Please be my partner.

During the break, Melen didn't light a fire to cook. Instead, he took out the energy bar provided by the Holy Guard and started chewing it. This energy bar was rich in protein and various nutrients. One bar could support a warrior in the Flesh Training Realm for a whole day. However, the taste was a bit...

According to Rong Dingjun, the beef-flavored ones in Mellen's hands are already quite good. The original energy bars had no flavor and were simply tasteless.

Just as the two completed their routine communication and confirmed the direction and were about to continue their journey, some irregular vibrations were faintly heard from far ahead. It sounded like someone was fighting, and the noise was quite loud.

Melen and Rong Dingjun looked at each other, immediately reported the situation here to Gao Haidong, and then quickly rushed towards the direction where the vibration came from.

Regardless of whether their target is on either side of the battle, it's always a good idea to take a look.

As they got closer, the noise caused by the battle became more and more intense, even to the point of surpassing the Bone Tempering Realm. This made Rong Dingjun feel a little suspicious.

The reason why Gao Haidong dared to divide into groups to search was because he inferred from the information that Zhou Weimin had just entered the bone forging stage, and any group of them would have the power to suppress the other party after encountering him.

And now looking at the noise coming from the front, maybe it’s not Zhou Weimin they are looking for, but other martial arts masters?

The two men looked at each other and continued to move forward without hesitation. No matter what, they had to confirm it. Besides, the other three were on their way. Even if there was something wrong, the combined strength of the five of them would be enough to deal with it.

When the two arrived near the battlefield, they saw a scene that shocked and puzzled them.

One of the parties in the battle was exactly the target they were looking for... Zhou Weimin.

The other person, however, left them completely baffled. It was actually the same person in costume they had met in Huxiu City before?!

Chapter 342: Worshiping God, Prostitutes

Although meeting Zhou Weimin here was somewhat unexpected, it was at least within the scope of Mellen and the others' understanding. However, the appearance of the man in costume made them very confused. More importantly, the power displayed by the two at this time!

A deep black-red halo, filled with ominous aura, was seen surrounding Zhou Weimin.

The person in the costume is also surrounded by a halo, but it is a blue-green color, giving people a sense of clarity and holiness.

The fight between the two men had even gone beyond the fist-fighting of ordinary warriors. Light spread everywhere when they waved their hands. The surrounding trees and rocks were either shattered by violence and turned into powder and scattered everywhere, or broke into several pieces with smooth and neat cuts. A large open space had been violently created in the forest.

The strength of the two has far exceeded the Bone Tempering Realm, and more importantly, the methods they displayed seem to have a bit of the power of a master.

As Melen and Rong Dingjun approached, Zhou Weimin and the man in costume also noticed them at the same time, but their reactions were completely different.

The former had a ferocious look on his face, and the black and red halo transformed into sharp claws with overlapping electric light, grabbing towards the two of them. The latter had a worried look on his face, and used similar means to stop them.

Seeing this, Rong Dingjun immediately shouted, "We are the Holy Guards of the Federation, and we are here specifically to capture Zhou Weimin."

After shouting, he immediately drew out two guns and joined the battle.

Although Rong Dingjun's words would arouse Zhou Weimin's vigilance, they could also win the trust of the person in costume to a certain extent. Besides, they would eventually take action against Zhou Weimin. Once they did, it would not matter whether the latter was vigilant or not.

Mellen did not join the battle immediately, but waited for the opportunity while observing the surrounding environment.

He soon noticed that in the ruined battlefield, he could occasionally see some animal corpses, but without exception, all the blood in their bodies had been devoured, turning them into mummies. They were obviously affected by the battle, and to be precise, it was Zhou Weimin who did it.

With the addition of Rong Dingjun and Mellen watching closely from the side as a deterrent, Zhou Weimin, who was originally evenly matched with the costumed man, gradually fell into a disadvantage.

Zhou Weimin gradually became anxious and wanted to get rid of Rong Dingjun, who was like a small insect, first. However, the latter's movements were too coquettish, and there were people in costumes to restrain him, so he had no chance at all.

Rong Dingjun is obviously very adaptable to this kind of ADC-positioned battle. He uses his coquettish positioning to prevent himself from being locked by Zhou Weimin. The weapons in his hands are constantly changing, sometimes dual guns, sometimes sniper, and even a single-soldier howitzer when the opportunity is right. These weapons have their own advantages and disadvantages, but in Rong Dingjun's hands they are used to perfection.

Although most of the gun attacks were blocked by the black and red halo on Zhou Weimin's body, it was obvious that the latter's strength was being consumed rapidly.

At a certain moment in the battle, Rong Dingjun seized the opportunity and used the M-30 sniper rifle in his hand to aim and shoot.

The moment the bullet was fired, Melen, who was already familiar with Rong Dingjun's methods, immediately heard something wrong and realized that Rong Dingjun was using a special armor-piercing bullet.

There was a gleam in Mellen's eyes, and he attacked immediately.

At the same time, although the person in costume did not know how to cooperate, Rong Dingjun fired his shot at the exact moment the former took action.

For a moment, Zhou Weimin had to face siege from three sides. He focused his main attention on the man in costume, and secondly on Mellen, who took action for the first time.

It’s not that Zhou Weimin doesn’t take Rong Dingjun seriously, but in previous battles, he has personally tried all of the latter’s weapons one by one. Although sniping poses a considerable threat to him, it is also within the range of his body protection.

Zhou Weimin's first judgment was not wrong, he just underestimated Rong Dingjun's methods. When he realized that the bullet shot by Rong Dingjun this time was different, it was too late.

The special armor-piercing bullet directly penetrated the black and red halo protecting Zhou Weimin's body. Zhou Weimin only had time to subconsciously turn his body to avoid the vital part of his heart, and was pierced through the shoulder by the special armor-piercing bullet.

If Zhou Weimin had not been a bone-forging warrior with an incredibly tough body, and if the black and red halo had not blocked it, this shot would have been enough to blow off his left arm. Even now, his left arm was temporarily disabled and could not be used.

Zhou Weimin's face showed madness, and the black and red halo suddenly expanded.

Although the man in costume had never cooperated with Rong Dingjun, he still understood the basic principle of 'strike at your last breath'. At this moment, the strength in his hand increased by another three points, and the blue-green light wrapped around like strands of water, turning into a sharp sword that suddenly stabbed down.

"Boom!~"

The black, red, and blue collided, and the aftermath of the energy transformed into streaks of lightning that spread out, blowing away the smoke that had not yet risen.

Zhou Weimin was still standing upright in the field, but the black and red light on his body had faded so much that it was barely visible. The man in the costume was knocked away, spitting out a mouthful of blood and with many wounds on his body.

It seemed like Zhou Weimin had the upper hand, but Melen keenly noticed that something was wrong with the former when he had his outburst before. He was now pale and haggard, and his originally black hair had turned gray.

Mellen's blood surged, and he suddenly exerted force, his fist cutting through the air with a sharp whistling sound.

After being injured and having an outburst of energy, Zhou Weimin was already at the end of his strength. Facing Mellen's powerful attack, he could only barely condense a black and red halo to block it.

Mellen shattered Zhou Weimin's defense with one punch, and hit him on the head with the remaining force. Without giving him any chance to react, he just punched him in the face...

Mellen had no intention of stopping, nor was he prepared to leave anyone alive. Who knew if Zhou Weimin had any other evil tricks up his sleeve? Now was the time to get rid of him.

Zhou Weimin's tenacity was beyond Mellen's imagination. The black and red halo was like a candle in the wind, about to go out, but it always surrounded the former's head, heart and other vital parts.

This didn't matter to Mellen, it was just a matter of throwing a few more punches.

But at this moment, a palpitation passed through Mellen's body like an electric shock, and he stopped and stepped back without hesitation.

Zhou Weimin, who was already on his deathbed, suddenly opened his eyes, turned his head in a strange arc and stared at Mellen, and then... his whole body exploded.

A huge amount of black and red light spread out, and wherever it passed, the mountains, rocks, and plants became dilapidated as if thousands of years had passed in an instant.

Although Melen retreated decisively and in time, he was still caught in the aftermath, and his body was stained with a black and red halo, as if concentrated sulfuric acid had been splashed on him.

The black and red halo seemed to be conscious and kept drilling into Mellen's body, but was washed away and diluted by the almost endless energy and blood in his body.

Just as Mellen was about to completely eliminate the invading energy, the black and red halos suddenly condensed into a tiny dot, allowing his blood and energy to wash over it, just like waves hitting a reef. It's not to say that it has no effect, but if he really wants to completely erase it, it probably won't be accomplished in a short time.

Mellen looked at the black spot formed by the black and red halo on his shoulder. A cruel look flashed in his eyes, and he was about to cut off the flesh there.

At this moment, a voice like a solitary orchid in a valley rang out...

"It's useless! You can't remove the evil god's contamination by doing this."

Mellen paused and turned to look at the costumed man who was speaking.

Rong Dingjun still stood in the distance, and did not put down the weapon in his hand, but did not show any hostility.

Before the identity of the costumed person is confirmed, even if they have just been fighting side by side, they still need to remain vigilant.

The costumed figure adjusted his appearance slightly, then bowed slightly in a simple and ancient manner, saying, "I am Sha Lian, a contemporary courtesan of the Baishen Cult. Nice to meet you two gentlemen. Thank you for your help."

Melen asked doubtfully, "A cult? A prostitute?"

The God Worship Cult is the faction to which this person who calls herself Sha Lian belongs. The courtesan Melen knows that it refers to entertainers in ancient times who entertained people with music, singing, dancing, acrobatics and jokes. It is a collective term for prostitutes and actors, but it seems to have a different meaning here.

Melen glanced at Rong Dingjun, who shook his head slightly, obviously not very clear.

Sha Lian explained, "Our God Worship Cult is a hidden sect. You two gentlemen may not have heard of it, but the Holy City Federation is aware of it. Since you two are members of the Holy Guard, you can confirm it with your superiors."

"As for singing and dancing, in ancient times, they were associated with sacrifices and were people who could communicate with the gods. Singing was the art of singing to please the gods with beautiful voices, while dancing was the art of dancing to please the gods with graceful movements."

"Protagonists are also a bridge between God and man."

After hearing Sha Lian's explanation, Melen and Rong Dingjun looked at each other.

At this moment, Gao Haidong and his two companions arrived late. After briefly explaining the cause and effect and introducing themselves, Gao Haidong used his captain's authority to confirm with the Holy Guard headquarters and soon received feedback that there was indeed an organization called the God Worshipping Cult in the Federation.

Only then did everyone let down their guard, at least on the surface.

Gao Haidong asked doubtfully, "Shalian...Sir, why are you here and fighting with Zhou Weimin? This can't be a coincidence, right?"

Sha Lian said, "This is certainly not a coincidence. Zhou Weimin is a worshipper of an evil god, feared by our God Worshiping Cult. Sha Lian came here specifically to honor the ancient covenant and exorcise the evil god."

Seeing that they were still confused, Sha Lian explained, "Among the gods, there are good and evil, and righteous and wicked. We, the God Worshipers, have worshipped the righteous gods for generations. Zhou Weimin worshipped the evil god, gaining the ability to devour the essence and blood of others to strengthen himself. It seems that his strength is improving by leaps and bounds, but in fact, it is a road to death. Little do they know that when his strength reaches a certain level, he will become a vessel for the evil god to descend. When the evil god descends, it will inevitably set off an endless disaster."

"Also, you can just call me Sha Lian."

Chen Guang blinked and said with amusement, "So, we have prevented a future catastrophe that could wipe out the world?"

Sha Lian bowed with a serious expression and said, "Everyone, your merits are immeasurable."

Chen Guang: ...

Melen pointed at the black spot on his shoulder and asked, "Shalian, did you say it was contaminated by the evil god?"

Sha Lian nodded and said, "That's right, Mr. Mellen. Your previous attempt to cut your flesh couldn't remove the evil god's contamination. This contamination not only corroded your flesh and blood, but also locked your soul."

"Martial artists below the Grandmaster level can only constantly use their own Qi and blood to suppress it, but this is only a temporary solution, not a permanent cure. The evil spirit's contamination will slowly devour your Qi and blood, growing stronger. Furthermore, if you relax even slightly, it will seize the opportunity to erupt."

"If we can't exorcise it quickly, Mr. Mellen will probably be controlled by this evil god and become its puppet, just like Zhou Weimin before him."

Although Sha Lian said it was serious, Melen had a different feeling. First of all, the evil god pollution was indeed ready to move at all times, but it could not move at all under the suppression of his endless blood and energy. Moreover, the blood and energy that Melen mobilized essentially came from the little red lotus. In terms of evil nature, it was probably far more evil than the evil god pollution. The latter could not be swallowed at all, let alone grown stronger.

Moreover, because he was unable to react before because of the sudden attack, now under close contact, Melen could even vaguely feel that Xiao Honglian's blood and qi had an instinctive desire to devour the evil god's pollution.

During the conversation just now, Melen had confirmed this to Xiao Honglian through the contract.

Melen pondered for a moment and asked, "What about other dangers? Are there other dangers from this evil god's contamination?"

Sha Lian looked at Mellen strangely, thought for a moment and said, "The evil god's pollution is also a kind of positioning coordinate for the evil god, just like when we worship the gods and ask for blessings from the gods. With its existence, the evil god's sight may be cast on you at any time."

Mellen frowned. This was a bit troublesome. He didn't want to be "live broadcast" at any time, even by God.

He asked, "That evil god can see my every move at any time?!"

Sha Lian shook her head and said, "That's not the case. After all, you and the evil god don't have a telepathic connection, and you're even hostile to each other. It can only sense your basic state. When you're weak, or at a critical moment in battle, it might suddenly erupt."

Mellen's eyes flashed, and he was no longer in a hurry to remove the pollution from the evil god. In his opinion, this was not pollution from the evil god at all, it was clearly the best bait.

Seeing that Mellen was silent, Sha Lian thought he was worried, so she took the initiative to say, "Mr. Mellen, you don't need to worry about the evil god's contamination. I have a secret method that can temporarily seal it. You just need to return to the Worship Sect with me and let me help you perform a divine blessing. When the time comes, not only will the evil contamination be cleared, but you will also gain considerable benefits."

He looked around at the other members of the Leaping Sea Team and added, "You can all go together to receive the God's blessing. This will be my way of thanking you for helping me exorcise the evil god."

Although Melen was somewhat interested in this so-called blessing of God, he didn't want to remove the evil god's pollution now, so he said, "Can I take a look at the secret method of sealing first?"

Sha Lian was stunned for a moment, then said helplessly, "This secret method is a secret of my God Worship Sect. It cannot be easily shown to others. At the same time, it also requires the unique power of my God Worship Sect to perform this secret method. Mr. Mellen, let me help you temporarily seal the evil god's pollution."

Chapter 343: March Appointment and the Inevitability

Silence, long silence.

Sha Lian's expression became visibly depressed. God bless him, he really wanted to help the people in front of him, and he had absolutely no selfish motives. However, having lived in a simple village for many years, he was not good at speaking and did not know how to make these people from the government trust him.

Just as Sha Lian was racking her brains and wanted to say something, she suddenly heard a voice, a voice that sounded like the sound of nature...

"Okay, then it's up to you!"

Sha Lian's expression changed from gloomy to sunny, as bright as the morning sun in the sky, and her beauty increased by three points. Tears flashed in his eyes, making him look even more gentle. He said in a delicate voice: "Thank you! Thank you! Mr. Mellen!"

The charm released by Sha Lian at this moment made the two young men, Chen Guang and Lu Shu, blush with shame. They immediately turned their eyes away and dared not look at her again. Even the battle-hardened Gao Haidong and Rong Dingjun felt a little uncomfortable.

The corners of Melen's mouth twitched slightly. He felt that if this was a game world based on DND rules, Sha Lian's natural charm would definitely be above 20, or even higher, which would be in the extraordinary category.

At the same time, Melen was also speechless. It was obviously Sha Lian who helped him, but after he agreed, it was the latter who kept saying thank you.

However, this kind of thing seems to be not uncommon in reality.

Sha Lian came to Mei Lun's side, clasped her hands together, and murmured, "To the Yue in Heaven, the Holy and Wise assist the gods, deep and clear above the Fen River, rich and generous like spring. I bow down to the Holy and Wise Lord, and I, your disciple Sha Lian, earnestly beg you to come."

As Sha Lian was talking to himself, a blue-green light formed a vague human figure behind him. The figure was filled with a sense of majesty, as if a god had really bestowed his power.

When Sha Lian finished her last sentence, the figure disintegrated, and the blue light gathered on his hands. He pushed forward, and the blue light turned into strands of lines that wrapped around the black spot represented by the evil god's pollution, and finally formed a thumb-sized circular mark with complex textures on Melen's shoulder.

After finishing all this, Sha Lian exhaled and said happily, "Alright, this seal can last for three months. At least during this time, you don't need to constantly consume your own energy and blood to suppress it. Then, just follow me back to the village to perform the God's Blessing, and the problem of the evil god's pollution will be completely solved."

Melen felt the seal, moved his shoulders, and said casually: "Return to the village? What do you mean by return to the village?"

Sha Lian's expression suddenly became dull, and she stammered, "Merlen...Mr....you didn't...you didn't promise..."

Mellen simply waved his hand and said, "I didn't say I wanted to go back to the village with you, did I?"

Sha Lian's dull expression gradually turned into one of aggrieved, her eyes became more crystal clear, as if she had been bullied and was about to cry.

Melen suddenly felt a headache. He really couldn't understand how a person with such a personality could cultivate his strength to such a level. And it was really a pity that the cult dared to let Sha Lian out and let him walk alone.

Well, what Melen didn't know was that as a prostitute who pleases gods, Sha Lian had been blessed by many gods since childhood. She had the ability to distinguish between good and evil and good and bad luck. Even with his naive mentality, he could always find kind people to help him when he needed it and automatically avoid some dangers.

Of course, any ability has its limits, but Sha Lian has not yet encountered an event that exceeds the limits of his abilities.

Melen sighed inwardly, thought for a moment, and said, "Actually, I've been busy lately and can't spare the time to go to your Worship God Cult. Isn't this seal supposed to last for three months? I should be almost done with my business after three months, so I'll go to the Worship God Cult with you then."