I really can't control myself

On the top of the Holy Mountain of Arreat, at the entrance to the World Knowledge Fortress, an orange portal appeared here somewhat unexpectedly. Linton led the way and was the first to walk out of the teleportation array, followed closely by Aizen and others.

As mentioned before, Linton can already see the location of the Holy Mountain of Arreat. Naturally, a portal opens directly to the top of the mountain. There is no need to go through any crystal passages, frozen rivers, ancestral roads, etc. All the way up the mountain road.

Although Anya kindly told Linton the route up here, Linton didn't listen at all. Before he could finish speaking, he had already opened the portal.

"Wait!" Just when Linton was about to close the portal, a figure suddenly jumped over. Linton was also stunned for a moment, and almost cut the person inadvertently.

"Hey, what are you making a fuss about? You almost died, you know?" Linton said, because when the teleportation array is closed, it will really cut people in half. To be honest, Linton really doesn't know all this. What will happen if you use time to look back after it is split in half? If the combination of time and space intersects with each other, it is not surprising that strange situations will occur.

"I also want to help fight against Baal and save our homeland!" The person who followed was naturally Anya. The opponent was also holding two one-handed axes, and he was obviously really preparing to fight Barr with Linton.

The former traitor Neela Secklington didn't have much interest in continuing to play with him. After all, the other party was frightened by Linton. When he saw Linton, he was already submissive and could not say a word. There was nothing interesting about this. Linton naturally left it to Anya beside him. After all, he was a traitor to their barbarian tribe.

Then Linton naturally came to find Barr, but unexpectedly Anya suddenly followed him at this time.

"Nilasek has been put into prison, and he will be tried by the new tribal council later." Anya said, "The demon army on the side of Harrogath has been completely cleared, and the rescue work there has also been completed. Someone will deal with it, and what is more important now is Baal's side. He has entered the World Stone Fortress, and if he is not stopped, the world will be shrouded in darkness and despair," Anya said.

"What you said is good, and you know how to grasp the main contradiction. But the problem is that even if you follow me, you won't be of much help." Linton said, "Forget it, I will follow you anyway, so just call 666 from behind. That’s fine, don’t do it a disservice, you know?”

"What does 666 mean?" Anya asked seriously.

"Just keep shouting, our nephalem's secret words." Linton said. I have to say that this world is really convenient. Anyway, anything that cannot be explained can be done to the nephalem.

"I... understand." Anya nodded. Although she didn't understand, she didn't continue to ask.

"There is something wrong with this statue." Aizen's voice suddenly came from next to him. Linton turned around and found Aizen studying the three statues in front of them.

At this time, they were at the top of the Holy Mountain of Arreat, which could be said to be the highest point of this sanctuary. The surroundings are completely white, and all you can see from the top of the mountain are the scenery of snow-capped mountains. The temperature is also very low, the kind of temperature that can bring out the air-conditioning.

However, although there was snow all around, this place that looked like a small square was an exception. This place is a small platform, said to be a square, it seems more like a gladiatorial arena.

Directly in front of them was a road, just on the other side of the arena, and there was obviously a gate sealed by a stone door over there. This gate doesn't look very gorgeous, it looks more like the entrance to some ancient ruins.

On the platform outside the entrance, there are the three statues Aizen mentioned. These three statues are all human statues. Their appearance can be said to be lifelike. They don't look like they were carved. Instead, they look like people turned into stone.

The three of them were obviously dressed as barbarians. They were all muscular men, holding three weapons respectively. One was a sword and shield, one was dual-wielding long swords, and the other was holding a long-handled hook. In the middle of the three statues is a stone platform, which looks like a podium, or some kind of altar.

Aizen said that these three statues were strange, and Linton was not surprised either. These three statues are really alive. Aizen should have discovered that these statues have souls or spirit particles on them. He also doesn't know how spiritual power is used in this world. Although he himself He also has spiritual power, but because of the system, he doesn't have to go through any transformations or the like, and he doesn't have time to study these. It's enough if he can use it. Unlike Aizen, he doesn't have to study why it can be used.

"These are the three ancestors of our barbarian tribe." Anya here stepped forward and said. Judging from her frown, she was probably dissatisfied with Aizen's actions in studying these statues. According to the current metaphor, someone was probably there. Studying the font of the words engraved on your family's ancestral graves is really not comfortable.

However, Anya still did not speak to stop Aizen, but continued: "If you want to enter the World Stone Fortress, you must pass the test of our ancestors. The natural mission of our barbarian clan is to guard the sacred mountain of Arreat. The World Stone does not allow anyone to get close to the World Stone, so even if Baal has entered the fortress now and we are going to stop them, it is estimated that the ancestors will not allow us to enter unless we pass the trial."

"I know, can you drive this?" Linton asked.

"Yes, I will." Anya nodded.

"It's really useful." Linton nodded. He didn't want to take her with him at first, but now he found that it would be good to bring a local tour guide. "Then let's go."

"I understand, but these three ancestors are all extremely powerful beings..." Anya said, which should be regarded as a reminder.

"I would still find it interesting if Bulcasso came in person." Linton waved his hand. Yes, he really wanted to try a fight with Bulcasso, because the true ancestor of the barbarians was indeed a bit awesome, but it was a pity that he was gone long ago. Although the three barbarians in front of me are all ancestors of barbarians and brave warriors, they are still incomparable to Bulcaisuo.

If I remember correctly, the names of these three are Talik, Kolik, and Madok. All three of them have been barbarian kings or tribal chiefs. When they reached a certain age, they were summoned by the Holy Mountain to make statues here. . Linton didn't understand why someone would take the initiative to become a statue, but for the barbarians, this was the highest honor, so Anya showed such reverence.

"Let's go," Linton said.

Anya was indeed just reminding him that Baldu had already entered the fortress and there was no time to waste. She also quickly walked to the sky altar in the middle, pressed her hands on the altar, and began to mutter unintelligible words.

After a while, a ray of light lit up from the altar, and then golden light shot towards the three surrounding statues. The three statues seemed to be activated instantly, and soon they emitted golden light in response. Along with the intense golden light, the three statues began to change. After a while, the statues turned into three living people and began to move.

"We are the souls of the Nephalem, ancient warriors." The statue in the middle said. If I remember correctly, he should be the one named Korik. The other two did not take the initiative to speak.

"Praise you, the great King Korik, my ancestor." Anya here knelt down and said directly.

"Are you the one who wants to enter the fortress? Yes, you are a descendant of the barbarians. I like your courage." Korik said, "But why do you want to violate the ancestral precepts of the barbarians?"

"The Great Demon Baal wants to seize the World Stone, and because of the appearance of the traitor, it has obtained the ancient relics and entered the fortress. I must stop it." Anya said.

"Baal, Lord of Destruction? Indeed, I have already felt the power of darkness in the fortress." Korik nodded, "But you still can't pass here easily. If you can't defeat us, you haven't fought against the darkness at all. The power of it. Few are qualified to stand before the Worldstone; few can appreciate its true value. Defeat us before you enter."

Obviously this doesn't make sense, and indeed the trial cannot be passed through negotiation. Anya didn't know what to do. Although she was very brave, she didn't think she could be a match for the three ancestral heroes. Of course, at this moment, the real owner Linton also stepped into the arena.

"This is the one who helps recite the spell, and I'm here to participate in the trial." Linton said directly, "Under Linton, Nephalem."

"Nephalem?" Korik looked at Linton in surprise, and the two silent people next to him also turned their heads.

"We are all Nephalem, so there is no need to talk nonsense." Linton said, "But you don't even have a body now, and your fighting power is too weak, so it won't be a good fight."

"I didn't expect that there would be an awakened Nephalem now." Korik said, "It seems that you are the hero who will save this world crisis. Linton? I will remember this name."

"Come on, everyone." Linton spread his hands and made a direct greeting gesture.

"I'm on!" Talik, the barbarian holding a sword and shield next to him, said as he suddenly jumped up and struck Linton with a jump slash. It's true that he didn't talk nonsense and just did it first and then talked about it.

With a "clang" sound, Linton didn't dodge at all. He raised his wrist to block the jump attack. Because he was completely blocked by his body, Tarik was slightly stunned by the jump slash coming from here.

But he couldn't help but think too much, and the next moment his backhand right hand came towards him. Relying on his combat experience, Tarik instantly raised his shield to defend. However, with a loud noise, the shield exploded and Tarik flew to the side like a cannonball.