With a casual stance, Ethan swung his right hand, and a chilling flash of light passed by. A loud crack echoed as a tree trunk, as thick as two people's embrace, was chopped clean through.   The tree was sturdy, and its trunk was as thick as an adult's leg. Yet, Ethan wielded only a wooden sword.   Within the isolated space created by Beyond Heaven, there were no blacksmith shops and none of the bustling atmosphere found in Stone Town's markets. Despite over a hundred thousand people residing in the mountains, the place was eerily quiet. It felt as if they had returned to a primordial wilderness, save for the occasional glimpses of birds soaring in the sky or the rust

Gritting his teeth, Ethan tied some grass ropes to the soles of his shoes for traction and gently leaped onto the Ruoshui Bridge. "Creak" The bridge swayed slightly as a few youths ahead turned to glance at Ethan before continuing to stagger forward. The bridge, slanting across the Ruoshui River, seemed never-ending. Traveling at their current pace would take at least a fortnight, with food and water supplies required en route. Falling into the river meant certain death, as if walking the path to the underworld. 

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"Maxwell? He knows Maxwell?" 10010, following behind Ethan, looked at him with a mix of surprise and excitement, speeding up to keep pace. In a matter of moments, Ethan covered a distance of 200 yards. To the cautious youngsters crossing Ruoshui River, his speed was nothing short of astonishing. He was practically jogging on level ground. As they moved forward, Ethan noticed the crowd growing larger and denser. Eventually, the bridge was so packed with people that there was hardly any room to stand. Countless heads filled his view, creating a sea of black. The clamor of cursing, swearing, and indign

"Splash~" Anthony's group hurried away, vanishing from sight in an instant. The crowd on the opposite bank of the Ruoshui River erupted into commotion. "They're gone!" "Truly worthy of the Eastern King! Even Anthony has to give her a wide berth!" A young man gazed at Jasmine's slender figure, his eyes filled with awe. Many youths on the bridge had not known Jasmine before, but her display of power left an indelible impression. They now recognized her as the gentle and unassuming girl

Days passed in the blink of an eye, and half a year had elapsed since their entrance to the Stele of Awakening.According to the red-robed elder, they needed to collect 500 wooden tokens within five years and bring them to Twilight Mountain. Time had already consumed a tenth of their deadline, and they hadn't obtained a single token! A creeping sense of urgency began to spread. In the past six months, they'd grown accustomed to witnessing brutal fights over the wooden tokens, and Ethan and Maxwell both felt the pressure.Twilight Mountain appeared not too distant, a looming, hazy peak that pierced the clouds, easily recognizable. However, as the saying goes, "a watched mountain never boils"; numerous mountains separated them, with countless peaks and valleys making the journey far more challenging than Ethan had initially believed.Spring blossomed in March, with new buds sprouting from the towering trees. On this fine day, a gentle breeze rustled through the forest, and the purple su