NovelEnglishChapter 2893 Someone Must Step Forward
Once everyone had settled down, Paintaker straightened his patched robe. Then, he clasped his hands and
stepped forward, saying, "Respected One, | am Paintaker, a disciple of Kurt from Southcloud Temple. |
respectfully request entrance into the mountain." If Matthew had been there, he'd have been taken aback by
Paintaker's astonishing transformation. Before, Paintaker avoided violence and wouldn't exploit his sect's
reputation like this.
Even Paintaker had yet to notice this change in himself. After Matthew guided him following his failure to protect
Lola, Paintaker becbetter at assessing situations and empathizing with others.
Upon the utterance of those words, a gentle breeze swept through the previously serene forest, accompanied by
an otherworldly voice. "Present the Sacred Mountain Stone Token for entry!" The tone was firm, leaving no room
for negotiation.
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A palpable tension filled the air with each word, quickening the pulse and making every breath seem heavier. At
that instant, the weight of Mortimer's caution becclear.
A sense of dread tightened as they admired the keeper's dominance. They couldn't shake the fear of what
awaited them if they failed to gain entry to the Sacred Mountain, with enemies drawing closer from behind.
As despair enveloped everyone, Sasha, who had been silent until then, suddenly stepped forward. Then, she
walked toward the abyss-like boundary.
Instantly, a mountain-like pressure forced her to kneel. At the stime, an otherworldly voice echoed again
and warned, "Take another step, and you will die!"
Despite the looming danger, she showed no sign of fear. Instead, she said, "Respected keeper, | am Sasha
Cunningham. | cto the Sacred Mountain with no ill intent. My husband, Matthew Larson, vanished a few
days ago. | only seek to learn if he is within the mountain. If not, we will leave immediately."
After all, this was their last hope. If Matthew was inside the mountain, there might still be a chance for their
salvation. Otherwise, they could only resign themselves to their fate.
As soon as she spoke, the oppressive atmosphere seemed to ease. "Are you truly Matthew's wife? If you deceive
us, there will be no leniency."
Her eyes gleamed with hope upon hearing that. She was convinced that her husband must be inside the
mountain.
"If I'm deceiving you, may lightning strike me!"
After Sasha's declaration, there was silence from the other party, and the tension in the air dissipated. This
brought hope to Shawn and the others.
Eventually, the otherworldly voice spoke again. "However, rules must be upheld. Who among you will endure a
strike from me? If you can endure it, | will grant you passage."
Upon hearing this, Paintaker wasted no tand stepped forward. "Respected One, allowto bear this strike!"
With his hands clasped together, a burst of golden light materialized behind him. It formed an identical seated
Buddha statue, distinguishable only by its closed eyes.
The injured felt a soothing sensation wash over them with the appearance of the Buddha statue. Shawn
marveled as his wounds began to heal under the golden glow. Additionally, Paintaker's posture at this moment
perfectly matched those stone statues he had seen in the village.
Paintaker, who now embodied physical and spiritual strength, commanded respect and admiration from those
around him. It starkly contrasted the intimidating aura of the keeper. The distinction between them was clear as
day.
"He is truly worthy of being a disciple of the Southcloud Temple. His compassion and benevolence are
remarkable!" Even the keeper couldn't help but express admiration.
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