The showdown commenced.The crowd was electrified, their attention sharpened, buzzing with excitement.Whoosh, whoosh!They moved in unison, ignoring the flurry of cards, each charging at the other with breakneck speed.The card duel was a mere facade, the real test probing the extent of their skill
The message inside was brief, just a single line.[I've gone to Peakview Mountain, no need to worry.]The day before, Alexander had heard clear as day that a miracle was expected at Peakview Mountain today, drawing many to witness it.Alexander was ticked off. He dialed Stephen's number and let him
The speck drew closer, and as it neared Peakview Mountain, it erupted into a blinding golden brilliance.The onlookers finally got a clear view—it was a massive platform. Seated upon it was an old man with a snowy beard, looking every bit the part of a sage.To the gathering of seniors, his visage s
The clash continued, with Stephen struggling more and more. Alexander, on the other hand, seemed to be having the time of his life, barely breaking a sweat.Alexander was holding back, biding his time for the right moment.Taking Stephen down was just a way to shake up the complacent citizens and op
Alexander's arrival at Peakview Mountain revealed a landscape of ruin, a far cry from the once picturesque immortal mountain.Rumors had spread of a miraculous event that day—an elder arriving on a platform, only to be cut down by a fiery figure, transforming into a fox.It was all so surreal, like
Crash!The statues shattered with a thunderous blast, shards scattering in the wind. The remaining onlookers, devout followers to the core, were left to grapple with the shock."No! Are they leaving us behind?""Quick, let's try to put the Three Immortal Guardians back together."However, it was hop
"Sir, we're in the thick of a dinner rush right now, so it's pretty crowded. Could you please take a number and wait your turn?" asked the waiter with a smile, offering a numbered ticket."How long's the wait?" Alexander inquired with equal politeness."Roughly fifteen minutes. My apologies for the
Alexander returned to the restaurant and settled in for his meal.The place was buzzing with family banter, laughter, and the clinking of glasses. This was a stark contrast to the bedraggled Trio Alliance Club members who had fled Peakview Mountain, looking like they had lost everything."Young mast