The so-called Demonic Beast Core was merely a test; the real treasure was hidden beneath the colossal island.
It was information from the Capital City Martial Arts Association, and it was undoubtedly accurate.
Gazing at the sea, Jordan Richards became increasingly uneasy.
He would not be at peace without seeing Ethan Smith's corpse with his own eyes.
...
In the water.
Ethan Smith's blood dyed the surrounding water red.
He struggled to open his eyes, still hanging on to the Venerable Fifth Mountain from his chest.
"Saved my life again..." Ethan Smith murmured, gently caressing the Venerable Fifth Mountain.
He tried to move his body, and pain instantly surged from all over his body.
Under the water's attack, the wounds were unbearable.
He stared at his surroundings, which were pitch black.
Then, Ethan Smith cast the Water Repelling Charm, igniting a spiritual fire underwater.
Ethan tried to stabilize his body in the water, preventing himself from continuing to fall.
