Chapter 2659: Meeting
Editor: Nyoi-Bo Studio

[Hint: The player has successfully reinforced the seal on the Evil Tree Atomanro. The player gains 300,000 mission contribution points, the player gains friendship with the Seal Fortress, and the player gains team friendship with Mick the Holy Paladin.]

During this period, Fang Heng had consecutively completed sealing tasks at eight different sealed lands. Including the help he provided in rescuing various teams and reinforcing seals along the way, his total mission contribution points had surpassed 3 million.

“Thank you for your help, Mr. Fang Bai,” Commander Mijie said, nodding with gratitude.

“You’re welcome. We’re both from the Holy Court faction, it’s the least I could do.”

Fang Heng glanced at the mission hints, preparing to look for new mission points when he suddenly heard Commander Mick ask, “Mr. Fang Bai, I’ve heard you’re looking for Priest Ron?”

Fang Heng immediately felt a sense of unease, “Yes, that’s right. Has something happened to Priest Ron?”

“That’s not it,” Mick shook his head and said. “When the Evil Tree’s power erupted earlier, Priest Ron appeared. He was the one who helped us severely damage the Evil Tree temporarily. Otherwise, we probably wouldn’t have been able to hold on much longer.”

“Afterwards, Priest Ron returned to the sealed land to watch over the seal. I think he should still be deep within the seal now. If you wish to see him, we can take you there.”

“Priest Ron once gave me guidance; he’s like a mentor to me.”

Fang Heng’s eyes lit up.

The game hint then refreshed on his retina.

[Hint: The player’s current contribution points have reached the required value. The player has now received a recommendation from Priest Ron.]

Sure enough!

As he had guessed, the mission contribution points were maxed out, so the follow-up mission would naturally be much simpler.

“Then I’ll leave it to you.”

“You’re welcome, you’re the one who has helped us immensely.”

After resting for a moment, Mick waved his hand to signal the team to move out, leading Fang Heng to the sealed area to search for Mentor Ron.

…

In the central forbidden zone of the sealed land.

To Fang Heng’s surprise, the entire central forbidden zone was built in the center of a fortress surrounded by city walls.

Before they could approach the domain within the forbidden zone, the team members could already feel the holy power aura leaking from the fortress.

“I am Mick. We have urgent matters and need to see Priest Ron.”

The Holy Court guards outside the gate clearly recognized Mick, nodded, glanced at the team members, and said, “Please have unrelated personnel remain outside the sealed land.”

Mick asked the other Holy Court Holy Paladins to stay outside the sealed land temporarily, leading Fang Heng and Yan Yuexin into the central area of the sealed land.

Inside the sealed land.

A vast open space.

Eight holy mage towers were built around the open space.

The mage towers formed the eight vertices of a giant magic array in the open space.

Ron, holding a scepter, sat in the center of the magic array, controlling it as it slowly operated.

Noticing the visitors, Ron raised his head and looked at Mick, “It seems you’ve brought some friends.”

“Yes, honorable priest.”

Mick bowed and introduced Fang Heng, who was standing beside him, saying, “This is Fang Bai, who underwent the Great Sage’s inheritance trial and sought to meet you. Previously, we encountered a spatial rift, and with his help, we were able to successfully seal the rift.”

“Sealed the spatial rift…?”

Ron was somewhat surprised upon hearing this, and his gaze shifted to Fang Heng.

He did not detect Fang Heng’s disguised identity, but a hint of doubt flashed in his eyes.

The Great Sage’s inheritance trial?

When did that happen?

It seemed like he had never heard of it.

However, he had been sent here by the Holy Realm’s orders for quite some time, and during this period, many things may have happened, so it was not surprising that he hadn’t heard about it.

“So you’re a trial participant,” Ron said, nodding slightly. “I’ve been guarding the seal here for a long time. I’m not sure if there’s anything I can help you with.”

Fang Heng’s gaze focused on Ron.

Once, when Ron was younger, he had used a damaged holy weapon to create a sealing item at the Sealing Art Association.

Now, Ron had visibly aged.

“Priest Ron, the Great Sage’s trial requires me to seal a monster of extremely high power. I once inquired with the Sealing Art Association for help and learned your name from them.” Fang Heng stepped forward, bowing in respect, and continued, “I heard that Priest Ron once created a powerful sealing item, so I wanted to ask to borrow it.”

Ron, upon hearing this, fell silent for a moment, then shook his head. “Sorry, I don’t think I can lend out the sealing item.”

Fang Heng knew that things were not that simple and asked, “May I ask why?”

“The Sigh of the Compassionate is indeed in our possession, but it is currently in use. If we lose the sealing item, the seal will collapse, so I’m afraid I cannot lend it to you,” Ron explained.

“In use? Right now?”

Fang Heng’s heart stirred. He looked around and asked, “May I ask if it’s being used here?”

“Yes,” Ron nodded and continued, “The very spot where you’re standing now is the Holy Court’s sealed area. Beneath your feet lies the sealed area, where many demons are sealed, including a particularly powerful monster. My purpose here is not only to suppress the barrier between dimensions but also to guard these monsters.”

“In recent days, the monsters have been showing unusual movements, and I’ve had to remain here to keep watch over the seal.”

“Therefore, I cannot take such a great risk and lend you the sealing item. I hope you understand.”

Fang Heng furrowed his brow and asked, “What if we can find a way to team up and completely eliminate the monsters?”

“That’s impossible. You won’t be able to do it.”

“Priest Ron, I want to give it a try.”

“Don’t bother. Even if the Great Sage himself came, he wouldn’t be able to completely purify and seal the monster,” Ron said, his mood clearly shifting. He shook his head and closed his eyes. “I can’t help you with this. You may try seeking assistance from the Holy Realm. Now, our meeting is over. Please leave.”

Fang Heng felt helpless and glanced down at the game hint.

There was no indication from the mission, and it seemed Ron was adamant about not lending out the sealing item.

“I understand.”

Fang Heng cupped his fists and said, “Thank you, Priest Ron.”

Mick led the group out of the sealed land fortress and reunited with the others outside.

Upon hearing that Fang Heng had returned empty-handed, the morale of the group dropped slightly.

The Holy Court Knight Legion accompanying Fang Heng had already prepared to head back. After finishing their preparations, they noticed that Fang Heng was still standing there.

The guard captain walked up to Fang Heng and asked, “Mr. Fang Bai, aren’t you coming back with us?”

Fang Heng shook his head, cupped his fists, and said, “No, I still have some matters to attend to. I need to speak with Mr. Ron privately. It concerns the Holy Realm, so it’s not convenient for me to disclose it to you. It may take some time. Please return first, and you can inform the priest of my situation. Thank you, everyone.”