Chapter 1764: Compromised

There was complete silence by Vermilion Bird Lake. Time seemed to stand still. Everyone remained frozen in place, as if caught in a single moment, unable to move. The world seemed to forget how to breathe. Hearts stopped beating. It felt as if the sky, the white clouds, and even the flowers and plants on the ground had all been paused... Every pair of eyes was fixed on one person: Michael! He stood quietly before Mount, his body completely unharmed. His expression remained calm as he gazed...