Master the Abyss, starting from an apprentice priest.

Chapter 321: Disguised Summoning Ceremony

For Luo Xiu, the Holy Seal of [Divine Announcement] actually has a wider range of practical uses than the other two Level II Holy Seals of Authority.

When he received the Holy Seal of Authority, he had already thought of several uses for the Holy Seal of God's Word.

This allows some enemies that rely on status enhancement to forcibly remove their status. For example, some enemies will unlock the "second stage" when their health drops to a certain level. Casting [Seal of God's Word] on them can directly interrupt this state, making the enemy lose this threat.

Even more, the target of [Seal of God's Word] can be friendly forces, including Luo Xiu himself - if an enemy imposes a temporary negative effect on the friendly forces or himself that cannot be purified or removed, using [Seal of God's Word] can eliminate them and reverse the established battle situation.

Based on this purpose, Luo Xiu has already thought of the targets on which he will use the [Divine Seal] to remove the negative effects...

——Bishop Fabion of the "Sina City Church", the "Gray Blood Curse" he is suffering from, perhaps it can be purified or lifted in this way?

But since Archbishop Sid also possesses the seal of [Divine Announcement], he should have tried to treat Bishop Fabian in a similar way. However, Bishop Fabian was still entangled in the "Grey Blood Curse", which means that it may not be so easy to completely remove the curse, but at least it can alleviate the old bishop's pain...

Luo Xiu thought so. He had originally planned to go back to Sina City and Chenxi Town to visit Bishop Fabion, Priest Leonard, and Teacher Ivan after finishing all the things in Songyuan City. He would provide Bishop Fabion with the treatment of [Divine Word] and would not delay his scheduled itinerary.

"Thank you, Archbishop Sid."

Luo Xiu bowed respectfully to Archbishop Xide again, "Thank you for your grace. I will abide by the morality of [Glory] until the end of my life."

"Yeah." Sid nodded, expressing his approval.

Afterwards, Archbishop Sid briefly introduced to Luo Xiu the specific purpose of the [Seal of God's Word] and how to use it - it was similar to what was displayed on the panel. Luo Xiu respectfully took note of the Archbishop's words.

During the entire process of receiving the "Holy Seal", the glorious Saint Franya Mayerling, who was sitting on the holy throne next to Archbishop Sid, remained as indifferent as ever. She did not open her eyes or say a word from beginning to end.

She is exactly the same as in her previous life... Luo Xiu thought.

Although as a "player", Luo Xiu in his previous life had no chance to come into contact with the Saint, he had always seen her and understood her.

She never shares with anyone what she really thinks in her heart, and everything she does is always to demonstrate the righteousness of [Glory]. It feels like... it's like a machine that inputs commands, and Saint Franya is faithfully executing the commands of the name [Glory].

Luo Xiu knew that this "Saint Lady" was actually also observing - "observing" him, the new bishop who came all the way from Red Maple City, observing his words and deeds, and observing his appearance.

Luo Xiu did not disturb her. After Archbishop Sid finished teaching Luo Xiu about the knowledge of [God's Holy Seal], Luo Xiu thanked Archbishop Sid again:

"Thank you for your teachings, Archbishop. I will keep them in mind."

After saying this, he raised his arm and, imitating Archbishop Sid's previous action, extended two fingers upwards.

Golden spiritual threads emanated from his fingertips, and the outline of his body was suddenly coated with a layer of brilliant golden light. Behind him, there seemed to be an angel holding a holy weapon slowly forming.

He was about to raise the "holy vessel" in his hand and carry out God's "declaration", and then his image gradually became blurred, and the golden light dissipated into the air.

This is the preliminary prayer for the [Seal of Divine Announcement]... Luo Xiu performed the first half of [Divine Announcement] just to explain to Archbishop Sid that he had learned it.

Archbishop Sid showed surprise, with a flash of shock and joy in his eyes. He didn't expect that Luo Xiu could master it so quickly!

In just the moment of receiving the [God's Holy Seal], Luo Xiu had already learned and mastered this Level II Holy Seal! This was far beyond Archbishop Sid's expectations. According to his experience, it would take at least ten days or half a month...

Even the Saint Franya beside him couldn't help but open her eyes slightly.

"Is there any problem with my [Seal of God's Announcement]?"

Facing the strange looks from Archbishop Sid and Saint Franya, Luo Xiu asked them sincerely.

Archbishop Sid: “…”

"No, it's okay, Luo Xiu."

The archbishop nodded slightly and said, "You have mastered it very well, but... your talent does make me... well, surprised."

Then, as the Archbishop finished speaking, a cold and ethereal voice came from beside him:

"indeed."

Franya also spoke, and only said these two words.

But that was the first time she spoke.

Luo Xiu then raised his head and looked at the saint who was standing next to Archbishop Sid and right in front of him. He also bowed slightly to her and performed the holy ceremony.

The saint simply nodded slightly in response and didn't say another word.

Luo Xiu's gaze then fell back on Archbishop Sid. The Archbishop also nodded, and then said to Luo Xiu:

"Okay, Luo Xiu."

"You came to Songyuan City to meet me, and I have given you the holy gift you deserve."

After a pause, the archbishop raised his arm and stroked his fingers in the air, where a screen of light like a piece of letter paper appeared.

There was a passage written in elegant and neat handwriting.

"Hubert wrote to me. He said that when you come to Songyuan City to meet me, he will report an important matter to me."

Wiping away the light curtain, the Archbishop put his hands back on his knees and asked:

"What's that 'important thing'?"

"..."

Hubert has already reminded the Archbishop, so there is no need for me to organize the words to cut in... Luo Xiu thought to himself, and then he said to the Archbishop:

"It's about the 'Hidden Elder' Baberon, and a 'Black Crystal Factory' hidden outside Songyuan City, belonging to the 'Hidden Omniscients'."

Swish!
When Luo Xiu finished saying this, he clearly felt that Archbishop Sid's robe trembled.

His eyes suddenly sparkled with a bright light, and he was obviously very interested in Luo Xiu's words. "No wonder Hubert said in the letter that he couldn't tell me these things now. It seems that he is afraid of alerting the enemy..."

"Go on, Luo Xiu." Archbishop Sid looked at Luo Xiu and said in an encouraging tone.

"Okay, Archbishop."

Luo Xiu nodded slightly, and then started from the "rebellion" of the "Dragon Hunter" Rocklan, and carefully sorted out with Archbishop Sid the process of learning the information about the location of the "Black Crystal Factory", as well as the current movements of the "Hidden Elder" Baberon.

Archbishop Sid listened to Luo Xiu's story patiently, and his eyes were shining with more and more excitement.

After Luo Xiu finished telling him the whole story and all the information he knew about Baberon and the Black Crystal Factory, Archbishop Sid nodded solemnly and said:
"I already know everything, Luo Xiu."

"As Hubert said, you have indeed brought us quite important intelligence."

"In Songyuan City, and even in the entire Songyuan Territory, the activities of the 'Hidden Omniscients' are quite rampant. It turns out that they have such a secret base outside Songyuan City. Haha... This is a great opportunity to deal them a heavy blow." "Yes, Archbishop." Luo Xiu echoed, "I am here for this reason too. The 'Hidden Elder' Baberon is also my biggest enemy. I am willing to help you destroy their factory once and for all."

"Very good, very good, Luo Xiu." Archbishop Sid nodded.

After a brief thought, Archbishop Xide looked at Luo Xiu and said to him:

"I believe your information is true, Luo Xiu, so there is no need to do more reconnaissance, and it is not appropriate to make it too public."

"According to what you said, the 'Hidden Elder' Baberon will arrive at the Black Crystal Factory tonight."

"Before that, I will have the six 'Shining Knights' and two 'Bishops' of the Grand Church assist you and go with you to set up an ambush around the Black Crystal Factory. When the 'Hidden Elder' Baberon appears, you will all go out and completely wipe them out."

"I will follow your arrangements." Luo Xiu responded respectfully, and then said, "But before that, I hope to be more fully prepared."

"What do you need?" Sid looked at him and asked casually.

Their eyes met, and Luo Xiu calmly said, "I need to summon and contract an 'angel' - therefore, I want to apply for a complete 'Heart of the Gods' and the sacred materials used to summon an angel."

——Summoning angels! This is a very legitimate reason for a "bishop".

No one related to the "Holy See" knows that Luo Xiu has summoned the "Fallen Angel" Tatya. This is also part of the disguise in order for Tatya to appear in public!
"Yes, I understand, Luo Xiu."

Archbishop Sid nodded and said:
"This is a reasonable request, I will satisfy you."

"After that, you will go to the Holy Repository of the Church, tell the clergy there your identity, and relay my instructions. They will select the best materials for you."

"Thank you, dear Archbishop."

Luo Xiu bowed to Archbishop Sid again to express his gratitude.

……

Afterwards, Luo Xiu discussed with Archbishop Sid and finalized the details of tonight's action. He then said goodbye to Archbishop Sid and left for the Holy Reserve Hall of the Archbishop.

And after Luo Xiu left the "Lordly Temple".

"What do you think of... Ross Carlos? What do you think of him?"

Archbishop Sid looked at Saint Franya and asked her respectfully.

"..."Franya did not answer him quickly, but nodded slightly, as if she was thinking about this question seriously.

After a while, she finally spoke:
“He’s definitely talented, but not like me.”

"I can sense that he is not the 'Son of Glory'... but he was chosen by Xu Yu to become the 'Apostle of Divine Glory'."

"I can't see through him, but his spirituality is indeed holy and pure. I can regard him as a fellow warrior."

"I don't understand. But, this is good."

"..."

"Is that so?" Archbishop Sid nodded.

"Because he came from the Sina City Church, I always have some concerns..."

"Can you understand me, Saint? I am always worried that there will be a second 'Alfonso Durant'..."

"I understand." Frenya remained indifferent and responded to him:

"But the Pope once said: 'If Alfonso Durant could be reborn, that would not necessarily be a bad thing'."

"Although I have never met Alfonso, but... well. Since the Pope said so, it can't be wrong."

"I hope so..." Archbishop Sid sighed deeply, but still frowned tightly.

"I don't know why, but I always feel uneasy when I see him..."

After a pause, Sid said to himself:
"He really is... so much like Alfonso when he was young."

"..."

……

With the approval of Archbishop Sid, Luo Xiu went to the Holy Storage Hall of the General Church, revealed his identity to the clergy on duty, relayed the Archbishop's instructions, and submitted an application to receive the Heart of the Gods and sacred materials.

The priest on duty then entered the Holy Storage Hall, and soon came out with all the necessary materials. He put them in a secret square box and handed it to Luo Xiu.

Luo Xiu took it and after thanking the priest, he left the "Holy Storage Hall" and headed for one of the many altars of the General Church.

On the way, he opened the box and detected the materials encapsulated in it.

The first one was the "Heart of God" - it was of the same status as the "Heart of God" that was used to summon the "Fallen Angel" Tatya. The sacred materials that assisted in the summoning were all above the "rare" quality, so Luo Xiu closed the lid of the box with confidence.

As expected of the Head Church... Such expensive materials were given without any hesitation. Luo Xiu couldn't help but sigh from the bottom of his heart.

Afterwards, he communicated with the "Fallen Angel" Tatia in advance through his spirituality, and came to the selected altar, placed the "Heart of the God" and all the sacred materials according to the summoning ritual, and then, under the attention of the surrounding clergy, began to pray for the "Summoning Angel" -

He deliberately chose a relatively ancient prayer for the summoning ceremony, and deliberately mispronounced two key but subtle syllables in it, so that the "summoning" ceremony would not actually take place.

Under this disguise, Luo Xiu also stimulated his own spirituality, allowing the spirituality of [Glory] to spread as far as possible outside the outline, making him look like a glittering golden man, as if the summoning ritual had responded to him -

And at the last moment, the "fallen angel" Tatya absorbed the "heart of God" and the spirituality of all sacred materials from the hazy light, and was "summoned" to come on her own!
He and Luo Xiu touched fingers together, thereby establishing a "sacred contract" and completing the entire "Angel Covenant" ceremony.

Under the disguise assisted by Tatya, the entire process of "summoning" and "contract" was flawless, and with the surrounding clergy as witnesses, the name of "Two-Winged Angel" Tatya has been spread since then.

And the only thing Luo Xiu knew was——

In fact, there was no "two-winged angel" being summoned at all, and Tatia absorbed all the spirituality contained in the "Heart of God" and the sacred material, and His strength was able to rise again!
His level has therefore risen to lv.56, and his various attributes have almost doubled compared to when he was first summoned. The effects of his various skills have also been greatly improved.

Afterwards, under the gaze of all the clergy around him, Luo Xiu walked down the altar, and the "Winged Angel" Tatya also returned to the "Eternal Kingdom".

"That's really blasphemous..."

Only in Luo Xiu's ears came Tatia's voice, which only he could hear:
"But I like it~"

……

(End of this chapter)