Phoenix Rising: From Heartache to Heroism

Chapter 647 Luminous Cloud Cave

"Knock knock knock"

She tapped on the door, retreated a couple of steps, and stood there in silence.

Soon enough, a young man dressed in a modest robe made of cotton and linen, his hair pinned up with a wooden clip, came to answer the door. As soon as Violeta saw him, a smile lit up her face. She seemed to recognize him, but her words felt oddly formal. "Hello, Master."

Francis Hoffman glanced at Violeta, puzzled. "And you are?"

Violeta said, "I was trekking the mountain when I stumbled upon this Hermitage. It's getting late, and I was hoping to stay here for the night." The Luminous Cloud Cave was situated in a hidden, secluded spot.

Only five mentors lived within the Hermitage.

Additionally, the absence of any paths leading up or down the mountain made it difficult for most people to discover this location.

After an incident a few years back when a careless visitor from Glorialand stumbled upon it, Francis started to be suspicious of Violeta. "Stay here," he instructed.

Francis didn't wait for Violeta to reply. He shut the door and went off to look for the Master.

In her past life, Violeta had also waited outside for quite some time, so this time, she came ready. She sat on the steps, pulling some biscuits from her bag to munch on.

The Luminous Cloud Cave wasn't known for welcoming outsiders.

brought James here, but it was unclear whether he had succeeded in

snacked her biscuits, Tuna sat beside her on the steps. She tossed it a piece of jerky, while Hera perched on a stone pillar, her sharp golden eyes observing the interior of the Hermitage. Francis entered the room to search for the

bond to him would arrive at the Hermitage today, prompting him to come to the

summon Hera for a meal when she heard the

rose from the steps, momentarily taken aback,

Instead, she took a deep breath and greeted them calmly, "Greetings, Priests." Terrel glanced at Violeta, his hand

lively, and

to remain at the

"Indeed," she replied.

did you manage to

too energetic for someone who

couldn't reveal the truth, so she crafted a

to

it sounded unbelievable, those who follow the path of cultivation wouldn't question

pause, Terrel allowed Violeta to

his eyes shifted to the large animal at Violeta's feet

said, "These are just my pets. They're well-trained and won't

have souls. Let them

at the perfect moment; we were just