Chapter 119: Blood Found

The chamber resonated with Hera's words, the ancient runes shimmering in response. As she gripped the key, a vision unfolded before her eyes.

Images flickered, showing a hidden waterfall cascading into a crystal-clear pool, bathed in the moon's light. The air there crackled with energy, and a voice whispered, "The Wellspring."

Hera snapped back to reality, her gaze meeting Davien's. "The Wellspring," she breathed, "that's where the key leads us."

Davien's eyes widened. "The Wellspring of Purity," he confirmed, "a mythical place said to hold the power to cleanse and heal even the darkest of curses."

A surge of hope pulsed through their veins. This was it, the culmination of their arduous journey. The whispers of the forest, the guidance of Luna, and now the vision itself – everything pointed towards the Wellspring.

But the path wouldn't be easy. Legends spoke of treacherous guardians and hidden trials that tested the worth of those seeking its power. Hera knew they had to be prepared,