Even if he stood no chance against them, he had to go regardless. Perhaps he might gain something out of this.

“Let’s go.”

After brief contemplation, he stood up and said with determination in his eyes, “No matter what, I have to go.”

“Mhm.” Thea nodded.

Soon, the two hurriedly left.

Upon returning to Dragonville, James stored the remaining Phoenix Essence away and boarded a private plane headed to Mount Bane alongside Thea.

The trip to Mount Bane only took three hours. When they arrived at the foot of the mountain, it was only eleven in the morning.

Currently, a thin mist enveloped the mountain range. At the same time, the mist radiated a glimmering light. James knew that this light came from the magical-looking statue. Meanwhile, a purple light could be seen at a place not too far away. Although they were a distance away from Mount Bane, James could still sense the alluring fragrance and the powerful energy imbued in it. A single sniff was enough to make one lose concen