth dragon, it guards the secrets of the temple and Misty Mountain, and will not allow anyone to violate it. The earth dragon roared deafeningly and attacked the three people. Chen Fan, Hu Bayi and Wang Pangzi immediately separated and fought a desperate battle with the earth dragon.

The earth dragon's attack power is extremely strong. Every time it swings its tail, it can stir up a strong wind, and every time it spews fire, it can burn everything. But Chen Fan and his companions are not afraid. They use their own strengths to deal with the earth dragon. Chen Fan casts magic to create ice walls and fireballs to restrict the earth dragon's movements; Hu Bayi and Wang Pangzi fight in close combat, using flexible body movements and precise attacks to find the earth dragon's weaknesses.

After a hard fight, the earth dragon was finally defeated by their combined strength. Its body fell to the ground with a bang, turned into a pile of dust, and disappeared into the air. The shaking of the temple also stopped, and everything returned to peace.

The three were exhausted, but there was a gleam of victory in their eyes. They knew that this battle was only the first step towards the truth, and the secret of Misty Mountain was far from being revealed. But they also firmly believed that as long as they united as one, nothing was impossible.

They decided to rest in the temple for one night and continue their exploration tomorrow. As night fell, the stars dotted the sky, and the three sat around the campfire, sharing each other's stories and dreams. Their friendship was sublimated in this adventure. They were not only comrades-in-arms, but also indispensable partners in each other's lives.

As the night deepened, the three gradually fell asleep. In their dreams, they saw the true face of Misty Mountain, a land full of miracles and hope. In reality, their adventure story will continue to be written in this mysterious land.