Chapter 228: Declare War on the [Truth Society]!

Swelling from the center of the square is a huge building made of pale boulders.

It seems to be built in those long-lost eras.

That was a time older than the civilization before the Flood.

Although it is called a "palace", its main body is a broad 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 worship, 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 priest's robe with white background and gold patterns. He was tall and thin, with sparse white hair, and his eyes were 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, neither too bright nor too 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 notice Xia En's curiosity and explained.

"When the control over the light of the soul reaches a certain level, the true appearance can be revealed in the [Land of Glory]."

"But most people wouldn't choose to do that."

"Archbishop Musa is an exception. Since he became archbishop, he has always shown his true face and never concealed it. It has been more than fifty years."

The young believer's tone contained strong admiration and respect.

"If one day I can become a bishop, I must be like Archbishop Musa."

After hearing this, Xia En touched his chin.

It turns out that "non-anonymous" mode can also 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.

Even after his identity was exposed, he still held the position of archbishop for more than fifty years. This alone 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.

"It's actually nothing special."

"First of all, we would like to thank the Lord of Radiance for his brilliance and gift, and confirm the appointment and dismissal of bishops on certain islands."

"Secondly, it is to announce the oracle of Lord Hui and issue some orders."

As he said that, 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's you, senior, you might have a chance."

The corners of Xia En's mouth twitched slightly.

What should I do to listen to an 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.

Working for the Lord of Radiance is impossible, not in this life!

Due to the obstruction of the light of the soul, the young believer could not see Xia En's expression, so he did not know what this "mysterious senior" was 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 supplies and gold dragon coins to purchase."

Xia En was surprised: "[Glory Crystal Mirror] also has the function of transmitting items remotely?"

"No."

The young believer said naturally: "But after discussing the price, we can ship the goods through [Apocalypse Chamber of Commerce]."

"[Apocalypse Chamber of Commerce] has established a relatively stable teleportation array, and its reputation is very guaranteed!"

After hearing what he said, Xia En also remembered that [Tianqi Chamber of Commerce] indeed has a very mature mailing business.

It would be more convenient if it were 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 fellow believer naturally increases trust.

Besides, as long as he defaults on his debt once, it is estimated that no one here will deal with that person again.

So many factors have allowed the intelligence trading in the [Glory Land] to gradually mature.

Xia En's mind turned around and he noticed something else.

Since there is paid information, there must be free information!

We are all followers of the Hui Cult. For the sake of the Lord of Hui, is it not too much to give some free information?

Don’t forget, [Glory Crystal Mirror] was obtained by Xia En for free.

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 glad to see you in this glorious holy land. Now..."

"Pay tribute to the glory of the Lord, and recite His name silently under His gaze. May the glory of the Lord protect us and help me guide the brothers and sisters gathered here."

The believers around him immediately chanted the name of the Lord of Billions of Glory in unison.

Then they clenched their fists, placed them between their brows, and bowed their heads to show respect.

They were not paying tribute to the archbishop himself, but to the halo cast from the dome and this sacred space.

Suddenly, a pious and mysterious atmosphere enveloped the crowd.

The hazy light and shadows made this scene look extremely strange, as if some kind of evil ceremony was being held.

Xia En sighed in his heart: "It tastes right, it tastes right!"

"This is what a secret gathering should look like."

Deeply sighing, Xia En also pretended to lower his head to avoid exposing his identity.

After a while, the archbishop opened his arms and said in an infectious voice.

"The prayer is over. The Lord has witnessed our piety and reverence, and grace has illuminated our souls."

"One day, wherever the light shines, it will be the territory of our Lord..."

For Shane, who is not a true believer, these words of the archbishop are undoubtedly playing the lute to a cow, and he was a little sleepy after listening to them.

But suddenly, Archbishop Musa said again.

"Before today's gathering begins, we must first welcome three newcomers."

"They have undergone the Lord's test and have obtained the qualification to enter this sacred land."

"Now, please go up to the temple and come to my side."

Hearing this, the believers around him became excited and looked at Shane with envy.

A surprised voice also came out from the milky white light group: "Senior, I'm talking to you!"

"Not all newcomers can go up to the temple. It must be because you are so powerful that you are favored by the archbishop."

There was a proud tone in his words, as if he wanted to replace Shane and go up to the high platform himself.

Obviously, this should be a great honor for ordinary believers.

But Shane was a little scared.

He was a fake believer!

It would be fine if he was conspicuous in the square, but now he had to stand on that high platform and endure the gaze of everyone?

What if he was exposed?

Especially the mysterious archbishop, who looked like he was not easy to fool.

But at this time, the crowd nearby was in a small uproar.

Two figures had already begun to climb the stairs of the temple.

They were obviously the other two newcomers mentioned by Musa.

And the rest of the people's eyes were all focused on Shane's unique black light.

There was no way, this dark halo was too conspicuous.

Among a group of white lights, it was as eye-catching as the bright moon in the night sky and the daffodils next to the toilet.

Feeling the eager eyes of the people around him, Shane sighed in his heart.

"I just want to get some information for free..."

"How did it get to this point?"

But now, the arrow is on the string and has to be shot.

Shane had no choice but to walk silently towards the stairs of the temple.

He had already made up his mind that if he showed any signs of being exposed, he would immediately quit [Brilliant Crystal Mirror] and never come back again!

Fortunately, no one noticed anything unusual until he reached the steps of the temple.

When he arrived at the steps, Shane felt the simplicity and mystery of the temple more clearly.

The entire temple was built of an ancient stone.

These stones seemed to be soaked in the light, so that they appeared pale and continued to emit a faint light.

"This thing, doesn't it have some kind of radiation?"

Looking at the stones, Shane's mind inexplicably associated with several rare metals he had heard of before.

Not to mention, the two really have something in common.

While his mind was flashing with distracting thoughts, Shane also stepped onto the stone steps in front and continued to walk up.

At first, he didn't feel anything, just like climbing stairs.

But not long after, Shane noticed some changes.

First, there seemed to be some mysterious substance in the pale stone steps under his feet, flowing into the light of his soul.

This feeling was not uncomfortable, but rather comfortable.

It was as if his soul was absorbing this power and slowly growing stronger.

It was very similar to the feeling of accepting the gift of the ancestor soul of the [Moon Song Clan].

In addition.

Shane also felt an increasingly clear feeling of being watched.

The gaze from behind the light stream from above seemed to be becoming more and more obvious and close.

And that will, even if it was only a very small part, was beyond the imagination of mortals.

The text on the panel proved Shane's guess.

[You are climbing the stairs of the Radiant Temple! ]

[You are experiencing His gaze...]

[Your soul is being purified...]

[Overall quality: 5.3→5.5! ]

During this process, Shane glanced at the believers below and suddenly realized.

No wonder the archbishop asked them to climb the stairs in public.

No wonder other believers were so envious.

The process of ascending the temple was originally a special ritual.

"In front of all the important followers of the Huijiao, receive the gift of the Lord of Hui..."

If it were an ordinary believer, he would probably burst into tears of gratitude and burst into tears, right?

"Uuuu...Thank you, my Lord, for your gift..."

As soon as Xia En came up with this idea, he saw another believer kneeling on the steps not far away and kissing the pale stone.

Shane: "..."

He silently glanced at the man and walked towards the high platform faster.

The closer to the high platform, the stronger the feeling of being watched, so much so that Xia En felt the slightest palpitation in his heart.

"Wait, something's 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.

"Is this 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 hole-like black light suddenly stood on the stairs.

Seeing this scene, many believers couldn't help but widen their eyes.

"The light of that senior's soul... is so huge!"

“And, it’s still this pure black color.”

"Hiss, 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 was on the steps of the temple!

Isn't this really considered a blasphemy against the Lord of Radiance?

On the high platform, Archbishop Musa also had a strange expression.

This was the first time something like this had 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 had been five years 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 Radiance did not come to him.

"Um?"

Musa raised his head in confusion and saw...

That beam of light fell straight into the center of the black light that was as dark as a black hole!

"???"

Not to mention Musa, all the believers present were in a state of astonishment.

How is this going?

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 start a war with... [the Truth Society]?"