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The setting sun had already dipped below the horizon of the Dragonspire Mountains, signaling the imminent arrival of nightfall

Cedric and the four young masters, along with Darius, stepped out of the dungeon’s main gate,

“Mr. Lopez.” Darius began as they walked, casting a sidelong glance at him, “I trust you’ve inquired with your father about the Secret Map that Mr. Reed seeks?”

With an unruffled expression, Cedric replied, “Mr. Abbott, rest assured. I wouldn’t forget a matter of such importance concerning Mr. Reed.”

Darius nodded in satisfaction. “Good. Let’s proceed to meet Mr. Reed now”

“I, too, am eager to meet Mr. Reed,” Cedric said. “Let’s go.”

The group headed toward the grand palace where Gilmore resided.

By this time, night had completely fallen, and the lights were shining in the palaces and pavilions of the Sunsbury’s Dragon

Sect.

Darius, along with Cedric and the other three young masters, entered the attic where Gilmore lived.

Inside the living room of the attic, they found Gilmore and Leland sipping coffee.

Upon entering, Darius, Cedric, and the others respectfully greeted Gilmore with a bow. “Greetings, Mr. Reed”

Gilmore set down his cup and responded, “There’s no need for such formalities.”

Then, turning his gaze to Darius, he inquired, “Mr. Abbott, how did your task fare?”

Darius replied, “Mr. Reed, Cedric and his brothers have obtained information on the Secret Map’s location from their father.

Gilmore nodded approvingly. “Very well.”

He then fixed his gaze on Cedric and other young masters, asking, “Did your father mention where exactly the Secret Map is hidden?”

When Darius noticed that Gilmore was about to discuss secret matters with Cedric and other young masters, he addressed Gilmore, “Mr. Reed, I see that you have important matters to discuss. I shall take my leave now.”

Gilmore inwardly praised Darius, recognizing him as a man of unswerving loyalty and integrity.

Darius knew the discussion about the secret map was highly confidential, so he excused himself without trying to eavesdrop or take advantage of the situation.

It was precisely Darius’s loyalty and integrity that had led Gilmore to appoint him as the vice sect master of the Sunsbury’s Dragon Sect after taking control of the four major sects.

As Darius prepared to leave, Gilmore halted him, “Wait a moment, Mr. Abbott.”

Darius paused, surprised, and looked at Gilmore. “Do you have any further instructions, Mr. Reed?”

“You are the vice sect master of the Sunsbury’s Dragon Sect and one of my need for you to leave when we’re discussing important matters.

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Hearing this, a whirlwind of gratitude, joy, surprise, and emotion stirred in Darius’s heart, overwhelming him.

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was deeply moved.

Gilmore’s trust in him was genuinely touching.

Darius had initially considered himself an outsider in the matter of the Secret Map and had voluntarily asked to leave.

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But Gilmore’s complete trust, openly declaring Darius as one of his most trusted and insisting he didn’t need to leave during important discussions, was incredibly moving.

How could he not be touched?

After composing himself from the emotional surge, Darius respectfully responded to Gilmore, “Yes, Mr. Reed.”

Cedric and the other three young masters, witnessing the high regard in which Gilmore held Darius, felt their resentment towards him deepen

They thought bitterly, once their plans to overthrow the four major sects and eliminate Gilmore were complete, they would surely deal with Darius first.

“Tell me, Cedric, Gilmore calmly turned back to Cedric, revisiting his earlier question, “where did your father say the Secret Map is hidden?”

Cedric replied with respect, “Mr. Reed, my father said that the secret map is hidden in the Thousand–Foot Frigid Abyss in the rear mountain.”

The Secret Map was hidden in a gold casket in the depths of the abyss. All Mr. Reed needed to do was to have the casket retrieved: Cedric informed Gilmore.

Gilmore nodded, “It’s getting late today, and the Thousand–Foot Frigid Abyss in the rear mountain is extremely deep. Retrieving the Secret Map from the pool is rather challenging

“We’ll take care of fetching the gold casket tomorrow.”

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hearing this, Cedric and the other three young masters exchanged glances.

They silently admired Jordan’s prediction. As he had expected, Gilmore chose to retrieve the Secret Map the next day due to the nightfall.

Since Gilmore planned to retrieve the gold casket tomorrow, tonight presented an opportunity for them to carry out their plans.

Everything seemed to be unfolding as they had anticipated, bringing a secret sense of satisfaction to the four young masters.

“Understood, Mr. Reed,” Cedric agreed.

“Now that I know about the Secret Map, you may go,” Gilmore said.

“Yes, Mr. Reed, we shall take our leave.”

Cedric and other young masters bid farewell to Cilmore and left the attic.

After the departure of the four brothers, Leland, still looking doubtful, turned to Gilmore, Mr. Reed, do you think it’s true that the Secret Map is hidden in the frigid abyss of the rear mountain?”

“True or false, we’ll find out tomorrow when we explore the frigid abyss of the rear mountain, Gilmore replied.

Darius, however, furrowed his brows and seriously said to Gilmore, “Mr. Reed, from what I know, the frigid abyss behind

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Phoenix Peak is a thousand feet deep, cerle and blue, and very few can dive to the bottom of such a deep abyss.

“Moreover, the abyss is vast, spanning several tens of feet across. Finding the Secret Map won’t be easy

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Gilmore responded calmly, “Mr. Abbott, although the frigid abyss is deep and finding the Secret Map is challenging. I’m confident we’ll locate it.”

Gilmore’s calm and confident demeanor stemmed from a recent subtle shift in his eyes, a sign he had just activated God’s

Eye.

Gilmore’s gaze penetrated the depths of the Thousand–Foot Frigid Abyss on the rear mountain, seeing everything crystal clear.

At the bottom of the pool, nestled in a carved stone groove on a greenish rock, lay a golden casket.

However, Gilmore’s focus wasn’t on this gold casket, but rather on another rock at the bottom.

This rock seemed ordinary, except for a jade casket concealed within it, its green color almost identical to the rock.

Gilmore could see that both the jade and golden casket contained scrolls, likely the Secret Map.

Then, using God’s Eye, he replayed the scheming and plotting of Jordan, Cedric, and their associates in the dungeon, watching everything unfold like a movie.

After seeing the full story, Gilmore realized just how cunning and ruthless Jordan, Cedric, and the others were.

Darius, confident in Gilmore’s abilities, didn’t doubt his words, “As you say, Mr. Reed.”

“Mr. Abbott, you and Mr. Gardner should rest. I’ll call you if there’s anything to discuss.”

“Yes, Mr. Reed,” Darius and Leland bid farewell and left the attic

After Darius and Leland left, a glint of determination flashed in Gilmore’s eyes. “So, Jordan and his gang want to restore their sects and seek revenge against me?

“I’ll show them what it means to dig their own graves!”

Meanwhile, as Darius and Leland were leaving Gilmore’s residence, they discussed their concerns.

“Mr. Gardner, I have a feeling that Cedric and other young masters, along with Jordan and the other sect masters, won’t casily hand over the Secret Map to Mr. Reed,” Darius said.

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Leland frowned slightly. “That’s my worry too.

“How could Jordan and the other sect masters hand over their ancestors‘ most precious Secret Map to Mr. Reed?

“It seems too suspicious, like there’s a trick up their sleeve.”

Darius responded, “Though Jordan’s willingness to surrender the Secret Map is suspect, given Mr. Reed’s absolute strength and his control over the Sunsbury’s Dragon Sect, even if Jordan and his allies have a plot, they won’t be able to cause much

trouble.”

Leland nodded in agreement, “True, but just to be safe, I’ll have someone keep a close eye on Cedric and the other three young masters. If they make any suspicious moves, we’ll catch them all at once.”

Darius nodded in approval, “That’s the best course of action.

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