"Gadariki, Swift Eagle, Sacred Fire Altar, Fire Thieves, Varangi Guard?"
On Rhino Horn Mountain, Ryan naturally received news of the new otherworld at the fastest speed, curiosity appearing on his face.
This was a world of elite transcendents. The islands floating in the sky made it impossible for weak transcendents to survive. One either had to be born powerful or rely on the protection of others and leave one's fate to heaven.
There was a deep, uncrossable gulf between the rulers and the ruled.
"Find them first."
Ryan made his decision. Meanwhile, in Gadariki, Brandt, having received the news, looked toward Theodore.
"This island will sooner or later be swallowed by the Cloud Sea. By your account, the Swift Eagles within the Cloud Sea will destroy this place."
"Your only chance of survival now is to cooperate with us."
Theodore hesitated. He did not like being a traitor.
"You are not from our world. I cannot fully trust you."
Brandt smiled.
"I can tell you that we bear no ill will. If helping you establish an entirely new and better living environment counts as ill will, then you may regard this as an expedition of conquest."
"You must understand, Mr. Furnace Guard. Our arrival is not meant to negotiate with you."
"You are not qualified to speak that way."
The pressure of a Legendary made Theodore's breathing quicken. If Brandt wished, he could strip him of even the right to breathe.
"Whether you acknowledge our goodwill or submit at our feet, you have no choice."
"You do not think that after helping you drive away the Swift Eagles, we will also help replenish the Sacred Fire Altar's energy, do you?"
"That is not something we should do, yet this island's fate is already sealed."
Theodore remained silent. Of course he