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.

***

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.”

new dojo. Another reason why Rakshasa Temple wants you in exchange for the Emperor is your

to keep you alive this time. That’s the advantage

to show

who had come to save the Emperor on their way up. However, Alex and Jade sped past quickly without them

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

the situation now?” Jade

isn’t there in half an hour, they will chop off the Emperor’s arms. These are inhumane

say any further. The Emperor’s safety depends on

“I’ll try

nodded and secretly spoke to Alex telepathically. “Just act according to the situation. If your life is really threatened, don’t

clear. He didn’t want Alex to sacrifice his life in exchange

Alex, “You, follow me alone. The others aren’t allowed to come. If any of you do, be

Eagles

so I’ll have to go

Jade and whispered. “Don’t make things complicated. They need Alex alive, so they won’t kill him. Once we save the