Chapter 206 Preparation before departure (5k4)
The assessment to become the "host of the Grand Festival" was passed.
When "Senior Deacon" Hubert said personally, "You are qualified to go to Red Maple City and serve as the 'host of the grand ceremony'", he then said to Luo Xiu:
"Luo Xiu, from now on , you are the ‘host of the festival’ in Red Maple City.”
"At the same time, you should understand, Luo Xiu. There is no need to delay the establishment of the 'Wartime Church' in Red Maple City."
"I hope you can deal with the aftermath of the church in Sina City as soon as possible, and set off to take up a post in Red Maple City early tomorrow morning."
"..."
"Okay, Lord Hubert." Luo Xiu nodded, "I will handle the affairs in Sina City as soon as possible."
"Very good." Hubert nodded. He then reached into his arms and took out a circular holy emblem made of gold and engraved with the inscription of the sun. He handed it to Luo Xiu and said:
"This is a symbol of your status as the 'host of the great ceremony', Luo Xiu. On behalf of the Archbishop of Songyuan Diocese, I deliver it to you."
Luo Xiu reached out and took the Holy Emblem from Hubert's hand.
The moment Luo Xiu's hand touched the Holy Emblem, he felt the smooth touch from the surface of the golden circular emblem. Among the inscriptions "Sun" engraved on it, the golden light patterns are also floating faintly, exuding a slightly blazing and warm atmosphere.
"Thank you, Lord Hubert." Luo Xiu solemnly thanked Hubert.
Hubert waved his hand, and then he continued to Luo Xiu: "Regarding your priesthood change in the Sina City Church, I will handle it for you after I return to the main church."
"According to the Archbishop's instructions, as the new 'Master of Ceremony' of the 'Wartime Church' in Red Maple City, your salary will be increased from the current weekly salary of 150 gold coins to a weekly salary of 500 gold coins."
"At the same time, I will specifically grant you the power to independently recruit new clergy to join the 'War Church'; and the power to freely take or distribute storage materials from the 'War Church''s holy storage hall. This does not require Minus your personal achievements for the church.”
"If the 'Wartime Church' in Red Maple City can achieve significant development or make notable achievements for the Holy Court, the power we grant you will be increased again and provide more support to the 'Wartime Church' in Red Maple City. ”
"..."
When he said this, Hubert's tone paused. His deep golden eyes looked at Luo Xiu again, a gentle smile appeared on his face, and he said:
"...Okay, Red Maple City's new 'Master of Ceremonies', Luo Xiu Carlos, our discussion on official church affairs ends here."
“After that, you will be given the authority to ‘preside over the high ceremony’.”
"According to another instruction entrusted to me by the archbishop, now, on behalf of the archbishop, I will grant you a [brilliant] primary authority."
When Hubert said this, his palm that had been pressing on the warhammer slowly lifted up, and on the index finger and ring finger, a shimmering golden light began to emit.
"The Archbishop allows you to choose one of the three 'Holy Seals'."
Hubert's two fingers pointed at Luo Xiu's forehead. A stream of golden light suddenly emerged and poured into Luo Xiu's mind.
[Obtained slot: "Level I authority" skill slot +1]
The influx of light flow brought a new level I authority slot, and at the same time, three golden inscriptions appeared in Luo Xiu's mind.
In Luo Xiu's panel, detailed text content about these three "sacred seal authorities" also popped up simultaneously.
[Sacred Seal of Severance], this is the first inscription, representing the ‘primary authority’.
It was the authority of the Holy Seal that could deeply block the connection between different spiritual beings. It was also the authority that Fabian had used to severely injure the 'Lord of Blood Sacrifice'. Luo Xiu was deeply impressed by this.
[Guling Holy Seal], this is the second inscription, representing the ‘primary authority’.
It is the authority of the Holy Seal that can strengthen one's own, making the spirituality more stable and tough, thus being able to be exempted from many weakening effects, and "maintaining spiritual activity", that is, it can continuously return mana, allowing it to remain at a relatively high threshold for a period of time.
[Saint Seal of Punishment], this is the third inscription, representing the ‘primary authority’.
It is a holy seal that can designate a single enemy target, mark it with the 'Punishment' mark, and greatly increase the amount of damage caused by all the [Glory] holy spells it receives. It is a practical weakening authority.
…
"That is the three authorities that the Archbishop of Songyuan Diocese is going to grant to me..." Luo Xiu quickly browsed the contents of these primary authorities and quickly made a decision.
He then mobilized his own spirituality and let it cover the golden inscription of the first holy seal, "integrating", "digesting" and "understanding" the content of this authority.
At the same time, the other two golden inscriptions that appeared in Luo Xiu's mind gradually became dim and eventually disappeared.
When Luo Xiu chose the primary authority [Seal of Broken Rings], a new level I authority skill also appeared in his skill column.
[Acquire the skill "Saint Seal of Broken Rings (Glory, Level I Authority, lv.1)"]
[Sacred Seal of Severance of Abstinence (Brilliance, Level I Authority, lv.1): After applying the 'Saint Seal of Abstinence of Abstinence' to the designated target, if the target has an alien spirituality, 30% of the alien spiritual connection will be blocked. (This authority can only be used once every 24 hours)]
This is the second "authority" skill Luo Xiu has obtained since "Isol: Lock of Time".
Luo Xiu immediately closed the panel, raised his head, and thanked "Senior Deacon" Hubert in front of him: "Thank you, Lord Hubert, I have made my choice."
He then raised his right arm and turned his wrist so that the back of his hand faced upward.
The red mark that previously symbolized the key to the 'Forgotten Royal Court' has long since disappeared, and now the pattern of a new inscription mark is vaguely emerging on the back of Luo Xiu's right hand.
The "brilliant" spirituality was diverted and transferred to the back of the right hand by Luo Xiu, causing the outline of the right hand to emit a faint golden-white glow.
And the inscription representing the "Holy Seal of Severance" gradually revealed clear lines on the back of Luo Xiu's hand under the support of spiritual supporters.
Hubert stared at the back of Luo Xiu's hand, and when he saw the golden lines clearly appearing, Hubert nodded slightly and said:
"It's the 'Seal of the Ring'... Hmm. Luo Xiu, you made a good choice.”
After Luo Xiu showed Hubert the Holy Seal he chose, Hubert stood up and said to Luo Xiu and Leonard at the same time:
"Well, now that the assessment of Luo Xiu has ended and all the matters that need to be asked have been omitted, I should leave and go back to Songyuan City."
"There are still many things to deal with in the main church, and I also have to report my work to the archbishop."
"Then I won't bother you anymore."
After saying that, Hubert nodded slightly to Luo Xiu and Leonard, and walked towards the door of the room.
"Please walk slowly, Lord Hubert."
Luo Xiu and Leonard stood up at the same time, watching Hubert, the "high deacon" of the parish, open the door, leave the room, and close the door gently.
"..."
"……call."
It wasn't until it was confirmed that Hubert had truly left the 'Holy Judgment' that Leonard let out a long sigh of relief.
Leonard, as a "witness", watched the entire assessment process.
To be honest, he was worried about whether Luo Xiu could pass the assessment.
But Luo Xiu's performance far exceeded his expectations.
Facing a "Holy Deacon" with a fifth-level destiny, Luo Xiu could still show an attitude of neither being humble nor arrogant, and calmly dealing with it. His psychological quality had already far exceeded that of his peers...
Leonard thought this, and the power Luo Xiu showed shocked him even more.
In the process of Luo Xiu "proving" his power to Hubert, the spiritual surge he exuded actually made Leonard feel a slight fear - this shows that Luo Xiu's spiritual level is already above him !
Recalling that when he first met Luo Xiu, he had just entered the second level of destiny and was a young priest preparing to apply to join the "Holy Judge"... But now Luo Xiu, even though his experience or experience is still shallow, but as a The strength of the "extraordinary person" may have surpassed himself...
Leonard thought about this.
But now Luo Xiu is the "Judge of Holy Glory" with the fourth destiny. He has even passed the assessment above the diocese and obtained the qualification to go to Red Maple City and become the "host of the grand ceremony" of the wartime church...
Leonard thought sadly, and the eyes he looked at Luo Xiu were gradually filled with complicated emotions.
And his eyes also intersected with Luo Xiu's eyes for a moment.
"Master Priest."
The gentle smile on Luo Xiu's face faded, and he showed a slightly hesitant and reluctant expression, and said to Leonard, "Thank you for your previous cultivation, affirmation and support... According to what Sir Hubert just brought According to the order, I should leave Sina City tomorrow and go to Red Maple City..."
"..."
"Oh, Luo Xiu, this is a good thing."
I don't know why, but when he noticed Luo Xiu's low emotional fluctuations, Leonard's complicated emotions quickly dissipated a lot, and he felt a lot of pride and pride from the bottom of his heart at the same time.
"You can successfully pass Hubert's assessment and obtain the qualification to 'host the grand ceremony'. We are all proud of you..."
"Well, you will leave tomorrow... you will leave tomorrow. In the remaining time, just complete the handover of your work to the clergy of other churches... I will help you make arrangements to go to Hongfeng City carriage."
"Thank you again, Master Priest."
Luo Xiu thanked Leonard and bowed deeply to him, and then said his final farewell:
"Then, it's time for me to go back, Master Priest... The time given by Master Hubert is a bit hasty, and I also need to complete the aftermath of many things."
"Well, go ahead." Leonard nodded.
When the old priest sat back on his chair, Luo Xiu turned around and walked towards the door of the room. When he was holding the door handle and about to turn it, Luo Xiu heard Leonard's voice again.
"Wait a minute, Luo Xiu."
Luo Xiu then turned around and met Leonard's eyes again.
At the same time, he heard Leonard say in a rare gentle voice:
"When you get to Red Maple City, say hello to Anthony, Pamier and Connor for me."
…
Before noon, Luo Xiu left the church and returned to the main street of Triumph Square.
After he was truly recognized by "Senior Deacon" Hubert and obtained the qualification to become the "host of the grand ceremony" of the wartime church in Red Maple City, Luo Xiu's originally worried heart was truly relieved.
But there are also some situations that are beyond Luo Xiu's previous expectations - the time limit given by Hubert is a bit too urgent for Luo Xiu. In the only half day left, he needs to compress the time as much as possible and All important things were done in Sina City.
His pace when walking was much faster than before, and during this period, he sent an "order" to Intis through spirituality, asking her to pack her luggage at the Bailing Hotel and go to the front desk of the hotel in advance. Checking out... Luo Xiu does not need to do these trivial details personally.
When Luo Xiu ordered these to Intis, he had also arrived at the door of the "Authentic Dwarf Blacksmith Shop".
After knocking on the door three times, the wooden door creaked open, revealing half of Mil's disheveled face.
When he saw that the person coming was the "Holy Judge" of the church, Mir snorted and asked Luo Xiu:
"The matter I entrusted you with has come to fruition so soon?"
Luo Xiu opened the door and entered the blacksmith shop first. After closing the door, he said to Mir:
"I'm still investigating that commission, and I should get some news soon."
"I came here this time...not because of that commission."
Luo Xiu paused for a moment before continuing to say to Mil:
"I'm leaving Sina City and heading to Red Maple City."
"..."
"Are you leaving Sina City?" Mir asked in a suspicious tone with his eyes widened.
"Yes. There is a new transfer order for me from the diocese, and I will be transferred to the new church in Red Maple City."
"..."
"...Oh." Mir replied somewhat coldly, but the expression on his face dimmed visibly.
As Mir's biggest and stable guest in Sina City, the news that Luo Xiu was about to leave Sina City seemed to be a big blow to Mir.
This means that he may no longer be able to get such high-quality orders in the future, and he will return to his earliest state of "eating dirt"... Mir's expression keeps changing, and his true inner thoughts are reflected on his face. Revealed.
"So... you came to me this time just to tell me this?"
Finally, Mir asked again in a low voice.
"Oh, of course that's not all, my friend."
Luo Xiu coughed twice and then solemnly said to the dwarf Mir:
"In fact, I hope you will come with me and go to Red Maple City with me."
This is Luo Xiu's only purpose of coming to Mir's Blacksmith Shop this time.
In Luo Xiu's impression, there was no reliable forger in Red Maple City, let alone a "rune magic blacksmith" like Mir. During the subsequent trip to Red Maple City, he abducted the dwarf Mir to Red Maple City. It is quite necessary to continue to be your own logistics.
What's more, the hidden mission "The Lost Gravel" with a "Hell" difficulty rating also requires Mir to accompany him, at least not too far away from him.
"..."
"...Ah? You? Me?" Mir was stunned for a moment.
He didn't expect that his old customers would make such a proposal.
But this seems... a good proposal... Mir thought.
In Sina City, Mir only has a high-quality customer source like Luo Xiu. If he can maintain this customer source, there doesn't seem to be much difference between being in Sina City or Red Maple City.
"...It's not impossible."
Mir then choked and said, "But my shop is so big..."
"You don't have to worry too much about the pavement, my friend."
Luo Xiu then smiled and said to Mir: "I will help you find a new shop in Red Maple City. It will be bigger than your blacksmith shop in Sina City, and the tools and equipment will be more complete. And, it doesn’t cost you any money, I will pay for all the expenses.”
"..."
"I can go with you."
Without thinking too much, Mir made his decision.
"It's just that I won't set off soon. Even I still have many friends in Sina City who need to say goodbye. I also have things to pack and orders to deliver. I think you can find a suitable blacksmith shop. It will take some time.”
"But... these can be done within half a month. After half a month, I will go to the church in Red Maple City to find you."
"..."
"That's all right, my friend."
When Mir agreed and went to Red Maple City with Luo Xiu, Luo Xiu smiled and nodded and said, "Then, I will wait for you in Red Maple City."
…
In the afternoon.
After successfully getting Mir to agree to go to Red Maple City, Luo Xiu went straight out of Sina City and came to the original "promised place", the ruins of Xifeng Village, and went to the Desolate Church.
After the new secret realm "The Forgotten Royal Court" was created, this original "promised place" will no longer serve as a regular gathering place for the "Holy Abyss" apostles.
But under normal circumstances, it is still a high-quality place that is hidden and easy to avoid being noticed.
Luo Xiu then walked into the ruined church, came to the "stone seat" that originally belonged to him, and sat down.
When he arrived, Luo Xiu had already confirmed that there were no human traces within a few hundred meters, allowing him to proceed with peace of mind.
——Officially promote [Abyss] to the "Triple Destiny"!
At this time, after having basically stabilized the strength of the fourth level of his [Glory] destiny, and having been given the authority of a holy seal of "Glory".
Luo Xiu has gradually understood the composition and essence of his own spirituality. Now, he has clearly felt that he has crossed the threshold of being able to fully control the spirituality of the three destiny paths of the [Abyss].
Hubert's assessment had just ended, and within a short period of time afterwards, Luo Xiu no longer had to face higher-level [Glory] extraordinary beings, and there were no external factors that might cause danger due to promotion to [Abyss].
And what he needs most now is precisely new power, more power, enough power to compete with the "executors" and "heads" of the Dark Principality.
Now is the best time to complete the second promotion of [Abyss].
Luo Xiu once again confirmed these in his heart. He also summoned the "Misty Raven" and asked him to separate countless "fog shadows" to guard the edge of the Xifeng Village ruins to guard against any possibility of being noticed or disturbed.
Then, he summoned Amber, the "Guardian of Illusion", and turned him into the armor of illusion to guard around his body.
After completing all this, Luo Xiu immediately opened the panel and paid tens of thousands of experience points to raise the level of the abyss profession "Abyss Peeper" to lv.20.
The career level has reached the current destiny threshold of [Abyss], and a prompt for obtaining a "promotion task" pops up on the panel, which is a task that requires the use of "soul manipulation" to extract at least ten extraordinary souls.
For similar low-level tasks, Luo Xiu can directly "complete" most of them. Luo Xiu, who had already extracted dozens of extraordinary souls, then gave clear instructions to "complete" this task.
After receiving the meager task reward settlement, the environment around Luo Xiu suddenly fell into darkness.
…
When he opened his eyes again, the scene around him was completely different.
Luo Xiu was currently standing on a piece of broken pumice.
At the end of his field of vision was the deep light of dark purple and scarlet, which were constantly intersecting and flowing; the lightless bottom below exuded the darkest and deepest, rich and terrifying spiritual surges, accompanied by bursts of silent but soul-shocking waves. The eerie whisper.
When Luo Xiu saw everything around him, he understood.
——He has come to the "spiritual sea" that belongs to the [Abyss] again.
…
Provoke it! I may take a day off tomorrow! Appreciate the absolute zero QvQ
(End of this chapter)