Chapter 228 Declaration of war on the [Truth Society]!
Protruding from the center of the square is a huge building made of pale boulders.
As if built in those long-lost eras.
That was a time even older than the civilization before the Flood.
Although it is called a "palace", its main body is a wide high platform and several pale stone pillars, with layers of stairs leading up along the sloping stone walls.
It seems that by climbing up the long steps, you can get a closer look at their gods.
It looks more like an ancient temple or altar.
Like everyone else, Xia En's eyes couldn't help but fall on the white-robed archbishop high up in the building.
Of course, his first thought was not awe or admiration, but...
Why is this person not "anonymous"?
Others' figures and faces were obscured by the light of the soul, but this archbishop revealed his true face.
He was wearing a white priest's robe with gold patterns. He was tall and thin, with sparse white hair and eyes as calm as deep water.
There is a peaceful majesty about him.
If we say that Xia En, who was shrouded in black light just now, was like a black hole swallowing everything.
The archbishop in white at such a high place is like the sun at three or four o'clock in the afternoon in autumn. It is neither too bright nor dim.
But whether people care or not, it is there, calmly and continuously releasing light.
In short, he is a man who fits Xia En’s imagination of the Archbishop of Hui Religion.
The young believer on the side seemed to see Xia En’s curiosity and explained.
“When the control over the light of the soul reaches a certain level, you can reveal your true appearance in the [Glory Land].”
“But most people will not choose Do this.”
"Archbishop Musa is an exception. Since he became the archbishop, he has always shown his true face and never concealed it. It has been more than fifty years."
The tone of the young believer was strong. Respect and respect.
“If one day I can become a bishop, I must be like Archbishop Musa.”
After hearing this, Shane touched his chin.
So it turns out that "non-anonymous" mode can be turned on here?
For some believers who need to conduct transactions, revealing their true identity can obviously increase each other's credibility.
Of course, this will naturally bring certain risks.
Xia En looked at Archbishop Musa, silently raising his guard.
The fact that he can still hold the position of archbishop for more than fifty years after his identity is exposed is enough to show that this archbishop is unusual.
Xia En asked the young believer in a low voice: "Generally speaking, what do we do in this gathering?"
The young believer has long regarded Xia En as one of his own, so he naturally knows everything at this time.
“Actually, it’s nothing special.”
“First of all, I want to thank the Lord of Radiance for his glory and gift, and confirm the appointment and removal of bishops on certain islands.”
"Secondly, it is to announce the oracle of the Lord of Radiance and issue some orders."
As he spoke, the young believer laughed: "Of course, not everyone is qualified to directly accept the instructions of Archbishop Musa. ”
"Only those exceptionally outstanding believers will be invited to the high platform."
His eyes fell on Xia En through the milky white light. After thinking about it, he said seriously and enviously.
"If it were you, senior, you might have a chance."
The corners of Xia En's mouth twitched slightly.
What should I do to listen to the oracle?
And follow the instructions of the Archbishop! ?
Isn’t this a joke?
He would not become a believer of that foreign god just because of a few compliments from these believers.
It is impossible to work for the Lord of Light, even in this life!
Due to the obstruction of the light of the soul, the young believer cannot see Xia En's expression, and therefore does not know what this "mysterious senior" is thinking.
He continued: "The last thing is free communication time."
"Believers in different sea areas can exchange information with each other, and can also use materials and gold dragon coins to purchase."
Xia En was surprised. Said: "[Glory Crystal Mirror] also has the function of remote transmission of items?"
"No."
The young believer said naturally: "But after discussing the price, you can Ship the goods through [Tianqi Chamber of Commerce]”
"[Apocalypse Chamber of Commerce] has established a relatively stable teleportation array, and its reputation is very guaranteed!"
Hearing what he said, Xia En also remembered that [Apocalypse Chamber of Commerce] does have a very mature mail delivery system. business.
It would be more convenient if it is a monetary transaction.
Just deposit it directly into the chamber of commerce and ask the other party to pick it up with the order number.
You only need to pay a shipping fee or a hosting fee.
Although it sounds primitive, this method is actually practical.
The only problem is that there may be people who refuse to pay after asking for information, but being a believer naturally increases trust.
Besides, as long as you default on your debt once, it is estimated that no one here will deal with that person again.
Such factors have allowed the intelligence trading in [Glory Land] to gradually mature.
Xia En's mind turned around and he noticed another thing.
Since there is paid information, there must be free information!
We are all followers of Hui Cult. For the sake of the Lord of Hui, is it not too much to give some free information?
Don’t forget, [Brilliant Crystal Mirror] was obtained by Xia En for nothing.
It’s reasonable to get some information for free, right?
While Xia En was thinking about all this, Archbishop Musa on the high platform continued to speak.
"I am very happy to see you in this glorious holy land. Now..."
"Pay respect to the glory of the Lord, silently recite His name under the gaze of the Lord, may the glory of the Lord protect us, Help me guide the brothers and sisters gathered here.”
The surrounding believers suddenly chanted the name of the Lord of Billions of Glory in unison.
Then he made a fist with his hand, placed it between his eyebrows, and bowed his head in a gesture of respect.
What they paid tribute to was not the Archbishop himself, but the halo cast by the dome and this sacred space.
Suddenly, a pious and mysterious atmosphere enveloped the crowd.
The hazy lights and shadows made this scene extremely weird, as if some kind of evil ritual was being held.
Xia En sighed in his heart: "It's right, it's right!"
"This is what a secret religious gathering should be like."
I feel emotional. , Xia En also pretended to lower his head so as not to reveal his identity.
After a moment, the Archbishop opened his arms and spoke in an infectious voice.
“The prayer is over, the Lord has witnessed our piety and awe, and grace has shined on our souls.”
“One day, wherever the light shines, it will be the territory of our Lord... ..."
For Xia En, who is not a true believer, these words of the archbishop are undoubtedly tactful, and he felt a little sleepy after hearing them.
But suddenly, Archbishop Musa said again.
"Before today's gathering begins, we first want to welcome three newcomers."
"They have withstood the test of the Lord and thus qualified to enter this sacred land."
"Now, please three of you come to the temple and come to me."
Hearing this, the believers around him became excited and looked at Xia En with envious eyes.
A voice of surprise also came out of the milky white light group: "Senior, what about you?"
"Not all newcomers can ascend to the temple. It must be because of your strength, senior, that you were chosen by the archbishop."
There was a proud tone in his words, as if he wanted to replace Xia En , get on the high platform yourself.
Obviously, this should be considered a great honor for ordinary believers.
But Xia En felt a little scared. He is a fake believer!
It’s okay to stand out in the square, but now you have to stand on that high platform and be baptized by everyone’s eyes?
What if the secret is exposed?
Especially the mysterious archbishop, who doesn’t look easy to fool at first glance.
But at this time, the nearby crowd started to make a small uproar.
Two figures have already begun to climb the stairs of the temple.
They were obviously the other two newcomers that Musa was talking about.
The remaining people’s eyes were all focused on Xia En’s distinctive black light.
No way, this dark halo is too conspicuous.
In a group of white lights, it is as eye-catching as the bright moon in the night sky or the daffodils beside the toilet.
Feeling the eager eyes of everyone around him, Xia En sighed inwardly.
"I just want to get some information for nothing..."
"How did it get to this point?"
But now, the arrow is on the string and I have to shoot.
Xia En had no choice but to walk silently towards the stairs of the temple.
He has already made up his mind. Once there are signs of exposure, he will immediately exit [Glory Crystal Mirror] and never come back again!
Fortunately, no one noticed anything strange until they reached the stairs of the temple.
When he came to the stairs, Xia En felt more clearly the simplicity and mystery of this temple.
The entire temple is made of an ancient stone.
These stones seem to be soaked in light, so that they appear pale in color, and they continue to emit a faint light.
“Doesn’t this thing come with some kind of radiation?”
Looking at the stones, Xia En's mind was inexplicably reminded of several rare metals he had heard of before.
Don’t mention it, the two do have something in common.
While distracting thoughts flashed through his mind, Xia En also stepped onto the stone steps ahead and continued walking up.
At first, he felt nothing, just like climbing stairs.
But it didn’t take long for Xia En to notice something strange.
First, there seemed to be some mysterious substance flowing into the light of his soul in the pale stone steps under his feet.
This feeling is not uncomfortable, but rather comfortable.
It was as if his soul was absorbing this power and slowly growing stronger.
It is very similar to the feeling of receiving the gift of the soul of the ancestors of the [Moon Yong Tribe].
Beyond that.
Shane also sensed an increasingly clear feeling of being spied on.
The gaze coming from behind the flow of light from high places seems to be becoming more and more obvious and closer.
And that will, even if it is only a very small part, is beyond the imagination of mortals.
The text on the panel proved Xia En’s guess.
【You are climbing the stairs of the Temple of Glory! 】
[You are experiencing His gaze...]
[Your soul is being purified...]
[Comprehensive quality: 5.3→5.5! 】
During this process, Xia En glanced at the believers below and suddenly realized.
No wonder the archbishop asked them to climb the stairs in public.
No wonder other believers are so envious.
The process of ascending to the temple is a special ritual.
"In front of all the important Hui sect believers, I received the gift of the Lord of Hui..."
If it were an ordinary believer, I would probably have shed tears of gratitude and burst into tears, right?
“Uuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuu…Thank you, my Lord, for your gift…”
As soon as Xia En came up with this idea, he saw another believer not far away kneeling on the steps and kissing the pale stone.
Xia En: "..."
He glanced at the man silently and walked towards the high platform faster.
And the closer to the high platform, the stronger the sense of gaze was, so much so that Xia En felt the slightest palpitation in his heart.
"Wait, something is wrong..."
Xia En glanced at the stone steps at his feet, feeling a strange sense of intimacy in his heart.
Not only that, he had similar feelings towards the believers below and the archbishop above.
This seems to be a psychological suggestion.
Even people who are not believers will subconsciously get close to and rely on the light.
“This is what ‘purification’ means?”
Xia En frowned suddenly, knowing that he could not allow this transformation to continue.
He made up his mind and began to fight against that huge consciousness.
At the same time, the light of the soul around him was no longer restrained and continued to expand and expand.
In the blink of an eye, a black light like a black hole stood abruptly on the stairs.
Seeing this scene, many believers could not help but widen their eyes.
"That senior's soul light... is so big!"
"And it's still this pure black color."
"His, wait, it's still getting bigger? ”
In people’s eyes, the black light is still absorbing the light from the pale stairs, like a black hole that swallows everything.
But that’s on the steps of the temple!
Is this really not considered blasphemy against the Lord of Radiance?
On the high platform, Archbishop Musa also had a strange expression.
This is the first time something like this has happened since he became archbishop.
Just the next moment.
Musa’s expression suddenly changed.
Because, in the dark dome above his head, a bright and white light pillar suddenly fell from the sky.
"It's an oracle! It's a sign from the Lord!"
Musa's eyes were filled with ecstasy.
It was five years ago since he last received an oracle.
Every oracle has extraordinary significance to all Hui sect believers.
Musa lowered his head piously: "Lord, please guide me on the way forward..."
However, he waited sincerely for a moment, but the feeling of being enveloped by the light of the Lord of Glory did not come.
"Huh?"
Musa raised his head in confusion and saw...
The beam of light fell straight into the center of the black light as dark as a black hole. !
"???"
Not to mention Musa, all the believers present were in a state of astonishment.
What's going on?
Is this newcomer more valued by the Lord of Radiance than the Archbishop?
Immediately, another small beam of light refracted out of the black light and fell on Musa.
After listening carefully for a moment, Musa understood the content of the oracle and couldn't help but murmur with a solemn expression on his face.
“Want to go to war with... [Truth Society]?”
(End of this chapter)