"What on earth is happening?" A collective gasp filled the air as the group laid eyes on the majestic golden vine soaring into the sky.

The gray and silver vines had already stunned them, but the dense and commanding presence of the golden vine took the spectacle to new heights.

If the gray vines were akin to soldiers and the silver ones acted as generals, the golden vine now assumed the role of a commanding king.

A haunting stillness surrounded the golden vine, sending shivers down the spines of all those present.

"I've got a bad feeling about this. That golden vine might surpass the strength of all the silver vines combined!"

"What should we do? What's the plan now?"

"Are we going to die here?"

A sense of impending doom and unease gripped the disciples of the Embersteel Order, members of the Black Scorpion Squad, and Grace's envoy teams. The overwhelming presence of the vines rendered them utterly helpless.

"Fear not, everyone! Mr. Ridge is here. He's got this!" a voice rea