Chapter 137: The Holy Spring.

Chloe and Liam had kept going, with the Heart of the Forest guiding them. Their guided path led them now to a place of great mystery and power: the Sacred Spring. According to the map and the words of the elder, this spring hosted incredible qualities of healing and was also a revealer of hidden truths. They knew it was an important step in their quest. The landscape changed beneath their path. The dense, magical forest gave way to undulating hills of grass and rich meadows. Sweet birds sang from the trees as the air flowed easily with freshness, invigorating their journey. Somehow, it felt easier this way—that even the Heart of the Forest itself was making the way easier for them. Finally, oh, hours later, into a valley, in the middle of which the Sacred Spring lay, surrounded by capriciously ancient trees. The water was clear down to the bottom, glittering with a faint elfin light. Both Chloe and Liam felt something profound resonate within them on the approach. "This place just f