Renee desperately hoped for Adrian’s victory. Only through his triumph could she escape this perilous situation. If he were to fail, her fate would undoubtedly be sealed.

The clash of Adrian and the serpent's energies created waves of tremors that caused Renee to stare in astonishment. She hadn’t anticipated such a cataclysmic confrontation.

Suddenly, the serpent lunged forward, colliding with Adrian in a brutal clash. The ground trembled violently, and the mountain was seemingly on the brink