Man With Super Medical Skill by Matthew

Chapter 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, I am Paintaker, a disciple of Kurt from Southcloud Temple. I 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 became better 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.

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 became clear.

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.

silent until then, suddenly stepped forward.

same time, an otherworldly voice

Sasha Cunningham. I come to the Sacred Mountain with no ill intent. My husband, Matthew Larson, vanished a few days ago. I only seek to learn if he

inside the mountain, there might still be a chance for their salvation. Otherwise, they

oppressive atmosphere seemed to ease. "Are you truly Matthew's wife? If you

upon hearing that. She was convinced that her husband must be inside

I'm deceiving you,

party, and the tension

the otherworldly voice spoke again. "However, rules must be upheld. Who among you will endure

stepped forward. "Respected One, allow me to bear

clasped together, a burst of golden light materialized behind him. It formed an identical seated Buddha statue, distinguishable only by its