"Sheila, you hold down the fort. I'm gonna scout the mountain."Alexander had the blueprint etched in his mind, ready to scout out the lay of the land. He knew that understanding both his capabilities and his adversaries' was the key to victory."Be careful," said Sheila, her voice laced with worry.
Outside the Sacred Beetle Palace…Alexander, having confirmed his suspicions, slipped out of the palace and into the cloak of night, his mind racing with plans. He would not dare harm the two-headed serpent or steal its precious scale until it reached its full potential. It had to live.He decided t
The dawn was a blanket of gray. The sun, which should have climbed the sky, was smothered by a thick layer of clouds.At the base of Witchwood Summit, near the mountain's entrance, a throng of people had assembled—a sea of heads moving in a wave.At the forefront was Serpent Staff Granny herself."M
"Come on, you're just itching for a midnight snack, aren't you? Get moving!"An impatient voice rang out as Alexander paused, the speaker clearly agitated.Alexander spun around, fixing the heckler with a steely gaze, and gestured invitingly."Be my guest, if you're in such a hurry, take the lead."
"Are you out of your mind?"Alexander shot him a withering look before replying, "Open your mouth and those spores rush in. Boom—you're a goner."Sure, his semi-Empyrean powers meant he would not literally blow up, but trying to shake off those spores would blow his cover."You dare insult me?" The
The forest, thick with a sickly miasma, was a mess of shouts and cries."The trees are alive. They're devouring people!""Back off, or I'll cut you down!""Watch it, you idiot! Who are you swinging at?"They had not even spotted the enemy yet, and they were already falling apart, a disorganized mess
On the slopes of Witchwood Summit, two figures dashed through the wilderness, racing toward the peak.To the mighty, a pathless terrain—even bristling with thorns—was as good as a paved road."Huff!" Alexander inhaled deeply, his brow furrowed with concern as he gazed at the summit."Something on yo
The summit of Witchwood Summit had been flattened by human hands, creating a wide clearing.At its heart stood a circular altar, its surface etched with ancient, weather-beaten patterns, each scratch a testament to the passage of time.Surrounding the altar were fewer than 20 individuals, their pres
"Kill!" As Alexander stepped onto the Empyrean Slope, a monstrous wave of killing intent crashed into his mind."Hmph, you think you're the only one fierce?" he muttered coldly, unleashing his own killing intent to counter the assault.He was the Temple Lord Kane, a man who had tread through mountai
At Battleforge Summit, a place where peril lurked at every turn.As the group continued their ascent, they lost a few more members. The ancient battlefield was riddled with deadly traps and poisonous remnants. The pools along the way harbored creatures so aggressive, it was clear they were not of mo
"Ah…" Alexander yawned, waiting patiently. Without a proper map, he would probably take half a day searching for directions. Battleforge Summit, though seemingly small, had a complex terrain.Time was slipping away, and Maxwell and Crimson Wyrm Master finally reached an agreement. The two-meter-wide
Early in the next morning, Maxwell's group of 40—the weakest among them a Lord of War—gathered quietly by the lake at the back of a mountain, somewhere in Shielded Valley. They stood in silence, their expressions grave.Though many had never ventured to Battleforge Summit, they had all heard of its
"Enemy attack!"Brenda sprang to her feet, drawing her sharp blade. Tensions had been high lately, and everyone's nerves were on edge."Perfect timing! I've been waiting to kill him sooner or later!"Alexander's killing intent surged, and his battle spirit ignited.Crimson Wyrm Master was destined t
As soon as Alexander asked the question, a heavy silence fell over the chamber. The three Guardians exchanged uneasy glances, but no one uttered a word."Never mind if you don't want to say anything, I'm just curious," said Alexander, sitting down cross-legged and closing his eyes to heal his wounds
"As you wish!"Crimson Wyrm Master channeled a furious surge of power into his spear, standing firm as he built up his momentum. Having fought to this point, he knew he had to unleash his most devastating attack."Here it comes!"All eyes were locked on the impending clash, each person holding their
"You fool! Don't think you'll be the last one laughing!"The Second and Third Guardians charged forward, joining forces to deflect Crimson Wyrm's relentless assault. Even with their combined strength, they could barely withstand a few moves."Do you really think we're without reinforcements?" roared
"Heh. I wouldn't dare accept your gift!" Maxwell scoffed, his voice steady despite the looming battle. Politeness had no place in this confrontation."Oh, but I'm sure you'll appreciate it," sneered Crimson Wyrm Master, his eyes gleaming with malice as he pointed at Darko, who lay crumpled on the gr