The Pinnacle of Life

He’d spent so much effort to get this supreme weapon, yet it ended up being his master’s. Worse, he couldn’t take it back.

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Finally, they reached Terra Mountain.

Endless majestic mountains filled their sight. There was a golden platform high up among the clouds, which looked holy and magisterial.

Alex was shocked. “Is Terra Mountain that huge?”

Jade said, “Mount Dragon-Tiger has been expanded greatly. So the dojo of Terra Mountain is considered one of the best in the country. Many royals come here to pray and hold offering rituals to the heavens. It’s been blessed by the royalty and is known as a holy place.”

“Is that the ritual platform? Are the Rakshasa Temple and the Emperor there?”

“Nope!”

Jade glanced at the golden platform. She could only see a part of it, as the top was completely hidden within the thick clouds. “That’s the legendary Fuzen Tower. Rumors are that the Fuzen ceremony was held there many years ago.”

Another reason why Rakshasa Temple wants you in exchange for the Emperor is your knowledge

this time. That’s the advantage you have

show

headed up the mountain. They met many others who had come to save the Emperor

Xerxes, and the other experts in a standoff with the men of Rakshasa

situation

an hour, they will chop off the Emperor’s arms. These are inhumane and cruel people, and I don’t think

Alex’s shoulder. “I won’t say any further. The Emperor’s safety depends on you. When you’ve returned safely,

said, “I’ll

nodded and secretly spoke to Alex telepathically. “Just act according to the situation.

He didn’t want Alex to sacrifice his life in exchange for the Emperor. Such words,

to Alex, “You, follow me alone. The others aren’t allowed to come. If any of you do, be ready to catch your Emperor when he drops

Eagles were

here, so I’ll have to

and whispered. “Don’t make things complicated. They need Alex alive, so they