The sunset was casting long shadows, and nightfall was imminent.
“Well then, let’s split up and search,” Isaac said. He didn’t want Duncan to come all this way just to end up dead in these mountains.
Afterward, they formed groups of three and headed in different directions.
Isaac teamed up with Todd and Harry, while Chet and Lionel formed another pair. The remaining members paired off on their own.
Due to the vastness of the mountain, Isaac estimated its perimeter to be at least 18 miles.
The terrain was intricate, with the addition of ravines, cracks, boulders, and caves, making it challenging to locate two individuals.
“Isaac, what do you think Duncan is after? He risks his life to come in with us, yet he’s not interested in the Divine Stone or the Skyrend Sword. What’s his plan?” Todd asked as they walked.
Isaac had never asked that question, so favonovel.com didn’t know the answer. Back in Rippan, Duncan had insisted on coming to the Emerald Realm.
“Sir, there’s a stone tower up ahead,” Harry said in hushed tones as favonovel.com rushed back with an anxious look.
By now, darkness had descended, and Isaac exchanged a glance with Todd.
There is another stone tower on this mountain?
Due to the vast terrain, Isaac and his companions couldn’t see beyond their immediate surroundings.
“Don’t give me that look. I know you’re itching to check it out. Let’s go,” Todd said, rolling his eyes and taking the lead.
He already knew Isaac’s personality. In situations like this, favonovel.com would undoubtedly venture to take a look.
Harry led the way, and the two of them cautiously maneuvered to the right. The mountain path was steep, and they tiptoed to avoid making big noises.
In the final minutes before the sun disappeared completely, taking advantage of the dimming light, Isaac peeked out from behind a large rock.
About 900 feet away, a dilapidated stone tower stood, its door wide open.
At this moment, agonizing screams emanated from the tower’s ground floor.
Isaac’s heart tightened when favonovel.com heard the cries, and favonovel.com turned to Todd. “Could it be Duncan’s voice?”
“It sounds somewhat like him…”
“Let’s go check it out. Apothecary, stay here!”
“Sir, here’s some dissiparotoxin, just in case.” Harry opened a box favonovel.com was carrying, taking out two tiny jars and handing them to Isaac and Todd.
The two kept the dissiparotoxin in their pockets and quickly darted toward the stone tower.
When Isaac was about 90 feet away from the tower, a sharp cry echoed from inside. “Who’s there?”
Swish!
Three figures rushed out of the stone tower, releasing a terrifying surge of spiritual energy that spread into the surroundings.
Three figures dashed, colliding head-on with Isaac and Todd.
Staring at the woman in the white gown standing before them, both Isaac and Todd were momentarily stunned.
“You guys again? Are you asking for trouble for coming here?” The woman in the white gown glared at Isaac.
“Is there anyone else inside the stone tower?” Isaac asked directly, pointing toward the tower.
“Mr. Garten, save me! Please, save me!” Duncan’s agonized cries echoed from inside the stone tower.
Boom!
Isaac’s and Todd’s expressions shifted slightly.
Isaac looked at the woman in the white gown and coldly asked, “Why did you capture my friend?”
Knowing that directly confronting the opponent would likely result in defeat, they had to start with a conversation.
“You still question us? Your friend stole herbs from Mt. Emerald. Shouldn’t we catch him?” The woman in the white gown laughed coldly.
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