Chapter 1563

Brody felt a chill run down his spine, cold sweat beading on his back. Still, he forced himself to stay composed. He said, "Mr. Woodrow, Mr. Carrow, I'm just trying to protect my own interests. You're both incredibly powerful, so I'd be a fool to try to deceive you. If I tell you and don't get my reward, then all my efforts would've been for nothing." Hardy and Ryker exchanged glances. Although they were very angry, for the sake of capturing Sebastian, they begrudgingly agreed to his demands. After all, no one dared to toy with the Cloudwarden Sacred Ground unless they had a death wish. On the surface, Brody appeared calm, but internally, he was ecstatic. "This is going to make me rich, " he thought gleefully. "Hurry up and take us to Sebastian," Hardy demanded impatiently. "Alright. I'll take you guys to him right away," Brody responded, taking the lead. Hardy and Ryker flanked him closely, leaving him no room for escape. Meanwhile, Sebastian had enlisted Lydia to contact the people from Lacuna Sacred Ground. At the same time, he had someone reach out to the Kavanaughs. With careful planning, he orchestrated a scenario where both groups would converge at the same location. Soon enough, Brody led the Cloudwarden Sacred Ground group to a sprawling mountain range. As they approached, Hardy and Ryker spotted the members of the Kavanaugh family and Lacuna Sacred Ground. Their faces darkened immediately. Turning to Brody with icy glares, they asked, "What's the meaning of this?" "I don't know! Maybe someone else was also tracking Sebastian's movements," Brody replied, feigning innocence. "Pick up the pace. We must get to Sebastian before anyone else does," Hardy commanded in a booming voice, brooking no argument. He unleashed his spiritual senses, sweeping the area in search of Sebastian's presence. Hardy had studied Sebastian's image closely before arriving. Soon, he noticed something unusual. In a sealed cave, faint ripples of energy radiated—a mysterious force interwoven with time and space. "He's right there!" Hardy and Ryker shouted simultaneously. In a flash, they shot forward, streaking like lightning toward their destination. Meanwhile, the rest of the Cloudwarden Sacred Ground members stayed close to Brody, wary that he might try to flee. At the same time, the Kavanaughs and Lacuna Sacred Ground's Chief Elder, Kash Nielsen, noticed the strange energy emanating from the cave. Without hesitation, they surged toward it at full speed. "Sebastian's in that cave! What are you waiting for? Hurry up and get over there!"Brody shouted urgently to the Cloudwarden group. "We're coming with you!" one of them replied. They couldn't feel safe until they had eyes on Sebastian. Just then, the seal on the cave suddenly shattered, and a figure in white slowly emerged from within. Instantly, everyone's spiritual senses focused on the figure. They immediately recognized the person stepping out—it was Sebastian. The grandiose actions of the Cloudwarden Sacred Ground, the Kavanaughs, and Lacuna Sacred Ground naturally didn't escape the notice of nearby onlookers lurking in the shadows. Dozens of observers quietly tailed the three factions into the mountain range. When Sebastian stepped out of the cave, his presence was instantly revealed to everyone. Yet, aside from the three major powers, no one dared make a move. Sebastian's terrifying strength was widely known. Back at the entrance of Ascendant Isle, he had effortlessly wiped out a large group of experts from the elite families and sacred grounds. This time, the Cloudwarden Sacred Ground, the Kavanaughs, and the Lacuna Sacred Ground had all sent their top fighters to lead the charge. Confident in their abilities, they showed no fear. The moment they spotted Sebastian, they charged toward him without hesitation. Meanwhile, the two persons arranged by Brody and Lydia took advantage of the chaos to quietly slip away. The people assigned to monitor them were now too preoccupied with capturing Sebastian to notice. Within moments, the three of them managed to shake off their pursuers with ease. As soon as Sebastian emerged, he was greeted by a wave of powerful enemies rushing toward him. His face turned pale, and without a second thought, he spun around and bolted.