Master the Abyss, starting from an apprentice priest

A few days later.

In the morning of February 24th, 768th year of the Tianqi Calendar.

The Ring of Apocalypse.

In the sky above the entire "Apocalypse World", there is a section of the long-broken "ring" hidden in the clouds and mist.

——Boom! ! !

A storm like a sky-swallowing tsunami was raging and tearing apart the gray sky. The remains of countless huge buildings were hovering around, sometimes rising and sometimes falling.

In the center of this long-collapsed ruins, eight pillars are engraved with totems of the sun, black flames, infinity, pupilless eyes, ancient dragons, snakes, swords and fire lotus. Around the sunken altar.

Ten mercury-like figures opened their eyes at the same time.

They simultaneously looked toward the center of the "altar" - toward the [Door of Natural Disaster], which was now a bottomless pit. The strange light that was flashing there was now gradually dimming.

"... [Apocalypse] is resurrected, even though it is a broken corner of Him."

On the silver-white faces of dozens of mercury figures, the metallic silver gradually faded away, strands of fiber-like muscles twitched, and beards emerged from their chins one by one. His face became like a normal human being. Generally no different.

"People" of various shapes - they looked at each other, no one opened their mouths to speak, but they made sounds at the same time.

They seemed to have finally confirmed something.

"...more sacrifices must be made, more sacrifices, more sacrifices."

"...[Apocalypse] is calling us, and now is the time to...dedicate ourselves."

"..."

Such paragraphs are overlapped among dozens of silver figures in the emotionless retelling.

Then, they walked towards the [Door of Natural Disaster] at the same time——

They jumped.

——Buzz! ! !

From the huge pit where the ancient altar collapsed, there was a violent buzzing sound!

Huge and complex engraved patterns lit up one after another from the surroundings, and the eight giant pillars guarding the surroundings suddenly lit up with a dazzling light!

And in the deep pit, in the [Door of Natural Disaster]——

The actual spirituality began to boil like boiling water, and the dozens of silver-white figures that jumped into it gradually became illusory and blurred with the boiling spirituality, and finally completely dissipated, becoming part of the boiling spirituality.

They have completed their self-sacrifice to [Apocalypse] and as the apostles of [Balance].

…

Until the turbulent spirituality returns to calm.

The storm outside the ruins stopped, revealing the boundless sky, as if nothing had happened.

Only the center of the altar was left, the huge pit that was constantly emitting changing light...

Heterogeneous power, power that does not belong to this world, is slowly condensing.

This is the real [Door of Natural Disaster].

This will be the [bridge] connecting the two sides of the Taiwan Strait.

…

Apocalypse World, Fanor Continent.

Within the Nolan Empire, there are Songyuan Territory and Red Maple City.

In the Red Maple City Church, a regular meeting was being held between the bishops of the "Holy Office".

"Bishop" Luo Xiu sat upright in the first position.

On both sides of the lower head are the "presiding high priest" Anthony, the "missionary priest" Glasa, the "holy inquisition priest" Howard, and the "secret priest" Fran, and behind them, in order Sitting here are the clergymen of the "threefold destiny" of the church.

Except for "Bishop" Luo Xiu, who looked calm as usual, the faces of the other clergymen below him all had somewhat worried expressions. This stemmed from the issues they discussed at this regular meeting——

Regarding the critical situation in which the three 'executors' of the "Dark Principality" have gathered 200,000 vanguard troops and are rushing towards Red Maple City!

It is said that since the Empire achieved a major victory in the decisive battle in the Kuma Territory, the Principality has received news that Emperor Augustwell will organize the Empire to launch a counterattack, and the executioners, who are the "eyes" and "hands" of the Dark Duke, have also He responded quickly——

While part of the empire's energy was still being restrained by the "Legion of Psykers" from the Holy Tower Theocracy, the "Chief Executors" of several principalities had recalled most of the troops, but Also left behind a group of well-equipped, super A large number of mortal armies gathered in several places, intending to conduct a final "piercing" battle on the empire's border and penetrate the empire's border defense line. The worst result, and the original purpose, was to delay the empire's official counterattack. .

The Red Maple City Fortress was the point decided by the three "executors" to try to break through. After learning that there were two "saints" here - the "bishop" of the church, Rossiu Carlos, and After the "Thunder General" Divine Seal Knight Albert in the side court, the three executioners came with their troops, threatening to turn Red Maple City into a scorched earth!

Not only did the number of "Saints" surpass Red Maple City, but also the number of "Triple Destiny" and "Fourth Destiny" extraordinary people was even greater than that of the Dark Army.

In addition to the threat from the Dark Army, according to the information given to the church by the "side court", Red Maple City has also infiltrated a lost bishop from the "Holy Tower Theocracy" - the "original sect"!

And this [Lost] Bishop and the beloved ones and priests he brought seemed to have reached an agreement with the three executioners who were about to attack through hidden lines. They would attack the city in Hongfeng while the Dark Vanguard Army was attacking the city. A riot was launched within the city, destroying Red Maple City from both the inside and outside!

The crises from these two aspects are exactly the reasons why the church clergy are worried.

"……bishop."

Howard, the priest of the "Holy Inquisition", nodded to the superior "Bishop" Luo Xiu and said:

"I have prepared the Holy Judges to deal with the rioting heretics in the city at any time."

"It's just that I'm still worried - worried about the [Lost] Bishop. If the rumors are true, we may... have a hard time stopping him."

"Yes." Luo Xiu nodded, then looked at the other two "priests" beside Howard, and asked them:

"What about you? Fran, and Glasa?"

"...The necessary supplies and materials have been prepared, and the comfort to the civilians in Red Maple City has been completed, Bishop."

Glasa nodded and saluted "Bishop" Luo Xiu, and her delicate voice was a little flat but also said with slight fluctuations:

"If Red Maple City falls into a war situation again, the church will be able to support it for a while with its barrier and stored materials... However, Howard and I have the same worries. The unknown [lost] bishop is indeed the biggest variable. "

"Yes." Luo Xiu nodded again, looked at the last "priest" and asked Fran:

"What about you, Fran?"

"..."

"Reporting to you, venerable bishop."

Fran sat upright, smoothed his long hair, and said to Luo Xiu elegantly:

"The 'Secret Site' has reached an agreement with the two knowledgeable people of Fangbeiyuan. At that time, if either the church or Fangbeiyuan encounters an enemy attack, they will warn the other party in advance, and the other party will try their best to Provide support.”

"It's just about the 'side court' - you know, the respected bishop. The 'Thunder General' and the 'Divine Seal Knight' His Excellency Albert Perez, he is really hard to talk to."

"..."

When he said this, Fran shrugged his shoulders slightly, with a somewhat apologetic expression on his face, and said:

"That General Albert, every time I wanted to pay him a visit and propose our church's proposal to him, that general would always interrupt me the moment I opened my mouth, drive me out, and just He left a message - 'Let your bishop come to see me in person'..."

"..."

When Frank finished saying this, all the clergymen of the church looked at the bishop above them, and the worried, uneasy, and frightened expressions on their faces were dispelled, and they emerged. There was a little joy and an expression of inexplicable joy.

Because every clergy member of the church knows that since their "bishop" Luo Xiu returned from Songyuan City, the general in the side court has sent people to urge Luo Xiu to see him every day, and Luo Xiu He also treated the envoy from the side court in the same way that Albert treated Aram, and asked him to send a message back to Albert - "Let your general come to see me in person"...

It is said that every time the special envoy went back and relayed the words of the church bishop "Roseux Carlos" to the "Thunder General" Albert, the general would become furious and would most likely pass on the message. The special envoy was beaten violently...

As for the "violent beating", it was not a confirmed rumor, but came from the tacit conjecture of the priests.

Because several times, when the "special envoys" who came to the church on the previous day or a few days ago came to the church again, their faces would always be swollen with traces of blood on them, and their eyes would also have bloodshot spots. .

When the priests who entertained them asked them what they had experienced, these "envoys" from the side court just shook their heads and kept saying that they accidentally fell or slapped themselves after being drunk. , and those who were kicked by war horses...

When these rumors reached Luo Xiu's ears, he couldn't help laughing, but he still issued a new order to prevent the church's clergy from making random guesses and spreading the matter.

But this is not complete. After all, it is human nature to eat melons - the priests will still discuss this in private, and even the version that was later passed to Luo Xiu's ears was already several times outrageous.

"..."

"I know, Fran."

Luo Xiu nodded slightly in response, and his eyes couldn't help but light up with some joy.

After all, I didn't beat up my "special envoy"... However, it's time for General Albert to react beyond a stalemate.

Since returning from Songyuan City, he and Albert have been competing with each other for more than a day or two.

Despite this, the church and the side court always maintained smooth communication with each other.

The current situation has reached a very dangerous edge.

If that "Thunder General" Albert didn't respond again, Luo Xiu might ask Fran to "visit" him a few more times, and then he would ask Albert about the "city" situation that Luo Xiu had when he left Red Maple City. Door meeting".

…

Just when he was looking deeply at the priests below, each of them was having a heated discussion.

——Dong, dong dong.

Suddenly, the door of the "Bishop's Room" was knocked hurriedly, and then a figure pushed open the door and walked in.

That was "Guidance Pastor" Colen. His expression was a little stiff, and his body was trembling slightly due to some kind of fear. He looked at Luo Xiu with a pleading look, and said shiveringly:

"Lord...Mr. Bishop..."

"Ya...Ya..."

"..."

Coren looked at Luo Xiu, then looked back behind him. He seemed to be unable to say a complete sentence because of fear.

Bang! There was a dull sound of hitting something heavy.

Colon staggered forward, and was supported by the nearest cleric, so that he didn't really fall to the ground.

His butt seemed to have been kicked hard, and then, another sturdy figure broke into the position behind Coren.

He was a middle-aged man with a resolute face and clear lines. There was an obvious scar carved between his eyebrows. His bright eyes seemed to be burning with fire, showing considerable arrogance and majesty, exuding a calm and self-defeating temperament. .

He was also wearing a solemn and gorgeous black and red battle robe, with a thick cloak behind him, the color of which was the most eye-catching blazing red.

——That is none other than "Thunder General" Albert Perez!

"...I heard someone talking about me."

Albert's thin lips opened and closed slightly, and he uttered a low voice that was instinctively intimidating. He looked around with bright eyes at the same time.

No one knew how the Thunder General arrived, but most people could guess that he broke in directly, and no one dared to stop him.

When Albert broke in, all the discussions among the priests stopped at the same time. Everyone clearly felt that they were being enveloped by the strong aura exuding from Albert, which made them feel like It took a lot of effort to even breathe, and I didn't dare to say even a single unnecessary word under this terrifying pressure.

Luo Xiu was not surprised that Albert would come in person.

His eyes immediately looked at the general who broke in, and his eyes met.

"Long time no see, Sir Albert."

Luo Xiu smiled and greeted Albert:

"You look a little thinner, but you still look so energetic."

Albert came in person, and he actually knew that with the current situation in Red Maple City, he could no longer confront the church bishop "Roseux Carlos" in an angry manner.

And since he came in person, he was convinced, and Luo Xiu was quite satisfied with this.

"Hmph, Luo Xiu." Albert said with a heavy "hum":

"I'm just here to tell you about the Dark Army."

"I have found out the details of those three executioners. When the time comes, I will let someone tell you."

"And what I want your church to do is very simple. Listen carefully, Luo Xiu - just stay in Red Maple City and keep an eye on the [Lost] Bishop who doesn't know whether he will appear. As for the threats outside the city, , the 'side court' will solve it."

After saying this, Albert glanced at Luo Xiu deeply, then turned and left.

The terrifying pressure that shrouded the clergy also dissipated with Albert's departure.

"……call."

I don't know why, but since the "Thunder General" Albert arrived and said these few words, the priests felt a lot more at ease and no longer had the strong sense of fear they had before.

Although everyone knows that "Thunder General" Albert wants to face the threat of three "Executioners" alone, this kind of thing is simply a fantasy... but this will always rise in the hearts of the priests. An inexplicable sense of peace of mind.

"This regular meeting will be here for now."

Looking around at the priests below, Luo Xiu nodded slightly, with an indifferent smile on his face, and said to his priests:

"You go back first. All affairs will be carried out as they are, and you will wait for my instructions."

"Yes, Bishop." Anthony, Howard and other clergymen stood up one after another, offered the sacraments to Luo Xiu, and then left in an orderly manner.

Until the "Bishop Room", only Luo Xiu was left alone again.

He watched the last cleric walk out of the room and closed the door, his eyes becoming deep again——

That 'Thunder General' Albert, he plans to resist three executioners alone...

Luo Xiu thought.

This was actually his plan - he just wanted to find an opportunity to persuade Albert to withstand the pressure first.

In this case, he can watch both sides at the same time, and the difficulty of successfully solving the [Lost] Bishop will be lower.

The unknown threat is the biggest threat... To be honest, Luo Xiu is not worried about the upcoming dark vanguard army.

And those are even the "nourishment" that Luo Xiu has already prepared.

With his thoughts at this point, Luo Xiu has opened his panel.

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