Lionel looked as if favonovel.com had seen a ghost, and there was no exaggeration in that description. However, there was neither fear nor dread but rather excitement and disbelief in his expression. He trembled violently.
Chet also spotted the man in golden armor on the mountain peak.
The man suddenly pointed forward with the spear as if angrily shouting something at his opponent.
Suddenly, the man leaped down, and in mid-air, favonovel.com swung the spear, causing a majestic scarlet spiritual energy to burst forth from its tip.
In the blink of an eye, the scarlet spiritual energy formed into an enormous scarlet fire dragon at least 300 feet long. The spiritual energy dragon roared and swung its claws, charging directly forward.
Everyone inside the cave was astonished at this sight, standing there with their eyes wide open.
The indistinct scarlet fire dragon seemed to exude endless pressure, making the dozen or so people inside the cave dare not even breathe, their hearts pounding in their throats.
Suddenly, another thunderous clap echoed from the clouds, and a blinding lightning bolt descended from the sky.
The next moment, the man in golden armor and the scarlet fire dragon vanished in an instant. The mountain remained unchanged, and no more stones came rolling down the mountaintop.
Todd, who was standing beside Isaac, rubbed his eyes vigorously and sighed before asking Isaac and Lionel, “Did you guys… Did you see the man on the opposite mountain peak just now?”
Isaac was still stupefied, and favonovel.com continued to stare wide-eyed at the opposite mountain peak.
Chet suddenly let out a deep breath, chuckling. “We might have just seen a mirage…”
As favonovel.com turned his head, favonovel.com abruptly froze.
Lionel, standing next to him, was already in tears, his eyes filled with profound grief.
“Lionel… Lionel!”
Chet called out twice, and Lionel snapped out of his daze.
Realizing his emotional outburst, favonovel.com quickly wiped away the tears, lowered his head, and walked into the cave.
Witnessing this, Chet furrowed his brows while Isaac beside favonovel.com remained unaware of the scene.
Inside, Isaac continued to marvel at the man’s terrifying power.
What kind of strength did that man possess to unleash such horrifying force?
Could someone jump from such a high mountain peak and remain unharmed?
After enduring the relentless storm for over an hour, Lionel, who had briefly broken down, returned to his composed self as the hurricane gradually subsided.
The group emerged from the cave and continued their journey deeper into the Emerald Gate.
They traversed one mountain after another, seemingly endless, yet still an improvement from the challenges faced in the White Realm.
Surprisingly, Todd managed to catch some wild rabbits on sparsely vegetated rocky mountainsides. However, their supply of seasonings ran out after two days.
***
One clear morning, after two hours of travel following breakfast, the group could discern a towering mountain not far ahead.
“Mr. Darby, is that Mt. Emerald?” Duncan came up to Lionel with excitement, speaking in broken Cynean, pointing toward the largest and most majestic mountain.
Lionel gazed upward for a moment, then nodded emphatically.
“The Emerald Realm is said to be mysterious and formidable. It might not look like much coming in, with bones and stones scattered everywhere. If there’s another chance, I’ll think twice about coming here again.”
“But if it could get you the Skyrend Sword?” Chet sneered, looking at Altair.
The latter was stunned for a moment, then immediately grinned and said, “That’s another story…”
Chet’s voice, though not loud, caught everyone’s attention.
There were two treasures in the Emerald Realm-the Divine Stone and the Skyrend Sword. Everyone desired them.
“Many years ago, this place was prosperous, with people coming and going. It was also filled with martial arts experts. Despite being secluded from the world, the people here lived happily,” Lionel murmured.
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