#2354 - Nightstone

Fang Heng told a lie without blushing or panting.

Dipper didn't suspect anything, perhaps because Fang Heng had just saved her life.

Things happened too fast and too suddenly, with too many clues. She needed time to sort out her thoughts properly.

Fang Heng continued, "Right now, the Demon Seed is chasing after the Root Clan Elder. If I'm not mistaken, the Demon Seed's next step might be to take revenge on you Tree Spirit Clan."

Otherwise, why would that arrogant guy rush off in such a hurry?

He understood the Demon Seed.

They were all very petty.

If that was really the direction the plot was developing, Fang Heng thought it wouldn't be bad.

With Arrogance as a thug helping him, the task could be completed faster.

Dipper's expression changed, and suddenly she slowly raised her head, then looked into the distance, her face showing solemnity.

"What is that?"

Fang Heng also raised his head, following Dipper's gaze into the distance.

He saw a thick black mist rising from afar.

Dipper's heart sank.

It was exactly the same as during the last Holy War.

The black mist gradually spread in the 'Inner World'.

Nightfall Stone?

Fang Heng asked with a puzzled look on his face, "What is the Nightfall Stone?"

"A kind of sealing tool. Not long ago, when we returned to the ruins of the Tree Spirit Clan's Elder Council, we searched the Elder Council's library and found a portion of the ancient books left behind before the clan's destruction. We saw a large section of records in the books. The Nightfall Stone was originally a special tool used to assist in sealing the black mist."

"It was precisely because the Nightfall Stone was damaged that the Tree Spirit Clan's ability to suppress the black mist was greatly reduced. The black mist took advantage of this weakness and broke through the seal. After that, the Nightfall Stone was stored in the Elder Council."

There's such a good thing?

Fang Heng's heart stirred.

If the Nightfall Stone could deal with Arrogance, wouldn't that also mean it could deal with Jealousy?

"Didn't you try to retrieve the Nightfall Stone?"

"Of course we tried," Dipper said, a hint of bitterness appearing at the corners of her mouth, "According to the records, the Nightfall Stone was hidden in the Land of Sealing by the Elder Council. Unfortunately, by the time we discovered this, the Elder Council had already been occupied by the Stone Spirit Golems."

"The Stone Spirit Golems are very strong. We've tried several times, but we haven't been able to break through the Stone Spirit Golems' blockade. The Grand Elder was worried that forcibly occupying it would consume too much of the clan's power, so the matter was temporarily put on hold. Originally, we were planning to gather the entire clan's power to clear out the Stone Spirit Golems after the new Tree Spirit Clan leader was elected."

Fang Heng couldn't help being stunned when he heard this.

Good heavens, it really had something to do with him.

"Actually, when the four major clans entered the Elder Council ruins to investigate at the same time, it was our best chance to find the Nightfall Stone. It's just that we didn't know at the time and didn't enter the Land of Sealing in the first place, missing the best opportunity," Dipper said, looking at Fang Heng, "I remember that you entered the Elder Council's Land of Sealing at that time, didn't you?"

"Yeah."

Fang Heng nodded, carefully recalling the situation at the time.

He remembered very clearly that he did find the Heart of Nature Crystal and the Seed of the Divine Tree in the Land of Sealing at that time, but he didn't find the so-called Nightfall Stone.

"I went in to investigate and found the dilapidated Divine Tree, but I didn't see anything related to the Nightfall Stone."

That's very strange.

Dipper couldn't help but lower her head to think when she heard this, then raised her head again and said, "I know, the Nightfall Stone is hidden in the secret sanctuary built by our Soul Clan and guarded. It needs our Soul Clan's secret method to open it, so you haven't been able to find it."

Secret Sanctuary!

Fang Heng's heart stirred.

Indeed, at that time, time was tight. After he obtained the Seed of the Divine Tree with Sandy's hint, he encountered the Stone Spirit Golems' attack, and then hurriedly took the Seed of the Divine Tree and ran away, without conducting a more complete search.

It was indeed possible that there were omissions.

Dipper continued, "Since that incident, the Elder Council ruins have been occupied by Stone Spirit Golem monsters. The various clans are fighting openly and secretly to compete for the next Tree Spirit Clan leader, so naturally there is no extra time and energy to go to the Elder Council ruins for a second in-depth investigation."

"So the Nightfall Stone is still in the Elder Council?"

"Very likely."

Fang Heng stroked his chin, always feeling that this matter was a bit strange.

If it was really as Dipper said, that the Tree Spirit Clan's Elder Council had the ability to suppress Arrogance's power through the Nightfall Stone, then why didn't they do it before? And allow the Arrogance Demon Seed to destroy the entire Tree Spirit Clan?

There must be some hidden secrets in it.

But right now, it was okay to go back to the Elder Council and take a look.

If the Nightfall Stone was really useful, it might be useful in dealing with the Jealousy Demon Seed in the future.

Dipper supported her weak body and stood up, looking at the black mist rising from the dense forest in the distance, her eyes flashing with deep worry.

"Fang Heng, the black mist is spreading extremely seriously. We need to find the Nightfall Stone before the black mist completely covers the Inner World. I will immediately report this matter to the Grand Elder and request the clan's support. I need your help."

【Hint: Player has triggered the main quest branch - Dipper's Request】.

Quest Name: Dipper's Request.

Quest Description: The seal left by the Tree Spirit Clan has been completely destroyed. The power of the Arrogance Demon Seed is eroding the "Inner World". Dipper hopes that you can cooperate with the Soul Clan to find the Nightfall Stone recorded in the ancient books and find a way to reseal the Demon Seed.

Quest Requirements: Enter the Elder Council ruins occupied by the Stone Spirit Golems and search for the Nightfall Stone.

Quest Rewards: Soul Clan Favorability, Soul Clan Reputation, Tree Spirit Clan Reputation, Soul Clan Support.

"Yeah, of course."

Fang Heng looked at the game prompt and asked, "But can you still hold on?"

"I'm fine."

Dipper supported a big tree beside her, panted for a moment in place, and continued, "Fang Heng, there's no time. The spread of the black mist is very rapid. After I recover for a moment, I will immediately contact the Grand Elder for support through remote mirroring. Let's go to the Elder Council ruins first and wait for support to arrive… …cough cough… …"

Because she spoke a little anxiously, Dipper coughed twice, "Cough cough… … This may be my last chance."

"I know. In that case, let's go to the Elder Council and take a look first."

Fang Heng raised his hand and snapped his fingers.

Two red shadows quickly窜 out from the depths of the dense forest.

Two Lickers quickly came to Fang Heng and condensed into a meat cocoon in place.

The meat cocoon rapidly expanded and then burst open!

Two tall figures stepped out of the meat cocoon.

Fusion Tyrant Body!

Fang Heng tapped his toes lightly on the ground, quickly jumped onto the back of the Fusion Tyrant Body, and nodded to Dipper.

"Let's go, get in the car, I'll take you to the Elder Council."