My Substitute CEO Bride (Nash Calicraft) novel Chapter 2660

Dwight vividly recalled the medicinal patch to be on Wrendell. He explained to Otto how they had come to the back area of the mountain together and how Wrendell had stayed behind.

"I-I’m certain of it. Wrendell's the only one who used the patch recently. I looked for him just now, thinking he was hiding somewhere, but I couldn’t find him anywhere," Dwight said.

Otto patted Dwight on the shoulder, reassuring him, "It's okay. Don’t worry. I'll bring Wrendell back."

With that, Otto turned to the disciples in front of him and said, "All of you, listen to me carefully. I'll be entering the back area of the mountain soon. Your job is to wait and only wait. Do you understand?"

Wrendell’s master, Haval, looked concerned. "Grandmaster, it's too dangerous. Perhaps it would be better to bring a few people with you. The back area of the mountain is huge. The more people we have, the easier the search would be."

Dwight chimed in as well, "Yes, Grandmaster. Let us join you. There's strength in numbers."

Despite the concerns and advice from his disciples, Otto stood by his decision. "My dear disciples, I know you're worried about me and Wrendell. Believe me, I share your concern," Otto said calmly.

"This is Abundance Mountain. I'm the Heavenly Master of this mountain, and you're my disciples. Just as an eagle must protect its young before they're ready to soar, it's my duty to protect you. I don't doubt that one day, you'll all be able to fly on your own, but for now...

“Until the day arrives when you can spread your wings, I'll do everything in my power to ensure your safety. Young ones, your fragile wings are not yet ready to bear the weight of the sky. Leave this to me,” Otto declared.

Despite his words, Dwight and the others still hesitated. Just then, Haval knelt before Otto as his eldest disciple. “Grandmaster, I'm too foolish and weak to grow wings of my own, but I understand your intentions. Please rest assured!” Haval said.

Otto’s stern expression softened, and a small smile crept onto his face. Seeing this, the other disciples quickly knelt as well.

Haval took the lead and shouted, “Blessings to the Heavenly Master!”

Otto had resolved himself to face the dangers as he stepped through the gate into the back area of the mountain.

...

Nash and Reese finally reached the mountaintop, but an empty sight greeted them. They both looked around the place but found nothing. Nash was starting to get anxious as he could feel the secret realm recovering from its weakened state. Natural true energy was already gathering in the distance.

However, there was nothing here!

Taking one more step would only lead them down the mountain.

Nash wracked his head as frustration built in him. What went wrong? Was the mountaintop not the final destination?