"Are you saying that you can kill Demon God Aini within one or two years?"

Yan Changfeng stared at Jiang Chen, asking in disbelief.

"Although I don't know why you're so confident, I still find it hard to believe."

Aisha also looked at Jiang Chen, her expression somewhat cold.

However, it was clear that she had already sheathed her sword, indicating she had no intention of fighting for the time being.

Jiang Chen's thoughts shifted, and he smiled warmly, "If you don't believe me, how about we make a bet?"

"What kind of bet?" Yan Changfeng asked, slightly curious.

"If I don't kill Demon God Aini, you can do whatever you want with me, any punishment is acceptable. But..."

Jiang Chen paused, then looked at Yan Changfeng with a sly smile, "If I do kill Aini, I want something from you, Lord Yan."

"You want the World Teleportation Map?" Yan Changfeng seemed to have seen through Jiang Chen's thoughts.

"You know that too?" Jiang Chen was momentarily stunned.

Mind reading, huh?

"Ever since I took out the World Teleportation Map, your eyes haven't left it," Yan Changfeng replied calmly.

"Hehe... so that's how it is."

Jiang Chen chuckled and said directly, "So, do you dare to bet?"

"Why wouldn't I? If you can kill Demon God Aini within three years, no, five years, I'll give you the World Teleportation Map!"

As soon as Yan Changfeng finished speaking, Aisha interjected, "Five years is too long. Since you said one or two years, I'll give you three years."

"Who do you think you're looking down on?"

Jiang Chen was immediately displeased, "A man of his word, if I say one or two years, then it's one or two years!"

"Fine, I'll give you two years. But you must swear an oath to the Gods. If you don't kill Demon God Aini within two years, your soul will be imprisoned, never to leave the Scarlet Flame Ancient Land!"

Aisha's cold voice slowly echoed.

"Aisha..."

Yan Changfeng's expression changed in surprise.

"What, you don't agree?" Aisha looked at Yan Changfeng.

"Sigh..."

Yan Changfeng sighed softly and looked at Jiang Chen, "Brother Mortal World, think carefully. An oath to the Gods is no joke."

【You have triggered a special mission: Kill Demon God Aini. Do you accept?】

【Mission details: Swear an oath to the Gods to kill Demon God Aini within two years. If you fail, you will be forcibly imprisoned in the Scarlet Flame Ancient Land, never to leave.】

【Mission reward: World Teleportation Map.】

【Note: Once an oath to the Gods is made, it is protected by the deities and cannot be altered. Choose carefully.】

Looking at the system prompt, Jiang Chen smiled slightly. Was there even a need to think about it?

This was the World Teleportation Map, something he had dreamed of having.

As for the oath to the Gods, Jiang Chen knew it was terrifying, equivalent to the will of the Gods, unbreakable.

At least, it couldn't be broken before becoming a deity.

But as long as he completed the mission, there would be no problem.

He immediately chose to accept the mission and said to Yan Changfeng and Aisha, "No problem, I will definitely kill Demon God Aini!"

【You are accepting the special mission: Kill Demon God Aini. Please swear an oath to the Gods!】

Then, Jiang Chen directly declared, "I hereby swear an oath to the Gods. If I do not kill Demon God Aini within two years, my soul will be imprisoned, never to leave the Scarlet Flame Ancient Land!"

As soon as he finished speaking, Jiang Chen saw a faint light sweep over his body.

This was the sign that the oath had taken effect.

At the same time, the system prompt appeared:

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【You have accepted the special mission: Kill Demon God Aini!】

Seeing Jiang Chen's decisiveness, both Yan Changfeng and Aisha were speechless with surprise.

They couldn't understand why this young man in front of them had such courage and resolve.

Their impressions of Jiang Chen were elevated to an unprecedented level.

After a few seconds, Aisha spoke again, "Since that's the case, I won't say more. I will ensure Demon God Aini remains sealed for two more years. However..."

She paused and looked at Yan Changfeng, "I have one more request."

"What request?" Yan Changfeng looked back at her.

Aisha calmly said, "I want to repair the Teleportation Array in the Scarlet Flame Ancient Land!"

"Repair the Teleportation Array?" Yan Changfeng frowned slightly, puzzled, "Even if it's repaired, the people of the ancient land are affected by forbidden magic and cannot leave."

"I know. Repairing the Teleportation Array is to facilitate communication between the Scarlet Flame Ancient Land and the outside world. This place is too impoverished."

Aisha looked into the distance, her eyes full of softness, "But it's not like there's nothing here. For so many years, the reserves of magic energy crystals have never been depleted. The people of the ancient land should live better lives."

"This matter is significant. I need to discuss it with the officials in the main city."

Yan Changfeng didn't agree immediately.

"Alright, I'll wait for your news."

Aisha remained calm.

After a few seconds of silence, Yan Changfeng's expression softened, and he said gently, "Aisha, don't overwork yourself..."

"Take care of yourself. The vast Leaving Fire City is no easier for you than it is for me."

Aisha gazed into the distance, replying softly.

"Ahem..."

Jiang Chen immediately coughed lightly.

Why were they suddenly exchanging pleasantries?

Shouldn't the mission be considered complete by now?

Where's the reward?

"By the way, Brother Mortal World has made great contributions to this matter, and he happens to be a Priest. That place should still be accessible, right?"

Yan Changfeng quickly asked.

"No matter what I say, you'll go check it out, won't you?"

Aisha knew Yan Changfeng too well.

Then, she looked at Jiang Chen and said, "Since it's for him, I won't refuse. Moreover, I will assist him. I hope he can fulfill his promise within two years!"

"Brother Mortal World, you've hit the jackpot!"

Yan Changfeng rarely showed a smile.

"Didn't I earn this?"

Jiang Chen pursed his lips, "Just tell me what place it is!"

"Follow me."

Aisha said, heading towards the Holy Palace not far away.

"Let's go."

Yan Changfeng led Jiang Chen towards the Holy Palace as well.

At the same time, Jiang Chen received a system prompt.

【You have resolved the crisis in the Scarlet Flame Ancient Land and completed the mysterious class change task: The Scarlet Flame Disaster. Please proceed to the Scarlet Flame Holy Palace to receive your reward!】

"Goodness, it's finally here!"

Jiang Chen smiled slightly and stepped into the Holy Palace.

Passing through the front hall, they arrived at an open space in the courtyard of the Holy Palace.

The area was vast, with nothing but a white humanoid statue in the center.

As Jiang Chen looked around in confusion, Aisha placed her jade-like sword in the statue's hand.

Immediately, the statue began to glow.

A transparent portal slowly opened in front of the statue.

"Go in."

Following Aisha's lead, they entered the portal.

Jiang Chen saw the surroundings change abruptly.

It was a gigantic domed structure, entirely white.

In the center was a straight corridor lined with towering stone pillars on either side.

The walls were adorned with various intricate patterns.

Hexagrams, pentagrams, and other magical symbols overlapped each other.

They looked complex and mysterious, yet beautiful.

"What is this place?"

Jiang Chen curiously examined his surroundings.

"The last remaining Ancient Light Sanctuary in the world!"

Yan Changfeng looked ahead, his eyes full of reverence.

"The last Ancient Light Sanctuary?"

Jiang Chen was slightly stunned. He had never heard of it before and immediately asked, "Isn't there only the Light Sanctuary?"

He only knew about the Light Sanctuary, with chapels in all eight major royal cities where players could change classes.

But this Ancient Sanctuary...

Jiang Chen was genuinely puzzled.

"The Ancient Light Sanctuary was established by the Creator God in ancient times. The current Light Sanctuary was founded by the God of Light. That's the difference."

"Moreover, it's said that the God of Light was once a priest in the Ancient Light Sanctuary before becoming a deity."

Yan Changfeng explained slowly.

"Such high status?"

Jiang Chen was astonished.

The Ancient Light Sanctuary was established by the Creator God?

Even the God of Light came from here?

"High status?"

Yan Changfeng was momentarily confused.

"Uh, just a saying from my hometown."

Jiang Chen quickly covered it up.

Then, they continued walking along the corridor until they reached a staircase.

At the top of the stairs was a half-human-height stone pillar.

On the pillar was a transparent crystal ball.

Behind the pillar was a row of humanoid statues!

There were seven in total!

The statues were lifelike, but their faces were shrouded in a mist, making it impossible to see their features.

However, from their forms, it was clear that the three statues on the left were female, with harmonious and graceful figures.

The three statues on the right were male, with robust and powerful physiques.

Each held a weapon.

The three on the left held various staffs.

The three on the right either carried or held cross-like objects.

"They look like the two main paths of the Priest class..."

Jiang Chen muttered to himself.

The female statues on the left resembled the healing path of the Priest, like High Priests.

The male statues on the right seemed like the Judicator path, another branch of the Priest class.

Besides the six statues on either side, the central statue was peculiar.

It was entirely covered by a large robe, making it impossible to discern its gender.

It also held no weapon.

It looked very ordinary.

But its central position indicated it was far from simple.

"These six sages represent the six hidden classes of the Priest profession."

Yan Changfeng explained, "The three sages on the left are hidden classes of the High Priest path, and the three sages on the right are hidden classes of the Judicator path. One path focuses on healing, the other on judgment."

"Of course, even within the same path, each hidden class has its unique characteristics."

"What characteristics?"

Jiang Chen immediately asked.

"Uh..."

Yan Changfeng was slightly embarrassed, "Many hidden classes haven't appeared for centuries. I've only seen brief mentions in ancient texts."

"For example, hidden classes in the High Priest path might focus on purification, blessing, or enhancement..."

"But the specific characteristics, I... really don't know."

"Why are there six hidden classes? Isn't there a statue in the center?"

Jiang Chen asked another question.

"Because it's not a hidden class. It's the mentor of the six hidden classes, the mortal incarnation of the Creator God!"

Yan Changfeng said slowly, his tone full of reverence.

"The incarnation of the Creator God? That's incredible..."

Jiang Chen rubbed his nose, staring intently at the central statue.

"See the crystal ball on the stone pillar? Place your hand on it to start the class change ceremony!"

Aisha's voice echoed.

She pointed to the crystal ball on the pillar and continued, "Once the ceremony starts, the sages will test you."

"Whichever sage acknowledges your test results, you can change to the corresponding hidden class!"

"Ah, I can't choose?"

Jiang Chen was stunned. One path was High Priest, the other Judicator.

These were two completely different paths!

Did it have to be random?

"Of course you can choose, as long as all six sages acknowledge you, you can pick any!" Aisha replied.

"Getting acknowledged by one sage is already impressive. Getting all six is nearly impossible!"

"In recorded history, only the current Pope of the Light Sanctuary has been acknowledged by all six sages!"

Yan Changfeng's voice echoed.

"That old monster?"

Jiang Chen was astonished.

The Pope of the Light Sanctuary was a top-tier powerhouse, said to be invincible below the gods.

It was rumored that if he weren't spreading the faith of the God of Light, he would have become a deity long ago.

"I said I would assist you, and I believe more than one sage will acknowledge you!"

Aisha took out a thumb-sized, irregular black stone from her bosom, "This is the Divine Gift Stone, the only item allowed during the class change ceremony."

"Divine Gift Stone..."

Jiang Chen took it immediately.

【You have obtained the Divine Gift Stone (quest item).】

【Divine Gift Stone: Increases Intelligence by 50% while in the current scene. Non-tradable, cannot be equipped.】

"Increases Intelligence by 50%? Too bad I can't take it with me."

Jiang Chen muttered.

He then looked at Aisha and Yan Changfeng, asking, "What do you mean by the only item allowed?"

"Once the class change ceremony starts, all your equipment will be disabled, and even your skills will be unusable!"

"During the ceremony, all your attributes will be your base attributes."

Aisha explained in detail.

"So I have to take the test as if I'm naked, without any skills?"

Jiang Chen was shocked.

"Exactly."

Yan Changfeng spread his hands, looking helpless.

"Fine, I refuse to believe I can't do it!"

Jiang Chen walked to the stone pillar and looked at the transparent crystal ball.

"Just place your hand on it."

Yan Changfeng reminded him, visibly nervous.

Aisha also stared intently at Jiang Chen.

"I got it."

Jiang Chen nodded and placed his hand on the transparent crystal ball.

Instantly, the crystal ball glowed brightly, enveloping Jiang Chen completely.

【You have initiated the mysterious class change ceremony!】