Chapter 272 The Gate of Natural Disaster (5k4)
Luo Xiu returned from the "Spiritual Sea" faster than Hubert expected.
"Well..." Hubert nodded, "I feel it."
Although he was calm on the outside, there was a strong feeling of wonder in his heart.
The Luo Xiu Carlos in front of him - the spiritual surge escaping from him has indeed reached the level of a saint on the "Fifth Path of Destiny".
In just about four months, he was promoted from the "fourth level of destiny" to the "fifth level of destiny", once again achieving a transcendent level leap... Even though Hubert was somewhat mentally prepared for this, when he actually witnessed it After Luo Xiu completed the whole process of promotion, he still couldn't help but think a lot.
Even for Hubert himself, it took nearly eight years for him to advance from the fourth level of destiny to the fifth level with the huge resources of the "Holy Court".
It even took two years for Franya, the 'Glorious Saint' above the 'Holy Court', to be promoted from the fourth level of destiny to a 'saint'.
And this is the fastest known speed of becoming a saint among all the existing clergymen in the Holy Court.
...When he thought of this, Hubert couldn't help but sigh from the bottom of his heart.
"So, Luo Xiu. What is your current occupation?" Hubert immediately asked Luo Xiu, "Is it the 'Condemnation Bishop'? Or..."
At this time, Hubert's eyes were shining with a certain light of expectation.
"I am already the 'Apostle of Divine Glory', Lord Hubert." Luo Xiu replied to Hubert.
——"The Apostle of Divine Glory"!
Different from the "apostles" of "Holy Abyss" who only have titles, the "Apostles of Divine Glory" are the apostles of the "Glory" Pillar God in the true sense.
From the perspective of the extraordinary level, extraordinary professions with the suffix "apostle", without exception, have a more special and close connection with the pillar god of their destiny.
They often bear the will of their respective destiny pillar gods and serve as their representatives in the world. They are therefore stronger and possess more extraordinary power.
When Hubert heard Luo Xiu talk about his extraordinary profession at this time, Hubert's eyes flashed brightly.
"Are you already the 'Apostle of Divine Glory'? Oh... the sun will be upon us in a moment..."
Hubert looked pious and said, "The entire Songyuan Diocese has not seen a new 'divine apostle' for a long, long time..."
"..."
Seeing the excitement on Hubert's face, Luo Xiu knew what he was thinking.
The emergence of "Divine Apostle" and an extraordinary person with the high-level profession of "Divine Judge" has an even more extraordinary significance among the believers of [Glory].
That means - among the believers who believe in the way of [Glory], there is one more person who can "hear the oracle"!
Compared with the vague revelations that ordinary high-ranking clergy can hear, the "Divine Apostles" will be able to hear and convey clearer oracles to other believers!
This is transcendent, and the "Apostles of Divine Glory" will naturally become the best handlers of [Glory] authority.
The reason for Hubert's excitement is also obvious - the entire Songyuan Diocese finally has a 'divine apostle'! This will allow the diocese to truly be shrouded in a moment of glory, allowing all the clergy of the diocese to go further in their [glory] destiny.
Hubert continued:
"When we learned that you were promoted to the 'Judge of Holy Glory' during the 'Fourth Destiny', although the bishops of the diocese were surprised, they did not have any more expectations."
"Although among the hundreds of 'priests' who have been promoted to the fourth level from the third level of destiny, only one or two can become the 'Holy Glory Judge', and among the ten 'Holy Glory Judges', there can only be one 'Holy Glory Apostle' '..."
"We have seen too many, too many 'Holy Judges' who are short-lived. Most of them did not live to be promoted to the 'Fifth Path of Destiny', even if they could touch the 'Become Saint' 'The threshold is mostly after being promoted to the 'fifth level of destiny' and becoming a saint, and then becoming a 'judgment bishop'."
"The Archbishop was once a 'Holy Judge'. He ultimately failed to become a 'Holy Apostle', but he brought us back the clear message that there is indeed another sacred profession above the 'Holy Judge' news."
"We all know that the 'Shenhui Apostle' is real, but we have never been able to accurately grasp the method to truly advance..."
"..."
That's because I opened it... and I'm considered a second-round player... When listening to Hubert's open words, Luo Xiu secretly complained in his heart.
Soon, as if he realized that he had said some unnecessary words due to excitement, Hubert stopped the topic, paused, and then said to Luo Xiu:
"Well, Luo Xiu. Your promotion to the 'Divine Apostle' is good news to the entire diocese."
"It's just that you need to think about the future, Luo Xiu."
"You have become a 'Divine Apostle', which is very important to us. I hope you will go to the main church and serve in the bishops' conference. We will send new saints to the Red Maple City Church to take over your role here. One duty."
"You will become the successor of the Archbishop, and the General Church will devote all its resources to you to train you to advance to the sixth level, or even the seventh level. You can ask us for any needs - whether it is property, holy objects or sacred scrolls, As long as it is what you can handle at your current level, we will try our best to satisfy you.”
"Of course, according to the rules of the Holy Court, this requires your consent."
After saying this, Hubert said nothing, but looked at the young man opposite with eager eyes, waiting for his reply.
When listening to what Hubert said, even though Luo Xiu had clear plans for his future in Red Maple City, he couldn't help but feel moved.
——Hubert promised him that all the resources of the entire diocese could be at his disposal!
That is really a very tempting proposal... At least Luo Xiu no longer needs to worry about money, extraordinary equipment, skills or skill scrolls. Even the materials for summoning "gods" such as angels, the General Church can help him purchase them all...
This will really save you a lot of trouble.
So, what's the cost?
Luo Xiu knew very well that if he really joined the bishops' conference of the main church as a "divine apostle", although he would be able to obtain a large amount of almost unlimited resources, he would also be subject to extremely strict control - that would be a threat to him. Protection is also monitoring him.
He will lose almost all his freedom, and everything will be completely subject to the orders of the main church, and it will be difficult for him to break away from it.
What the archbishop and even the bishops' conference really value is, to a large extent, not the person "Rosio Carlos", but the value behind his profession of "divine apostle".
Therefore, it is foreseeable that the General Church will give him a large degree of freedom on the "material" level, but it will also put spiritual shackles on him in this way.
Although the General Church will grant him "authority", it will not grant him real "power" - that will only happen in the longer term, when Luo Xiu's strength truly surpasses the archbishop and the "six-fold destiny" Only after "condemning the archbishop" can he regain his true freedom and gain real voice within the diocese.
It takes time, and it takes quite a while.
This goes against Luo Xiu's usual principles.
"Tolerance" has never been his style.
Moreover, what Luo Xiu knows deeply is that the reason why he can become stronger so quickly is definitely not the promotion speed that he piles up with a large amount of resources...
The "Glory Saint" who is as talented as the Holy Court, it took two years to be promoted to Saint even with a large amount of resources tilted towards her.
If he leaves the battlefield and this "big experience pool", Luo Xiu doesn't feel that his strength can make any real qualitative leap simply by leaning on his own resources.
The more important point is - the players as "adventors" are coming soon! His series of constructions in Red Maple City, including the "Holy Abyss" and other layouts to attract players, have reached the most critical stage, and the results will soon be tested.
If he chooses to go to Songyuan City and join the Bishop's Club at this time, he will lose most of his early contacts with future players, and invisibly lose the most priceless "asset" of the entire Apocalypse World.
After thinking about this, Luo Xiu has clearly analyzed the stakes.
But Luo Xiu did not intend to reject Hubert completely. After all, the resources of the diocese were tilted, which would be of great benefit to Luo Xiu no matter what.
After pondering for a while, he said to Hubert:
"I cannot leave, Lord Hubert."
"As you know, Red Maple City is located in a critical location and is surrounded by powerful enemies. The high-ranking members of the church are not suitable for temporary replacement."
"Moreover, Lord Hubert. My path is 'Judgment' - this battlefield is the most suitable destination for me. I can feel that just because I am doing things that are in line with my path, I can always Be diligent and receive His power continuously.”
Whenever such an occasion occurs, it is always very useful to use "Casting Sun for a Moment"... Luo Xiu silently cursed.
Visibly, Hubert's eyes flashed with disappointment when he heard Luo Xiu declined the invitation.
He wanted to say something else so that Luo Xiu could change his mind, so Luo Xiu continued:
"However, I also know the importance of a 'divine apostle' to the main church. I think the main church can send a priest or emissary over, and I will hold a ceremony to receive the oracle as scheduled, and the oracle will be obtained The priest or emissary will send it back on his behalf."
"..."
Hubert's mouth opened slightly and then closed again.
Hubert could feel Luo Xiu's determination to stay in the Red Maple City Church. But he did provide a compromise plan and gave Hubert a step to ease up.
Although this was not the answer Hubert wanted to hear, and he could foresee that the Archbishop would not be too satisfied with it, but since the "Divine Apostle" Rossiu Carlos himself was unwilling, according to the precepts of the Holy Court, Hubert could Bert also needs to fully respect his wishes. A priest who has become a saint can no longer be assigned at will as before the fourth destiny. Hubert has enjoyed the "freedom" given by this commandment for a long time, and this is the first time he feels that it has the same meaning. trouble.
"...Okay. I will go back and report to the archbishop and ask him to send a priest." Hubert agreed to Luo Xiu's proposal.
After thinking about it, he added: "My invitation will also be effective in the future. If you change your mind, the main church will reserve a seat on the bishopric for you at any time."
Huh... Luo Xiu breathed a sigh of relief in his heart. As long as Hubert didn't force him to join the bishops' conference, then everything would be easy.
As for how to get along with the "priests" who are about to be sent by the main church, that is a matter for later.
"Okay." Luo Xiu nodded sincerely.
"Then, let's leave this matter as it is, Luo Xiu."
Hubert sighed and said, "It's just that after the situation in Red Maple City stabilizes a little, you still need to go to Songyuan City to meet with the Archbishop and the bishops of the Bishops' Conference. This was originally the 'Holy Court' Regarding the process of being promoted to sainthood, no priest can violate it.”
Hubert's voice was a little low, and Luo Xiu could hear his dissatisfied tone, but he could only pretend not to hear it.
"I understand." Luo Xiu nodded and said, "I promise you, Lord Hubert. After Red Maple City stabilizes a little, I will go to Songyuan City to meet with the archbishop and bishops."
...I'm afraid it will be a long time later. Luo Xiu thought to himself.
There are only a dozen days left before the "Adventors" arrive. Even if the troubles of "Executioner" Koros and "Hidden Elder" Babron can be solved before then, after the group of chaos players appear, Red Maple City will still be in chaos for a while.
But there is no need to explain it to Hubert - the true owner of the "Adventors" is the "Ring of Apocalypse". This is a secret that no one in Fanor continent knows until the trial war is over.
…
After that, Luo Xiu chatted with Hubert about other things.
For example, after Luo Xiu is promoted to the "fifth level of destiny", Luo Xiu's priesthood within the Holy Court will also be promoted to "bishop", and the corresponding authority and salary will be upgraded in equal steps.
Although Luo Xiu rejected Hubert's invitation to join the bishops' conference, Luo Xiu, by virtue of his status as the "Bishop of the Red Maple City Church", was still able to apply to the general church for needed funds, sacred treasures, props, equipment or supplies, but the supplies were skewed. It will not be as great as joining the Episcopal Conference.
Luo Xiu's salary will also be increased from a weekly salary of 500 gold coins to a weekly salary of 1,000 gold coins.
After agreeing on this, Hubert was ready to leave.
Because the threats from "Executioner" Kolos, "Hidden Elder" Barberon and "Dead Bishop" Passaro are still there, Hubert is not ready to leave back to Songyuan City immediately.
However, the church's "high priest's residence" was still being rebuilt, and Hubert also had a temporary residence in a hotel near the church. Therefore, he did not stay in the church, but returned directly to the hotel where he was staying.
Luo Xiu's promotion to the "fifth level of destiny" has become a matter of "becoming a saint". After discussions between Luo Xiu and Hubert, they also decided not to disclose it to anyone for the time being, but as only Luo Xiu and Hubert. It was a secret that the two Walters knew, until Koros, Barberon or Passaro had a new plot against the church to catch them off guard.
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After Hubert left, Luo Xiu returned to the Holy Office and began to process a pile of files that Mayev had left for him before, while thinking about what was to come.
He has been promoted to the "Saint" of the fifth level of [Glory], and there are many things waiting for him to do.
For example, he is preparing to conduct a new round of "skill creation" to create skills that suit the intensity of his "fifth destiny" and expand and enrich his skill set.
In addition, he will also prepare for another important ceremony——
The new "god" summoning ritual - the summoning ritual of "Winged Angel"!
Luo Xiu now has the qualifications to summon and contract "two-winged angels".
He was going to ask Mir to see if he had received a new "Heart of God". If not, he planned to apply directly to the diocese to save this expense.
But that requires layers of approval, which will take longer. However, Luo Xiu was not in a hurry.
In addition to the avenues other than Mir and Parish, the March "Antiquities Auction" of Songyuan City's "Black Sword Mansion" will start again. Luo Xiu also plans to let Indis, who is stationed in Songyuan City, participate in the auction to try his luck. .
These are all plans based on improving one's own strength... As for any unusual movements in the Dark Principality, "Executioner" Koros, "Hidden Elder" Babelun and "Necromancer Bishop" Passaro, then first Take it one step at a time.
Luo Xiu planned it like this, so he focused on the current work first and didn't finish them until evening.
After that, he followed his own plan, focusing on the development of the church while raising the necessary resources for himself, and at the same time, he was alert to the enemy's changes.
Ten days passed by so quickly.
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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 terrifying storm that could destroy a country or even tear apart a continent was raging crazily around here.
The edges of the collapsed ruins are being peeled off and swallowed by the storm bit by bit, and finally turned into parts of the storm.
On the ruins of the gradually crumbling fragments, there is a guard center with eight stone pillars engraved with totems of the sun, black flame, infinity, pupilless eye, ancient dragon, snake, sword and fire lotus.
It was a huge altar engraved with ancient and complex patterns, and it stood there for a long time.
Ten figures like mercury were surrounding the altar like sculptures.
Their faces are pure silver, without any facial features or any physical movement.
Suddenly, one of the silver figures trembled.
The facial features emerged from the flat face, and his metallic silver face gradually faded away.
Strands of fiber-like muscles were twitching, beards sprouted from his chin, and his face became just like a normal human being.
It was an old man, and the "mercury" covering his body gradually formed into gorgeous clothes, which were draped softly on his body.
The old man opened his eyes.
In those silvery eyes, he looked around emotionlessly, and then looked at the ancient altar in front of him.
Then, he walked to the altar without hesitation.
——Buzz! The ancient altar suddenly made a violent buzzing sound.
On the altar, the huge and complex inscriptions suddenly lit up with a fine, eye-searing light.
Incomparably surging spirituality, enough to tear the sky apart, surged out from the old man. They roared towards the eight stone pillars surrounding him, and also activated the totems on them.
From the altar to the stone pillar, and from the stone pillar back to the altar, the surging spirituality like a tsunami began to circle and surge back and forth.
As for the old man in the center of the altar, his figure gradually disintegrated and dissipated, and finally turned into a surging spiritual part, as if he had never been there.
He has been "sacrificially sacrificed" to the Apocalypse.
at the same time.
The storm outside the ruins stopped, revealing the boundless sky, as if nothing had happened.
The spiritual beings on the altar gradually became stable. They finally merged into one, quickly rushed into the sky, and finally fell towards the center of the altar.
--boom! ! !
The altar was shattered. Where the spiritual light surge fell, there was a bottomless pit that emitted strange light. There was an empty darkness inside, and it was unknown what was buried.
It wasn't until much, much later that it had an accurate name.
——[Door of Natural Disaster].
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(End of chapter)