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On the other side, after traveling a long way.
Finally, Sui Zimo and his group arrived outside the forbidden forest, following the old chieftain.
And just as they expected, the spirit beasts were outside, eager to rush in and rescue their children, crying out their names.
But not a single spirit beast actually went inside.
On one hand, they were held back by other spirit beasts, and on the other, without the chieftain's permission, they could not, and dared not, enter the forbidden forest.
Everyone knew that entering the forbidden forest meant death. Otherwise, why would no spirit beast that entered ever come out over the years?
So, even if their children accidentally entered, they didn't dare to go in directly.
They were somewhat selfish, hoping in their hearts that the chieftain would personally appoint a few spirit beasts to go in and bring their children back.
That way, they wouldn't have to go to the forbidden forest and face certain death.
