Chapter 1467

"This isn't a mountain. It's an unparalleled ferocious beast!" Bean gasped sharply as the realization hit him. The others followed his gaze, and their faces paled as terror gripped them. Some trembled and struggled to stay upright. "Everyone, stay calm! What we're standing on is indeed a ferocious beast, but it's in a deep slumber. It won't wake up unless we attack it." Henrik, typically sparing with his words, broke his silence to explain. Sweat beaded on his forehead as he spoke. "That's a relief," someone murmured as the group collectively let out a sigh of relief. One person collapsed onto the ground and panted heavily. "Does this mean there's no seven-colored sacred stone here?" Sienna's face darkened as anger flared within her. After all the effort to climb this "mountain," the thought of it being for nothing stoked her frustration. Henrik shook his head and said resolutely, "No, the sacred stone does exist." "Where is it, then?" Hope reignited in the group's eyes as th