The deeper they went, the livelier it became, voices, laughter, and music weaving together in the evening air.
By the time they arrived at the clearing, the fair was already in full swing.
It was a sight to behold.
The entire forest glowed with thousands of tiny lights, lanterns hanging from trees, fireflies swirling in luminous spirals, and will-o'-wisps dancing in the air. Elves moved gracefully among the roots and bridges, their laughter light and clear as they played instruments carved from crystal and wood. The aroma of roasted fruits and nectar wine wafted through the air.
Children chased each other between the glowing flowers, while adults swayed to the rhythm of harps and drums. A river nearby reflected the starlit sky so perfectly that it looked as though the heavens had fallen to earth.
Even Nie Ziyu was momentarily speechless. "Whoa… I take back everything I said. This place is like walking into a dream."
