Chapter 114: Holy Mountain.

Chloe and Liam stood at the foot of Sacred Mountain, gazing at how high it soared above them. The mountain looked enormous, with very steep and challenging slopes. Straightforward, but very intimidating path ahead. "This is it," Chloe said, her voice steady. "The next step in our journey." Liam nodded determinedly, his gaze steely. "We can do this. One step at a time." They started their way up, and step by step, the air grew less dense and colder as they ascended. The trail was narrow and rocky, with all steps carefully placed. They traveled so slowly, and the muscles were strained. "'Keep going,' Liam encouraged, 'We're strong enough to make it.'" Chloe nodded, but it was only short, gasping breaths. "We just have to. There is no turning back right now." It tested their physical strength. The higher they went, the more complex the terrain became. Each step was a battle with loose rocks and precipitous slopes, but still, they went on with such intense determination to reach the