Treasure-hunting: Into the Unknown

After that, Kendrick and the three elders rushed back to the entrance. When Sharon and the other inner disciples learned that Hodge was still missing, they were terribly despondent. Judging the situation where they last saw him, it was highly likely that he had already perished in the Poisonous Viper's stomach. They felt a little guilty over it since he had sacrificed himself to save all of them.

All of them were inconsolable. A depressive aura hung in their midst.

"No! He can't be dead! I refuse to believe he's dead! There's no way he's dead. Until we see his body, we can't tell for sure." Sharon was in denial. She and Zachary were close, so she emotionally rejected the idea that he was dead. The young woman burst into tears.

"Why? Why does it have to be him? I can't believe this!" Even Fabian had a hard time processing his friend's suspected death. He clenched his fists and couldn't restrain his grief and indignation. Zachary had already saved him twice from close-to-death situations, and he couldn't do anything for his case at all. He scolded himself for his incompetence.

Susie, who was also among the inner disciples, bit her pink bottom lip tightly. When Zachary took them to break through the siege of the poisonous beasts, she didn't even have the opportunity to at least thank him. And from the way things were progressi

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it looked like, one of them must be the sect leader. After that, my bees followed them. From the information they sent me recently, all of your companions were safe. They left the Supernatural Cave and returned to the Dignified Supernal Sect. However, they are all terribly grieving since they all thought you were dead," Anne replied unhurriedly.

"Really? It's good to know that everyone is safe and sound. You are very considerate, Anne. The fact that they thought I'm dead could work in my favor. I can use this opportunity to stay in the Supernatural Cave for a longer time. In addition, I can use this time to search for the Five Gods' treasures hidden in the cave!" Zachary was the kind of person who always saw the brighter side in things. He wouldn't be easily restrained over minute details. So, if they thought that he had died in the Poisonous Viper's stomach, he could use it to work in his favor. He could take this opportunity to fully improve his strength in the Supernatural Cave. Although his absence would sadden everyone he cared for, it was worth the price to pay if it meant he could garner enough strength to save Tania. This was his top priority.

After that, Zachary and Anne left the cave and began training in the Supernatural Cave. This was better for either of them since there was no time pressure weighing them down.