Chapter 650 Eavesdropping on Neil
"I actually broke through to the mid-level of master level!"
Ethan finally emerged from that wonderful feeling and noticed his own surge in power, showing a similarly speechless expression.
"To break through like this, it can only be said that your opportunities are unstoppable! Vast Mountain isn't too far from Celestia Vale. At Raymond's speed, he should have already returned to Celestia Vale by now!"
Francis, with a slightly envious tone, jokingly scolded Ethan and then seriously reminded him.
"I wouldn't have thought of it if you hadn't mentioned it. It's a good chance to hear what Neil wants to say to Raymond."
Ethan's heart stirred, and he immediately closed his eyes to sense again.
Sure enough, it didn't take long for him to find Raymond's presence in the secret realm of Celestia Vale.
Raymond, who had hurried back to Celestia Vale, went straight to Neil's residence at Serenity Peak as soon as he arrived.
At the same time, Ethan sensed a peculiar place in the neighboring Radiant Peak.
It was the only area in the entire Celestia Vale where he couldn't penetrate with his spiritual sense!
When he tried to peek into this area, a force seemed to bounce his spiritual sense back.
And the place where Maeve had sensed her physical body from Celestia Vale seemed to be in this area!
That should be the so-called sealed land!
He didn't expect the sealing technique to be so powerful that even his control over the entire Celestia Vale was helpless against it.
At this moment, Raymond had already arrived at Neil's residence.
Ethan couldn't think any further and quickly focused his attention on Serenity Peak where Neil was.
"Neil, you're finally out!"
As soon as Raymond saw Neil sitting in the chair, he smiled with relief.
"Thank you for your hard work during this time!"
Neil put down the teacup in his hand and nodded slowly.
"Have you seen the other elders? Do you know what's been happening outside?"
Raymond didn't see anyone else in Neil's room and asked.
"I know a bit. I called you back because there's something important to discuss with you!"
Neil explained seriously.
"What do you need?"
Raymond nodded and asked.
"How is that person named Ethan doing now?"
Neil changed the topic and asked.
As if expecting Neil to ask about Ethan, Raymond wasn't too surprised. After pondering for a moment, he replied, "Ethan is currently investigating the sealing matter. Strangely, although the ancient books of Celestia Vale mention the sealing of Maeve and Moonhowl, they don't detail the specifics. Do you think there's something odd about this?"
Neil chuckled lightly and asked, "What do you find odd about it?"
"It seems someone deliberately covered up part of the information."
Raymond explained with a puzzled look.
"Let's not talk about that for now. The most important thing now is how to handle the Sun and Moon Beads. I came out early because I felt this matter couldn't be delayed!"
Neil reminded seriously.
"What do you mean by that?"
Raymond asked in surprise.
Neil's previously gentle face showed a hint of malice, and his tone became colder, "Do you remember when you three asked me to let Francis return to Celestia Vale and he won against me?"
"After all these years, why are you still so persistent? The Sun and Moon Beads belong to the ZF Guild. Even if we understand your difficulties, Francis couldn't. That's why he decided to leave Celestia Vale, and you agreed not to pursue it. Why change your mind now?"
Raymond looked shocked and asked with a difficult expression.
"You said it yourself, I have my difficulties. Francis couldn't understand, but can't you? Or do you also suspect I have selfish motives?"
Neil's tone became more somber, making Raymond feel even more troubled.
"The main reason I'm bringing this up again is that the Sun and Moon Beads are no longer in Francis's hands. The Moon Bead was missing, and only the Sun Bead remained. Even if it fell into the hands of someone with ulterior motives, it wouldn't cause much trouble! But now that both beads are together, you should know how attractive they are to other races! With the beads in Ethan's hands, I really can't feel at ease!"
Seeing Raymond remain silent, Neil's expression softened, and his tone carried a hint of helplessness.
It seemed that making this decision was also particularly difficult for him.
Raymond shook his head and smiled bitterly, "You haven't met Ethan. His temperament is even more stubborn than Francis's. Asking him to hand over the Sun and Moon Beads is harder than killing him!"
"If that's the case, to protect the beads from falling into the hands of other races, I don't mind bearing the reputation of killing the innocent and seizing by force!" Neil said with a determined look.
Raymond seemed shocked by Neil's extreme attitude, staring at him in astonishment as if seeing him for the first time.
"Don't look at me like that. I know what you're thinking. You might think I'm cold-blooded, but I have no choice but to maintain the stability of this world."
Neil explained righteously.
"Do you really have to do this?"
Raymond heard the determination and indisputability in Neil's tone, and his heart sank.
"What I said is only if Ethan is stubborn. If he cooperates, I won't make things difficult for him. Instead of worrying about whether I'll kill him, you should persuade him to hand over the Sun and Moon Beads!"
Neil's tone suddenly softened, and he began to persuade Raymond earnestly.
"Sorry, I can't fulfill your request!"
Raymond shook his head and refused without thinking.
Just as he and Phoenix had tried to protect Francis, he could understand Neil's 'good intentions,' but he couldn't do something against his conscience and principles.
"Don't you want to save him?"
Neil raised an eyebrow and asked.
"It's not that I don't want to save him, but I'm powerless. With Ethan's temperament, he might not listen to me."
Raymond shook his head and smiled bitterly.
"Well, he sounds like quite the character! After what you've told me, I'm actually eager to meet him myself and see if he's really as stubborn as you say—even more hardheaded than Francis!"
Neil seemed indifferent.
"You want to meet Ethan?" Raymond asked.
"Yes, since you have a good relationship with them, inviting Ethan to Celestia Vale is up to you!"
Neil nodded calmly and instructed.
"No need for such trouble. Since you want to see me so much, I'll come to you myself!"
Just as Raymond frowned, wondering whether to refuse, Ethan's voice suddenly sounded in their ears.
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